Private tour to UNESCO heritage Echmiadzin churches, Zvartnots and Sardarapat
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.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Echmiadzin Monastery Complex, Vagharshapat 1101 Armenia
Mother Cathedral of Armenia, the 1st Christian church in the World.
UNESCO heritage site
Due to reconstruction works, it is possible to see Mother Cathedral only from outside
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Saint Hripsime Church, Mesrop Mashtots St., 85 Near the Echmiadzin Monastery Complex, Vagharshapat 1101 Armenia
tomb of St. Hripsime is located there. UNESCO heritage site
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Saint Gayane Church, Issy-les-Moulineaux St., Vagharshapat Armenia
UNESCO heritage site
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Zvartnots Temple, Yerevan-Vagharshapat Highway Near the Echmiadzin Monastery Complex, Vagharshapat 1101 Armenia
Ruins of Zvartnots temple with incredible view. UNESCO heritage site
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Sardarapat Memorial, Araks Armenia
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Infant seats available"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duration: 6 To 7 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Please mention your pick up address
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.