Kobayr, Odzun, Haghpat Day Tour (Armenia) – 8 Jun

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Kobayr, Odzun, Haghpat Day Tour (Armenia) – 8 Jun

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Tours Date :  Jun 8, 2024

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Duration :   1 Day

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 here.

Date: Sat 8 Jun
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: 140 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 streach 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:

      1. Transfers
      2. Sightseeing itinerary with an English-speaking guide

 

Note:
Please check Terms and Conditions for our cancellation and insurance policy.

F.A.Q

How to prepare for the tour

MEETING TIME AND PLACE

We meet at 08:00 at  Samaia Garden. Please be on time. In case of any delays, please inform your guide. Otherwise, the group will depart without you.  

PASSPORTS & VISAS

Don't forget to bring your passports. Otherwise, you will not be able to cross the border. 

Some nationalities require a visa to enter Armenia. You can check here if you need one. It is your responsibility to obtain all necessary documents.  

 

WEATHER

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 clothes and comfortable walking shoes.

 

FOOD & DRINKS

Always make sure you have enough drinking water. 1.5-2 liters should be enough for the day. 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 Armenia that's the main source of income for waiters).

 

MONEY

Take some cash with you. Usually, 40-100 GEL is enough unless you plan to buy souvenirs. You will be able to exchange the money after crossing the border. If you don't spend everything, you can change it back later on. ATMs are spares outside of Yerevan. Dont 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 bring a raincoat or an umbrella.  

GUIDE

We will e-mail you the guide's name and contact info a few days before the trip. Please make sure to check your inbox. Meanwhile, if you have any questions, feel free to contact us via e-mail or WhatsApp.

Activities

  • Monastery visit
  • Village walk

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