No trip to Armenia is ever complete without a visit to Lake Sevan, one of the largest and highest lakes in Eurasia at about 1900 meters above sea level.
At lake Sevan you will visit the St Karapet and St Arakelots monasteries, Take a serene stroll on the beach, and a boat ride in season. Then when you've worked up an appetite you can taste the most delicious trout, fresh from the lake. Dilijan, located in the northern part of Armenia, is famous for its forests and health resorts, its spectacular scenery and cultural centers. You will drive through a plush forest to reach the Haghartsin Monastery, an 11th-13th century church situated deep in the woods, about 18 km from the town of Dilijan. You will also visit the beautifully landscaped 12th century monastery of Goshavank. |