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Armenia's UNESCO Gems: Echmiadzin & Zvartnots
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5 Ratings
Yerevan
Embark on a 5-hour tour from Yerevan to uncover Armenia’s UNESCO World Heritage sites, architectural marvels, and spiritual landmarks. Discover the stunning Echmiadzin Mother Cathedral, explore the churches of St. Gayane and St. Hripsime, and be amazed by the 7th-century Zvartnots Temple.
Embark on a 5-hour tour from Yerevan to uncover Armenia’s UNESCO World Heritage sites, architectural marvels, and spiritual landmarks. Discover the stunning Echmiadzin Mother Cathedral, explore the churches of St. Gayane and St. Hripsime, and be amazed by the 7th-century Zvartnots Temple.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Republic Square - Starting and ending location
- Saint Hripsime Church - A UNESCO World Heritage Site, showcasing the traditional Armenian cruciform (cross-shaped) architecture with a dome and robust stone walls.
- Saint Gayane Church - Exhibits a rectangular basilica style with a dome, sturdy stone walls, and intricately carved arches….
- Republic Square - Starting and ending location
- Saint Hripsime Church - A UNESCO World Heritage Site, showcasing the traditional Armenian cruciform (cross-shaped) architecture with a dome and robust stone walls.
- Saint Gayane Church - Exhibits a rectangular basilica style with a dome, sturdy stone walls, and intricately carved arches. Saint Gayane was among the Christian virgins who escaped the Roman Empire with Saint Hripsime.
- Echmiadzin Monastery - Echmiadzin Cathedral serves as the mother church of the Armenian Apostolic Church and ranks among the oldest cathedrals globally. Situated in Vagharshapat, it is Armenia’s spiritual hub and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Constructed between 301–303 AD by Saint Gregory the Illuminator, following Armenia’s adoption of Christianity as the state religion.
- Zvartnots Temple - A UNESCO World Heritage Site, celebrated for its distinctive architecture and historical significance, alongside Echmiadzin Cathedral, Saint Hripsime, and Saint Gayane Churches. Unlike conventional Armenian churches, Zvartnots featured a circular, three-tiered design, influenced by Byzantine and Armenian styles.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Lunch
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Republic Square
In front of Marriott Hotel
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Wolfgang
May 31, 2019
🥴 Cancellation of two Tours ! - The trip to Echmiadzin was cancelled by Tatev Travel Agency 10 hours prior to the start of the tour. - For the next day I had booked a city tour in Yerevan which was cancelled too!
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