Group Tour Tsaghkadzor with Kecharis Monastery, Ropeway Ride, Lake Sevan, and Trout Barbecue Treat
by Hyur Service
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This full-day bus tour begins at Hyur Service, the meeting point for departure and return. The first stop is Tsaghkadzor, a mountain resort known as the Valley of Flowers, located 60 km north of Yerevan on the eastern slope of Teghenis Mountain. Visitors ride the ropeway for about 30 minutes, getting views of alpine meadows and surrounding woods. Next, the group visits Kecharis Monastery in the northwestern part of Tsaghkadzor. Built between the 11th and 13th centuries, the complex includes four churches and the half-ruined mausoleum of Grigorius Pahlavuni, the monastery's patron. The tour continues to Lake Sevan, a large freshwater lake at about 1900 meters above sea level, surrounded by mountains over 3000 meters high. The group visits Sevanavank Monastery, situated on a peninsula at the lake’s northwest side. Constructed in 874 by princess Mariam, daughter of King Ashot Bagratuni, the two churches offer views of the lake’s clear waters and sky. Visitors should be prepared to climb 200 steps to reach the monastery. After exploring the peninsula, there is time for rest and swimming at the lake shore during summer. The tour concludes with a trout barbecue meal featuring fish from Lake Sevan. The guide provides explanations in English and Russian consecutively throughout the 7-8 hour tour. Included are air-conditioned transport, insurance, admission tickets including the ropeway ride, WiFi onboard, bottled water, and pastries. Hotel pickup and lunch cost are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Hyur Service
This is the tour’s starting and ending location where participants gather before departure and return after the tour.
15 min
Tsaghkadzor Ropeway
Tsaghkadzor is a mountain resort 60 km north of Yerevan in Kotayk region, on the eastern slope of Teghenis Mountain. Known as the Valley of Flowers, it features alpine meadows and virgin woods. Visitors take a 30-minute ride on the ropeway to see the natural surroundings.
30 min
Kecharis Monastery
Located in the northwest of Tsaghkadzor, this monastery complex dates from the 11th to 13th centuries. It includes four churches and a partially ruined mausoleum of Grigorius Pahlavuni, the monastery’s founder.
30 min
Monastery Sevanavank
Sevanavank stands on a peninsula at the northwest side of Lake Sevan. Built in 874 by princess Mariam, daughter of King Ashot Bagratuni, it consists of two churches. Visitors climb 200 steps to access the site and view the lake and sky from the monastery.
60 min
Lake Sevan
Lake Sevan is a large high-altitude freshwater lake at about 1900 meters above sea level, surrounded by mountains over 3000 meters high. It is volcanic in origin and known for its clear water and scenic landscape. Visitors have time to rest and swim at the lake shore during summer.
90 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 Tsaghkadzor with Kecharis Monastery, Ropeway Ride, Lake Sevan, and Trout Barbecue Treat
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.$82Overview
This full-day bus tour begins at Hyur Service, the meeting point for departure and return. The first stop is Tsaghkadzor, a mountain resort known as the Valley of Flowers, located 60 km north of Yerevan on the eastern slope of Teghenis Mountain. Visitors ride the ropeway for about 30 minutes, getting views of alpine meadows and surrounding woods. Next, the group visits Kecharis Monastery in the northwestern part of Tsaghkadzor. Built between the 11th and 13th centuries, the complex includes four churches and the half-ruined mausoleum of Grigorius Pahlavuni, the monastery's patron. The tour continues to Lake Sevan, a large freshwater lake at about 1900 meters above sea level, surrounded by mountains over 3000 meters high. The group visits Sevanavank Monastery, situated on a peninsula at the lake’s northwest side. Constructed in 874 by princess Mariam, daughter of King Ashot Bagratuni, the two churches offer views of the lake’s clear waters and sky. Visitors should be prepared to climb 200 steps to reach the monastery. After exploring the peninsula, there is time for rest and swimming at the lake shore during summer. The tour concludes with a trout barbecue meal featuring fish from Lake Sevan. The guide provides explanations in English and Russian consecutively throughout the 7-8 hour tour. Included are air-conditioned transport, insurance, admission tickets including the ropeway ride, WiFi onboard, bottled water, and pastries. Hotel pickup and lunch cost are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Hyur Service
This is the tour’s starting and ending location where participants gather before departure and return after the tour.
15 min
Tsaghkadzor Ropeway
Tsaghkadzor is a mountain resort 60 km north of Yerevan in Kotayk region, on the eastern slope of Teghenis Mountain. Known as the Valley of Flowers, it features alpine meadows and virgin woods. Visitors take a 30-minute ride on the ropeway to see the natural surroundings.
30 min
Kecharis Monastery
Located in the northwest of Tsaghkadzor, this monastery complex dates from the 11th to 13th centuries. It includes four churches and a partially ruined mausoleum of Grigorius Pahlavuni, the monastery’s founder.
30 min
Monastery Sevanavank
Sevanavank stands on a peninsula at the northwest side of Lake Sevan. Built in 874 by princess Mariam, daughter of King Ashot Bagratuni, it consists of two churches. Visitors climb 200 steps to access the site and view the lake and sky from the monastery.
60 min
Lake Sevan
Lake Sevan is a large high-altitude freshwater lake at about 1900 meters above sea level, surrounded by mountains over 3000 meters high. It is volcanic in origin and known for its clear water and scenic landscape. Visitors have time to rest and swim at the lake shore during summer.
90 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.