Private tour to UNESCO heritage Echmiadzin churches, Zvartnots and Sardarapat

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About this activity

On this 6-7-hour tour visit Echmiadzin Mother Cathedral (from outside), the main cathedral of the Armenian Apostolic Church and is the very first Christian cathedral in the World. It is listed among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Also see the church of St. Gayane and St. Hripsime churches that are among the three churches in Echmiadzin dedicated to the Christian women-martyrs escaped from Rome with their abbess Gayane. Both are listed among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The final stop is Zvartnots, the medieval temple of St. Gregory built in the 7th century. It was one of the tallest buildings of the time (45-49m). Today the ruins of the temple can be seen in Zvartnots. It is listed among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.Visit Sardarapat memorial sculptural complex and Ethnographic and military museums.

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At a glance

Duration: 6–7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Russian, English
Written guide: Russian, English
Operated by: Hyur Service

What is included

Included

Included: Extra stops on the route upon request
Included: Air-conditioned vehicles & professional drivers
Included: Vehicle & passengers insurance
Included: Bottled water
Included: Free pick-up & drop-off within Yerevan
Included: Professional English or Russian speaking guide service (if choosing "with a guide" option)

Not included

Not included: Lunch (6500-7000 AMD = 17-18 USD)
Not included: Zvartnots and Sardarapat entrance fee at 2300 AMD/ ~ 6 $ per person

Itinerary

Armenian Apostolic Holy Church Mother See Holy Etchmiadzin

one hour Admission not included

Mother Cathedral of Armenia, the 1st Christian church in the World.

UNESCO heritage site

Due to reconstruction works, it is possible to see Mother Cathedral only from outside
Saint Hripsime Church

40 min

tomb of St. Hripsime is located there. UNESCO heritage site
Saint Gayane Church

40 min

UNESCO heritage site
Zvartnots Temple

50 min Admission not included

Ruins of Zvartnots temple with incredible view. UNESCO heritage site
Sardarapat Memorial

one hour Admission not included

This memorial sculptural complex is built in the sunny Ararat valley. By allegories it represents the Armenian-turkish battle in 1918 and glorifies the brilliant victory of Armenian people. Near the entrance of the complex there are two huge winged bulls symbolizing the persistence of Armenian nation and the alley fringed by five eagles leads to the Ethnography museum with a rich exhibition of Armenian culture, trades and crafts.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Panorama Yerevan Resort
Silachi Hotel
Hotel Maison Yerevan
Venice Hotel Yerevan
Chateau Gabriel
Ararat hotel
Ani Plaza Hotel
Bonjour Boutique Hotel Yerevan
City Centre Apartments
President Hotel by Hrazdan Hotel CJSC
Aviatrans
Best Eastern Hotel Metropol

and 66 more pickup points

Please mention your pick up address

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Choose the clothes depending on weather conditions

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

3-6 travelers, with a guide

including bottled water, vehicle insurance, hotel pick up

Pickup included
4-7 travelers, without guide

including bottled water, vehicle insurance, hotel pick up

Pickup included
1-3 travelers, without guide

including bottled water, vehicle insurance, hotel pick up

Pickup included
1-2 travelers, with a guide

including bottled water, vehicle insurance, hotel pick up

Pickup included