From Tbilisi: Day Trip to Armenia with Homemade Lunch

Highlights

• See the UNESCO-listed Haghpat monastery
• Observe the unique mix of Soviet architecture and rocky mountains
• Taste traditional Armenian dishes cooked by a local family
• Admire the frescoes at the fortified monastery of Akhtala
• Take in beautiful mountain scenery as you cruise between sites

Description

Visit two of Armenia’s ancient monasteries and the town of Alaverdi on this small group tour from Tbilisi. Cross over the border with your experienced guide who will take you through the highlights of Northern Armenia in just 1 day.   Depart at 8:30 AM sharp for a 1.5-hour trip across the Georgian-Armenian boarder. Almost immediately you’ll start to notice changes in the landscape—the fields will become rocky mountains and the scenery takes on a certain apocalyptic touch, due to the many abandoned Soviet mines and factories. Your first stop is the fortified monastery of Akhtala, where you can marvel at the beautifully preserved frescoes and learn about the thrilling history of this Georgian-Armenian creation.   Then, you’ll reach the UNESCO-listed monastery complex of Haghpat, where you’ll learn about the Armenian stone crosses and the mystical poet Sayat-Nova. A local family welcomes you for a traditional Armenian lunch in their house near the Haghpat monastery. After that continue to the monastery of Sanahin, also known as the brother monastery. Arrive back in Tbilisi by around 7:00 PM after a full and fascinating day.

Includes

Guide Air-conditioned transportation Homemade Armenian lunch Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected) Private or shared tour (depending on option selected)

Important Information

• •Visa requirements to Armenia depend on the country of citizenship, not on the country of residence. Please check the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia to see if a visa is required in your case.
• Visa on arrival is not possible for group tours and is in general not recommended as the least safe option. If you need a visa, please apply for the e-visa.
• A minimum of 3 people is required for this tour to operate. In the unlikely case that the minimum number is not met, you will be given an option to book an alternative date or cancel with a full refund

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund