Group Tour: Echmiadzin (Mother Cathedral & churches, Treasury), Zvartnots Temple

Explore Armenia’s religious heritage in and around Yerevan during this 4-5-hour visit to the region’s historic churches. Discover houses of worship like the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Echmiadzin Mother Cathedral, the churches of St. Gayane and St. Hripsime. Visit the Treasury, where unique holy relics and religious art are housed. Among the many treasures are: the Holy Lance (Geghard) which pierced the side of Christ, the relics of Noah's Ark and other valuable pieces of art. Next stop is Zvartnots, the medieval temple of St. Gregory built in the 7th century.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Hyur Service, Nalbandyan str. 96, Yerevan 0010 Armenia

starting and ending point

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Saint Hripsime Church, Mesrop Mashtots St., 85 Near the Echmiadzin Monastery Complex, Vagharshapat 1101 Armenia

Hripsime Virgin's tomb, UNESCO heritage

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Saint Gayane Church, Issy-les-Moulineaux St., Vagharshapat Armenia

Gayane Virgin's tomb, UNESCO heritage

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Echmiadzin Monastery Complex, Vagharshapat 1101 Armenia

Mother Cathedral (from outside), UNESCO heritage
Museum "Treasures of Echmiadzin"

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Zvartnots Temple, Yerevan-Vagharshapat Highway Near the Echmiadzin Monastery Complex, Vagharshapat 1101 Armenia

ruins of ancient temple, UNESCO heritage

Duration: 45 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Children must be accompanied by an adult"
"Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"The duration is approximate"
"Seats will not be known in advance"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 10:00 AM
Duration: 4 To 5 Hours
Start location: Hyur Service (Head Office), 96 Nalbandyan poxoc, Yerevan 0010, Armenia

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Professional guide: ENG + RUS consecutively
• Air-conditioned vehicles
• Bottled water & pastries
• Admission tickets
• WiFi in the vehicles
• Vehicle & passengers insurance
• Entry/Admission - Echmiadzin Monastery
• Entry/Admission - Zvartnots Temple

Not Included

• Lunch stop
• Hotel pick-up & drop-off

Facilities