Items | Tour through the holy sites of Echmiadzin and Zvartnots Cathedral
Tour through the holy sites of Echmiadzin and Zvartnots Cathedral
(2) Reviews
Vagharshapat
About
Echmiatsin is the holy center of the Armenian Apostolic Church, the oldest state-built church in the world. Here everyone can visit the museum “Treasures of Echmiatsin” to see the Holy Lance (Spear), relics belonging to Apostles of Jesus and John the Baptist, and a fragment of Noah's Ark.
Saint Hripsime Church is a 7th-century Armenian Apostolic church. The church was built by Catholicos Komitas over the remains of the martyred Saint Hripsime to whom the church is dedicated. The Church of Saint Gayane is a 7th-century Armenian church located again in Etchmiadzin. St. Gayane was built by Catholicos Ezra I in 630. This church is dedicated to the abbess Gayane and was built at the place where ...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English speaking experienced driver
Bottled water per passenger
Local taxes
Transportation
Entrance tickets
Food
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Specialized infant seats are available
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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The Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots
Mother Cathedral of Saint Echmiatsin, a visit to the sacred museum , Saint Gayane and Saint Hripsime churches, ruins of Zvartnots Cathedral
2 hours
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Zvartnots Temple
Zvartnots is a 7th-century centrally planned aisled tetraconch type Armenian cathedral built by the order of Catholicos Nerses the Builder from 643-652.
40 minutes
Tour through the holy sites of Echmiadzin and Zvartnots Cathedral
(2) Reviews
Vagharshapat
About
Echmiatsin is the holy center of the Armenian Apostolic Church, the oldest state-built church in the world. Here everyone can visit the museum “Treasures of Echmiatsin” to see the Holy Lance (Spear), relics belonging to Apostles of Jesus and John the Baptist, and a fragment of Noah's Ark.
Saint Hripsime Church is a 7th-century Armenian Apostolic church. The church was built by Catholicos Komitas over the remains of the martyred Saint Hripsime to whom the church is dedicated. The Church of Saint Gayane is a 7th-century Armenian church located again in Etchmiadzin. St. Gayane was built by Catholicos Ezra I in 630. This church is dedicated to the abbess Gayane and was built at the place where ...
