Enlinking Caucasus (T-Y)

Tbilisi, Akhtala, Haghbat, Sanahin, Yerevan

July 2023 update: Access to Sanahin monastery is currently unpredictable due to road renovations. The tour will instead visit the quaint 5th century Odzun Church until such time road access to Sanahin is made possible.

Travel from Georgia to Armenia and sight see on the way.  This unique tour combines both tour and transport, connecting Tbilisi to Yerevan via a scenic route, making the most of your time.

Entering Armenia, delight in the ancient frescoes of the church at the Akhtala fortress-monastery. Visit two UNESCO Heritage listed sights along the Debed Canyon. Marvel at the Haghbat monastery, positioned among lush green fields. Enjoy a family-hosted traditional Armenian BBQ lunch. Then on to Sanahin with its serene and tranquil surrounds. Sample freshly baked pastry in Aparan. Arrive in Yerevan at Envoy Hostel.

Duration: 11 Hours
Price: 199 GEL pp (stay at Envoy Hostel pay 180 GEL)
Operates: Saturday
Includes: English-speaking guide service, BBQ lunch and evening pastry
Excludes: Visa Costs (if applicable)
Departs: 9:00 am at Meidani in Tbilisi’ Georgia (or 8:50 am Envoy Hostel | Tbilisi)
Arrives: Approx. 8:00 pm at Envoy Hostel | Yerevan’ Armenia                                                                               Note: The reverse tour is also available (Y-T)

Bookings are essentials. Confirmed tours from April to October.

Note: This tour can also be offered as a private tour on alternative days or if minimum number not reached. Please contact us for details.

Tour Schedule
An approximate schedule for the tour is provided below. The hours are indicative only and may vary dependent on individual tour circumstances.
9:00 am – departure from envoy Hostel
10:10 – 10:40 – border crossing
11:10 – 11:50 – Akhtala
12:00 – 13:30 – BBQ lunch
13:45 – 14:45 – Haghpat
15:10 – 16:00 – Sanahin
18:20 – 18:50 – evening pastry in Aparan
20:00 – arrival in Yerevan