Lake Sevan – Kecharis Monastery – Tsaghkadzor – Dilijan

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for full day sightseeing of Lake Sevan – Kecharis Monastery – Tsaghkadzor – Dilijan

We will head to Lake Sevan, the largest lake in the Caucasus and one of the highest ones in the world with fresh water, 1900 meters above sea level. There we can visit Sevanavank (monastery of Sevan) which is situated at the top of a small hill. Continue our tour with a visit to Tsaghkadzor, flower canyon in Armenian, a small town located north of the capital Yerevan, well known by its Ski Resort, ropeway and beautiful Kecharis Monastery. Kecharis is a medieval Armenian monastic complex dating back to the 11th to 13th centuries, in the ski resort town of Tsaghkadzor. We will enjoy the spectacular view of the surrounding mountains from the ropeway. We will continue our tour with a visit to Dilijan resort town. The town is one of the most important resorts in Armenia, situated within the Dilijan National Park. There are many attractive, but “hidden” destinations in Dilijan; Lake Parz is one of them. It is a small lake located in the Dilijan National Park east of Dilijan town in Armenia. The lake was formed by natural climatic changes. The uniqueness of the lake
lies in the fact that it is visited and beautiful in winter, spring, summer, and autumn. Later, we will visit Haghartsin Monastery in the heart of nature near the town of Dilijan. Continue our visit to old Dilijan street.

Evening, return to Yerevan. Overnight in Yerevan.

Garni Temple – Geghard Monastery – Basalt Organ

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for full day tour of Garni Temple – Geghard Monastery – Basalt Organ.

We will visit the only standing Hellenistic style pagan temple in the whole Caucasus – Garni Pegan Temple. Here we will feel the depth of the history and culture. This temple was a genuine witness of the birth of one of the ancient Armenian kingdoms – Arshakuni kingdom of Armenia, during the 1st century AD. We will proceed to Geghard Monastery which means the monastery of the spear. The story of this holy place is related to the spear that Jesus Christ was stabbed by. The other uniqueness of the abbey lies in the fact that part of
it is engraved in the rock. It is worthy to mention that Geghard Monastery is a UNESCO heritage site. Next we will visit Arch of Charents. The Arch of Charents is the place where you can admire the most beautiful view of Ararat. The Arch was constructed in 1957, on occasion of the 60th anniversary of the great Armenian poet Yeghishe Charents. He used to spend time here in search of inspiration. Our last stop will be The Symphony of Stones, or “Basalt Organ”, is a natural monument. It is included in the list of natural monuments of RA.

Evening, return to the hotel and stay overnight.

Departure

After a hearty breakfast, it’s time to pack your bags and head towards Zvartnots International Airport. Our seamless transfer service will ensure a smooth and hassle-free journey, allowing you to sit back, relax, and reminisce about the wonderful memories made during your stay.