Private tour: Lake Sevan, Sevanavank monastery Lake Sevan, Sevanavank monastery
ID: GYG556945-956602
Category:
Country: Armenia
Duration:
03:30 hours
Description
You will discover some of the most popular attractions of Armenia throughout this private tour.
Ancient relict Sevan Lake – “The Jewel of Armenia” or the “Geghama Sea” is one of the largest high-mountainous fresh water lakes in the world and the main attraction not only Gekarkunik, but whole Armenia. This nature's wonder is located in the very middle of Armenian highland in a huge mountain bowl framed with picturesque peaks at the height of 1,900 m.
Sevanavank is located on the peninsula of Sevan. In 305, it was founded by St. Gregory the Illuminator, who built the church on the place of a pagan temple. In the 9th century the princes of Syunik made Sevan a point of their suppurt. In 874 the wife of the Syunik prince Vassak and the daughter of the king Ashot Bagratuni – Mariam built here two churches – St. Arakeloc and St. Astvatcatcin.
Highlights
- Marvel at one of the largest freshwater high-altitude lakes in Eurasia at Sevan
- Visit the Sevanavank Monastery overlooking the lake
- Lake Sevan, Sevanavank monastery
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please wait at the entrance in the mentioned time. The driver can wait 10 minutes.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
