Mar 18, 2025
Fantastic Tour with an Exceptionally Knowledgeable Guide - We booked the Day Trip to Armenia through Get Your Guide (same tour as this one) and had an amazing experience with our guide, Zurab. While he provided a QR code for reviews at the end, there was absolutely no pressure to leave one—which makes it even easier to genuinely recommend this tour.
Zurab has an exceptional grasp of regional history, from modern geopolitics to early conflicts that shaped the region thousands of years back. He skillfully and concisely connected historical, religious, and secular events to help us better understand the complex history of the Caucasus region. His delivery was informative, articulate, and even witty at times, making the experience both educational and engaging.
The tour itself was well-paced. At each stop, Zurab provided background and pointed out highlights, then gave us plenty of time to explore on our own. The itinerary was followed as advertised, and every site was worth visiting.
One of the highlights was lunch at a local Armenian family’s home. The home-cooked meal featured fresh, garden-grown vegetables and regional flavors that reflected the country’s long and layered history of cultural influences.
For those considering this trip, here are a few practical notes:
• Weather: We traveled in mid-March and had unseasonably warm weather—near 30°C in the mountains! Just ten days prior, there was measurable snow at most stops. Be prepared for varying conditions.
• Transportation: The van was relatively comfortable, though the air conditioning wasn’t functioning well, which made it quite warm in the higher-than-usual temperatures.
• Restroom Stops: Use every opportunity to visit the WC. Time between stops varies, and restroom quality also varies.
• Border Crossing: Our experience at the Georgia-Armenia border was smooth, but delays are possible due to the small checkpoint and mixed traffic from tour buses, travelers, and commercial vehicles.
• Visa & Passport Notes: The tour company ensured everyone had proper passports and visas, but one key detail wasn’t communicated. Travelers with an Azerbaijani stamp in their passport may face additional screening or even denial of entry due to regional conflicts. One person in our group had visited Azerbaijan years ago and was briefly delayed for questioning. It’s worth checking your passport history before booking.
• Walking & Accessibility: Expect some walking and be prepared for uneven terrain at some sites.
Overall, this tour was a great value. Zurab’s depth of knowledge and engaging approach made it an outstanding experience. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to explore Armenia’s history, culture, and landscapes on a day trip from Georgia.
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Mar 17, 2025
Good day in Lori - It was quite the good experience. The itinerary was good, the van fantastic and Metro our guide was very knowledgeable and made sure all our questions were answered.
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Mar 17, 2025
Loved it - We loved the trip. Very unique experience being in those historic places. No pressure to buy souvenirs. Driving by Micha felt safe and wasn’t too long. Crossing the border was quick and straightforward. The guide, Dimi, was great. He told us lots of interesting information, was a lot of fun and made us feel comfortable at all times.
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Mar 16, 2025
Beautiful day in Northern Armenia - A beautiful day in the Northern Armenia visiting monasteries and a having a delicious and warm home made lunch. Metro provided us with all the information regarding Georgia and Armenia and the team was extremely cooperative. Totally recommend this trip.
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Mar 11, 2025
Would recommend this tour - Day trip to Armenia was good. Tato was informative as well as good company. The food at the guest house was very tasty and well prepared. I would also recommend the pomegranate wine. Seeing the old copper mine was interesting. Shame we could not have spent more time in that area. Pleased that we went
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Mar 9, 2025
Armenia 10/10 tour - The tour to Armenia was an absolute amazing experience our tour guide Tota made our tour memorable, his knowledge , expertise and hospitality was outstanding
High light of tour was the home made lunch it was delicious
Special thanks to the driver who made sure we arrived safe in Armenia
10/10 for this tour …
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Mar 8, 2025
Great experience - Daily tour to the beautiful Armenian monasteries having a great view of the mountains and original countryside life on the mountain small villages
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Mar 7, 2025
Excellent day tour - It was so nice visiting the Armenian monasteries and we had the best guide Tota (Nickolas), that explained in detail the history and culture. Highly recommended
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Mar 7, 2025
Best day trip from Georgia to Armenia - Best day trip to Armenia. If you are looking to do a quick trip to see the must-sees in Armenia, this is definitely your tour. Tato was a great tour guide. He was friendly and informative at the same time. I would definitely recommend anyone for this tour if you are in Tbilisi.
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Mar 6, 2025
Fantastic day in Armenia - I had such a great day. The trip was fantastic. Our guide Luca was so nice and has excellent knowledge of the history of Georgia and Armenia. I can absolutely recommend this trip! Many thanks.
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