Echmiadzin Spiritual Tour: Discover Armenian Traditions at Machanents House
Vagharshapat
Immerse yourself in Armenian traditions on this spiritual tour in Echmiadzin. Explore UNESCO-listed Zvartnots cathedral, visit the Mother See of Holy Echmiadzin, and learn about Armenian culture at Machanents House.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Zvartnots Temple - Zvartnots cathedral, is included in UNESCO’s World Heritage list. The Cathedral was built in 7th century and has about 49 meters height.
  • Saint Hripsime Church - In Saint Hripsime church are buried her relics.
  • Echmiadzin Monastery - We will visit the Armenian spiritual center Echmiadzin city. There are located Residence of the Catholicos of All Armenians and Gevorkyan Theological Seminary. Sometimes as a humor Echmiadzin is called Armenian Vatican. We will be in Mother See of Holy Echmiadzin, which was established in 4th century. Also will visit Treasury Museum where are kept the Holy spear, a pieces of Noah’s ark and True Cross, different holy relics as Saint George’s, Gregory the Illuminator’s, the Apostle Andreas’s and other remarkable person’s relics, as well as clothes and ceremonial objects.
  • Machanents Tourism And Art - Machanents House is a complex where visitors can get acquainted with the Armenian traditional culture, visit Machanents art galleries, and take part in Lavash baking, Dolma making and pickling, pottery and another master. classes.
What's Included
  • Bottled water included
  • All fees and taxes covered
  • Certified tour guide and driver
What's Not Included
  • Dinner
  • Costs of Machanents House master classes
Additional Information

The first stop of this half-day tour will be Zvartnots cathedral, which is included in UNESCO’s World Heritage list. Then the visitors will discover the Armenian spiritual centre Echmiadzin, where the Residence of the Catholicos of All Armenians, Mother See of Holy Echmiadzin, Gevorkyan Theological Seminary and Treasury Museum are located. Also, we will visit Saint Hripsime church, where relics of St. Hripsime are buried. The last stop will be Machanents House, where visitors can get acquainted with the Armenian traditional culture, visit Machanents art galleries, and take part in Lavash baking, Dolma making and pickling master classes.
Dinner can be organised at Machanents restaurant.

Location
Zvartnots Temple
Yerevan-Vagharshapat Highway, Near the Echmiadzin Monastery Complex
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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