Armenia · Religious & Spiritual

5-Hour Lake Sevan Tour from Yerevan with Sevanavank Monastery

5 Hours Round trip from Sevan Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Lake Sevan, one of the largest freshwater high-altitude lakes in Eurasia
02 Climb to the Sevan peninsula for an unforgettable panoramic view of the lake
03 Explore the picturesque Sevanavank Monastery, one of Armenia's most visited sights
04 See the beautiful Amenaprkich Khachkar, one of Armenia's 13 rarest crosstones depicting Jesus

Grab the opportunity to visit one of Armenia's most renowned landmarks - the beautiful Lake Sevan. Situated about an hour's drive from Yerevan at an altitude of 1900 m above sea level, this vast high-altitude lake is framed by mountain ranges and crowned by the historic Sevanavank Monastery on its northwestern shore. Built in the 9th century by Princess Mariam in honour of her deceased husband, the monastery adds a rich cultural and spiritual dimension to the lake's picturesque setting.

Begin the tour by climbing a flight of stairs to the Sevan peninsula - a pleasant morning workout that rewards you with an unforgettable panoramic view of the lake from the top.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Sevan, Yerevan

Languages English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Lake Sevan and Sevanavank Monastery Day Trip

Begin the tour by climbing a flight of stairs to the Sevan peninsula - a pleasant morning workout that rewards you with an unforgettable panoramic view of the lake from the top. While staying in Armenia, you simply cannot miss the opportunity to visit 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 a height of 1900 m above sea level and surrounded by a vast chain of mountains.
Visit the monastery of Sevanavank, built by Princess Mariam in the 9th century to honour the life of her deceased husband. Sevanavank is also home to one of the most beautiful Amenaprkich (All Saviour) Khachkars in Armenia. This is one of the 13 rarest crosstones depicting Jesus.

Where this trip takes you

Lake Sevan, Sevan peninsula, Sevanavank

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Sevan 2 cities · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Comfortable vehicles with air conditioning (1-3 pax - sedan, 4-7 pax - minivan, 8-19 pax - minibus)
All entrance tickets included
Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel
Bottled water provided
Free Wi-Fi on board
Free cancellation up to 24 hours prior to the tour