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Day Trip to Armenia: Explore UNESCO Sites and Enjoy a Traditional Homemade Lunch
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Tbilisi
Embark on a day trip to Armenia and discover its UNESCO sites, indulge in a traditional homemade lunch, and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this fascinating country.
Embark on a day trip to Armenia and discover its UNESCO sites, indulge in a traditional homemade lunch, and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this fascinating country.
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Traveler’s Meeting Point - At 08:30, the guide will greet travelers in front of Avlabari metro station, easily identifiable by the company’s branded flag.
- Akhtala Monastery - The tour’s first stop is Akhtala Monastery, a 13th-century church adorned with stunning frescoes. It is surrounded by copper smelting caves, a copper smelting factory,…
- Traveler’s Meeting Point - At 08:30, the guide will greet travelers in front of Avlabari metro station, easily identifiable by the company’s branded flag.
- Akhtala Monastery - The tour’s first stop is Akhtala Monastery, a 13th-century church adorned with stunning frescoes. It is surrounded by copper smelting caves, a copper smelting factory, and serves as the central defensive fortification of southern Georgia.
- Haghpat Monastery - The next destination is Haghpat Monastery, situated in Haghpat village and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. This breathtaking medieval masterpiece is one of Armenia’s most exquisite.
- Monastery of Sanahin - After lunch, the tour continues to the second UNESCO World Heritage site, Sanahin Monastery, a magnificent 10th-century structure. On the way, there are three additional stops: a 12th-century bridge offering views of a copper smelting factory reminiscent of the Soviet era; the Debed Canyon with its stunning vistas; and the Mikoyan Brothers’ Museum, featuring the impressive original MiG 21 aircraft.
What's Included
- Transportation service
- Homemade lunch in a local family
- A professional guide service
- Transportation service
- Homemade lunch in a local family
- A professional guide service
What's Not Included
- For attending this group tour visa on arrival isn’t available, you need to have it in advance.
- For attending this group tour visa on arrival isn’t available, you need to have it in advance.
Additional Information
Embarking on a 1 Day trip to Armenia presents an excellent opportunity to explore a different country within a single day, witnessing the stark contrasts between neighboring nations. This immersive journey transports you across various epochs, making you feel as though you are traversing time within minutes. It’s akin to having a time machine, only,…
Embarking on a 1 Day trip to Armenia presents an excellent opportunity to explore a different country within a single day, witnessing the stark contrasts between neighboring nations. This immersive journey transports you across various epochs, making you feel as though you are traversing time within minutes. It’s akin to having a time machine, only, it’s our car transporting you through awe-inspiring locales. Experience two UNESCO heritage sites, enjoy tasty local cuisine, observe the lifestyle of the locals, and grasp the legacy of the Soviet Union. Indeed, devoting a day to feel the pulse of different centuries is a fantastic opportunity.
- The minimum age of a traveler is 5.
- Don’t forget to take the passport.
Location
M/S "Avlabari"
At 08:30, our guide meets you in front of Avlabari metro station with our company's branded flag.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Ghannezloreza
Jan 22, 2026
Great Armenia Trip from Tbilisi - The trip was amazing. The lunch was super tasty!! Most importantly Luka was very knowledgeable, it was all thanks to him that our Armenia trip becomes memorable. 5 stars all thanks to him!
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Sherlyy80
Jan 21, 2026
Northern Armenia - Nice trip to Northern Armenia with the Monastery experiences. Many historical stories shared by the tour guide, M - I forgot his name but it started with M 😁
Had a family lunch with Armenian food as well. Wonderful experiences! I hope you will make a trip to Yerevan 😉
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Alan_b
Jan 21, 2026
A great excursion - The guide was superb. Highly informative and thoughtful. It was a fabulous day out. Worth the time and money
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Sunshine762714
Jan 19, 2026
Armenia trip - Tot (Nicholas) was incredible. His knowledge, humor, and kindness made this trip one of the best experiences we’ve ever had.We felt so welcomed from the moment the tour started. He created such a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. He deserved more than a 5 star 🤗
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Voyager818428
Jan 13, 2026
Day trip to Armenia - Armenia became one of the best trips I’ve taken during my stay in Georgia. If you love ancient architecture, breathtaking natural landscapes, peaceful remote places, and warm, heartfelt people, this country is a must-visit.
One of the greatest advantages of this tour is the sense of silence and calm it offers. Special thanks to our guide and the entire Gamarjoba team for their genuine care and attention to every detail. The routes were thoughtfully planned, with clear pre-trip updates, weather alerts, and helpful recommendations along the way.
All of this reflects truly hard work. Thank you for the warm memories and for the love you put into what you do.
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D8751dpgracef
Jan 12, 2026
Amazing sites, views, and guide - An incredible tour! Alex, our guide, was fantastic. Not only did he smoothly usher us through the checkpoints into Armenia, he shared stories and info about both Armenian and Georgian culture. The tour was well paced so we didn’t feel rushed anywhere, but the tour was small enough so timing was flexible if we were ready to move on (which didn’t happen often).
Lunch was delicious and the scenery was stunning. It was one of the best tours my husband and I have ever been on. Highly recommended!
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Nugatti123
Jan 9, 2026
Daytrip to Armenia - Our guide, Metro, was knowledgeable and friendly. The tour was well organized, with an amazing location and absolutely delicious lunch. Highly recommended!
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Nishikawa_y
Jan 8, 2026
Very satisfying tour with... - Very satisfying tour with great lunch! Our guide Luca is very knowledgeable and made our journey the best!
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Paoloegomet
Jan 7, 2026
Armenia - Alex, our guide, and Dima, our driver, managed to provide us a great experience.
The English level of Alex was really high and his knowledge was extensive; plus he was really patient with the out of curiosity questions coming from the tour partecipant (mainly mine I have to recognize)
Crossing the border takes time but you can not do anything about it. Alex was there to help to explain why certain nationalities with certain stamps on the their passport wanted to enter Armenia.
We were lucky enough to see the snow but not get stopped by snowfalls or blizzards.
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Roxannemb8279cm
Jan 6, 2026
An incredible look at UNESCO sites in beautiful northern Armenia - Metro was our guide -I have never met such an informed and enthusiastic guide in all my travels. His knowledge was comprehensive and so detailed -he made the experience incredible -he took us to every spot and explained every possible fact and history of the monasteries -site of copper factories, Miig airplane -then we had an incredible homemade lunch in the mountains. If it wasn’t for the in-depth information and interest shown by metro - my visit to Armenia would not have been so memorable . This tour was a 10 out of 10!!!!
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