One day trip: Tbilisi-Armenia-Tbilisi

Visitors to Tbilisi who would like to visit Armenia but don’t have time to explore the whole country will benefit from this easy day trip across the border. Once you cross you’ll immediately notice the differences between the neighboring countries. Sample Armenian food, see how the locals live, and visit three beautiful monasteries to learn more about Armenian culture: Akhtala, Haghpat, and Sanahin. Return to Tbilisi at night.

Stop At: Real Georgia Tours, Pushkin st, Tbilisi 0105 Georgia

Discover Armenia on a 1 day tour from Tbilisi

Duration: 8 hours

Stop At: Akhtala Monastery, Off 1st Raffi St., Akhtala Armenia

Marvel at the unique frescoes of Akhtala that date back to XI century and discover the legend about the destroyed altar wall.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Monastery of Sanahin, Alaverdi 1705 Armenia

See one of the two medieval monasteries in Lori province listed as UNESCO world heritage site.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Haghpat Monastery, next to Saint Nshan Church, Haghpat 1722 Armenia

See the ” brother” monastery of Sanahin and learn more about the Khachkar tradition, which is unique to Armenia and see one of the most famous stone-crosses – the Amenaprkich