Private Tour
Private Tour to Tsaghkadzor, Kecharis Monastery, Lake Sevan, Sevanavank
Overview
Available languages
7 hours
Mobile ticket
During this one-day private tour you will visit Lake Sevan, Sevanavank, Tsaghkadzor city with Ropeway and Kecharis Monastery.
Set 1900m above sea level and covering 1240 sq km, the vast expanse of Sevana Lich (Lake Sevan) is the largest lake in the Caucasus and one of the largest freshwater high-altitude lakes in the world. Sevanavank is located on the peninsula of Sevan. In 305, it was founded by St. Gregory the Illuminator, who built the church on the place of a pagan temple.
The second stop is Tsaghkadzor city. It is a spa town in Kotayk province of Armenia, it is popular ski and climate destination. Here you will also visit wonderful medieval monastery Kecharis, it was built in the early-mid ages. Choose one of the presented individual tours, customize it or create your private tour in Armenia with Jan Armenia Tours and Travel! Book with us & Let us show you the Land of old Legends, Biblical Stories and Ancient History!
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
WiFi on board
Bottled water
All taxes, fees and handling charges
English or Russian speaking Guide service (optional)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional driver
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Lunch
Ticket for the ropeway
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Kecharis Monastery
Kecharis medieval monastery complex is located in the northwestern part of city Tsaghkadzor. It is noteworthy not only with architectural originality, but also with its interesting story. His formation lasted 220 years, with over 150 years of interruption. Such fate was due to the peculiarities of the historical period. The construction of the monastery began during the reign of the Bagratuni dynasty, and continued by the Pahlavuni dynasty. The first church in the area of Kecharis monastic complex, St. Gregory the Illuminator, was built in 995-1003, and then other sacred places were built. The Kecharis monastery includes three churches, St. Gregory the Illuminator with a domed hall, St. Nshan and St. Cathoghike churches, two chapels and a courtyard. A little further to the west, on the way to the forest there is another church – St Harutiun. Unlike similar monasteries of Armenia, Kecharis’ main structures form a straight corner on their own pillars.
Lake Sevan
The high-mountainous Lake Sevan is the “pearl of Armenia”. Lake Sevan – located at an altitude of 1,900 m above sea level in the center of the Armenian highland, 63 km northeast of the Armenian capital of Yerevan city and is the largest of the Caucasus lakes. From all sides, Sevan is surrounded by mountain ranges, offering a stunning view of alpine lake.. The lake is famous for its purest fresh water, and pure mountain air has a beneficial effect on health.
Options
4-7 travelers, without guide
Private Tour to Tsaghkadzor, Kecharis Monastery, Lake Sevan, Sevanavank, without guide
Duration: 7 hours
Car, Minivan
Pickup included
3-6 travelers, with a guide
Private Tour to Tsaghkadzor, Kecharis Monastery, Lake Sevan, Sevanavank, with a guide
Duration: 7 hours
Car, Minivan
Pickup included
1-2 travelers, with a guide
Private Tour to Tsaghkadzor, Kecharis Monastery, Lake Sevan, Sevanavank, with a guide
Duration: 7 hours
Car, Sedan
Pickup included
1-3 travelers, without guide
Private Tour to Tsaghkadzor, Kecharis Monastery, Lake Sevan, Sevanavank, without guide
Duration: 7 hours
Car, Sedan
Pickup included
7-15 travelers, with a guide
Duration: 7 hours
Car, Minibus
7-15 travelers, with guide: Private tour to Tsaghkadzor city, Kecharis Monastery, Sevan Lake, Sevanavank Monastery
Pickup included
8-15 travelers, without guide
Private Tour to Tsaghkadzor, Kecharis Monastery, Lake Sevan, Sevanavank, without guide
Duration: 7 hours
Car, Minibus
Pickup included
Reviews
78 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good experience. All the...
James H,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Good experience. All the places have their own charm. Its nice to be picked up and dropped off at your hotel. A little bit pricey, ultimately paying for a cab ride.
Wonderful experience with Jan Armenia tours
Fady A,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful tome during our trip with Jan armenia tours and travels! Very pleasant staff and very nice service ! Thanks alot for Ms Nare for making everything smooth and easy! And thanks alot to mr Rudolf who was very friendly and helpful driving us around during the trip!
A wonderful tour through some of the most impressive places in Armenia
Mattia C,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We saw the beautiful sceneries of Lake Sevan, the mystic athmospheres of Sevananank and Kecharis monasteries, and the autumnal colors of Tsaghkadzor ropeway. Thank you so much to our driver mr. Bagrat Avetisyan, a very professional driver and the kindest person! We definitely recommend.
Excellent
675gurinderk,
Aug 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So good, car so good, experienced driver. Comfortable tour, good place to see, drive know perfect place for you, everything as they say.
A tour that satisfied all our curiosity and requests
saradM1244QN,
Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Jasmine and our driver David were a perfect company for this tour. Nice and professional were very helpful in giving us exhaustive explanations and satisfy every curiosity and request.
Jan Armenia tours best option
Global77102,
Jul 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Me and my daughters recently visited the beautiful and historical places of Yerevan and around with Jan Armenia Tours (private 4 days). A big thanks to Samvel and Tigran (2) and their team, who made our journey safe and a memorable trip. These three were the best guides and could speak English very well. Samvel drove safely on mountainous roads, while Tigran knowledge of local spots helped us to do local shopping at our convenience. Whether it were monasteries, cliffs, going on ropeway, or views of Lake Sevan or any other place, they made sure we were comfortable and happy . The tour itself was organized properly, they were always on time. Thanks to our tour expert Gulliver travels from UAE who introduced them to us and thanks to Jan Armenia for making this short trip memorable.
Appreciation for the drivers and tour experience
worth21k,
May 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Airport Pickup – Driver: Tigran Tigran picked us up from the airport and drove us to our hotel. Although we didn’t spot him immediately, he was holding a sign with our name, which was very helpful and thoughtful. He speaks good English and made the ride comfortable by communicating with us throughout the journey. We truly appreciated his assistance. Tour: Tsaghkadzor, Kecharis Monastery, Sevan Lake, Sevanavank – Driver: Gevorg Gevorg doesn't speak English, but he was incredibly kind and accommodating. Despite the language barrier, he did his best to help with our needs. He even offered to take a photo of me and my friend and it turned out really nice! His friendliness made the experience enjoyable. City Tour – Driver: Mher Mher also doesn't speak English, but we appreciated how hard he tried to accommodate us. When we started the trip, we realized we had left our camera at the hotel. Even though communication was challenging, we managed to explain the situation to him and despite the traffic situation, he willingly drove back to the hotel for us to get it. So he took us around the city and to a winery. Unfortunately, it started raining heavily while we were there. The car was parked about a 10-minute walk away, and although we offered to book him a cab, he insisted on walking back in the rain to get the car for us, which we truly appreciated. His kindness, patience, dedication, and effort really stood out, and we’re very thankful for his help. Airport Drop-Off – Driver: David David arrived on time to take us to the airport. He speaks good English, and we had a pleasant chat during the short trip. Though it was brief, we appreciated how courteous and professional he was. Overall, the experience was great. The only downside was that we received our free SIM cards on the second day, so we ended up buying one on the first day when we could have gotten it for free.
Amazing experience
Explore02811779646,
Apr 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our agency in Dubai made an amazing choice to book our 2day tour with Janarmenia. The staff were very professional and accomodating in handling their customers. The drivers they assigned to us were very kind and helpful, they are good in speaking in english and very knowledgable and giving us some backgroud history of the places we were visiting. They also arrange our transport from airport to the hotel and vice versa and they also book the restaurants we eat during the tours. We are very thankful to the management and staffs of Janarmenia who made sure we were always safe and enjoying our trip in Armenia and they've given us a special gift also on our last day of the tour. We like to say special thanks to Arman and Mary for their assistance and exceptional service to us. We very much recommend Jan Armenia for travel/tours requirements.
Highly Recommend – Fantastic Tour and Driver
143shamsam,
Apr 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of the best tour agencies I’ve ever traveled with! They were very communicative throughout the entire experience. Our driver, Karen, was incredibly kind and informative—he explained everything we were passing and made the journey so enjoyable. He was also very supportive and made us feel safe with his excellent driving. Thank you, Jan Armenia!
Awesome Sevan, Dilijan tour
Travel33492204850,
Apr 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything was amazing. We enjoyed every moment. All the locations we visited was beautiful. Tour guide a little impatient compared to the tour guider of day 1.
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