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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Echmiadzin houses the mother cathedral of the Armenian Apostolic Church. According to the scholars it was the first cathedral built in ancient Armenia, and is considered the oldest cathedral in the world.
The original church was built in the early 4th c. by Armenia’s patron saint Gregory the Illuminator, following the adoption of Christianity as a state religion by King Tiridates III. Along with several important early medieval churches (Hripsime, Gayane) located nearby, the cathedral was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000.
Zvartnots is a 7th-century centrally planned aisled tetraconch type Armenian cathedral built from 643-652. Now in ruins, it is located in the place, where a meeting between King Trdat III and Gregory the Illuminator was supposed to
have taken place. Zvartnots remained standing until the end of the 10th century, but the historical sources are silent to the cause of its collapse.
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Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guide service - 60 USD per day
Entrance ticket to Zvartnots Cathedral - 3 USD p/p
Entrance ticket to the museum of the Mother Cathedral - 2 $ p/p
Departure Point
1 Amiryan St, Yerevan 0010, Armenia
We start the tour from our office that is located in Armenia Marriott Hotel Yerevan
Echmiadzin Monastery, Vagharshapat, Armenia Echmiadzin houses the mother cathedral of the Armenian Apostolic Church. According to the scholars it was the first cathedral built in ancient Armenia, and is considered the oldest cathedral in the world.
The original church was built in the early 4th century by Armenia’s patron saint Gregory the Illuminator, following the adoption of Christianity as a state religion by King Tiridates III. A major pilgrimage site, it is one of the most visited places in the country. 45 minutes
Saint Gayane Church, Vagharshapat, Armenia The Church of Saint Gayane is a 7th-century Armenian church in Vagharshapat (Etchmiadzin), the religious center of Armenia. 20 minutes
Saint Hripsime Church, Vagharshapat, Armenia St. Hripsime Church is a seventh century Armenian Apostolic church in the city of Vagharshapat (Etchmiadzin), Armenia. It is one of the oldest surviving churches in the country. 20 minutes
Zvartnots Temple, Vagharshapat, Armenia Zvartnots is a 7th-century centrally planned aisled tetraconch type Armenian cathedral built from 643-652. Now in ruins, it is located in the place, where a meeting between King Trdat III and Gregory the Illuminator was supposed to have taken place. Zvartnots remained standing until the end of the 10th century, but the historical sources are silent to the cause of its collapse. 30 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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.
rohitgayawal
21 Dec 2024
Ofelya provided amazing service and created custom suited travel package at very reasonable price. She is located in the Marriott Armenia building, so very easy accessible.
She provided good drivers and amazing guide making it a meaningful trip.
Her warm and welcoming nature made me and my family very happy.
Highly recommended!
This tour in
Armenia
is organized by
Beau Monde Service
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