Best of Armenia - private 2 days trip from Tbilisi
2 days
Private
Multi-Day
About this activity
See the best of Armenia in this 2-days trip starting from Tbilisi.
On the first day you will cross the border with Armenia, drive along the curvy mountain road with sights of abandoned Soviet towns. After a couple of hours you will reach the picturesque Sevan lake, which is the second largest alpine lake in the world. The clear blue water, the old stone monastery and the giant mountain surrounding the lake create a stunning landscape.
After a short break for a lunch or coffee in one of the nearby traditional cafés by the lake you will proceed to Yerevan, the famous capital city. Here you will visit the ancient impressive Cascade with gardens, monuments and galleries. Also the Old town of Yerevan and the Victory park with an amazing view over the Ararat mountain are on the schedule for the City tour.
On the next day you will visit the pagan temple of Garni, which dates back to III. century B.C. Next stop is the legendary Geghard monastery, where the spear that pierced the body of Jesus Christ is believed to been kept. From there you will visit go through Alaverdi and visit the beautiful Haghpat monastery, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage list. Back to the border again, it´s only about an hour drive to Tbilisi, where we finish our tour.
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On the first day you will cross the border with Armenia, drive along the curvy mountain road with sights of abandoned Soviet towns. After a couple of hours you will reach the picturesque Sevan lake, which is the second largest alpine lake in the world. The clear blue water, the old stone monastery and the giant mountain surrounding the lake create a stunning landscape.
After a short break for a lunch or coffee in one of the nearby traditional cafés by the lake you will proceed to Yerevan, the famous capital city. Here you will visit the ancient impressive Cascade with gardens, monuments and galleries. Also the Old town of Yerevan and the Victory park with an amazing view over the Ararat mountain are on the schedule for the City tour.
On the next day you will visit the pagan temple of Garni, which dates back to III. century B.C. Next stop is the legendary Geghard monastery, where the spear that pierced the body of Jesus Christ is believed to been kept. From there you will visit go through Alaverdi and visit the beautiful Haghpat monastery, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage list. Back to the border again, it´s only about an hour drive to Tbilisi, where we finish our tour.
Included
- Private tour with English speaking driver-guide
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Brandy tasting tour in Yerevan
- Haghpat monastery, Alaverdi, Sevan lake, Yerevan, Garni temple, Geghard monastery
- Fuel surcharge
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Souvenirs
- Accommodation
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Not wheelchair accessible
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Please make sure you have the required documents to enter Armenia
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
55%
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