Group Tour: Tsaghkadzor (Kecharis, Ropeway), Lake Sevan, Trout barbecue treat
Overview
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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What's Included
✓ Included
- Trout BBQ treat
- Air-conditioned vehicles
- Vehicle & passengers insurance
- Admission tickets including ropeway ride in Tsaghkadzor - one station
- Professional guide: ENG + RUS consecutively
- WiFi in the vehicles
- Bottled water & pastries
✗ Not Included
- Lunch price (3900 - 4900AMD = 10-13 USD)
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
Itinerary
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Stop 1
starting and ending point
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Stop 2
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.
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Stop 3
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.
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Stop 4
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.
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Stop 5
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 & End Point
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Meeting Point
on the left hand, little bit down from Nalbandyan and Tumanyan corner
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End Point
on the left hand, little bit down from Nalbandyan and Tumanyan corner
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Good to Know
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- 200 steps to climb to Sevanavank monastery
- Seats will not be known in advance
- Sunscreen recommended in summer
Known For:
Special Instructions
• 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
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