Private tour to Tsaghkadzor, Lake Sevan, Dilijan – Kotayk, Armenia

EXPERIENCE

Our wonderful tour will take you to the famous mountain-ski resort – Tsaghkadzor. Translated from Armenian the word “Tsakhkadzor” means the Gorge of Flowers. In the north-western part of Tsakhkadzor one can find the 11th century monastic complex of Kecharis.

The next destination during this trip will be “The Jewel of Armenia” or the “Geghama Sea” – Lake Sevan, which is one of the largest high-mountainous freshwater lakes in the world. In the northwest part of Sevan Lake, on a narrow rocky peninsula, there stands one of the most prominent examples of medieval Armenian architecture – Sevanavank Monastery. It was founded in 874 AD by princess Mariam.
The next destination of the tour is “Armenian Switzerland” – Dilijan. In 13 km northeast of Dilijan in a cozy place one can find Monastery complex Haghartsin (‘Dance of the Eagles’). It was built between the 10th and 13th centuries. There are stunning khachkars, a sundial on the wall of St Gregory, a ruined gavit and a refectory with stunning arched ceiling.

HIGHLIGHTS

Visit Armenia Switzerland – Dilijan
Explore the Black Monastery on the peninsula of lake Sevan
Take a ride on the ropeway to admire the beautiful mountainous town Tsaghkadzor

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