Group Tour: Tsaghkadzor (Kecharis, Ropeway), Lake Sevan, Trout barbecue treat

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About this activity

See Tsaghkadzor, known as Valley of Flowers, on this 7-8-hour tour. Ride on the cable car to admire whole the beauty of the place. Go to the Kecharis monastery complex in Tsaghkadzor before going to Lake Sevan, pearl of this mountainous country. Stop at the Sevanavank Monastery complex on Sevan Peninsula. Enjoy lake shore rest and swimming (during summer season). At the end of the tour you will have an amazing opportunity to taste yummy Sevan trout barbecue!

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At a glance

Duration: 7–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 49 people
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: Russian, English
Operated by: Hyur Service

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–7 years) · Adults (8–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Trout BBQ treat
Included: Air-conditioned vehicles
Included: Vehicle & passengers insurance
Included: Admission tickets including ropeway ride in Tsaghkadzor - one station
Included: Professional guide: ENG + RUS consecutively
Included: WiFi in the vehicles
Included: Bottled water & pastries

Not included

Not included: Lunch price (3900 - 4900AMD = 10-13 USD)
Not included: Hotel pick-up & drop-off

Itinerary

Hyur Service

15 min

starting and ending point
Tsaghkadzor Ropeway

30 min Admission included

Tsaghkadzor city (translated as valley of flowers) is considered to be one of the most popular winter resorts of Armenia. It is one of the places of our mountainous country, where the beauty of the nature appears with its whole variety. Tsaghkadzor is situated in Kotayk region, 60 km north from Yerevan, on the eastern slope of Teghenis Mountain, surrounded with virginal woods and alpine meadows.
Kecharis Monastery

30 min

Kecharis monastery is in the north-western part of Tsaghkadzor. It was built in 11-13th centuries. The monastery consists of four churches and a half-destroyed mausoleum of Grigorius Pahlavuni, who financed the building of the monastery.
Monastery Sevanavank

one hour

A marvelous scene opens in the north-western part of Lake Sevan, where the peninsula towers over the transparent surface of the lake. Sevanavank monastery was built on the peninsula in 874 by the order of king Ashot Bagratuni's daughter – princess Mariam. The silhouette of the churches against the background of the turquoise lake and blue sky casts unexplainable impression on the visitors.
Lake Sevan

1 h 30 min

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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Choose the clothes depending on weather conditions
Approach the office 30 min before starting time
Seats are not fixed in advance
Take with you cash Drams: it is not always possible to pay for lunch in the restaurant by Credit Card