BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Eventin//Event Calendar//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:db447b5f1c7e8a7b4be5f31e3091e8c2@wtgeorgia.com SUMMARY:Armenia Lori Region Day Tour Haghpat\, Sanahin\, Akhtala (From Tbil isi) – 1 May 2027 DESCRIPTION:We will visit three monasteries and an Abandoned Sanahin cable car station\, including a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will also try loca l cuisine and enjoy nature. This tour requires PASSPORTS. Some of you may a lso need a visa. Please check the requirements online.\n \nDate: 1 May 202 7Duration: 1 dayDriving distance: 250 kmTrip difficulty: EasyGroup size: Mi n. 6 participantsPick-up: 08:00\, Samaia Garden\, TbilisiDrop-off: Around 2 0:00 (The arrival time will depend on the traffic)Price: 150 GEL\n\n \n \ n\nItinerary:\nStop 1 – Haghpat Monastery: In the morning\, we will cross the Georgian-Armenian border and head to the famous Haghpat Monastery\, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Described as a “masterpiece of religious arch itecture and a major center of learning in the Middle Ages\,” Haghpat Mon astery\, together with Sanahin Monastery\, was added to UNESCO’s World He ritage List in 1996.Stop 2 –  10th-century Sanahin Monastery. The name S anahin translates as “this one is older than that one\,” presumably ref lecting the monastery’s claim to be older than nearby Haghpat. The comple x is home to numerous khachkars (stones decorated with elaborate cross engr avings) and bishops’ graves.Stop 3 - Abandoned cable car station of Sanah in to Alaverdi village and cool views of Debed river valley and coper minin g mountains. Stop 4 - Local restaurant for lunch break.Stop 5 – Akhtala Monastery and Fortress: Our final stop of the day will be Akhtala\, a 10th- century Armenian Apostolic monastery and fortress that played an important role in protecting the northwestern regions of Armenia. It is one of the be st-preserved fortresses in the country. The main church is especially famou s for its highly artistic frescoes. After sightseeing\, we will return to T bilisi in the evening\, marking the end of the tour.\n\n \n \n\nInclusion s:\n\nTransfers\,\nSightseeing itinerary with an English-speaking guide.\n\ n \nExclusions:\n\nPersonal travel insurance\,\nMeals\,\nGratitudes.\n\n\n  \n \nNote:Please check Terms and Conditions for our cancellation and ins urance policy\n \n \n\nHOW TO PREPARE FOR THE TOUR\n\nMEETING TIME AND PL ACEWe meet on 8:00 at Samaia Garden. Please be on time. In case of any dela ys\, please inform your guide. Otherwise\, the group will depart without yo u.\nPASSPORTS & VISASDon't forget to bring your passports. Otherwise\, you will not be able to cross the border.Some nationalities require a visa to e nter Armenia. You can check here if you need one.It is your responsibility to obtain all necessary documents.\nWEATHER\nGeorgian weather changes often and fast. For this reason\, it’s essential to follow the weather forecas t closely. Here is the weather forecast. Please check it the night before t he tour to be well prepared.\nWHAT TO WEARPlease wear clothes appropriate t o the weather.  comfortable walking shoes.\nFOOD & DRINKSAlways make sure you have enough drinking water. 1.5–2 liters should be enough for the day . Please make sure to bring snacks – sandwiches\, dried fruit\, and sweet s to eat during the tour. We will stop for lunch in a local restaurant\, wh ere you will be able to order a la carte.\nOTHER ESSENTIAL ITEMSMoney - Bri ng Gel\, Dollar or Euro and we will stop after border at supermarket to cha nge it. we usually change 50 gel maximum for suvenirs and restaurant. you c an change it back on the way back. If you are prone to motion sickness\, pl ease have medicine with you. If the day is rainy\, make sure to bring a rai ncoat or an umbrella.\nGUIDE We will send you guide's contact details a fe w days before the tour. Please make sure to check your inbox and spam. LOCATION:Lori\, Armenia DTSTAMP:20261109T184137Z DTSTART:20270501T040000Z DTEND:20270501T160000Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR