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Group Tour | Echmiadzin (Hripsime, Gayane, Mother Cathedral), Zvartnots 10% OFF
Yerevan, Armenia, Europe
$37.80
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Overview
The UNESCO-listed Zvartnots archaeological site features the stunning ruins of a 7th-century temple, beautifully set against the backdrop of Mount Ararat. This tour also takes you to Armenia's Holy City of Echmiadzin, where the historic Echmiadzin Cathedral awaits your visit.
- 🏛️ Visit the ancient ruins of the 7th-century Zvartnots temple, renowned for its unique architecture and historical significance.
- ⛪ Admire the beauty of Holy City Echmiadzin, home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites that showcase Armenia's rich religious history.
- 📜 Opportunity to explore significant landmarks, including the iconic Echmiadzin Cathedral, a centerpiece of Armenian spirituality.
- 📖 Get acquainted with the fascinating history and religion of Armenia, enriched by tales of early Christianity and architectural marvels.
- ✝️ See a relic believed to be a piece of the cross on which Christ was crucified, housed within the Echmiadzin Cathedral.
- 🏰 Discover Saint Hripsime Church, a prime example of classical Armenian architecture, perched on an elevation with breathtaking views of the valley.
- 🕊️ Visit Saint Gayane Church, a 7th-century marvel that has preserved its design through centuries of renovations and stands as a testament to Armenia's cultural heritage.
- 🚍 Travel in comfort with an air-conditioned vehicle, ensuring a pleasant journey to each destination.
- 💧 Stay refreshed with complimentary bottled water provided throughout the tour.
- 👨🏫 Benefit from the insights of a professional guide fluent in English, enhancing your understanding of the sites visited.
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Group Tour | Echmiadzin (Hripsime, Gayane, Mother Cathedral), Zvartnots
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- Hotel drop off
- Lunch
Meeting point
Traveler pickup is offered from centrally located hotels in Yerevan
Return details
The ending point of this tour is just 4 min. walk from Republic Square of Yerevan.
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Saint Hripsime ChurchHripsime church, one of the finest works of Armenian architecture of the classical period, a variant of the concentrical domed composition, stands on a slight elevation, at the eastern edge of Echmiadzin City. This kind of composition is characteristic only of the Christian countries of the Transcaucasus. Its expressive silhouette, seen from afar, stands up sharply against the background of an emerald-green valley dominated by the snow-capped Mt. Ararat.
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Saint Gayane ChurchThe Church of Saint Gayane is a 7th-century Armenian church in Vagharshapat (Etchmiadzin), the religious center of Armenia. It is located within walking distance from the Etchmiadzin Cathedral of 301. St. Gayane was built by Catholicos Ezra I in the year 630. Its design has remained unchanged despite partial renovations of the dome and some ceilings in 1652. Gayane was the name of an abbess who was martyred with other nuns by Tiridates III of Armenia in the year 301, and subsequently made a saint of the Armenian Apostolic Church. In 2000, Saint Gayane Church was listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites along with historical churches of Vagharshapat.
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Armenian Apostolic Holy Church Mother See Holy Etchmiadzin“We shall come and erect here A well of purest light!” These are the lines to begin both the quatrain of one of the Armenian Catholicos Sahak Dzoroporetsi (677-703) and our tour to this unique complex, consisting of several churches of the residence of the Catholicos and the ruins of the Zvartnots temple. Echmiatsin is a small spiritual capital filled with silence and history. The first stone was laid in 303 and since then the cathedral has undergone significant changes, redevelopments and restorations, yet remained the main sacred place for all the Armenians and an important point of visit for Christians. Relics such as the right hand of Saint John the Baptist, the Holy Lance and the three particles of the cross upon which Jesus Christ was crucified are kept here. The name translates literally as “The Descent of the Only Begotten”. According to legend, the first patriarch Grigor the Illuminator had a dream of Christ descending from heaven with a fiery hammer in his hand and indicating the place for the cathedral to be built. Everything from the bell-ringing to rose bushes and quiet alleys of gardens with dense trees through which the tops of the churches are visible, is saturated with harmony and tranquility. The Echmiatsin complex comprises three more churches built in memory of the holy martyrs, namely Saint Gayane, Saint Hripsime and Saint Shoghakat.
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Zvartnots TempleOn our way to Yerevan after the excursion to Echmiatsin, we offer our guests another destination point. Zvartnots - “Temple of the Vigil Angels” (translated literally), is included in the UNESCO heritage list and is unique with its architecture and preserved details. Until the beginning of the 20th century, the ruins of the temple were known only from written sources; shortly afterwards, however, the temple was excavated from under clay layers and restored. It is a vivid example of Armenian architecture of antiquity today. We guarantee unique photos and a wonderful completion of the tour.
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Group Tour | Echmiadzin (Hripsime, Gayane, Mother Cathedral), Zvartnots 10% OFF
Yerevan, Armenia, Europe
$37.80
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!