Armenian Highlands Adventure Tour
FromAMD 51
13 hours – 14 hours
Yerevan, Armenia
About this activity
Embark on a full-day tour from Yerevan to Armenia's picturesque Lake Sevan, historic Hayravank Monastery, ancient Noratus Cemetery, and the stunning Jermuk Waterfall, complemented by a local winery visit.
Highlights
- Explore the serene Lake Sevan
- Discover the historic Hayravank Monastery
- Wander through the ancient Noratus Cemetery
- Marvel at the stunning Jermuk Waterfall
- Enjoy a delightful wine tasting experience
Full description
Join us for an unforgettable journey through Armenia's breathtaking landscapes and rich history. Begin your day with a scenic drive to Lake Sevan, one of the largest freshwater high-altitude lakes in the world, where you'll enjoy panoramic views and learn about its significance in Armenian culture. Next, visit the Hayravank Monastery, a 9th-century gem perched on the lake's shores, offering insights into medieval Armenian architecture. Continue to the Noratus Cemetery, home to the largest collection of khachkars (cross-stones) in Armenia, each intricately carved with unique designs. Afterward, experience the natural beauty of the Jermuk Waterfall, known for its therapeutic mineral waters and lush surroundings. Conclude your adventure with a visit to a local winery, where you'll savor traditional Armenian wines and learn about the ancient winemaking process. This tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and natural beauty, ensuring a memorable experience for all travelers.
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Lake Sevan and Hayravank Monastery
- Visit to Noratus Cemetery and Jermuk Waterfall
- Wine tasting at a local winery
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
Itinerary
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starting and ending point
Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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The fascination and the "pearl" of mountainous Armenia is Lake Sevan, which is one of the world's greatest high altitude fresh-water lakes. It is about 1900 m above sea level. The lake is of volcanic origin and is surrounded with mountains of 3000 m and higher. The beautiful landscape and the crystal water serve nice preconditions for excellent rest.The lake is also famous for its peninsula and medieval church complex, built in 874.
Duration: 20 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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The church of Hayravank is built on a high rock on the shore of Lake Sevan. There is no written testimony concerning the date of its foundation, however, according to the constructional solutions, it has gained its place among the 9th century architectural pillars. This cozy church is built of roughly hewn stone and looks rather modest.
Duration: 40 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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The art of khachkar (cross-stone) is the most original manifestation of Armenian medieval culture. Noratus, truly considered to be a forest of khachkars and an open-air museum, displays hundreds of khachkars, the most stunning of which are the so-called "embroidered" ones, typical to the 13th-14th centuries. This is a unique place, where one can reveal the development of khachkarial art in its historical process. Armenian cross-stones art is included in UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Duration: 40 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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The Selim pass, connecting Vayots Dzor and Gegharkunik regions, has been an important trade route from times immemorial. The long caravans with loaded camels were passing this way. Perceiving the necessity of having a place to stop after long and tiring journeys, the Armenian duke Chesar Orbelian in 1332 ordered building a caravansary on this long serpentine road of Selim pass. This is a three-nave building, lightened only through the windows on the ceiling as, out of security concern, they foresaw no windows on the walls and even nowadays the mysterious darkness seems to keep some rumors from those far away days...
Duration: 20 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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The famous health resort Jermuk is in the north-eastern part of Vayots Dzor. The mineral waters of Jermuk have been famous for their medicinal properties since early medieval. A special drinking gallery, along which pump rooms with mineral water are lined up, has been constructed for visitors. The water temperature varies from 30 to 50 degrees C.
Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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Vayots Dzor and Areni village in particular has been the cradle of Armenian winemaking for millennia. "Hin Areni" wine factory opens up the doors of this region to the world to showcase the historic and indigenous Armenian grape varietals. At the winery the historic traditions of winemaking are well combined with state-of-the-art modern equipment. "Hin Areni" wine factory has the capacity to process over 250 tonnes of grapes.
Duration: 40 minAdmission: YES
Meeting point
Start Location
Hyur Service, 96 Nalbandyan poxoc, Yerevan 0010, Armenia
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour operates in English; ensure you understand the language.
- Confirm your booking at least 24 hours in advance to secure your spot.
- Be prepared for a full-day excursion with multiple stops and activities.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a light jacket, as temperatures can vary throughout the day.
- Carry a camera to capture the stunning landscapes and historical sites.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infants Required On Laps
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- The duration is approximate
- Seats will not be known in advance
- 200 steps to climb Sevanavank
- Sunscreen recommended in summer
Traveler reviews
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Wonderful day discovering Armenia
Excellent day with Khachik as the driver and Marina as the guide. The itinerary was truly interesting, and Marina's explanations about everything we see, even during the journey, make the excursion quite fascinating. Additionally, the location and the quality of the lunch add even more to the experience. We were truly delighted with our expedition. I really recommend it. Thank you to Khachik and Marina.
Departure39821840588May 20, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Beautiful Armenia
Thank you for the wonderful tour! My wife and I enjoyed the tour a lot. It's organized at the highest level. Special thanks to guide Marina and driver Hachik. 20.05.2026 Sergey and Oksana, Novosibirsk.
S5513WA_May 20, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Fantabulous experience
Everything was great from easy booking online to easy check in, then departing on time. The bus was comfortable with good leg room. The tour guide ( Marineh) and the driver ( Karen) have excellent hospitality, customer service and communication skills. I enjoyed the tour very much, good explanation in both Russian and English languages. I would recommend making the lunch break a little bit longer, the food was very delicious. I'm very proud as an Armenian to have such a great tour company in Armenia, highly recommended and will book other tours with Hyur Service
krik0rsMay 13, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Impressive!
Great! I recommend this company. Thanks to the guide Eduard!
Sunshine06498790289May 6, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Armenia Tour
Very interesting tour with Italian guide Jasmine very prepared and helpful, Hamik driver took us around with a lot of confidence
755domenicobOct 19, 2025TRIPADVISOR
Additional information
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
The duration is approximate
Seats will not be known in advance
200 steps to climb Sevanavank
Sunscreen recommended in summer