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The monastery has no entrance fee. Most visitors book a guided day trip or hire a private driver to navigate the 175-kilometer mountain route.
Top ratedDuring this one-day private tour, we will be travelling in the direction of north-east from Yerevan, to one of the greenest regions of Armenia – Lori. You will discover...
Most bookedDuring this long-lasting and engaging group tour first visit is foreseen at the majestic 10th century monastery Haghpat. On your next stop visit Zarni-Parni cave castle...
Best valueThis tour is filled with beautiful natural scenery and UNESCO heritage sights, making it one of our tourists' favourite destinations and must-visit...
Discover the cultural and spiritual gems of Northern Armenia on this full-day tour from Tbilisi. Visit the moving “Mother of Nine Sons” monument and explore Akhtala...
Discover historical sights in Armenia. Learn about the local culture and religion at two monasteries, visiting Hagpat and Sanahin. The old monastery is included in the...
"The two monasteries are interwoven with legends and history and are together the first sights from Armenia included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Sanahin -...
Tour prices start from 15,000 AMD per person for group trips and vary by season.
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| Option | Duration | Viator from | GetYourGuide from | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| private tour with cave visit | 11 h | $208 | Compare | 5.0 (2) | personalized exploration from Yerevan |
| zarni-parni caves & monasteries | 13 h to 14 h | $51 | Compare | 4.9 (413) | comprehensive northern Armenia experience |
| unesco sites & castle tour | 12 h to 13 h | $43 | Compare | 4.7 (62) | budget-conscious history enthusiasts |
| day trip from tbilisi | 10 h | $40 | Compare | 4.9 (24) | travelers based in Georgia |
| private tour from tbilisi | 8 h | $110 | Compare | 5.0 (2) | private cross-border sightseeing |
| haghpat & sanahin unesco tour | 9 h to 10 h | $187 | Compare | 5.0 (2) | focusing strictly on UNESCO highlights |
No, entry to Sanahin Monastery is completely free of charge. Donations are welcome at the entrance of the main church.
Yes. You can book full-day group tours or private drivers from Tbilisi. They usually cross the border and cover both Akhtala and Sanahin.
Yes. The two monasteries are only 15 kilometers apart. Most tours combine them into a single itinerary.
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2 reviews of the private tour with cave visit on Viator
Edward, our guide, and Samvel, our driver, were very good hosts for this tour and offered good and entertaining information about all places we visited. Scenaries were really beautiful along the day. Worth it!
Levon was amazing! We really enjoyed our time! Thanks for the awesome memories!
I don’t words to express the beauty of that places- Haghpad, Sanahin, Alitalia… Such a beautiful places, unbelievable views on the road and I can just to be grateful to have a chance to see it and to learn about the history accumulated over the centuries from the wonderful guide, Vardui. Thanks also to the wonderful driver—as always, an excellent team, thanks to One Way Tours! Thank you!
