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Private Day Trip from Yerevan to UNESCO World Heritage Sites

5.0/5 Yerevan from Explora Armenia
  • Duration6 hours
  • Max Travelers15 people
  • Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
  • CategoryBus Tours, Cable Car Tours

Overview

Enjoy private day trip to one of the most beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Sites:
Discover Armenia’s UNESCO-listed monuments & architectural wonders: Cathedral of Etchmiadzin, the “capital ” of Armenian Apostolic Church and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots.
Visit Geghard, a medieval monastery and see Garni, a pagan temple dedicated to the Sun God.
Admire the best view of the biblical Mount Ararat.

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What's included

  • Bottled water

  • WiFi on board

  • Comfortable transportation according to the program

  • Transfer (hotel pick up and drop off)

  • Air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not included

  • Lunch & drinks

  • Alcoholic Beverages

  • Entrance u2013 Zvartnots: 1500 AMD

  • Entrance u2013 Garni: 1500 AMD

Itinerary

  • Get ready in order to explore:nEtchmiadzin Cathedral - the religious center for all the Armenian. Armenia was the first country in the world to adopt Christianity as a state religion in 301. The cathedral was listed as a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 2000.

  • Hripsime Church, listed as a World Heritage Site by Unesco, was built by the order of the Catholicos Komitas in 618. The legend of Hripsime dates from the early days of Christianity. Hripsimeh fled to Armenia to escape persecution by the Roman Emperor Diocletian. A beautiful but totally devoted follower of Christ, Hripsime refused to marry the pagan Armenian King Trdat III and chose the death of a martyr. A small chapel was erected over the spot where she was murdered. In the 7th century a wondrous church u2014 a masterpiece of Armenian architecture u2014 was built in its place by order of Catholicos Komitas.

  • Also, you will visit Zvartnots Cathedral, one of the medieval Armenian cathedrals built in the seventh century. The ruins of Zvartnots Temple are designated by Unesco as World Heritage Site.

  • Geghard which is a medieval monastery declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco. According to tradition The Geghard Monastery was founded by Saint Gregory in the 4th century on the site of a sacred spring. The current constructions of the monastery, which are partially excavated in the rock, date from the 13th century. The peculiar character of the construction is reflected in its austerity and the magnificent natural scenery of the canyon, surrounded by precipices and curved cliffs.

  • Garni Temple is the only preserved pagan temple in the entire territory of the Caucasus. The construction dates back to the second half of the 1st century and was dedicated to the Sun God. After the Christianization of Armenia, the temple was used as a royal residence.

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 adultu2019s lap

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

100% Refund 24 hours or more before the start time
0% Refund Less than 24 hours before the start time

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