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Private Tour to Lake Sevan and Sevanavank Monastery
- Duration5 hours
- Max Travelers15 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryAdventure Tours, Bus Tours
Overview
This one-day tour will take you to Lake Sevan and Sevanavank Monastery. Set 1900m above sea level and covering 1240 sq km, the vast expanse of Sevana Lich (Lake Sevan) is the largest lake in the Caucasus and one of the largest freshwater high-altitude lakes in the world. Its colors and shades change with the weather, from azure to dark blue and a thousand shades in between. Sevanavank is located on the peninsula of Sevan. In 305, it was founded by St. Gregory the Illuminator, who built the church on the place of a pagan temple. Choose one of the presented individual tours, customize it or create your private tour in Armenia with Jan Armenia Tours and Travel! Book with us & Let us show you the Land of old Legends, Biblical Stories and Ancient History!
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What's included
Private transportation
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
WiFi on board
Professional guide (if the guide option is selected)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional driver
What's Not included
Food and drinks
Lunch
Anything not mentioned in the u201cInclusionsu201d section
Itinerary
The high-mountainous Lake Sevan is the u201cpearl of Armeniau201d. Lake Sevan u2013 located at an altitude of 1,900 m above sea level in the center of the Armenian highland, 63 km northeast of the Armenian capital of Yerevan city and is the largest of the Caucasus lakes. From all sides, Sevan is surrounded by mountain ranges, offering a stunning view of alpine lake.. The lake is famous for its purest fresh water, and pure mountain air has a beneficial effect on health.
The monastery complex Sevanavank is located on the peninsula of Sevan. In 305, it was founded by St. Gregory the Illuminator, who built the church on the place of a pagan temple. In the 9th century the princes of Syunik made Sevan a point of their suppurt. In 874 the wife of the Syunik prince Vassak and the daughter of the king Ashot Bagratuni u2013 Mariam built here two churches u2013 St. Arakeloc and St. Astvatcatcin. They are rich in various wood-carved capitals, a aprt of which is kept in the Armenia State Museum of History and in the Art Gallery of St. Petersburg (Hermitage). In 1869 a spiritual school opened in the complex. On the top of the mountain of the island the remnants of the church with a domed hall are preserved. The teritory of the cloister is rich in khachqars (cross-stones).
Good to know
Specialized infant seats are available
Infants are required to sit on an adultu2019s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infant meals not included
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.