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From Tbilisi: Day Trip to Armenia with Homemade Lunch

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Activity provider:Real Georgia Tours
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From Tbilisi: Day Trip to Armenia with Homemade Lunch

Activity provider:Real Georgia Tours
4.8  / 5
128 reviews
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From US$ 103.62 US$ 72.53 per person

Discover Armenia in 1 day and learn about its history, people, culture, and modern life. See medieval UNESCO sites, and Soviet monuments, and enjoy a homemade lunch with a local family.

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Duration 11 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Small group
Limited to 12 participants

Experience

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
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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 9:00 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 Odzun - a beautiful complex from V century. Arrive back in Tbilisi by around 6:00 PM after a full and fascinating day.
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  • Guide
  • Air-conditioned transportation
  • Homemade Armenian lunch
  • Any visa related fees
  • Souvenirs
  • Gratuities

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Meet at the Big Bicycle Monument in Rose Revolution Square, Tbilisi.

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Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Baby strollers
  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • 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
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I did enjoy this tour a lot!! We had great guide (sorry but forgot the name!!) who took us on slightly off the beaten path visits ( apart of what was in the itinerary). Was really different tour to what I expected - much more entertaining!! We had amazing lunch (there were vegetarian options for me). Luckily the border crossing was very quick. I would definitely recommend going for this trip to anyone who would like to see a bit of Armenia but doesn't have much time. Great value for money and guaranteed great time!!

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October 10, 2022

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This tour is a must when you visit Tbilisi and just have a short time to visit Armenia. The sceneries are beautiful and the landscapes are magnificent. The driver (also tour guide) George is very nice and hospitable. I really had a great time with this trip.

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April 16, 2022

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It was a really good tour from Tbilisi. Once you cross Georgian-Armenian border, you will feel that you are in a completely different world with beautiful medieval churches, mountains and old Russian style cars. My guide was Irakli and he did a wonderful job by telling us all the stories of Armenia and making additional photo stops on the way. Highly recommended!

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