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Private tour to UNESCO heritage Echmiadzin churches, Zvartnots and Sardarapat
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Vagharshapat
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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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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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On this 6-7-hour tour visit Echmiadzin Mother Cathedral (from outside), the main cathedral of the Armenian Apostolic Church and is 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 amo...
Highlights
From 6 hours to 7 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 6 hours to 7 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
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 (6500-7000 AMD = 17-18 USD)
Zvartnots and Sardarapat entrance fee at 2300 AMD/ ~ 6 $ per person
Private tour to UNESCO heritage Echmiadzin churches, Zvartnots and Sardarapat
(13) Reviews
Vagharshapat
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On this 6-7-hour tour visit Echmiadzin Mother Cathedral (from outside), the main cathedral of the Armenian Apostolic Church and is 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 amo...
Highlights
From 6 hours to 7 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 6 hours to 7 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
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 (6500-7000 AMD = 17-18 USD)
Zvartnots and Sardarapat entrance fee at 2300 AMD/ ~ 6 $ per person
Itinerary
1
Echmiadzin Monastery
Mother Cathedral of Armenia, the 1st Christian church in the World.
UNESCO heritage site
Due to reconstruction works, it is possible to see Mother Cathedral only from outside
1 hour
2
Saint Hripsime Church
tomb of St. Hripsime is located there. UNESCO heritage site
40 minutes
3
Saint Gayane Church
UNESCO heritage site
40 minutes
4
Zvartnots Temple
Ruins of Zvartnots temple with incredible view. UNESCO heritage site
50 minutes
5
Sardarapat Memorial
This memorial sculptural complex is built in the sunny Ararat valley. By allegories it represents the Armenian-turkish battle in 1918 and glorifies the brilliant victory of Armenian people. Near the entrance of the complex there are two huge winged bulls symbolizing the persistence of Armenian nation and the alley fringed by five eagles leads to the Ethnography museum with a rich exhibition of Armenian culture, trades and crafts.
