Group Tour: Lake Sevan, Hayravank, Noratus Khachkars, Jermuk, Hin Areni Winery
by Hyur Service
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This full-day group bus tour from Yerevan explores key sites in Armenia's Gegharkunik and Vayots Dzor regions over about 13 to 14 hours. It begins at Hyur Service, the start and end point. The first visit is Lake Sevan, a high-altitude volcanic lake at about 1900 meters above sea level, surrounded by mountains over 3000 meters tall. The tour includes a stop at Hayravank Monastery, a 9th-century stone church located on a cliff overlooking the lake. The group then proceeds to Noratus Cemetery, known for its collection of medieval Armenian khachkars, or cross-stones, featuring some 13th- and 14th-century carved examples recognized on UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list. After Noratus, the tour passes through Selim Pass (Vardenyats Pass), a historic trade route with a 14th-century caravansary built by Duke Chesar Orbelian. Next, the bus arrives in Jermuk, a northeastern health resort town famous for its mineral waters ranging from 30 to 50 degrees Celsius, with a drinking gallery and pump rooms available to visitors. Here, the group views the Mermaid’s Hair waterfall. The final destination is Hin Areni Winery in the Areni village area, a center of Armenian winemaking that combines ancient traditions with modern technology and can process over 250 tonnes of grapes. At the winery, participants taste local Armenian wines. The tour is led by a professional guide speaking English and Russian consecutively. Included are air-conditioned transport, vehicle and passenger insurance, WiFi onboard, bottled water, pastries, admission tickets, and wine tasting. Lunch is not included and can be purchased separately. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not provided. The schedule includes timed stops at each location, with approximately 20 minutes at Lake Sevan, 40 minutes at Hayravank, 40 minutes at Noratus, 20 minutes at Selim Pass, 1 hour at Jermuk, and 40 minutes at the winery. Participants should be prepared for about 200 steps to climb at Sevanavank and dress for all weather conditions. Children must be accompanied by adults. Sunscreen is advised during summer months.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Hyur Service
This is the starting and ending point of the tour.
15 min
Lake Sevan
Lake Sevan is a volcanic freshwater lake located about 1900 meters above sea level. It is surrounded by mountains exceeding 3000 meters in height. The lake's peninsula holds a medieval church complex built in 874. The stop lasts around 20 minutes and offers views of the lake and surrounding landscape.
20 min
Hayravank Monastery
Hayravank Monastery is a 9th-century church constructed of roughly hewn stone, situated on a high rock on Lake Sevan’s shore. The exact date of its foundation is unknown, but architectural features date it to the 9th century. Visitors spend approximately 40 minutes here.
40 min
Noratus Cemetery
Noratus is an open-air museum containing hundreds of Armenian medieval khachkars (cross-stones), including the embroidered style typical of the 13th and 14th centuries. The cemetery illustrates the historical development of khachkar art, which is listed by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage. The visit lasts about 40 minutes.
40 min
Vardenyats Pass (Selim Pass)
Selim Pass connects the Vayots Dzor and Gegharkunik regions and was historically a trade route for camel caravans. In 1332, Duke Chesar Orbelian built a three-nave caravansary here with no wall windows for security, only ceiling windows for light. The stop is approximately 20 minutes, allowing a short visit to the caravansary.
20 min
Jermuk
Jermuk is a health resort town in northeastern Vayots Dzor famous for mineral waters with temperatures from 30 to 50 degrees Celsius. The area includes a drinking gallery with mineral water pump rooms. Visitors spend about one hour here and can see the waterfall known as Mermaid’s Hair.
60 min
Hin Areni Winery
Located near Areni village, Hin Areni Winery is a historic Armenian winery combining traditional methods and modern equipment. It can process over 250 tonnes of grapes. The visit includes wine tasting and lasts around 40 minutes.
40 min
Meeting point
on the left hand, little bit down from Nalbandyan and Tumanyan corner
End point
on the left hand, little bit down from Nalbandyan and Tumanyan corner
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Group Tour: Lake Sevan, Hayravank, Noratus Khachkars, Jermuk, Hin Areni Winery
by Hyur Service
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$102Overview
This full-day group bus tour from Yerevan explores key sites in Armenia's Gegharkunik and Vayots Dzor regions over about 13 to 14 hours. It begins at Hyur Service, the start and end point. The first visit is Lake Sevan, a high-altitude volcanic lake at about 1900 meters above sea level, surrounded by mountains over 3000 meters tall. The tour includes a stop at Hayravank Monastery, a 9th-century stone church located on a cliff overlooking the lake. The group then proceeds to Noratus Cemetery, known for its collection of medieval Armenian khachkars, or cross-stones, featuring some 13th- and 14th-century carved examples recognized on UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list. After Noratus, the tour passes through Selim Pass (Vardenyats Pass), a historic trade route with a 14th-century caravansary built by Duke Chesar Orbelian. Next, the bus arrives in Jermuk, a northeastern health resort town famous for its mineral waters ranging from 30 to 50 degrees Celsius, with a drinking gallery and pump rooms available to visitors. Here, the group views the Mermaid’s Hair waterfall. The final destination is Hin Areni Winery in the Areni village area, a center of Armenian winemaking that combines ancient traditions with modern technology and can process over 250 tonnes of grapes. At the winery, participants taste local Armenian wines. The tour is led by a professional guide speaking English and Russian consecutively. Included are air-conditioned transport, vehicle and passenger insurance, WiFi onboard, bottled water, pastries, admission tickets, and wine tasting. Lunch is not included and can be purchased separately. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not provided. The schedule includes timed stops at each location, with approximately 20 minutes at Lake Sevan, 40 minutes at Hayravank, 40 minutes at Noratus, 20 minutes at Selim Pass, 1 hour at Jermuk, and 40 minutes at the winery. Participants should be prepared for about 200 steps to climb at Sevanavank and dress for all weather conditions. Children must be accompanied by adults. Sunscreen is advised during summer months.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Hyur Service
This is the starting and ending point of the tour.
15 min
Lake Sevan
Lake Sevan is a volcanic freshwater lake located about 1900 meters above sea level. It is surrounded by mountains exceeding 3000 meters in height. The lake's peninsula holds a medieval church complex built in 874. The stop lasts around 20 minutes and offers views of the lake and surrounding landscape.
20 min
Hayravank Monastery
Hayravank Monastery is a 9th-century church constructed of roughly hewn stone, situated on a high rock on Lake Sevan’s shore. The exact date of its foundation is unknown, but architectural features date it to the 9th century. Visitors spend approximately 40 minutes here.
40 min
Noratus Cemetery
Noratus is an open-air museum containing hundreds of Armenian medieval khachkars (cross-stones), including the embroidered style typical of the 13th and 14th centuries. The cemetery illustrates the historical development of khachkar art, which is listed by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage. The visit lasts about 40 minutes.
40 min
Vardenyats Pass (Selim Pass)
Selim Pass connects the Vayots Dzor and Gegharkunik regions and was historically a trade route for camel caravans. In 1332, Duke Chesar Orbelian built a three-nave caravansary here with no wall windows for security, only ceiling windows for light. The stop is approximately 20 minutes, allowing a short visit to the caravansary.
20 min
Jermuk
Jermuk is a health resort town in northeastern Vayots Dzor famous for mineral waters with temperatures from 30 to 50 degrees Celsius. The area includes a drinking gallery with mineral water pump rooms. Visitors spend about one hour here and can see the waterfall known as Mermaid’s Hair.
60 min
Hin Areni Winery
Located near Areni village, Hin Areni Winery is a historic Armenian winery combining traditional methods and modern equipment. It can process over 250 tonnes of grapes. The visit includes wine tasting and lasts around 40 minutes.
40 min
Meeting point
on the left hand, little bit down from Nalbandyan and Tumanyan corner
End point
on the left hand, little bit down from Nalbandyan and Tumanyan corner
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.