Armenia Day Trip from Tbilisi Including Homemade Lunch and Visits to Akhtala, Haghpat, and Sanahin Monasteries
by Gamarjoba Georgia Tours
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This full-day bus tour lasts about 11 hours and begins with a meeting at Avlabari metro station in Tbilisi. The group first travels to Akhtala Monastery, a 13th-century church known for its frescoes and nearby copper smelting caves and factory, as well as a historic defensive fortification. Next is a visit to Haghpat Monastery in Haghpat village, a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring medieval Armenian architecture. After lunch with a local family, the tour continues to Sanahin Monastery, another UNESCO site dating from the 10th century. On the way there, the bus stops at three additional sites: a 12th-century bridge overlooking a copper smelting factory reflecting the Soviet era, the Debed canyon viewpoint, and the Mikoyan Brothers’ Museum, which displays an original MiG 21 aircraft. Transportation, a professional guide, and homemade lunch are included. A visa must be obtained before the trip as visa on arrival is not available.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Traveler’s Meeting Point
The tour starts at 8:30 AM in front of Avlabari metro station, where the guide meets participants holding the company’s flag.
30 min
Akhtala Monastery
The first stop is Akhtala Monastery, a church from the 13th century featuring frescoes. The site is near copper smelting caves and a factory, and also includes the main defensive fortification of southern Georgia.
45 min
Haghpat Monastery
Next is Haghpat Monastery in the village of Haghpat, a UNESCO heritage site known for its medieval Armenian architecture and historical significance.
60 min
Monastery of Sanahin
After lunch, the group visits Sanahin Monastery, a 10th-century UNESCO site. On the way, the tour includes stops at a 12th-century bridge overlooking a copper smelting factory from the Soviet period, Debed canyon viewpoint, and Mikoyan Brothers’ Museum which displays an original MiG 21 aircraft.
45 min
Meeting point
At 08:30, our guide meets you in front of Avlabari metro station with our company's branded flag.
End point
At 08:30, our guide meets you in front of Avlabari metro station with our company's branded flag.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Armenia Day Trip from Tbilisi Including Homemade Lunch and Visits to Akhtala, Haghpat, and Sanahin Monasteries
by Gamarjoba Georgia Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$158Overview
This full-day bus tour lasts about 11 hours and begins with a meeting at Avlabari metro station in Tbilisi. The group first travels to Akhtala Monastery, a 13th-century church known for its frescoes and nearby copper smelting caves and factory, as well as a historic defensive fortification. Next is a visit to Haghpat Monastery in Haghpat village, a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring medieval Armenian architecture. After lunch with a local family, the tour continues to Sanahin Monastery, another UNESCO site dating from the 10th century. On the way there, the bus stops at three additional sites: a 12th-century bridge overlooking a copper smelting factory reflecting the Soviet era, the Debed canyon viewpoint, and the Mikoyan Brothers’ Museum, which displays an original MiG 21 aircraft. Transportation, a professional guide, and homemade lunch are included. A visa must be obtained before the trip as visa on arrival is not available.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Traveler’s Meeting Point
The tour starts at 8:30 AM in front of Avlabari metro station, where the guide meets participants holding the company’s flag.
30 min
Akhtala Monastery
The first stop is Akhtala Monastery, a church from the 13th century featuring frescoes. The site is near copper smelting caves and a factory, and also includes the main defensive fortification of southern Georgia.
45 min
Haghpat Monastery
Next is Haghpat Monastery in the village of Haghpat, a UNESCO heritage site known for its medieval Armenian architecture and historical significance.
60 min
Monastery of Sanahin
After lunch, the group visits Sanahin Monastery, a 10th-century UNESCO site. On the way, the tour includes stops at a 12th-century bridge overlooking a copper smelting factory from the Soviet period, Debed canyon viewpoint, and Mikoyan Brothers’ Museum which displays an original MiG 21 aircraft.
45 min
Meeting point
At 08:30, our guide meets you in front of Avlabari metro station with our company's branded flag.
End point
At 08:30, our guide meets you in front of Avlabari metro station with our company's branded flag.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.