Yerevan: Lake Sevan, Noratus, & Hayravank Monastery Tour Private Tour without Guide
ID: GYG255857-442807
Category:
Country: Armenia
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Visit Lake Sevan, a most renowned landmark of Armenia, before experiencing the 9th-12th-century Hayravank Monastery. Visit Armenian Khachqars at the Noratus Cemetery, which is an open-air museum with "Khachqars" dating back to the late 10th century.
Whilst staying in Armenia, you simply cannot miss the opportunity of visiting one of the country’s most renowned landmarks: the beautiful Lake Sevan. Merely an hour’s drive from the capital city of Yerevan, Sevan is situated at the height of 1,900 meters above sea level and surrounded by a vast chain of mountains. Here you will visit Hayravank Monastery, which is situated on a high hill.
The trip will then continue along the shore to reach Noratus, a village which is home to the largest collection of the Armenian Khachkars, stone steles engraved with a cross which are designed to show the way to salvation. According to the legend, Hayk (the ancestor of all Armenians) ordered his people to decorate every single stone in Armenia, which is why you will see some 3,000 of these decorated stones, which depict various stories from different ages.
Highlights
- Visit Lake Sevan, one of the largest freshwater high-altitude lakes in Eurasia
- Explore Armenian stone monumenst at the Noratus Cemetery
- Visit the Hayravank Monastery
Guiding languages
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
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
