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Discover the historical sights in Armenia. Learn about local culture and religion at three monasteries, visit Hagpati and Sanahin, and the old monastery of Akhtala is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hagpati and Sanahini monasteries are closely connected and are 40 minutes away from each other. Legend has it that both monasteries were built by father and son masons, Sanahin was built earlier by his father. The name says it all: Sanahin literally means "he is older than others". We will also get to know traditional Armenian cuisine, where we will be hosted by a traditional Armenian family.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Look for the Ushba office,
Itinerary
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I will find a place in the Ushba's office meeting place
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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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
40 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3Haghpat Monastery
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).
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
4Monastery of Sanahin
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).
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
5Akhtala Monastery
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
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We will visit an Armenian family where we will be served with family and traditional Armenian cuisine. where you will taste Armenian traditional cuisine.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Returning to Maidni Square in Tbilisi.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Travel time is included on the total tour duration
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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