Lake Sevan, Noratus, Hayravank
Lake Sevan – Sevanavank Monastery – Khachkars of Noratus – Hayravank Monastery
6-7 hrs
English, Russian
Price Includes
What to expectWhilst staying in Armenia, you simply cannot miss the opportunity of visiting one of the country’s most renowned landmarks – the beautiful lake Sevan. Merely an hour’s
drive from the capital city of Yerevan, Sevan is situated at the height of 1900m above sea level and surrounded by a vast chain of mountains. Here you will visit Hayravank Monastery, situated on the high hill.
The trip will continue along the shore to reach Noratus, a village which is home to the largest collection of the Armenian Khachkars – stone steles engraved with a cross, designed to show the way to salvation. According to the legend, Hayk – the ancestor of all Armenians – ordered his people to decorate every single stone in Armenia, which is why you will see some 900 of these decorated stones, depicting various stories from different ages.
Whilst staying in Armenia, you simply cannot miss the opportunity of visiting one of the country’s most renowned landmarks – the beautiful lake Sevan. Merely an hour’s
drive from the capital city of Yerevan, Sevan is situated at the height of 1900m above sea level and surrounded by a vast chain of mountains. Here you will visit Hayravank Monastery, situated on the high hill.
The trip will continue along the shore to reach Noratus, a village which is home to the largest collection of the Armenian Khachkars – stone steles engraved with a cross, designed to show the way to salvation. According to the legend, Hayk – the ancestor of all Armenians – ordered his people to decorate every single stone in Armenia, which is why you will see some 900 of these decorated stones, depicting various stories from different ages.
Additional InformationStarting time and place: at request
Possible languages: English, Russian. In case the tour is organized in other language, changes of the prices are possible.
Starting time and place: at request
Possible languages: English, Russian. In case the tour is organized in other language, changes of the prices are possible.
Swaneez –
Tour guide was excellent, with much information and stories about the sights. Driver we excellent as well. Would suggest this as a group tour as well.