Private Tour to the Holy City of Echmiadzin: Visit World's First Official Church and 3 UNESCO Sites
Vagharshapat
Enjoy a beautiful day to visit one of the most important pilgrimage places in Armenia, you are going to visit 3 UNESCO Heritage sites. St. Hripsime chuch, Zvartnots ruins and the Holy Echmiadzin Mother Cathedral known as the oldest and first official church in the world.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Echmiadzin Monastery - Today we embark on our journey to the lands of ancient treasures of Christian history…Vatican City of Armenia, Holy Echmiadzin with its world’s earliest Christian churches included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Visit Echmiadzin Mother Cathedral originally built by Saint Gregory the Illuminator in 301-303A.D., when Armenia became the first officially Christian state in the world. Continue to St. Hripsime Church built in 7th century, a masterpiece of early medieval Armenian architecture.
Also visit the Ruins of Zvartnots Cathedral, a majestic cathedral dedicated to St. Gregory. The remnants of Zvartnots, even in ruins, are a majestic sight…
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional tour guide
- Private transport with strong AC
- Local taxes included
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Echmiadzin Monastery
Echmiadzin Monastery Complex
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
