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Private 8-9-hour Echmiadzin, Zvartnots, Garni and Geghard trip from Yerevan
Yerevan, Armenia, Europe
$110.00
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Overview
On this 8-9-hour tour visit Echmiadzin Mother Cathedral, the main cathedral of the Armenian Apostolic Church and the very first Christian cathedral in the World (from outside). 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. Stop in 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. Visit Garni, the only pagan temple which exists in Armenia before moving onto Geghard monastery, a complex which is carved in a cave.
All the sights are listed among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
All the sights are listed among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
1-3 travelers, without guide
including bottled water, vehicle insurance, hotel pick up
Pickup included
including bottled water, vehicle insurance, hotel pick up
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Professional English or Russian speaking guide service (if choosing "with a guide" option)
- Free pick-up & drop-off within Yerevan
- Vehicle & passengers insurance
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicles & professional drivers
- Extra stops on the route upon request
- Garni and Zvartnots entrance fees at 2800 AMD ~ 7.30 $ per person
- Lunch
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Etchmiadzin MonasteryThe first Christian church in the World. UNESCO heritage site Due to reconstruction works, it is possible to see Mother Cathedral only from outside
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Saint Hripsime ChurchSt. 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.
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Zvartnots TempleThis 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.
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Garni TempleGarni temple, which towers over a triangular cape, is the unique survived example of heathen culture in Armenia. It is a blend of Greco-Roman and Armenian styles. King Trdat The First ordered building the temple in the first century AD and dedicated it to the God of Sun. After adopting Christianity in 301, the pagan temple lost its significance and the fortress of Garni became the summer residence of the kings. Nowadays the ruins of the royal palace and the bathroom with a stunning mosaic work can be found near the temple.
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The Monastery of GeghardGeghard monastery is the unsurpassable masterpiece of the 13th century Armenian architecture. Some of the churches of the complex are masterfully hewn in a huge rock. From the outset the complex was called Ayrivank (cave monastery), later it was renamed Geghard (lance) as the lance, used by the roman soldier to sting Jesus Christ's side, had been kept in this monastery for many centuries. Due to its construction, Geghardavank serves the best place for singing spiritual songs. The complex is rich in subtle sculptural embellishments and many striking khachkars (cross-stones). The site is included in UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List.
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Private 8-9-hour Echmiadzin, Zvartnots, Garni and Geghard trip from Yerevan
Yerevan, Armenia, Europe
$110.00
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!