Guided tour Discover Armenia Hagpati Sanahin,Akhtala,Local dinner

From $47 • 9 hours • ushba travel • Georgia, Marneuli Municipality, Tbilisi • Meet on location • Free until 1 day before

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Why we love it?

The "Guided Tour Discover Armenia" offers an immersive 9-hour experience exploring the historical sites of Hagpat, Sanahin, and Akhtala, located in the picturesque landscapes of Georgia's Marneuli Municipality. This tour is ideal for history enthusiasts and travelers seeking a deeper understanding of Armenian culture and architecture. Participants will benefit from comfortable transportation and the expertise of a professional guide, ensuring an informative and enjoyable journey. A distinctive feature of this tour is the inclusion of a local dinner, providing an authentic taste of Armenian cuisine amidst the backdrop of stunning historical landmarks.

Inclusions

Comfortable transport. Professional guide services
a bottle of water. wa-fi 24 hours free information.

Exclusions

Visa is not included in the price
The family invites us to a traditional Armenian family dinner ($10 per person)

Itinerary

Step 1

I will find a place in the Ushba's office
meeting place

Step 2

The border of Georgia and Armenia. Don't forget to take your passport with you, we are going to another country, also check the visas. There is also an embassy at the border where you can get a visa for about $10

Step 3

Explore these UNESCO World Heritage Sites at your own pace. Visit Haghpat Monastery to learn about the architecture of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Haghpat Monastery, founded by Queen Khosrovanush (wife of King Ashot III of Armenia) in 976. It consists of one narthex, two corridors-tombs, a refectory, a scriptorium, a Hamazasp chapel, a bell tower, several chapels. Tombs and crosses (khachkars).

Step 4

Noah's Land offers a tour of the Sanahin and Akhtala monasteries in the Lori district of Armenia, which date back to the 10th century. Sanahin was the administrative center and family tomb of the Kurikian Bagratids (10th and 11th centuries), as well as the episcopal residence of the diocese (until the 11th century).

Step 5

The territory of Akhtali dates back to BC. It dates back to the VIII century. The historical settlement of Akhtali was known as Agaraki in the 5th century. The etymology of the name Akhtali is believed to be of Turkish origin, meaning white gate. Phhindzahank literally means copper mine.
The partially destroyed Akhtali fortress was built on the foundation of the Bronze and Iron Age at the end of the 10th century by the Kyurikids.

Step 6

We will visit an Armenian family where we will be served with family and traditional Armenian cuisine. where you will taste Armenian traditional cuisine.

Step 7

Returning to Maidni Square in Tbilisi.