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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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Venture61328993216
Apr 13, 2026
Anna is mint - anna was mint top tier tour guide
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Go45549370690
Apr 11, 2026
Armenia with Anna & Omar - Our guide was Anna and driver was Omar. This amazing duo took us on a lovely trip through northern Armenia. Omar was a cautious and skilled driver. Anna shared with us not just the general history of each location but also talked about nitty gritty details that shed a new light on each location. The home made lunch at Anoush’s home was delicious. This trip to Armenia was not what we expected, it was way better than that. 10/10 would reccomend.
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Inspire14555175769
Apr 11, 2026
Great day trip to Armenia - We had a great time visiting Armenia. Our guide Anna gave very helpful advice on crossing the border and shared the most interesting insights on the architecture and history of the places we visited. We had an amazing lunch break with delicious home cooked dishes.
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Jeremy_s
Apr 10, 2026
Great day to visit Armenia 🇦🇲 - Great day trip to Armenia and the Lori region; Tota (and of course Vazha) took great care of us from beginning to end; stayed with my husband at the Armenian border crossing due to the confusion with the new travel exemption rules those with EU residency; gave us tons of info but kept it to the point and succinct, which we appreciated; lunch was amazing and super delicious.
+10 points for the dad jokes
Dziękuję bardzo!
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753svetlanap
Apr 10, 2026
Brilliant Guide, Safe and Comfortable Journey - We had a fantastic experience on the day tour to Armenia. Tota was an amazing guide , friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole trip truly enjoyable. Vajiko, our driver, was also excellent and made us feel safe and comfortable throughout.
Highly recommend!
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Jpspl86
Apr 10, 2026
Great day to visit Armenia 🇦🇲 - Great day trip to Armenia and the Lori region; Tota (and of course Vazha) took great care of us from beginning to end; stayed with my husband at the Armenian border crossing due to the confusion with the new travel exemption rules those with EU residency; gave us tons of info but kept it to the point and succinct, which we appreciated; lunch was amazing and super delicious.
+10 points for the dad jokes
Dziękuję bardzo!
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Neveenb
Apr 10, 2026
Armenian sidequest - Highly recommend this experience if you're staying in Georgia and interested in seeing Armenia. Props to our informative guide, Toma and our driver, Vaja, for getting us there and back safely.
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P4733vymelodym
Apr 10, 2026
a day to armenia - We had such an amazing experience exploring Armenia, and a huge part of that was thanks to our incredible tour guide, Nicholas Tota. From the very beginning, he made us feel comfortable and welcomed, setting the tone for a truly memorable day.
Nicholas is extremely informative and knowledgeable. He shared not just historical facts, but also interesting stories and local insights that made every place we visited come alive. You can really feel his passion for what he does, and it made the whole experience more meaningful and engaging.
Aside from being professional, he is also very friendly and funny. He kept the atmosphere light and enjoyable throughout the trip, making us laugh and feel at ease. It never felt like a typical tour—it felt like we were traveling with a friend who genuinely cared about our experience.
What stood out the most was how accommodating he was. He was very attentive to our needs, flexible with our requests, and always made sure we were comfortable and enjoying every moment. That level of care is something you don’t always find.
And of course, we can’t deny—he’s also quite charming! Let’s just say, ladies, you’ll definitely enjoy the tour even more 😉 hahaha.
Overall, we highly recommend Nicholas Tota to anyone visiting Armenia and also our driver vajiko also a great driver he is focus on driving to make us all safe. If you want a tour that is informative, fun, and truly unforgettable, he is the perfect guide.
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Hichams25
Apr 9, 2026
Explore Northern Armenia during the day from Tbilisi - Gabriel the guide and Omer the driver were at the rendezvous to discover the north of Armenia and enjoy a lunch at homestay.
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Lars
Apr 9, 2026
Amazing! - I had the day tour with a friend. The cost of the trip was money very well spend. The guide Shoti was great!
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