One-Day Highlights of Northern Armenia Tour from Tbilisi

One-Day Highlights of Northern Armenia Tour from Tbilisi

Spend a day exploring the monasteries of northern Armenia, a convenient day trip from Tbilisi. Start with Akhtala Monastery, built in the 13th century and famous today for its frescoes and carvings. Next is Haghpat Monastery, a secluded monastery with several buildings and intricate frescoes. Finish at Sanahin Monastery, a medieval center for education and scholarly work. In between visits to monasteries, enjoy a traditional Armenian lunch. After completing all the visits, return back to Tbilisi in the evening.

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

Akhtala is a 10th-century fortified Armenian Apostolic Church monastery located in the town of Akhtala

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Haghpat monastery has beautifully overlooks the Debed River.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Monastery of Sanahin, Alaverdi 1705 Armenia

Sanahin monastery famous in Middle Ages for its calligraphy and illumination school

Duration: 30 minutes