Group Tour: Echmiadzin (Mother Cathedral & churches, Treasury), Zvartnots Temple
Yerevan, Armenia
Explore Armenia’s religious heritage in and around Yerevan during this 4-5-hour visit to the region’s historic churches. Discover houses of worship like the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Echmiadzin Mother Cathedral, the churches of St. Gayane and St. Hripsime. Visit the Treasury, where unique holy relics and religious art are housed. Among the many treasures are: the Holy Lance (Geghard) which pierced the side of Christ, the relics of Noah's Ark and other valuable pieces of art. Next stop is Zvartnots, the medieval temple of St. Gregory built in the 7th century.
Description
Itinerary
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Stop At: Hyur Service, Nalbandyan str. 96, Yerevan 0010 Armenia
starting and ending point
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Saint Hripsime Church, Mesrop Mashtots St., 85 Near the Echmiadzin Monastery Complex, Vagharshapat 1101 Armenia
Hripsime Virgin's tomb, UNESCO heritage
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Saint Gayane Church, Issy-les-Moulineaux St., Vagharshapat Armenia
Gayane Virgin's tomb, UNESCO heritage
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Echmiadzin Monastery Complex, Vagharshapat 1101 Armenia
Mother Cathedral (from outside), UNESCO heritage
Museum "Treasures of Echmiadzin"
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Zvartnots Temple, Yerevan-Vagharshapat Highway Near the Echmiadzin Monastery Complex, Vagharshapat 1101 Armenia
ruins of ancient temple, UNESCO heritage
Duration: 45 minutes
Inclusions
- Professional guide: ENG + RUS + ARM consecutively
- Air-conditioned vehicles
- Bottled water & pastries
- Admission tickets
- WiFi in the vehicles
- Vehicle & passengers insurance
- Entry/Admission - Echmiadzin Monastery
- Entry/Admission - Zvartnots Temple
Exclusions
- Lunch stop
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
Additional information
- Infants must sit on laps
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- The duration is approximate
- Seats will not be known in advance
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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