Take a full-day tour from Tbilisi to Armenia to compare how different the two neighboring countries could be. You will experience several UNESCO-listed places which will take you back centuries, and will also have the opportunity to try Armenian cuisine.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 11 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Russian
- Small group
- Limited to 15 participants
Experience
Highlights
- Explore the Akhtala Monastery
- Wander through the Haghpat Monastery
- See a Copper Smelting Factory
- Take in the views over Debed Canyon
- Encounter an MiG 21 aircraft
Full description
You'll begin at 8:30AM, as your guide meets you in front of the Avlabari Metro Station. From there it will take roughly an hour to get to the border, with crossing the border taking around 40 minutes. The first sight of the tour will be the Akhtala Monastery, a church from the 13th century which contains beautiful frescoes and is surrounded by copper smelting caves as well as a copper smelting factory.
The second destination of the tour is the Haghpat Monastery, which is located in Haghpat Village and is a UNESCO-listed site. It is one of the most beautiful medieval masterpieces in Armenia, and one can't help but think that God's hand played a part in building such an incredible construction. You will then have 2 options for lunch, which can be organized at a local family's home or at a restaurant.
Following lunch you'll make 3 stops on your way to visit the second UNESCO Heritage Site, Sanahin. The first will be a 13th-century bridge, the second for a Debed canyon with astonishing views, and the third for the Mikoyan Brothers' museum, where an original aircraft (MiG 21) will surprise you. You will finally travel back through the border to Tbilisi, where you will arrive at approximately 8:00PM.
Includes
- Guide's service
- Transportation
- Food and drinks
- Visa for required countries (around $7USD)
Not suitable for
- Pregnant women
Covid-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Meeting point
Your guide will meet you in front of the metro station at 8:30AM. They will be holding a company flag which you will be able to see easily.
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What to bring
- Passport
- Cash
Not allowed
- Oversize luggage