Sevan & Dilijan Private Tour: Lakes, Monasteries & Old Dilijan

It is one of the largest freshwater high-altitude (alpine) lakes in Eurasia. The lake is situated in Gegharkunik Province, at an altitude of 1,900 m above sea level. Its colors and shades change with the weather and by its own mysterious processes, from a dazzling azure to dark blue and a thousand shades in between.

Initially the monastery was built at the southern shore of a small island. After the artificial draining of Lake Sevan, which started in the era of Joseph Stalin, the water level fell about 20 meters, and the island transformed into a peninsula. According to an inscription in one of the churches, the monastery of Sevanavank was founded in 874 by Princess Mariam, the daughter of Ashot I (who became a king a decade later). At the time, Armenia was still struggling to free itself from Arab rule.

wn of Dilijan in the Tavush Province of Armenia. It was built between the 10th and 13th centuries (in the 12th under Khachatur of Taron); much of it under the patronage of the Bagratuni Dynasty.

wooden balconies, stone houses, art shops, and cozy cafés. It’s a peaceful place to walk, take photos, and experience the cultural side of Dilijan

Known for its calm waters and peaceful atmosphere, it’s a perfect spot for relaxing walks, boating, and enjoying nature.

Surrounded by forested mountains, it is known for its detailed stone carvings, peaceful atmosphere, and beautiful khachkars (cross-stones), making it a quiet and cultural stop in northern Armenia.