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UNESCO Monasteries and Armenia Day Tour 1
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UNESCO Monasteries and Armenia Day Tour

By Alazani valley tours
Free cancellation available
The previous price was NZ$196 and current price is NZ$157 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Discover the Medieval Treasures of Armenia — This unforgettable day tour invites you to explore the breathtaking Lori Province, where rich history, unique architecture, and stunning natural landscapes come together. The journey begins at the border at the majestic Akhtala Monastery, a powerful 10th-century fortress that will amaze you with its massive defensive walls and magnificent 13th-century Byzantine-Georgian frescoes. Perched on a rocky promontory, this historic complex served as a major cultural hub for centuries and still holds a unique mystical atmosphere.

The tour continues to the grand sister complexes of Haghpat and Sanahin, both proudly inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage sites. During the Middle Ages, these ancient monasteries flourished as premier scientific and educational centers, housing legendary calligraphers and scholars. Walking through the austere, dark basalt cathedrals, massive vaulted gavits, and beautifully moss-covered khachkars offers a powerful step back.

Activity location

  • Akhtala Monastery
    • Off 1st Raffi St.
    • Akhtala, Armenia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 1 Vakhtang Gorgasali St
    • 1 Vakhtang Gorgasali Street
    • 0114, T'bilisi, Tbilisi, Georgia

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UNESCO Monasteries and Armenia Day Tour

  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English
Starting time: 6:00 AM
Price details
NZ$195.79
NZ$156.63 x 1 AdultNZ$156.63
Total
The previous price was NZ$195.79 and current price is NZ$156.63
20% off
Until Sun, 19 Jul

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Transport service
  • Inclusions
    A professional guide service
  • Exclusions
    Attention Travellers! Please ensure you have an electronic e-Visa before travelling to Armenia.

Know before you book

    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Akhtala Monastery

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Akhtala Monastery is a unique 10th-century fortified monastic complex located in the Lori Province of Armenia, near the Georgian border. In the early 13th century, under the patronage of Ivane Mkhargrdzeli, it became a major Chalcedonian (Eastern Orthodox) centre, deeply intertwining its history with Georgian culture. The crown jewel of the complex is the Church of the Holy Mother of God, renowned for its magnificent, well-preserved 13th-century frescoes that blend Byzantine and Georgian artistic traditions, making them some of the finest and most extensive murals in the region. Perched on a rocky promontory and surrounded by formidable defensive walls, the monastery stands as a brilliant testament to the shared cultural and architectural heritage of the Caucasus.

Haghpat Monastery

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Step back in time at Haghpat Monastery, a 10th-century medieval masterpiece and a proud UNESCO World Heritage site. Nestled on a verdant plateau overlooking the Debed River canyon, this historic complex was once a thriving centre of science, calligraphy, and art, famously home to the legendary poet Sayat-Nova.

Monastery of Sanahin

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Sanahin Monastery is a prominent 10th-century Armenian monastic complex located in the Lori Province, overlooking the scenic Debed River canyon. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, this medieval masterpiece served as a thriving centre of science, education, and calligraphy, where countless illuminated manuscripts were created over the centuries. The complex is distinguished by its austere, dark basalt stone structures, interconnected vaulted gavits (narthexes), and a historic academy building, all highlighting its deep ancient roots and immense historical importance.

Location

Activity location

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    Akhtala Monastery
    • Off 1st Raffi St.
    • Akhtala, Armenia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    1 Vakhtang Gorgasali St
    • 1 Vakhtang Gorgasali Street
    • 0114, T'bilisi, Tbilisi, Armenia

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