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
We were very pleased with the tour!
A very interesting and informative excursion to Lake Sevan! Comfortable bus, professional guide Eduard and excellent driver Khachatur. On board the new minibus, Wi-Fi, bottled water and delicious gat pastries are provided. We were part of an international team, the guide led the tour in English and Russian. We learned a lot of interesting facts about Armenia! The program included church visits on a mountain near Lake Sevan, a boat trip on the lake. Then visited a great restaurant overlooking the lake and took a walk around the area. I recommend this travel agency and guide! Everything is professional, intellectual and organized at the highest level!
Check Sevan lake in a short tour
It is a good tour for getting a good idea of Sevan lake in short time. Edward was a very helpful guide and Khachik an excellent driver
Sevan
Good trip with Edvard and our driver Khachik.
Great trip to Lake Sevan
We went to Lake Sevan with Karen as a driver and Sam as a guide and had a great experience. Sam was very knowledgeable and extremely friendly and helpful, we always knew what was going on and when we had to be where and felt well taken care of. Karen made an extra stop for us for a quarry to collect some sparkly stones to take home. Thank you both for the great day!
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Samvel was our tour guide and Aro our driver. Samvel was very good tour guide with lot of knowledge. This trip is very good, have enough time for visit normally the lake sevan