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Echmiadzin and Zvartnots UNESCO Sites Private Tour

5.0 (16 reviews) 3–4 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Echmiadzin and Zvartnots UNESCO Sites Private Tour

About this activity

Whilst travelling to Armenia, you may just be interested in seeing the world’s first Christian Cathedral church. Echmiadzin is considered to be the spiritual center of all Armenians all over the world! The word itself means a place where “the only begotten son of the God descended”.

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At a glance

Duration
3–4 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
Russian, English
Operated by
Yerani Travel LLC

What is included

Included

  • Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
  • Included: Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: Hotel Pick up and Drop off

Not included

  • Not included: Guide Services (Upon Request)
  • Not included: Lunch (upon request)
  • Not included: Entrance tickets

Itinerary

  1. Saint Hripsime Church

    30 min

    St. Hripsime church, which was built on the sepulcher of a Christian nun Hripsime who fled from the Roman Empire and was killed in Armenia. This amazing building has stood upright from the day of its construction since 618 A.D, making it one of the oldest standing churches in the world.

  2. Saint Gayane Church

    30 min

    5 minutes drive away will be the next stop: the 7th century church of St. Gayane. Gayane was the nanny of Hripsime, and shared Hripsime’s tragic fate.

  3. Stop 3

    40 min

    You will be able to observe the first world’s first Christian Cathedral – the Holy Ejmiatsin, built in 301-304.

    According to the legend, Jesus Christ descended on the same spot where the Dissention Altar stands today, where Gregory the Illuminator ordered to build the church.

    The cathedral is a symbol of Armenian national identity and heritage, reflecting the country's deep-rooted Christian tradition.

  4. Zvartnots Temple

    40 min Admission not included

    Zvartnots Cathedral, now in ruins, is a 7th-century centrally planned aisled tetraconch type Armenian cathedral built by the order of Catholicos Nerses the Builder from 643-652.

    According to legend, the name "Zvartnots" means "celestial angels," inspired by the belief that angels once watched over the temple.

    It is included in the UNESCO heritage list. In fact, all of the churches included in the tour, are listed on the UNESCO World’s Cultural Heritage Sites.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

  • Aspar Boutique Hotel
  • Abc Hotel
  • Hotel Amigo
  • Vertoni Hotel Yerevan
  • Metropol Club House
  • Republic Hotel
  • New York Hotel Yerevan
  • Angeline Hotel
  • Via Gio
  • BM Hotel
  • Holiday Inn Express Yerevan By IHG
  • Passionis

and 364 more pickup points

Using your ticket

  • The company might decide to change or cancel the trips in case of unfavorable weather conditions.
  • Jacket and comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

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Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Options

  • Without guide up to 8 pax

    Minivan

    Without guide

    Pickup included

  • Without guide up to 15 pax

    Minibus

    Without guide

    Pickup included

  • With guide up to 7 pax

    Minivan

    With guide

    Pickup included

  • Without guide up to 4 pax

    Sedan

    Pickup included

  • With guide up to 3 pax

    with guide services

    Sedan

    Pickup included

  • With guide up to 15 pax

    Minibus

    With guide

    Pickup included

Traveller ratings

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