Group Tour: Echmiadzin Cathedral & churches, Zvartnots Temple
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Kentron
About
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. Next stop is Zvartnots, the medieval temple of St. Gregory built in the 7th century.
Highlights
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
On Sundays there is a chance to participate in liturgy
Air-conditioned vehicles
Vehicle & passengers insurance
Professional guide: ENG + RUS consecutively
WiFi in the vehicles
Bottled water & pastries
Admission tickets
Lunch stop (except for Holiday season Dec 25 - Jan 7, when lunch is paid on spot ~10-12 USD)
Hotel pick-up & drop-off
Meeting Points
Departure
Hyur Service (Head Office)
on the left hand, little bit down from Nalbandyan and Tumanyan corner
Return
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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The duration is approximate
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Group Tour: Echmiadzin Cathedral & churches, Zvartnots Temple
(370) Reviews
Kentron
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About
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. Next stop is Zvartnots, the medieval temple of St. Gregory built in the 7th century.
Highlights
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
On Sundays there is a chance to participate in liturgy
Air-conditioned vehicles
Vehicle & passengers insurance
Professional guide: ENG + RUS consecutively
WiFi in the vehicles
Bottled water & pastries
Admission tickets
Lunch stop (except for Holiday season Dec 25 - Jan 7, when lunch is paid on spot ~10-12 USD)
Hotel pick-up & drop-off
Meeting Points
Departure
Hyur Service (Head Office)
on the left hand, little bit down from Nalbandyan and Tumanyan corner
Return
Itinerary
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Hyur Service
starting and ending point
15 minutes
2
Saint Hripsime Church
St. Hripsime church is one of the famous ecclesiastical buildings in the city of Echmiadzin. This is the developed and perfect example of cross-cupola churches in Armenia. The church is notable with its architectural simplicity and loftiness. The tomb of the Christian martyr Virgin Hripsime is in the sacristy of the church. The site is included in UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List.
30 minutes
3
Saint Gayane Church
Not far from the Echmiadzin Cathedral, against the background of white peaks of Ararat, one can see the silhouette of the cupola of St. Gayane church. It was built in the 7th century and belongs to the domed-basilica style. According to the legend, this church was constructed over the tomb of Virgin Gayane, who had been martyred for preaching Christianity. The site is included in UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List.
30 minutes
4
Echmiadzin Monastery
The center of Armenian Apostolic church – St. Echmiadzin is located 20 km far from Yerevan. The Cathedral of Echmiadzin was founded at the beginning of the fourth century and is one of the oldest churches in the world. According to the legend, the church was built in the place where apparition of Jesus Christ was seen to Gregory The Illuminator in the dream. The interior of the church is covered with frescoes, created by Hovnatanyan family. The residence of the Catholicos and the Theological Academy are situated near the Cathedral. The site is included in UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List.
1 hour
5
Zvartnots Temple
This marvelous temple is a result of skillfulness and brave creativity of Armenian architects of the 7th century. Having been built on several columns, it was able to survive only till the 10th century. When in the beginning of the 20th century this site was being excavated, many specialists could hardly accept its reconstruction model, designed by famous Armenian architect Toros Toramanyan, as it was difficult to believe, that such a huge and complicated construction could have been built those days, and amazingly at that time one of the bas-relieves of St. Chapelle church in Paris came to prove Toramanyan's version; the bas-relief depicts Zvartnots temple with Noah's Ark and it looks like the model, represented by the architect. The site is included in UNESCO Cultural World Heritage List.
