Tbilisi: Armenia Day Trip with Lake Sevan and Yerevan
ID: GYG1192313-1829607
Category:
Country: Armenia
Duration:
16:00 hours
Description
Embark on a day trip from Tbilisi to Armenia. Visit the monasteries of Haghpat and Sanahin, explore the town of Dilijan, and see Lake Sevan and Yerevan.
Begin your journey with a departure from Tbilisi. Make your first stop at Haghpat Monastery, an active complex that includes a narthex, two burial corridors, a refectory, a scriptorium, the Chapel of Amazasp, a bell tower, and several chapels. Admire the architectural ensemble and see ancient tombs and khachkars (cross-stones).
Next, visit Sanahin Monastery, one of the major medieval cultural and religious centers of Northern Armenia. Explore the church complex, its green-roofed buildings, and the vaulted interiors with columns.
Continue to Dilijan, where you can visit the monument dedicated to famous Armenian film actors and taste the well-known Dilijan mineral water.
Stop for lunch at a restaurant with a stunning view of Lake Sevan. Don’t miss the chance to try the local delicacy — Sevan whitefish. After lunch, visit the 9th-century Sevanavank Monastery, which includes the Church of St. Karapet and the Church of the Holy Apostles.
In Yerevan, visit the Museum of Modern Art, Republic Square, and the Yerevan Brandy Company, Armenia’s leading producer of alcoholic beverages. Finally, return to Tbilisi.
Highlights
- Marvel at the stunning views of Lake Sevan and the surrounding mountains
- Explore the medieval monasteries of Haghpat and Sanahin in Alaverdi
- Visit the charming town of Dilijan and taste its famous mineral water
- Discover the highlights of Yerevan, including Republic Square
- Enjoy a delicious lunch at a restaurant with a view of Lake Sevan
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour involves a lot of walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended.
Bring your passport or ID card for border crossing.
Lunch is included, but personal expenses are not covered.
INCLUDED
- Transportation from Tbilisi to Yerevan and back
- Guided tour of Haghpat Monastery
- Guided tour of Sanahin Monastery
- Visit to Dilijan
- Lunch at Lake Sevan
- Visit to Sevanavank Monastery
- Sightseeing tour of Yerevan
- Visit to Yerevan Museum of Modern Art
- Visit to Republic Square fountains
- Visit to Yerevan Brandy Company
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
