Yerevan: Lake Sevan Private Tour with Monasteries & Lunch

Discover the beauty of Lake Sevan on a private tour from Yerevan. Explore ancient monasteries, visit a medieval ship, and enjoy a swim in the lake’s crystal-clear waters.
Begin your journey from Yerevan and head to Berdkunk Fortress, a Bronze Age site that played a crucial role during the Urartian Kingdom. Discover its powerful inner citadel, outer defensive walls, and an underground passage leading directly to the lake.

Next, visit Ayrivank Monastery, where the 9th-century Church of St. Stepanos stands proudly on a rocky cliff above the lake. Continue to Noratus Village, home to the largest collection of unique khachkars (cross-stones) from the 9th–17th centuries. Explore their symbols and intricate carvings.

Head to Teishebaini/Odzaberd Fortress, perched high above the lake. These are the remains of a 7th–8th century BC Urartian fortress founded by King Rusa I and dedicated to Teisheba, the god of thunder. Enjoy stunning views and feel the spirit of a 3,000-year-old civilization.

See the Sailing Ship “Cilicia,” a medieval sailing ship based on 13th-century Cilician naval drawings. In 2004, it completed its first voyage across the Mediterranean. Today it is anchored near Cape Artanish — and you’ll get to see it up close.

Learn about the lake’s natural resources and taste freshly grilled whitefish (sig) at a local restaurant. If you wish, you can swim at one of the beaches you pass — before or after lunch.

Finally, visit Sevanavank Monastery, founded in the 4th century by Gregory the Illuminator. Hear how the complex’s two domed churches from 874 AD are connected to Princess Mariam Bagratuni’s vow to honor her husband, who fell in battle against the Arab Caliphate.

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.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.