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Private tour to Echmiadzin and Zvartnots
Yerevan, Armenia
4 hours
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What You Will Do
Echmiadzin houses the mother cathedral of the Armenian Apostolic Church. According to the scholars it was the first cathedral built in ancient Armenia, and is considered the oldest cathedral in the world.
The original church was built in the early 4th c. by Armenia’s patron saint Gregory the Illuminator, following the adoption of Christianity as a state religion by King Tiridates III. Along with several important early medieval churches (Hripsime, Gayane) located nearby, the cathedral was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000.
Zvartnots is a 7th-century centrally planned aisled tetraconch type Armenian cathedral built from 643-652. Now in ruins, it is located in the place, where a meeting between King Trdat III and Gregory the Illuminator was supposed to
have taken place. Zvartnots remained standing until the end of the 10th century, but the historical sources are silent to the cause of its collapse.
The original church was built in the early 4th c. by Armenia’s patron saint Gregory the Illuminator, following the adoption of Christianity as a state religion by King Tiridates III. Along with several important early medieval churches (Hripsime, Gayane) located nearby, the cathedral was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000.
Zvartnots is a 7th-century centrally planned aisled tetraconch type Armenian cathedral built from 643-652. Now in ruins, it is located in the place, where a meeting between King Trdat III and Gregory the Illuminator was supposed to
have taken place. Zvartnots remained standing until the end of the 10th century, but the historical sources are silent to the cause of its collapse.
What's Included?
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included?
- Guide service - 60 USD per day
- Entrance ticket to Zvartnots Cathedral - 3 USD p/p
- Entrance ticket to the museum of the Mother Cathedral - 2 $ p/p
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
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Echmiadzin Monastery
45 minutes
Echmiadzin houses the mother cathedral of the Armenian Apostolic Church. According to the scholars it was the first cathedral built in ancient Armenia, and is considered the oldest cathedral in the world. The original church was built in the early 4th century by Armenia’s patron saint Gregory the Illuminator, following the adoption of Christianity as a state religion by King Tiridates III. A major pilgrimage site, it is one of the most visited places in the country.
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Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Beau Monde Service.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guide Options
- Guide - German
- Guide - Russian
- Guide - English
- Guide - Italian
- Guide - French
- Guide - Spanish
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