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6-7 hours
Daily Tour
Armenian, English, Russian
The private tour to Sevanavank, Hayravank, and Noratus lasts around 6-7 hours, and all the sites are located in the Gegharkunik region, around the shores of Lake Sevan.
1. The first stop is Lake Sevan, which is the largest natural lake in Armenia, situated at an altitude of over 1900 meters above sea level. From the top of the peninsula, you’ll have a panoramic view of Lake Sevan. You will also visit the Sevan Peninsula, at the top of which stands the 9th-century medieval monastery, Sevanavank.
2. The second stop is Hayravank, which is situated on another shore of Lake Sevan. It was founded in the 9th century, and additional parts of the monastery were added in the 12th–13th centuries.
Near the monastery complex, excavations revealed early Bronze Age fortified walls and the foundations of a settlement. There are also numerous beautiful khachkars scattered around the church.
3. The final stop is Noratus, home to the Noratus Cemetery, where you can find numerous khachkars dating from the 10th century all the way up to the 16th–17th centuries, along with more recent ones.
Imagine walking by the water’s edge, breathing in fresh air, listening to quiet stories held in stone, that’s what this tour feels like. At Noratus, the centuries-old khachkars are not just monuments but invitations to reflect. You won’t just see places you’ll feel connected to them.
All private tours can be changed upon request.
