Dilijan, Lake Parz, Makaravank Monastery & Winery Tour

FromAMD 44
10 hours – 11 hours
Yerevan, Armenia

About this activity

Discover Armenia's rich cultural heritage on a guided tour of Dilijan, Lake Parz, Makaravank Monastery, and a local winery, including transportation and wine tasting.

Highlights

  • Explore the charming town of Dilijan
  • Enjoy a scenic boat ride on Lake Parz
  • Discover the historic Makaravank Monastery
  • Savor local wines at a traditional winery
  • Experience Armenia's rich cultural heritage

Full description

Immerse yourself in Armenia's rich cultural heritage with this guided tour from Yerevan. Explore the charming town of Dilijan, known for its lush forests and traditional architecture. Enjoy a scenic boat ride on Lake Parz, nestled amidst picturesque mountains. Visit the historic Makaravank Monastery, a testament to Armenia's architectural prowess. Conclude your journey with a wine tasting at a local winery, savoring the flavors of Armenian viticulture. This tour offers a comprehensive experience of Armenia's natural beauty and cultural landmarks, all in a comfortable and informative setting.

Included / Excluded

  • Guided tour of Dilijan town
  • Visit to Lake Parz
  • Tour of Makaravank Monastery
  • Wine tasting at a local winery
  • Transportation in a comfortable vehicle
  • Meals and personal expenses

Itinerary

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starting and ending point

Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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Dilijan entices people with its unforgettable beauty and mild climate. The city stretches on the banks of Aghstev river, surrounded with mountains and forests. Dilijan has the fame of a health resort. The warm sun, fresh air and natural spas have great healing influence on people. Dilijan is also rich in interesting architectural monuments.

Duration: 40 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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Lake Parz (Crystal) is located in Dilijan National Park, Tavush province, at an altitude of 1334 m above sea level. The lake was formed due to natural climatic changes, it stands for quite a popular destination among both tourists and locals. One can enjoy here the rare diversity of plants and spend a nice day together with friends, having a boat trip around the lake.

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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Makaravank is situated in Tavush region (close to Ijevan) high on the top of a mountain. The complex consists of three churches. Here, along with complicated architectural solutions, the subtle bas-relieves and ornaments are of great artistic interest.

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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Founded in 1951, Ijevan wine-brandy factory is one of the oldest factories in Armenia. It is located in beautiful city Ijevan, Tavush province. The factory produces vast range of brandies, grape, fruit and berry wines, fruit vodkas and even canned products, thus it is a nice opportunity to taste both wine and brandy in one place.

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: YES

Meeting point

Start Location

Hyur Service, 96 Nalbandyan poxoc, Yerevan 0010, Armenia

Important information

Know before you book

  • The tour operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately.
  • Please be on time to ensure timely departure and full experience.
  • A valid ID is necessary for security checks at the sites visited.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
  • Bring a camera to capture the scenic landscapes and historic sites.
  • Carry a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day.

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

Traveler reviews

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Armenia tour

The tour was very nice. Many thanks to our guides Ara and Karen!

Q891KSanetakMay 20, 2026TRIPADVISOR

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Very interesting tour, nice prices, service - wow) I had a wonderful guide Edward. A pleasant, polite young man, very interesting storytelling and equally important, fluent in three languages - Russian, English and Armenian. So on the tour will be comfortable for all foreign citizens) And we also had a driver - Ashot. Comfortable riding, stress-free)

mellomelmMay 13, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Excellent

Our driver Ashot and our tour guide Eduard were excellent. Eduard used both Russian and English on the same tour. Speaking clearly and with details for everything all through our tour. Thank you so much, we had a very nice time

LarakianApr 15, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Travel experience in Armenia and Georgia

This review of mine is after 2 others made in the first days of travel. It was a fantastic tour that allowed us to get to know two important countries like Armenia and Georgia. Our guide Gayane gave us a lot of information and was always available, kind, discreet, attentive and always ready to answer our every question or request. Even the driver of the minibus was friendly and efficient in driving for all vacation days. Really nice experience!

giorgioe796Apr 8, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Hyur yet again

Beautiful day with my 13 years old son. Very good trip guide Manya was with us. Small group and lots of new things ( this is my 8th tour)

davidelT5850CEApr 1, 2026TRIPADVISOR

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