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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
On this 3-4-hour tour visit Echmiadzin Mother Cathedral (from outside), the main cathedral of the Armenian Apostolic Church and the very first Christian cathedral in the World. It is listed among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Also see the church of St. Gayane and St. Hripsime churches that are among the three churches in Echmiadzin dedicated to the Christian women-martyrs escaped from Rome with their abbess Gayane. Both are listed among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The final stop is Zvartnots, the medieval temple of St. Gregory built in the 7th century. It was one of the tallest buildings of the time (45-49m). Today the ruins of the temple can be seen in Zvartnots. It is listed among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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Extra stops on the route upon request
Air-conditioned vehicles & professional drivers
Vehicle & passengers insurance
Bottled water
Free pick-up & drop-off within Yerevan
Professional English or Russian speaking guide service (if choosing "with a guide" option)
Lunch
Zvartnots entrance fee at 1300 AMD/ ~ 3.50$ per person
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Please mention your pick up address
Echmiadzin Monastery, Vagharshapat, Armenia Mother Cathedral of Armenia, the 1st Christian church in the World.
UNESCO heritage site
Due to reconstruction works, Mother Cathedral is only possible to see from outside 60 minutes
Saint Hripsime Church, Vagharshapat, Armenia tomb of St. Hripsime is located there. UNESCO heritage site 40 minutes
Saint Gayane Church, Vagharshapat, Armenia UNESCO heritage site 40 minutes
Zvartnots Temple, Vagharshapat, Armenia Ruins of Zvartnots temple with incredible view. UNESCO heritage site 50 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Jefferson B
24 Apr 2023
Foi uma experiência incrível. Conhecemos de perto um pedaço da Arca de Noé e a Lança que furou jesus. Também virmos um pouco sobre o criador do alfabeto armênio e lugares importantíssimos que estão incluídos como patrimônio mundial na UNESCO.
A guia Liane foi perfeita ao explicar tudo durante a viagem.
Kevin_P
18 Apr 2023
First off, I chose the "no-tour guide" option, so this was pretty much a driver. That being said, he was a friendly guy, the car was newer and comfortable and he was helpful in the sense he made sure I went to the right doors and would even pull me aside and show me things that I might have missed. I thought it was a great trip, it wasn't busy, many of the places have English material and you can get info online on your phone.
It was a great morning, the cathedrals were magnificent and driver very friendly and accommodating, even though unless you speak Russian or Armenian, you'll probably be talking through Google Translate.
Yolly_C
03 Apr 2023
We had our half day well spent.. our guide Elizabeth was very kind, accommodating and explains very well. we were able to see everything in the tour description and even had some free time for photos.. overall a great tour.
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