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Small group tour to Armenia with lunch in a local family
4.9
62 Ratings
T'bilisi
Embark on a small group tour to Armenia from Tbilisi and explore medieval monasteries, a Soviet town, and the scenic Lori region. Enjoy an authentic Armenian lunch with a local family.
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Giant Bicycle monument - Meet your guide at 8:45 at the Big Bicycle monument at Rose Revolution square
What's Included
- Expert English-speaking tour guide
- Convenient central meeting location
- Air-conditioned vehicle transfers
- Authentic lunch with a local family
- Visit to Northern Armenia’s key attractions
What's Not Included
- Souvenirs
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Experience a whole new nation in a single day!
Embark on an all-day journey from Tbilisi that’ll seem like stepping back in time as you explore the ancient monasteries of Odzun and Haghpat (recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites) as well as the Soviet-era town of Alaverdi. An indigenous family will host you for a genuine Armenian lunch at their residence.
Commute in a compact group of fellow travellers and take pleasure in the rugged landscape of the Lori region. Gain insights about the history and culture of this distinctive region, that significantly impacted both - Armenia and Georgia. Also, relish a delectable meal served by the host family.
- Please check if you need a visa and if so, please apply for the e-visa if possible. Visa on arrival is available only for private tours, not for group tours.
Location
Rose Revolution Square
Big Bicycle monument on Rose Revolution square
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(62 Ratings)
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Renee_f
May 21, 2024
Lovely first encounter with Armenia - Great tour around the beautiful monasteries Armenia had to offer! Our tour guide was super knowledgeable and gave great insights about Georgia, Armenia and the history behind the monuments
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Mariabham
Sep 11, 2023
Fantastic tour with excellent guide - Very well organised tour! The meeting point was very easy to find. In total we were 6 people on this tour, so it was indeed a small group and we all got to know each other. Our guide Zezva did an excellent job! Super friendly and chilled. I didn't feel rushed and there was no specific time at each stop, instead we got the time we needed. Zezva walked around with us and gave us lot of information. The lunch was in a local house with a stunning garden and amazing views. The food was delicious and there was plenty of it! It was nice that also Zezva and the driver had lunch with us tourists. This added to the friendly atmosphere I felt throughout the tour. Thank you so much for an unforgettable journey to Armenia!
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Heikki_s
Sep 3, 2023
Great way to do a quick visit to North Armenia - We had nice small group of five and the guide Zezva was brilliant! Nice views and lovely day up in the mountains.
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Y388jkjoej
Aug 19, 2023
Definitely do this tour! - Really great tour. We’ve done a couple others that we’ve £20/30 and we felt like this one was much higher quality. Zezva gave us the freedom to enjoy the places without saying a time limit and he came in with us to give as much information as possible.
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Anastasiiap57
Aug 11, 2023
Great tour to Armenia! - Great tour to Armenia, wonderful chance to Explorer not only Georgian, but it's neighbour's culture. The organisation was on point! Super interesting and insightful guide! Delicious lunch was cherry on top!
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Vagabondaalways
Aug 11, 2023
Super trip ! - Beautiful places and a guide with a lot of knowledge about all the things :) also had a lot of fun ! :) lunch was super tasty
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L4879hzlaurens
Aug 11, 2023
10 out of 10 Recommended - This was an incredible tour and I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking to spend a wonderful day sightseeing in Northern Armenia. We visited so many beautiful churches and had a wonderful meal with a local family. George was an incredible guide and full of deep cultural insights. 10 out of 10 recommend.
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Sebklu007
Jul 26, 2023
Pleasant Day Trip to Historic Sites in Northern Armenia - Tour guide Zezve was always eager to answer any questions we three travellers had, to elaborate on the history of the region and to show us interesting views in this scenic part of Armenia.
The group was small enough to allow a personalized approach to this tour and made it feel quite cosy.
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Skyler_p
Jul 25, 2023
Fabulous tour & incredible guide - We had a private tour with Zezva as our guide. I cannot speak highly enough of him, he was an outstanding driver, extremely knowledgeable on every question we had, and communicated in outstanding English. On top of all of that, he went out of his way to chat with us on numerous subjects and assist us at the border when we had some extra scrutiny because of the Azerbaijani stamps in our passports. We would gladly take another tour with him any day!
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A1787vtcarolinap
Nov 6, 2023
Tour to Armenia - Pros and Cons - PROS: It was an awesome tour, everything was well organized. The tour guide was very knowledgeable on the subject and was also extremely respectful and caring, which I really value. The places we visited were very beautiful and interesting.
CONS:
- The food that the Armenian family prepared was not that great and if you're vegan, the options are very limited and the things that we vegans can eat there, are not so tasty.
- The driver smoked in the car during the return trip. It was really awful and it made me feel dizzy and sick.
Despite the cons, the tour was good. It was a great experience overall.
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