Lake Sevan & Sevanavank Monastery Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Sevanavank Monastery's rich history
- Enjoy a scenic boat ride on Lake Sevan
- Discover Armenia's natural beauty
- Learn about local culture and traditions
- Capture stunning photographs of the landscape
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Yerevan
- Guided tour of Sevanavank Monastery
- Boat trip on Lake Sevan
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
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.
A marvelous scene opens in the north-western part of Lake Sevan, where the peninsula towers over the transparent surface of the lake. Sevanavank monastery was built on the peninsula in 874 by the order of king Ashot Bagratuni's daughter – princess Mariam. The silhouette of the churches against the background of the turquoise lake and blue sky casts unexplainable impression on the visitors.
Meeting point
Start Location
Hyur Service, 96 Nalbandyan poxoc, Yerevan 0010, Armenia
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately.
- Please be on time to ensure timely departure and full enjoyment of the tour.
- At the time of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel for pickup arrangements.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning landscapes and historical sites.
- Consider bringing a light jacket, as temperatures can vary near the lake.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- Seats will not be known in advance
- 200 steps to climb to Sevanavank
Traveler reviews
Fabulous trip to Sevan
Gayane and Garen were an excellent and extremely professional team. From start to finish, our day was extremely memorable, and Gayane was such an informative and educational tour guide, with trilingual mastery in Armenian, English and Russian. It’s clear she’s passionate about her work and the history of the Armenian people. Garen’s careful driving ensured we had an extremely comfortable journey to Sevan and back. Thanks again for an unforgettable tour! If I could give ten stars, I would!
Awesome
It was so beautiful, our tour guide gayane was amazing she explained everything so good, also the driver garen was a good driver. Highly recommended
Sevan
Great service, nice program, everything was fine
Excellent
Nice possibilty to see a lot of Armenia in one day. Sam, the guide, was very nice and explained in a very good manere. Aro, the Driver, fid a good Job climbing Up the winding roads to the monasteries. I would recommend this Tour at any time
Amazing experience on lake Sevan
Very nice trip. The lake is amazing, the air quality is outstanding. The guide Eduard and the driver Karen did their job perfectly.