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Private tour to UNESCO heritage Echmiadzin churches, Zvartnots and Sardarapat

5.0/5 Yerevan from Hyur Service
  • Duration6 hours
  • Max Travelers15 people
  • Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
  • CategoryArchaeology Tours, Bus Tours

Overview

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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What's Not included

  • Lunch (6500-7000 AMD = 17-18 USD)

  • Zvartnots and Sardarapat entrance fee at 2300 AMD/ ~ 6 $ per person

Itinerary

  • Mother Cathedral of Armenia, the 1st Christian church in the World.nUNESCO heritage sitenDue to reconstruction works, it is possible to see Mother Cathedral only from outside

  • tomb of St. Hripsime is located there. UNESCO heritage site

  • UNESCO heritage site

  • Ruins of Zvartnots temple with incredible view. UNESCO heritage site

  • 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.

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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