Private Half-day Echmiadzin Cathedral, Hripsime & Zvartnots Temple from Yerevan
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.
Options
1-2 travelers, with a guide
including bottled water, vehicle insurance, hotel pick up
Pickup included
What's included in Private Half-day Echmiadzin Cathedral, Hripsime & Zvartnots Temple from Yerevan
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Echmiadzin Monastery
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
Saint Hripsime Church
tomb of St. Hripsime is located there. UNESCO heritage site
Saint Gayane Church
UNESCO heritage site
Inclusions
- 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
- 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
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• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Choose the clothes depending on weather conditions