What You Will Do
Do you know that Armenia has another capital besides Yerevan? It is Etchmiadzin, the spiritual capital of Armenia.
• St. Hripsime church,
• St. Gayane church,
• Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin,
• Zvartnots Temple.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
Saint Hripsime Church
40 minutes
Enjoy an excursion out to the Church of the Holy Virgin Hripsime which offers good views of Mounts Ararat and Aragats. This building has stood since 618 AD.
2
Saint Gayane Church
40 minutes
Your next destination is the 7th-century church of the Holy Virgin Gayane. These virgins martyred to spread Christianity in Armenia.
3
The Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots
3 hours
Then visit Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, the religious center of Armenia. The church was built in the place, where the Son of God (Jesus Christ), appeared in the dream of the first Catholicos of Armenia Gregory the Illuminator, pointed out. This is where the name Etchmiadzin (Only-begotten came down) emerged. This is where in 301-304 this church was built.
Discover this Christian city! Feel the contact between God and you!
On the way back to Yerevan enjoy the next Armenian 7th-century beauty Zvartnots, which means “Angels meeting”. Both Zvartnots temple and Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin are listed in UNESCO World’s Cultural Heritage Sites.
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