Georgia · DAY TRIPS TO ARMENIA
The border is two hours south, and a single day reaches the monasteries at Haghpat and Sanahin, sometimes Dilijan and Lake Sevan. These 15 cross-border runs are compared on how far they get, what the lunch stop is and what paperwork you need.
Explore northern Armenia from Tbilisi with UNESCO monasteries, mountain views, a family lunch, and expert guiding on this full-day tour.
“Was amazing! The views are breathtaking, and the history is super immersive. 100% will recommend. Metro did a great job as our guide; again, highly recommend.”
Cross from Tbilisi into northern Armenia for monasteries, mountain scenery, Soviet-era towns, and a generous homemade lunch.
“Zezva made our trip unforgettable! From picking us up right on time to ensuring we had the best experience at every stop, he went above and beyond. He always found the perfect spots for pictures, kept us entertained throughout with his stories and great energy, and arranged the most amazing lunch. Every detail was taken care of, and the day ended with a smooth drop back home. If you’re visiting Georgia and want a guide who is professional, fun, and truly passionate, Zezva is the one! Highly recommended! 🚗✨”
Review of a 17-hour Armenia day trip from Tbilisi to Haghpat, Lake Sevan, Yerevan and back, with border tips, costs and honest advice.
“A fantastic time exploring the beautiful sites of Armenia. I was pleasantly surprised with how stunning the country is. I definitely recommend this trip. We had a great tour guide and driver. It’s a long day but totally worth it.”
Review of a private Armenia day trip from Tbilisi, with UNESCO monasteries, Soviet history, border tips, mountain scenery, and a home-cooked lunch.
“My friend and I did a private tour with Zezva and had a lovely day! Zezva was very knowledgeable, friendly, and super helpful. Definitely recommend this tour!”
Spend a full day in northern Armenia from Tbilisi, visiting UNESCO monasteries, Soviet-era sights, and a local family for lunch.
“Zezva is very informative, well-versed abt the Armenian churches history. He’s a good driver as well”
Cross from Tbilisi into northern Armenia for monasteries, mountain views, and a homemade Armenian barbecue lunch with a local family.
“I ended up being the only “tourist” on the trip after another dropped out, meaning it was just the driver, the tour guide and I. Being a solo female traveller, I was at first a little apprehensive but they both made me feel so at home and at ease very quickly! My tour guide was very knowledgable (about the sites we were visiting of course, but we also had some great conversations about Georgia as a whole as well as the wider Caucasus region and day to day life). Her English was amazing and probably the best I came across during my time in Tbilisi. The monasteries in Armenia were…”
Review of a private two-day Armenia tour from Tbilisi, with Yerevan, Lake Sevan, Garni, Geghard, lunch, and hotel pickup.
“Our guide Irakli was one of the best we've ever had! He was a wealth of information, so accommodating and really went above and beyond to customize our private tour on the fly. He quickly adapted the itinerary to our suggestions, as well as made helpful changes when things beyond our control (like traffic and weather) happened. We wished that he was our guide for other tours we took in the area! Armenia was quite easy to visit from Tbilisi and we saw SO much in only two days. We never felt rushed with the reasonable 9am start times and there were frequent stops for food breaks, as needed. We…”
Review of the 12-hour Tbilisi to Armenia day tour, with Dilijan, Lake Sevan, Sevanavank, border tips, price advice, and honest drawbacks.
“We had an amazing guide in Alexi. He was punctual and attentive to our needs. He had a vast knowledge of the area and of Armenia Sevan Lake region as well as Yerevan. He went out of his way to show us the Ararat mountains. Which were almost impossible to see due to cloud cover. But Alexi was an absolute gem. I will undoubtedly recommend him. We are South African and had to apply for visa on arrival. He patiently waited for us as the process took longer than usual. Thank you Alexi.”
Review of a private Armenia day trip from Tbilisi, with Haghartsin, Dilijan National Park, Lake Sevan, Sevanavank, costs, and tips.
“A pleasant and easy day trip to Armenia offered a glimpse into the country’s unique character—from remnants of its Soviet past to stunning monasteries. The two border crossings were surprisingly quick, making the journey well worth it.”
Review of a private Armenia day trip from Tbilisi, with UNESCO monasteries, Armenian food, border advice, guides, and value tips.
“Great experience. Everything about this trip was first rate. We had the Armenian Church explained by the actions of the Council of Nicaea. We were told of the many contributions of the Mikoyan Brothers. We got history and architecture details at a numbers of monasteries. And, had one of our best meals of our entire trip featuring authentic Armenian cuisine.”
Review of a private Yerevan to Tbilisi day trip, covering border travel, Old Town sights, Narikala Fortress, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“We had the best driver Mr Artyom 👍 highly commendable for this tour. Knows very well the city, on time & courteous.”
Review of the $41 Tbilisi to Armenia day tour, with Akhtala, Haghpat, Sanahin, lunch, visa advice, timing, and practical tips.
“Such a lovely day exploring the monasteries in northern Armenia, very beautiful and well preserved buildings, our Guide Temur was extremely friendly and informative. Is a great option for a nice day out from Tbilisi and to experience Armenia.”
Explore Armenia from Tbilisi in two private days, with Dilijan, Lake Sevan, Yerevan, Garni, Geghard, and border guidance.
“Awesone private to travel Armenia in 2D1D. its very beautiful in winter - so lucky to see snowfall. Lake Seven and Grani temple is very special and worth to visit. Aleksi, tour guide, is very knowledgable and provide lots of insights and history. i like the tour very much.”
Explore Armenia from Tbilisi on a private day trip to Lake Sevan, Sevanavank, Haghpat, and Akhtala with an English-speaking guide.
“My husband & I took a trip to Armenia with Irakli, an amazing tour guide. The entire experience was wonderful & a breeze. We saw some breathtaking views of Lake Sevan from the Sevanavank monastery atop the hill & Haghpat was such a highlight for us. Odzun monastery was absolutely gorgeous. We had the best time exploring Armenia for a day. Definitely recommend it to everyone!!”
Review this private Tbilisi day tour from Yerevan, with key sights, cable-car views, costs, timing, and practical tips for the long road trip.
“Ottimo tour. Impegnativo, perché ci vogliono 5 ore e mezzo ad andare e 5 a tornare. Più o meno si hanno 4 ore in città, sufficienti a mio avviso per esplorarla camminando. Visita alla splendida cattedrale, poi con una funivia si arriva al punto più alto della città e scendendo le stradine si visita tutto il centro Mi è piaciuta moltissimo, e si ha una prospettiva(anche se veloce) di un altro stato.”
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