Armenia, Georgia · UNESCO Heritage Sites

Private Day Trip to Armenia

11 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Tbilisi. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private day trip from Tbilisi into Armenia
  • 02 Visit Akhtala Monastery and its 13th-century frescoes
  • 03 Explore the UNESCO-listed Haghpat Monastery
  • 04 Discover the UNESCO-listed Sanahin Monastery
  • 05 Travel through the scenic Debed Canyon region
  • 06 Enjoy the chance to try traditional Armenian cuisine
  • 07 See traces of the Soviet era, including a copper smelting factory
  • 08 Optional extra stops including a 12th-century bridge and the Mikoyan Brothers’ Museum

Cross from Georgia into Armenia on a private day trip that combines history, culture, and striking mountain scenery. Starting from Tbilisi, this full-day experience takes you to northern Armenia’s remarkable religious landmarks, including the UNESCO-listed monasteries of Haghpat and Sanahin, with time to discover local life along the way.

Visit Akhtala Monastery and admire its frescoes, enjoy the atmosphere of a traditional Armenian lunch stop, and travel through the Debed Canyon region with the chance for additional scenic and cultural stops en route. With private transport and a professional guide, this is a comfortable way to explore two neighboring countries in a single day.

Cross from Georgia into Armenia on a private day trip that combines history, culture, and striking mountain scenery.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Tbilisi, Sanahin, Haghpat
Languages English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

09:00 Pick up from the hotel

Our guide picks you up from the hotel at 09:00 and takes you to our company for the check-in procedure, then an unforgettable trip begins.

10:00 Georgia-Armenia Border

It takes an hour to get to the border and around 40 minutes to cross it. You’ll be able to exchange money after entering Armenia in Armenian currency. However, it is a bit complicated at restaurants and souvenir shops to pay by card. Because of this, it is better to have local currency.

11:00 Local shop in Armenia

After crossing the border, we stop at a local shop to exchange money and buy the local product.

12:00 Akhtala monastery

The first sight of the tour which we visit is Akhtala Monastery. A church from the 13th-century with beautiful frescoes, surrounded by copper smelting caves, a copper smelting factory, and the central defensive fortification of the southern part of Georgia.

13:15 Lunch in Armenia

Armenia is famous for its cuisine. With delicious food, you can taste many different traditional Armenian dishes at the lunch place.

14:30 Haghpat Monastery

The second destination of the tour is Haghpat monastery, located in Haghpat village, and is a UNESCO heritage site. One of Armenia's most beautiful medieval masterpieces takes your breath away.

16:30 Sanahin Monastery

After lunch, we visit the second UNESCO heritage site called the Sanahin Monastery, one of the most beautiful monasteries from the 10th-century. On the way to Sanahin Monastery, three extra stops are available: one for the bridge, which is originally from the 12th-century and from the bridge you see a copper smelting factory which makes you feel the time of the Soviet Union; the second place is Debed canyon with an astonishing view; the third sight Mikoyan Brothers’ Museum which will amaze you with original aircraft MiG 21.

18:45 The Border

From the last stop to the border, it takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. The average time for crossing the border is 45 minutes in the evening.

20:30-21:00 Drop off at the hotel

Drop off at the hotel

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Tbilisi. 3 cities · 11 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • A private, professional guide service
  • Private transportation service
  • Pick up from the hotel
  • Drop off at the hotel

What's Not Included

  • Food and drink
  • A visa for required countries (3000 ADM - about 7 USD per person)

Know before you go

  • The tour operates in all weather conditions. Therefore, please dress according to the weather.
  • Dress code for a church - It's not allowed for anyone to enter a church in shorts, and women need to cover their heads.
  • Vegetarian food is also available upon request.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Tbilisi.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Tbilisi.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 11 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Tbilisi..

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