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 “Pearl Of Armenia”

Lake Sevan, Sevanavank, The Island Of Gulls,
Hayravank, Noraduz Cemetery
/8 hours/

Lake Sevan is the world’s third-largest freshwater mountain lake covering 5% of Armenia’s territory and is situated at an altitude of 2000 meters. The famous Russian writer, Maxim Gorky, claimed that the turquoise waters were like a piece of the sky that had descended to earth among the mountains. Clearly Lake Sevan is one of Armenia’s gems and provides a great opportunity for us for bird watching, walking and for the daring; some swimming! The active Sevanavank Monastery stands atop the peninsula jutting into the lake and is an ideal place to take some photos of the surrounding landscape and the unique green cross stones. We’ll also visit the Island of Gulls, well-known due to the high population of the endemic Armenian Gull (Larus armenicus) that exhibit what appears to be a playful character. After the coffee-break on the lakeshore, our journey continues to Hayravank Monastery and the nearby ancient village of Noraduz, famous for a hillside cemetery with Armenia’s largest collection of ‘Khachkars’ or cross-stones, some one thousand or more dating from the 13th to the 17th centuries; a real open-air museum. A 90 minute drive returns us to Yerevan.

“Valley of Flowers”

Tsakhkadzor, Lake Sevan
/8 hours/

From Yerevan, we’ll drive north for 40 minutes to reach Tsakhadzor, Armenia’s major ski resort known as the ‘Valley of Flowers’. The modern ski lift takes us to the top of Mount Tsakhkunyats from where we’ll get a fantastic panoramic view of the Kotayk Region including Lake Sevan and breathe the fresh mountain air. Kecharis Monastery, in the centre of the Tsakhadzor town and the religious centre of the Kotayk Region is our next stop. The Monastery dates from the 11th Century and we’ll take a short tour around the site comprising of three churches, two chapels and a porch. Lake Sevan, our third stop, is just 30 minutes north from Tsakhadzor. The Lake is the world’s third-largest freshwater mountain lake covering 5% of Armenia’s territory and is situated at an altitude of 2000 meters. Clearly Lake Sevan is one of Armenia’s gems and provides a great opportunity for us for bird watching, walking and for the daring; some swimming! The active Sevanavank Monastery stands atop the peninsula jutting into the lake and is an ideal place to take some photos of the surrounding landscape and the unique green cross-stones.

“Trip Through Eras”

Pagan Temple at Garni, Geghard Monastery
/8 hours/

In one day you’ll see the only Hellenistic Pagan Temple at Garni preserved in Armenia, founded in the 1st C. AD and the most interesting Christian cave Monastery of Geghard 4-13th c-ies, which is considered to represent a high point in Armenian Medieval architecture. The mosaic floor of the royal bathhouse, representing the gods of Ocean and See, is of exceptional interest as it’s the only example of Pre-Christian applied art in Armenia. In the picturesque canyon of Azat river you’ll see the natural monuments – basalt “organs”.

“Symphony of Stones”

Khor Virap, Noravank, Areni Wine Factory
/8 hours/

During this trip you’ll pass through Ararat Valley, which will provide you with the best view of the Biblical Mount Ararat where Noah’s Arch came to rest. You’ll visit Khor Virap Monastery-The Deep Pit, where Gregory the Illuminator was imprisoned for 13 years for propagating Christianity. In Vayots Dzor Region you’ll see and admire a lot of multicolor rocks, the variety of stones will gladden the eye. Noravank Medieval Monastery blends in with the surrounding reddish rocks. Here, as at most Monasteries, there is no completion between man-made architecture and natural architecture. Instead, the architecture and the building materials complement each other. From the church you’ll have a panoramic view of the rocky setting. While coming back, you’ll visit Areni village and taste wines in the factory.

“Queen of Forest”

Dilijan, Haghartsin and Goshavank
Monasteries, Sevan
/8 hours/

During this trip you’ll visit the third largest freshwater mountain lake in the world Sevan. You’ll pass through Tavush Region, which is the woodiest part of Armenia. Dilijan summer resort town will amaze you with its woody landscape and fresh air. Haghartsin Monastery, “The Queen of Forest”, is in great harmony with the surrounding Nature. The nearby monastic complex of Gosahvank also served as a court-room and it housed Armenia’s first collection of law books. Mkhitar Gosh, for whom Goshavank is named, was the first to comply the Armenian law digest. Goshavank was also one of the Armenian Medieval Universities.

“Medieval Universities”

Sanahin, Haghpat
/10 hours/

The lush and remote Lori Region in the northeast is home to Sanahin and Haghpat Medieval University-Monasteries. UNESCO recognizes both Sanahin and Haghpat on its list of World Heritage sites. The Monastic complex of Sanahin founded in AD 966 by King Ashot III The Merciful, today consists of a bell tower, library, cemetery and a pair of churches. Bell tower dates back to 1211 and is said to be the oldest of its kind in Armenia. Many more buildings, including libraries and dwellings, had formed part of the monastery campus in the past. Haghpat monastery was founded by queen Khosrovanuysh in 976 for the longevity of her sons Smbat and Kyurike. The real name the monastery is Haghbad, consisting to two Armenian words “haghb”- “a trap” and “at”-“hate”, means I hate a trap. In Haghpat you can still see the gallery where the students sat and the lecturer read them the lecture.

“The Cradle of Christianity”

Ejmiadzin, Hripsime, Sardarapat, Zvartnots
/6 hours/

During this trip we’ll visit the center of the Armenian Apostolic Church, the seat of our Patriarch, the Catholicos of all Armenians, the Holy See St. Ejmiadzin. The word “Ejmiatsin” means “The coming of the one-begotten”, and the cathedral was built on the very spot where /Gregory the Illuminator saw in his dream/ Jesus himself descended from the heaven to show him where He wanted the church to be built. During this excursion we’ll visit the ruins of the magnificent 7th c. Zvartnots Temple and Sardarapat Memorial Complex devoted to the victory of the Armenians over the invading Turkish army in 1918. A monument and an archaeological and folk art museum mark the location of what is certainly Armenia’s most significant military victory of the modern era. The Kemalist Turkish forces were turned back at Sardarapat, however, and the Armenian nation survived. It’s unlikely that the current Armenian Republic would exist if this battle had been lost. We’ll visit the nearby Sardarapat Museum, which is certainly one of the best in Armenia.

“Eternal Ice”

Oshakan,  Amberd Fortress,
Mount Aragats, The Park of Letters, Saghmosavank
/8 hours/

During this trip we’ll pass through picturesque Ashtarak town, visit Oshakan village and the modern church (1875) where the creator of the Armenian alphabet Mesrop Mashtots is burried. Mount Aragats is the highest in Armenia /4090 m above sea level/ with its four peaks. The name origins from Ara+gah, meaning “the crown of king Ara”. Here we can play snowballs and gather mountain flowers at the same time. We’ll visit Amberd fortress, located on the slopes of Aragats at roughly 2300 m. The fort and the adjoining church /X-XIII c-ies/ sit on a promontory that was formed by the steep valleys of the Amberd Arkhashian rivers. Amberd is believed to have been one of the primary defenses for the perimeter of the Armenian capital of Ani- which is located about 100 km to the west. Our next stop will be at the Lake Kari /Stone Lake/, nestled at the southern peak of Mount Aragats, where in the fresh air we’ll have our picnic lunch. On our way back we’ll visit Saghmosavank Monastery standing at the edge of the gorgeous canyon and The Park Of Letters, the only monument in the world devoted to alphabet.