Lake Sevan & Dilijan Guided Day Trip with Ijevan Wine Tour

Overview

Available languages

Russian

English

Mobile ticket

The tour begins at the azure waters of Lake Sevan, second largest high-altitude fresh water lake in the world. Its sole major island (now a peninsula) is home to a medieval monastery providing panoramic views of the whole lake and surrounding mountains.

Dilijan also known as little Switzerland is a small town in the north surrounded by forests and mountains.

Haghartsin Monastery is a magnificent architectural gem nestled in a serene, natural setting of a lush hillside forest.

The final stop is the Ijevan Wine-Brandy Factory. Here, you’ll discover Armenia’s time-honored winemaking traditions through a guided tour of the production process. The experience culminates with a wine-tasting session, where you can savor a variety of local wines and brandies.

*Goshavank Monastery: Goshavank is a medieval monastery complex which has been preserved relatively well through time.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For security reasons the trip might be modified or cancelled in case of bad weather conditions.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Professional and friendly guide

Entrance Fees

WiFi on board

Local sweets and Bottled Water

Air-conditioned vehicle

Wine and brandy tasting

Lunch ( 6€ - 14€ per person)

What To Expect

Sharambeyan Street

Lined with traditional houses and artisan workshops, Sharambeyan Street takes you hundreds of years back in time. Situated within a national park, the area, popularly known as "Little Switzerland" for its forested hills and picturesque houses made of stone and wood, remains home of many Armenian visual artists, musicians, and filmmakers.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Haghartsin Monastery

Haghartsin Monastery is a stunning medieval architectural masterpiece nestled in the lush forests. Built in the 13th century, this historic complex is renowned for its intricate stone carvings, including exquisite khachkars (cross-stones), and its serene atmosphere.

50 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Dilijan, Ijevan, Sevan

Additional dates

Sevan , Dilijan, Ijevan

Reviews

4.79

128 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

112

Excellent Solo Trip Experience
krissm630,
Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Nectar provided an insightful and memorable tour during my solo trip. She was engaging and gave us interesting and relevant facts throughout our journey. For a day trip, I didn't feel rushed at all and we were given ample time to explore. The food and wine degustation was quite filling and fun. Highly recommended.
Review
R805YI,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Driver Edgar's a good one! Very neat, experienced and social. Guide Anastasia is beyond praise! Great English, great Russian, and a wonderful sense of humor. Communication is clear and understandable in both languages. Thank you so much, everything was great!
Very well organized trip
Voyage719534,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The trip was super. At degustation 3 types of wine, a brandy and multiple fruit liquers were served. The bus was very clean, the guide is kind.
Amazing people courteous and very patient with 20 of us.
Hagop H,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing place I recommend it highly this tour as well as Yerani tour. The minibus is air conditioning comfortable and they supply endless water and snacks. Our tour guide she is Amazing her name Gayane the driver is Edgar very knowledgeable about history. The winery was an amazing experience .She speaks multi languages English Armenian and Russian and she is very kind and patient. My wife and I had a very good experience for the first time in Armenia. I recently this company very highly.
Great
Maia S,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Tour was well planned and Tour guide was very good in explaining the history of monasteries and Armenia. Also Ijvane wine tasting tour was great.
WOW WOW WOW
848tarunap,
Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Yerani Travels is awesome. We took 3 tours with them and all of them were a WOW experience. Most of all their guide Anastasia was wonderful … very professional, helpful answered all our queries with a smile. Not a moment in the bus was boring. She translated in English and Russian. The driver Varda was very professional too. We will be back in Armenia and it’s sure going to be Yerani Travels with Anastasia. Armenia is a beautiful country with lovely people yummy food and culture. You have to experience to believe it!
Hight recommend this trip
EmilM1038,
Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great time on this trip. Our guide Nektar and the driver Arsen were great. Really liked the trip to the Brandy Factory- really my best visit to such a place s far. Our guide had great Command of English so were were able to learn a lot on this trip.
Amazing part of Armenia Trip
hiteshgupta2050,
Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I was an amazing experience we got during our travel. Special thanks to Anastasia and our driver (forgot his name). Entire tour was with full of information and fun. We enjoyed specifically the Ijevan wine factory tour and food there.
AMAZING
RobertoCarenzi,
Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing experience with perfect driver and kind guide Anastasia. Places were amazing, trip was well planned with right stops and proper time. Loved the tasting experience and Sevan Lake. Roberto from Italy
Amazing
meshom1975,
Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a wonderful day, we enjoyed it alot, we visited the sevan lack, the food there a mazing, our most gratitude goes to our Tour guid Ms, Niktar, she is very friendly, knowledgeable, she is a master in the history of Armenia, she is amazing