Kobayr, Odzun, Haghpat Day Tour (Armenia) – 22 March 2026
Join us on a day trip to Kobayr, and Odzun, and Haghpat monasteries in Armenia’s Lori region. We will learn plenty about local history and culture, try local cuisine, and enjoy nature. This tour requires PASSPORTS. Some of you may also need a visa. Please check the requirements.
Date: 22 March 2026
Duration: 1 day
Driving distance: 271 km
Trip difficulty: Easy
Group size: Min. 6 participants
Pick-up: 08:00, Samaia Garden, Tbilisi
Drop-off: Around 21:00 (The arrival time will depend on the traffic)
Price: 155 GEL
Itinerary:
In the morning, we will cross the Georgian-Armenian border and head to the famous UNESCO-protected Haghpat Monastery. Described as a “masterpiece of religious architecture and a major center of learning in the Middle Ages,” Haghpat monastery was placed in 1996 on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
Once we finish sightseeing in Haghpat, we will stop for lunch in a local restaurant. There we can try delicious kebabs, lavash, fresh salads and much more.
Next, we will head to the 12th-century Kobayr Monastery, hidden in a charming forest. We will take a 1.5-km-long easy walk to get to the temple. It will be a great opportunity for us to enjoy some nature and stretch legs after a long drive.
Our last stop for today will be Odzun, an early-medieval church famous for its unusual pinkish color and arched galleries on both sides of the central entrance. Once we finish sightseeing, we will head back to Georgia. We will once again cross the border at Sadakhlo and drive to Tbilisi. The end of the tour.
Inclusions:
- Transfers
- Sightseeing itinerary with an English-speaking guide of Armenia.
Exclusions:
- Personal travel insurance
- Meal
- Gratitudes
Note:
Please check Terms and Conditions for our cancellation and insurance policy
HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE TOUR
MEETING TIME AND PLACE
We meet 8:00 at Samaia Garden. Please be on time. In case of any delays, please inform your guide. Otherwise, the group will depart without you.
WEATHER
Georgian weather changes often and fast. For this reason, it’s essential to follow the weather forecast closely. Here is the weather forecast. Please check it the night before the tour to be well prepared.
WHAT TO WEAR
Please wear clothes appropriate to the weather. We recommend warm shoes and comfortable wind/waterproof clothes.
FOOD & DRINKS
We will stop for lunch in a local restaurant, where you will be able to order a la carte. Bring with you enough cash to pay for your lunch and to leave tip for the staff (in Armenian dram). More information on the border.
MONEY
You can exchange Georgian lari to Armenian dram before or during the trip. You can also use your souvenirs. We will give you more information on the border. If you don’t visit an exchange office during the tour, you can change lari to Armenian dram at souvenir stalls or by vendors. But count on finding one once you run out of cash.
OTHER ESSENTIAL ITEMS
If you are prone to motion sickness, please have medicine with you. If the day is rainy, make sure to have a raincoat with you. Sun protection.
GUIDE
We will send you guide’s contact details a few days before the tour. Please make sure to check your inbox and spam.
