Set off to Lake Sevan, the emerald of Armenia and the second largest alpine lake in the world. Admire

the picturesque views of one of the highest bodies of water in the worlds. Then visit Sevanavank monastic

complex. The monastery of Sevanavank was founded in 874 by Princess Mariam, after the artificial

draining of Lake Sevan, which started in the era of Joseph Stalin, the water level fell about 20 metres, and

the island transformed into a peninsula. Take a trip up north to the spectacular forested region of Dilijan,

a resort town known as “Armenian Switzerland”. Home to numerous Armenian artists, composers, and

filmmakers. There you will walk through quaint streets lined with well-preserved 19 c. buildings full of

museums and small stores and cafes.

While there, take a look at traditional ceramics workshop and woodcarvers’ studio. After exploring around

its time to pay a visit to Haghartsin monastery located high in woods covered mountains with eagles

soaring high above the tree line. The oldest building on the complex is St. Gregory the Illuminator's church.

It was built between the 9th and 10th centuries and is also the site of the first musical university of

Armenia.