17-Hour Armenia Tour from Tbilisi with Lake Sevan and Yerevan

It was founded by Queen Khosrovanush, the wife of the Armenian king Ashot III, in 976. This active monastery consists of one vestibule, two sepulchral corridors, a refectory, a scriptorium, an Amazaspi chapel, a bell tower, and several chapels. You will admire the architectural ensemble, as well as visit the ancient tombs and Khachkar crosses.

Sanahin was one of the main medieval centers of Northern Armenia. It was the ancestral tomb of the Kyurikian Bagratids in the 10th-11th centuries and the episcopal residence of the diocese until the 11th century. You will see the church ensemble, the roofs of the green buildings, and the interior spaces with vaults and columns.

At Lake Sevan, there is a huge restaurant stretching out over the water, from where there are beautiful views of the lake. Here, we will have the opportunity to taste the delicious products of Lake Sevan.

Sevanavank is a monastery named after its location at the top of the Sevan Peninsula, at the source of the Hrazdan River. The temples that exist today date from the end of the 9th century. The patroness of the monastery, who allocated money for the construction of the churches, was Mariam, the daughter of the founder of the Bagratuni royal dynasty.

Among the unique artifacts of the monastery, a carved wooden door stands out, depicting the Descent of the Holy Spirit, as well as a unique khachkar with the image of Jesus and illustrations from the Gospel, which is quite rare for khachkars. The complex consists of the temples of St. Karapet and the Holy Apostles, built in the 9th century. Once, the monastery played the role of a fortress outpost and was a strategic point glorified by the university.

Visit the Mother Armenia monument, the main monument of the country, with an observation deck overlooking the city. You will also see the Cathedral of Saint Gregory the Illuminator, the largest temple in Armenia.

We will visit the Cascade in the heart of Yerevan, whose beauty overlooks the city. When you reach the top of the Cascade, you will see Mount Ararat.

In the heart of Yerevan, we will visit the beautiful fountain and the shopping street at Republic Square.