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Small Group Tour to Armenia
4.9
67 Ratings
T'bilisi
Embark on a small group tour to Armenia from Tbilisi and explore medieval monasteries, a Soviet town, and the scenic Lori region. Enjoy an authentic Armenian lunch with a local family.
Embark on a small group tour to Armenia from Tbilisi and explore medieval monasteries, a Soviet town, and the scenic Lori region. Enjoy an authentic Armenian lunch with a local family.
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Giant Bicycle monument - Meet your guide at 8:45 at the Big Bicycle monument at Rose Revolution square
- Akhtala Monastery - First stop is the fortified monastery of Akhtala with its incredible and unique frescoes and an interesting history of Georgian and Armenian influence.
- Haghpat Monastery - The UNESCO world heritage site Haghpat is…
- Giant Bicycle monument - Meet your guide at 8:45 at the Big Bicycle monument at Rose Revolution square
- Akhtala Monastery - First stop is the fortified monastery of Akhtala with its incredible and unique frescoes and an interesting history of Georgian and Armenian influence.
- Haghpat Monastery - The UNESCO world heritage site Haghpat is located deep in the rocky mountains of Lori province and holds many interesting relics and legends
- Monastery of Sanahin - The ancient bridge and the monastery of Sanahin set on top of a hill, offering stunning views and some old examples of Soviet architecture.
- Alaverdi - Visit a local family for authentic Armenian food prepared with love
What's Included
- Expert English-speaking tour guide
- Convenient central meeting location
- Air-conditioned vehicle transfers
- Authentic lunch with a local family
- Visit to Northern Armenia’s key attractions
- Expert English-speaking tour guide
- Convenient central meeting location
- Air-conditioned vehicle transfers
- Authentic lunch with a local family
- Visit to Northern Armenia’s key attractions
What's Not Included
- Souvenirs
- Gratuities
- Souvenirs
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Experience a whole new nation in a single day!
Embark on an all-day journey from Tbilisi that’ll seem like stepping back in time as you explore the ancient monasteries of Odzun and Haghpat (recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites) as well as the Soviet-era town of Alaverdi. An indigenous family will host you for a genuine Armenian lunch at their…
Experience a whole new nation in a single day!
Embark on an all-day journey from Tbilisi that’ll seem like stepping back in time as you explore the ancient monasteries of Odzun and Haghpat (recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites) as well as the Soviet-era town of Alaverdi. An indigenous family will host you for a genuine Armenian lunch at their residence.
Commute in a compact group of fellow travellers and take pleasure in the rugged landscape of the Lori region. Gain insights about the history and culture of this distinctive region, that significantly impacted both - Armenia and Georgia. Also, relish a delectable meal served by the host family.
- Please check if you need a visa and if so, please apply for the e-visa if possible. Visa on arrival is available only for private tours, not for group tours.
Location
Rose Revolution Square
Big Bicycle monument on Rose Revolution square
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
4.9
(67 Ratings)
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Markkz9053cx
Jun 25, 2025
An amazing trip to Armenia’s monasteries - Temo is a wonderful tour guide, a true professional, and an incredibly kind person. We were impressed by this young man’s vast erudition. He told us many fascinating things about the history of Armenia, about each monastery, and about the origins of Christianity in Armenia and Georgia. With him, we felt transported several centuries back in time. We wandered among the ruins of a medieval fortress, admired 15th–16th-century frescoes, and marveled at the architecture of Armenian monasteries while listening to sacred chants. We were deeply impressed by the skill of Armenian stone carvers who created stunningly beautiful khachkars (carved cross-stones).
Temo was able to answer all of our questions. We were also pleasantly surprised by the breadth of his interests.
Temo introduced us to his Armenian friends, and we got to taste delicious Armenian dishes.
He treated us to ice cream and gave us invaluable recommendations on where to find the best restaurants in Georgia.
I suppose I should also mention that Temo showed us places connected with the Soviet past — but we had lived through that era ourselves.
I also want to note that Temo started the tour in excellent English, but as soon as he found out that our native language was Russian, he immediately switched to fluent Russian.
Temo also gave us helpful advice for crossing the border between Georgia and Armenia. And he is a great driver, which is so important!
Thank you so much, Temo — it was an unforgettable day together.
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Holly_p
Jun 12, 2025
Armenia - Giorgi was an amazing guide for our trip to Armenia! Very knowledgeable about all the sites we visited! Beautiful lunch setting with a local family was provided. It is a full day trip but with enough stops to make it not seem so long. Definitely recommend!
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398angush
Dec 27, 2024
MUST GO. - The tour guide Irakli is very professional and knowledgeable to the tour spots. It was amazing. Trip was smooth, dinner was nice!
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Feathersandgoldbears
Dec 11, 2024
An amazing introduction to Armenia - Absolutely beautiful tour, very knowledgable guide and at the lunch everything except 2 dishes were vegan friendly. Would highly recommend!
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Graham_l
Nov 12, 2024
Small group tour to Armenia from Tbilisi - We enjoyed the small group tour to Armenia there were only six guests on our trip and the vehicle was a Toyota Landcruiser vehicle which was perfect for the trip, we visited a couple of heritage sites, enjoyed a delicious village lunch and the tour guide was very knowledgeable and helpful !
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Renee_f
May 21, 2024
Lovely first encounter with Armenia - Great tour around the beautiful monasteries Armenia had to offer! Our tour guide was super knowledgeable and gave great insights about Georgia, Armenia and the history behind the monuments
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Mariabham
Sep 11, 2023
Fantastic tour with excellent guide - Very well organised tour! The meeting point was very easy to find. In total we were 6 people on this tour, so it was indeed a small group and we all got to know each other. Our guide Zezva did an excellent job! Super friendly and chilled. I didn't feel rushed and there was no specific time at each stop, instead we got the time we needed. Zezva walked around with us and gave us lot of information. The lunch was in a local house with a stunning garden and amazing views. The food was delicious and there was plenty of it! It was nice that also Zezva and the driver had lunch with us tourists. This added to the friendly atmosphere I felt throughout the tour. Thank you so much for an unforgettable journey to Armenia!
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Heikki_s
Sep 3, 2023
Great way to do a quick visit to North Armenia - We had nice small group of five and the guide Zezva was brilliant! Nice views and lovely day up in the mountains.
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Y388jkjoej
Aug 19, 2023
Definitely do this tour! - Really great tour. We’ve done a couple others that we’ve £20/30 and we felt like this one was much higher quality. Zezva gave us the freedom to enjoy the places without saying a time limit and he came in with us to give as much information as possible.
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A1787vtcarolinap
Nov 6, 2023
Tour to Armenia - Pros and Cons - PROS: It was an awesome tour, everything was well organized. The tour guide was very knowledgeable on the subject and was also extremely respectful and caring, which I really value. The places we visited were very beautiful and interesting.
CONS:
- The food that the Armenian family prepared was not that great and if you're vegan, the options are very limited and the things that we vegans can eat there, are not so tasty.
- The driver smoked in the car during the return trip. It was really awful and it made me feel dizzy and sick.
Despite the cons, the tour was good. It was a great experience overall.
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