Join us and visit Khor Virap and Sevan

Khor Virap, Sevan, Sevanavank

Duration 7-8 hours: ## Our tour group will have the opportunity to get acquainted with the Khor Virap monastery, where the first Catholicos of the Armenians, Grigor Lusavorich, was imprisoned․ In a unique combination, our tourist group visits Lake Sevan and Sevanavank of the 9th century during this tour.

01 August, 01 August

Start | End time: —

Language: English, Russian, Armenian, French, German

Duration: 1 day

Start | End point: 1a Sayat-Nova Ave, Yerevan 0001, Armenia | 1a Sayat-Nova Ave, Yerevan 0001, Armenia

Type of tour: Private

Group size: —

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Day 1

Stop 1.Khor Virap

Many people know that Armenia is the first Christian country in the world. It was officially accepted in 301 when Grigor was released from the capital's prison, which was here before. He was imprisoned here for 13 years for his Christian faith. Being the last hope of the sick king, he cured him, after which the king accepted Christianity as the state religion. At the same time, the best view of Mount Ararat opens from here. Being very close to Ararat gives you the opportunity to see the entire structure of the mountain and admire its beauty.

Stop 2.Sevan

Being 1900 meters above sea level, Sevan is the second-highest lake in the world with a freshwater supply. Sevan, of volcanic origin, is surrounded by mountain ranges divided into two parts and one large peninsula. Lake Sevan enjoys great popularity among tourists for both active and passive recreation. With a maximum depth of 83 meters, Sevan is the only one of the three historical Armenian lakes located on the territory of the Republic of Armenia.

Stop 3.Sevanavank Monastery

Mariam, the daughter of King Ashot I, promised to build 30 churches in honour of her late husband. She kept her promise throughout her life. One of them, Sevanavank, was built in 874. Founded in the 4th century, Sevanavank experienced its development in the 9th century. Apart from the two standing churches, the unique khachkar of the 17th century, with its many biblical scenes, deserves special attention. The name of the capital, Yerevan, was recorded for the first time on the dome of Sevanavank.