Armenia, Day Two: Sevan, Dilijan, and Goshavank.

S. Armenia, Day Two: Sevan, Dilijan, and Goshavank. Sevan and Dilijan: From Azure to Emerald The contrast is absolutely breathtaking. After the vast, windswept expanse of Lake Sevan—where the dark Sevanavank stands stoically atop the peninsula—you dive through a mountain tunnel and instantly emerge into a completely different world. Dilijan greets you with lush forests and the scent of pine. The day’s true highlights are the Haghartsin and Goshavank monasteries, hidden away in dense thickets. Their massive, time-worn stone walls, ancient arches, and the ethereal light streaming through narrow dome windows create a feeling of absolute isolation from the bustle of modern life. Here, architecture and wild nature merge as one. Pro Tip: Before leaving Haghartsin, make a wish by the centuries-old oak tree that was split by lightning.