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- TOUR TO SEVAN, DILIJAN
TOUR TO SEVAN, DILIJAN
25 USD
Bus
About Group
One of the most popular destinations for both local and foreign tourists is Sevan, Dilijan. This fact is not accidental at all, as within the framework of the tour one can simultaneously discover the desert, dense forest landscapes of the Armenian nature.
Our first stop will be in Sevanavank monastery, to reach which we have to climb several dozen steps starting from the peninsula. After getting acquainted with the history of the monastery, if you wish, you can sail on Sevan Lake, which, by the way, is the second highest freshwater lake on earth. Continuing the way, we will reach Tavush region, where we will visit Goshavank and Haghartsin monasteries built in the 10th-13th centuries. Surrounded by forested mountains, these two famous monasteries will surely impress you. The next stop will be Lake “Parz”, where you can spend time in nature and use the services offered in the area. During the tour we will have a short stop in the area of Old Dilijan complex. The complex fully reflects the real spirit of the city of Dilijan in the 19th century.
Lusine Azizyan
Contact group creatorEstablished in 2011, ONE WAY TOUR is a rapidly growing tour agency organizing full-service tours to Armenia, Georgia and Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh Republic). We are a team of enthusiastic professionals that believes in having a good time while doing what we love and we do love what we do.
Established in 2011, ONE WAY TOUR is a rapidly growing tour agency organizing full-service tours to Armenia, Georgia and Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh Republic). We are a team of enthusiastic professionals that believes in having a good time while doing what we love and we do love what we do.
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Meeting Point
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Meeting point Komitas State Conservatory of Yerevan, Sayat-Nova Avenue, Yerevan, Armenia 40.1871,44.517
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Jul 11, 2021 Sunday
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9:00 AM
On weekdays we will also have an interesting excursion in Dilijan Beer Factory. Th entrance is free P.S. Sailing on Sevan Lake costs 1000 drams.
Travel Map
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Yerevan is the ancient capital of Armenia which is very popular today among tourists from different countries. The sights of Yerevan and its surrounding provinces include many old fortresses, churches, museums and other cultural monuments of the country. The city with a long history nowadays has a convenient and developed infrastructure, beautifully combining elements of old and modern architecture.
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Sevanavank is located on the peninsula of Lake Sevan, founded by Gregory the Illuminator in 305. Excavations revealed
that this place was inhabited in the Stone and Bronze Ages. According to the inscription on the southern wall of the Church of the Holy Apostles, the expansion and construction of the monastery in the 9th century was organized by the daughter of Ashot I Bagratuni, the founder of the royal house of Bagratuni. The surviving buildings are currently restored and available to anyone who wants to personally see the old monument. Sevanavank is one of the most recognizable historical and cultural sites of Armenia.
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REGION
Tavush
DISTANCE FROM YEREVAN
108 km
TYPE
City
Dilijan is one of the ancient Armenian cities where tourists can find amazing historical sights. Dilijan is also a famous resort city. The air is crystal clear here thanks to the dense mountain forests surrounding the city. Dilijan is considered an important cultural center of the country. The large natural mass surrounding the city has the status of a national park. The age of Dilijan is evidenced by the huge number of historical sites discovered here; there are 32 “open-air monuments” dating back to the Middle Ages and earlier times in the surroundings of the city. A large number of archaeological discoveries have been found in the city. Dilijan is very popular among tourists due to its special, healing climate and clean air. Due to the similarity of natural conditions, the city is sometimes called “Armenian Switzerland”.
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Haghartsin Monastery is located among the mountain forests of Tavush province, about 18 km from Dilijan city. There is a beautiful legend about the origin of the name of the monastery. According to it an eagle flew around the dome of the main church during the opening ceremony of the monastery, and that was the reason for calling the sanctuary the monastery of playing (or flying) eagle – Haghartsin (“hagh” means a game while “Artsin” a form of “Artsiv” means eagle in Armenian).
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Surrounded with amazing forests and hills Goshavank Monastery is situated in Dilijan resort city. This pearl of Armenian architecture used to be one of the exceptional universities in Middle Ages. Goshavank is a unique monastic complex in its style, it includes all the merits of medieval architecture. It should be noted that the buildings of the monastic complex are in harmony with the luxurious nature of the place.
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Lake Parz is formed by springs. The length is 300 m, the width – 100 m. Average depth is 3 m, approximate – 10 m. The surface of the lake is 0,027 m2, mass – 83,8 cubic meters. The lake is surrounded by forests. Water in the lake is transparent, a little greenish. As the forests are very close to the shoreline, the massive trees, leaning to the lake, are reflected in the water. The name “Parz lich” literally means “clear lake”. There are many cozy restaurants and cafes in the area of the lake where you can spend your time, ride horses or organize a family picnic. This site is one of the most famous natural landmark of Dilijan.
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Yerevan is the ancient capital of Armenia which is very popular today among tourists from different countries. The sights of Yerevan and its surrounding provinces include many old fortresses, churches, museums and other cultural monuments of the country. The city with a long history nowadays has a convenient and developed infrastructure, beautifully combining elements of old and modern architecture.