Tsaghkadzor/ Kecharis, Lake Sevan, Dilijan/ Haghartsin – Tsaghkadzor, 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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