Lake Sevan, Noratus, Hayravank, national dance performance, Sevanavank
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Group discount starts from | 10 people | ||||||
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Price per person | from $19 |
Description
Your tour starts at 10:00 am from the local operators head office. You will be transferred to the the North-Eastern part of Armenia where the first stop is the fascination and the pearl of mountainous Armenia, Sevan Lake, 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.
The next stop is Noratous which is truly considered to be a forest of khachkars (cross-stones) and open-air museum, displays hundreds of khachkars, the most stunning of which are the so called "embroidered" ones typical to the 13th-14th centuries. This is a unique place, where one can reveal the development of khachkarial art in its historical process. The art of khachkar is the most original manifestation of Armenian medieval culture. The third stop is the church of Hayravank which is built on a high rock on the shore of Lake Sevan. There is no written testimony concerning the date of its foundation, but according to the constructional solutions it has gained its place among the 9th century architectural pillars. This cozy church is built of roughly hewn stone and looks rather modest.
Lunch will be in a nice lake-shore restaurant. Choose from 4 meal options in the vehicle before arriving to the restaurant (own cost). At the same restaurant a small national dance performance will be presented and an opportunity to learn some steps.
The last stop is a marvelous scene at the north-western part of Sevan Lake, 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 leaves a lasting impression on the visitors.
You will be returned to the local operator's office.
Duration: 6-7 hours
In case of unfavorable weather conditions or unexpected circumstances, for security purposes the company reserves the right to change, reduce or cancel the tour.
The price includes
Transportation by comfortable vehicles with AC Guide service (Armenian, Russian, English consecutively) Water and cookies Entrance fees Insurance of vehicle and passengers
The price does not include
Lunch