Group Tour: Lake Sevan, Hayravank, Noratus, Arpi winery, Jermuk
During this tour, visit Hayravank, from where you can enjoy a wonderful view of the "blue pearl" of Armenia – Lake Sevan. The next stop will be at the collection of khachkars in Noratus, which are considered the highlights of Armenian architecture. Then you will pass through the Selim Pass, which connects the northern part of Armenia with the southern one. You will visit the Arpi winery, where you will taste the unique Armenian wine. Then you will go to the resort town of Jermuk, which is famous for its mineral waters, which have various healing properties. Also in Jermuk you will see a waterfall with the original name "Mermaid's Hair".
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Stop At: Hyur Service, Nalbandyan str. 96, Yerevan 0010 Armenia
starting and ending point
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Lake Sevan, Lake Sevan, Gegharkunik Province
The fascination and the "pearl" of mountainous Armenia is Lake Sevan, which is one of the world's greatest high altitude fresh-water lakes. It is about 1900 m above sea level. The lake is of volcanic origin and is surrounded with mountains of 3000 m and higher. The beautiful landscape and the crystal water serve nice preconditions for excellent rest.The lake is also famous for its peninsula and medieval church complex, built in 874.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Hayravank Monastery, Hayravank Armenia
The church of Hayravank is built on a high rock on the shore of Lake Sevan. There is no written testimony concerning the date of its foundation, however, according to the constructional solutions, it has gained its place among the 9th century architectural pillars. This cozy church is built of roughly hewn stone and looks rather modest.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Noratus Cemetery, Noratus Armenia
The art of khachkar (cross-stone) is the most original manifestation of Armenian medieval culture. Noratus, truly considered to be a forest of khachkars and an open-air museum, displays hundreds of khachkars, the most stunning of which are the so-called "embroidered" ones, typical to the 13th-14th centuries. This is a unique place, where one can reveal the development of khachkarial art in its historical process. Armenian cross-stones art is included in UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Vardenyats Pass (Selim Pass), M10 Highway, Geghhovit Armenia
The Selim pass, connecting Vayots Dzor and Gegharkunik regions, has been an important trade route from times immemorial. The long caravans with loaded camels were passing this way. Perceiving the necessity of having a place to stop after long and tiring journeys, the Armenian duke Chesar Orbelian in 1332 ordered building a caravansary on this long serpentine road of Selim pass. This is a three-nave building, lightened only through the windows on the ceiling as, out of security concern, they foresaw no windows on the walls and even nowadays the mysterious darkness seems to keep some rumors from those far away days...
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Arpi Wine & Dine, P7P2+F8, Arpi, Armenia
"Arpi" wine factory was founded in 1998, and since 2022 it has been operating as a tourist attraction. It is located in the village of Arpi in the Vayots dzor region. The plant presents various types of wine and, of course, there is a tasting room and a distillery. Master-class of lavash baking is also organized here.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jermuk, Jermuk, Vayots Dzor Province
The famous health resort Jermuk is in the north-eastern part of Vayots Dzor. The mineral waters of Jermuk have been famous for their medicinal properties since early medieval. A special drinking gallery, along which pump rooms with mineral water are lined up, has been constructed for visitors. The water temperature varies from 30 to 50 degrees C.
Duration: 1 hour
Informacion Adicional
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Children must be accompanied by an adult"
"Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"The duration is approximate"
"Seats will not be known in advance"
"Near public transportation"
"200 steps to climb Sevanavank"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Sunscreen recommended in summer"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
09:00 AM
Duration: 13 To 14 Hours
Start location: Hyur Service (Head Office), 96 Nalbandyan poxoc, Yerevan 0010, Armenia
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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