Tsaghkadzor — Sevan — Sevanavank

The first stop is Tsaghkadzor, Armenia's famous ski resort whose name means 'gorge of flowers'. Here you ride the cable car up for sweeping panoramic views of the mountain ridges.

Next you visit Kecharis Monastery, an 11th–13th-century complex and one of the most important spiritual centres of medieval Armenia, with stone churches and ancient khachkars.

For adrenaline lovers there is an optional zipline ride — vivid emotions against a mountain backdrop.

The second half of the day is devoted to Lake Sevan, Armenia's high-altitude pearl at about 1,900 metres above sea level. On the peninsula you visit Sevanavank Monastery (9th century) with one of the finest views over the lake.

This tour is perfect for seeing several Armenias in one day — spiritual, active and natural.