• Saint Hripsime Church - Saint Hripsime Church is a seventh century Armenian Apostolic church in the city of Vagharshapat. It is one of the oldest surviving churches in the country. The church was erected by Catholicos Komitas to replace the original mausoleum built by Catholicos Sahak the Great in 395 AD that contained the remains of the martyred Saint Hripsime to whom the church is dedicated. The current structure was completed in 618 AD. It is known for its fine Armenian-style architecture of the classical period, which has influenced many other Armenian churches since. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with other nearby churches, including Etchmiadzin Cathedral, Armenia’s mother church, in 2000.

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• All taxes and fees
• Fuel surcharge and parking fee
• Air-conditioned transport

• Entrance fee
• Guide Service

During this tour of 6-7 hours, explore the Echmiadzin Mother Cathedral, the premier cathedral of the Armenian Apostolic Church, known to be the earliest Christian cathedral worldwide. Visit St. Hripsime Church, dedicated to the female Christian martyrs who fled Rome under the leadership of their abbess Gayane, and Zvartnots Cathedral, a medieval temple constructed in the 7th century in honor of St. Gregory. All of these landmarks are recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The tour also includes the Alphabet Monument and the Saghmosavank Monastery.

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