Private tour to Tsaghkadzor, Lake Sevan, Dilijan Private tour without guide

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ID: GYG493964-874311
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Country: Armenia

Duration: 10:00 hours


Description

Our combined tour will take you to the famous mountain-ski resort -Tsaghkadzor, “The Jewel of Armenia” or the “Geghama Sea” - Lake Sevan and “Armenian Switzerland” - Dilijan.
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.

We will also pay a visit to the Monastery Goshavank which became one of the most famous religious and scholarly centers in medieval Armenia in the 12th-13th centuries, led by one of Armenia's most accomplished scholars, legal experts and scientists, Mkhitar Gosh (Mkhitar from Gosh, 1130–1213). The monastery was renamed Goshavank upon his death. The monastery was built between 1188 and the late 13th century.

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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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please wait in the hotel lobby 5 minutes before your scheduled pick-up time. Our employee/s will meet you in the lobby.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.