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7-8 hours
Daily Tour
Armenian, English, Russian
If you’re curious about the resort cities of Armenia, then this tour is for you.
Our Daily Tour to Tsaghkadzor, Sevan and Dilijan lasts 7-8 hours and includes a stop for dinner (note: the price of dinner is not included in the tour cost).
1. Our first stop is the resort city of Tsaghkadzor, which name translates to “Canyon of Flowers.” It is located in the Kotayk region, at an altitude of 1,800 meters above sea level. In winter, it’s known as a ski resort, while in summer it becomes a mountain getaway — a place to escape the heat of Yerevan. The city is about a one-hour drive from the capital. The visit includes a stop at the medieval Kecharis Monastery, founded in the 11th century and received its final architectural form during the reign of the Proshyan family in the 13 th century.
2. Next, we head to Lake Sevan — the largest lake in Armenia and one of the highest-altitude freshwater lakes in the world. It covers an area of 1,242 square kilometers and sits at an elevation of 1,900 meters.
Our stop includes a visit to the Sevan Peninsula, where you’ll find the 9th-century Sevanavank Monastery perched at the top.
From there, you can enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the lake.
3. After a 30-minute drive, we’ll arrive in Dilijan, another resort town known for its lush forests and mild climate.
Often called the “Armenian Switzerland,” Dilijan’s surrounding hills are covered with thick woods, and the Aghstev River and Dilijan National Park create unforgettable scenery.
In Dilijan, we will visit two medieval monasteries:
Goshavank, located on a nearby hill, is named after the Armenian scholar and writer Mkhitar Gosh, whose legal code Datastanagirq became the basis for parts of Armenia’s modern constitution.
The second is Haghartsin Monastery, tucked deep within the forested mountains of the Tavush region, not far from Dilijan. Surrounded by hills and small lakes, the road leading to the monastery feels like something out of a movie: beautiful and unforgettable.
The private excursion to Tsaghkadzor, Kecharis Monastery, Sevan, Sevanavank, Dilijan, Haghartsin, and Goshavank Monasteries is the perfect combined tour to explore some of Armenia’s most important sights in one day.
All private tours can be changed upon request.
Your private driver and guide meet you at your hotel in Yerevan. A full day covering three of Armenia's most beloved regions — no group buses, no waiting, your itinerary adjusted to your pace throughout the day.
First stop at Armenia's most famous mountain resort town on the slopes of Mount Teghenis. In summer it offers cool fresh air, walking trails and the cable car. In winter it is the country's top ski destination. Ride the ropeway up to 2,819 meters for panoramic views stretching across the Armenian highlands. Visit the beautiful 11th-century Kecharis Monastery complex set among pine trees at the edge of town.
A scenic 30-minute drive to one of the world's largest high-altitude freshwater lakes, sitting at 1,900 meters above sea level. Stop at the shore for photos and fresh air, then climb the staircase to Sevanavank Monastery founded in 874 AD by Princess Mariam of the Bagratid dynasty. The panoramic view of the lake from the peninsula is one of the most photographed scenes in Armenia.
Optional lakeside lunch featuring fresh ishkhan trout — the signature dish of Lake Sevan. Can be added in Extras when booking.
Drive to Dilijan — Armenia's charming forest town known as the Armenian Switzerland. Walk through the restored 19th-century Sharambeyan Street with its traditional wooden houses, artisan workshops and craft shops. A perfect slow-travel stop between two dramatic landscapes.
A short drive from Dilijan into the forest to the magnificent Haghartsin Monastery complex, founded in the 10th century and recently restored. Set deep among ancient oak trees, this monastery feels entirely removed from the modern world — a genuinely peaceful and beautiful end to the day.
Dilijan