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Private Tour to Echmiadzin and Zvartnots Temple
Yerevan, Armenia, Europe
$62.60
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Whilst travelling to Armenia, you may just be interested in seeing the world’s first Christian Cathedral church. Echmiadzin is considered to be the spiritual center of all Armenians all over the world! The word itself means a place where “the only begotten son of the God descended”.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
without guide services
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Hotel Pick up and Drop off
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- WiFi on board
- Entrance tickets
- Lunch (upon request)
- Guide Services (Upon Request)
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Saint Hripsime ChurchSt. Hripsime church, which was built on the sepulcher of a Christian nun Hripsime who fled from the Roman Empire and was killed in Armenia. This amazing building has stood upright from the day of its construction since 618 A.D, making it one of the oldest standing churches in the world.
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Saint Gayane Church5 minutes drive away will be the next stop: the 7th century church of St. Gayane. Gayane was the nanny of Hripsime, and shared Hripsime’s tragic fate.
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You will be able to observe the first world’s first Christian Cathedral – the Holy Ejmiatsin, built in 301-304. According to the legend, Jesus Christ descended on the same spot where the Dissention Altar stands today, where Gregory the Illuminator ordered to build the church. The cathedral is a symbol of Armenian national identity and heritage, reflecting the country's deep-rooted Christian tradition.
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Zvartnots TempleZvartnots Cathedral, now in ruins, is a 7th-century centrally planned aisled tetraconch type Armenian cathedral built by the order of Catholicos Nerses the Builder from 643-652. According to legend, the name "Zvartnots" means "celestial angels," inspired by the belief that angels once watched over the temple. It is included in the UNESCO heritage list. In fact, all of the churches included in the tour, are listed on the UNESCO World’s Cultural Heritage Sites.
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Private Tour to Echmiadzin and Zvartnots Temple
Yerevan, Armenia, Europe
$62.60
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!