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Private tour: Armenia's historical and scenic highlights in 2 days

Itinerary

Day 1
Day 2

Lake Sevan, Sevanavank Monastery, Dilijan, Haghartsin Monastery, Goshavank Monastery

1. Lake Sevan

Details: Lake Sevan
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High in the embrace of Armenia's mountains lies Lake Sevan – the blue heart of the land, beating in harmony with the winds and the sun. Legend tells that once a green valley stretched here, until the heavens shed their tears, filling it with shimmering water as a priceless gift to humankind.

2. Sevanavank Monastery

50-60 min Details: Sevanavank Monastery
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From the northwestern shore of Lake Sevan, a breathtaking panorama unfolds: a peninsula rises from the shimmering surface, crowned with ancient temples. Here, in 874, at the command of Queen Mariam, daughter of King Ashot Bagratuni, the Sevanavank Monastery was built – the spiritual guardian of Armenia's blue jewel.

3. Dilijan

20-30 min Details: Dilijan
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Dilijan is a corner of Armenia where nature and silence weave a harmony that captivates every traveler. Nestled among emerald forests and gentle hills, the town stretches along the scenic valley of the Aghstev River, where the air carries the scent of pine and the freshness of mountain streams. The national park's unique pearls are two beautiful sights hidden in the forests: Lakes Parz and Gosh, the shrubs and trees around which have witnessed numerous folk tales in the form of wild animals.

4. Haghartsin Monastery

60-70 min Details: Haghartsin Monastery
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Hidden deep within the leafy forests of Tavush, Haghartsin Monastery seems as though it has stepped straight out of an ancient manuscript, where stone walls and nature blend into a single, harmonious whole. Founded between the 10th and 13th centuries, it stood for centuries as both a spiritual refuge and a cultural beacon, drawing monks, pilgrims and master craftsmen. The complex includes the churches of St. Gregory, St. Mary and St. Stephen, along with monastic cells and service buildings carefully woven into the mountainous landscape.

5. Goshavank Monastery

40-50 min Details: Goshavank Monastery
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Amid the gentle green hills of Tavush, where only the whisper of the wind and the song of birds disturb the stillness, stands Goshavank Monastery a sanctuary where spiritual devotion and the cultural grandeur of medieval Armenia intertwine. Its origins are inseparably linked to Mkhitar Gosh, the renowned statesman, scholar and author of Armenia's first codified law, as well as timeless fables and parables whose wisdom still resonates today.
Overnight stay
Book a hotel in Dilijan, if necessary

Sanahin Monastery, Haghpat Monastery, Akhtala Fortress, Yerevan

1. Sanahin Monastery

40-50 min Details: Sanahin Monastery
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Not far from Haghpat, in the heart of the Lori region, rises Sanahin Monastery – a true marvel of Armenia's medieval architecture. Its construction began in the second half of the 10th century, during the reign of King Ashot III and from the very beginning the complex was conceived as both a spiritual and educational center.

2. Haghpat Monastery

50-60 min Details: Haghpat Monastery
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To the northeast of Sanahin, cradled by the lofty peaks of Lori, stretches the monastery of Haghpat – a masterpiece of Armenian medieval art, where stone speaks the language of centuries. Founded in the 10th century under King Ashot III of the Bagratuni dynasty, it rose at a time when Armenia blossomed in culture and spirit. The weathered walls of Haghpat still carry the resonance of that golden age, bearing silent witness to the passage of time.

3. Akhtala Fortress

40-50 min Details: Akhtala Fortress
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Akhthala Fortress, like a timeless stone sentinel, rises proudly on a high plateau in the picturesque Lori region, resembling a peninsula embraced on three sides by deep gorges. As early as the 10th century, builders fused nature's raw power with human craft: sheer cliffs were reinforced with tall defensive walls and the entrances were guarded by imposing three-tiered towers. For centuries, these walls withstood invasions and preserved within their silence the breath of history.

Inclusions

  • Professional drivers

  • Air-conditioned vehicles

  • Bottled water

  • Free pick-up & drop-off within Yerevan

  • Vehicle & passengers insurance

  • Extra stops on the route upon request

  • Driver/Guide accommodation & meals

Exclusions

  • Hotel accommodation

  • Significant deviations from the route

  • Alcoholic beverages if lunch option selected

  • Audio guides

  • Wi-Fi in the vehicles

What to expect

  • Embrace the visits of two northern provinces of Armenia
  • Visit one of the largest freshwater high-altitude lakes in Eurasia
  • Admire the forests of the "Armenian Switzerland"
  • Explore incredible UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites

*200 steps to climb to Sevanavank
*600 m to walk down the hill to Haghartsin

Booking conditions

Cancellation & modification

Meet our Guides

Anna Martirosyan

Anna Martirosyan

HY EN

Hi everyone! I'm Anna, and I've been working as a tour guide since 2013. If you're ready to discover Armenia, I'll turn it into an exciting and unforgettable journey. My tours offer a full immersion into the culture, history, religion, and traditions of the Armenian people. My goal is that by the end of your trip, you'll fall in love with Armenia and want to come back again!

Garnik Mirzoyan

Garnik Mirzoyan

RU

I'm Garnik, and I've been working as a tour guide in Armenia since 2016. If you're tired of far-fetched stories and have a good sense of humor, we'll get along perfectly. Discover Armenia from the inside – in very hospitable hands.

Gayane Movsisyan

Gayane Movsisyan

HY EN

Hi! I am Gayane Movsisyan, a tour guide since 2017. I work with great enthusiasm, eager to present my country in the best possible way and to create unforgettable moments for our guests.

Inna Hovhannisyan

Inna Hovhannisyan

RU

My name is Inna – and yours? Let's get to know each other! Come to Armenia, and believe me, you'll get to know not only me but also my Armenia together with me! :)

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