Armavir region
6 Hours
Cultural tours
19 persons
Armavir region, RA
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Step into the spiritual heart of Armenia and explore the places where the country’s Christian history is written in stone. This tour brings together four important landmarks around Echmiadzin, each with its own story and character.
The first stop is St. Hripsime Church, one of the finest surviving examples of early Armenian Christian architecture. Built in the 7th century, the church is known for its elegant stone construction and its connection with the story of Saint Hripsime, one of the Christian martyrs who became an important figure in Armenian religious tradition.
Nearby stands St. Gayane Church, another 7th-century sanctuary dedicated to one of the women associated with Saint Hripsime. Its simple but powerful architecture and peaceful surroundings make it one of the most atmospheric churches in Echmiadzin.
The tour continues to the Echmiadzin Mother Cathedral, the spiritual centre of the Armenian Apostolic Church and traditionally regarded as the oldest cathedral in the world. The cathedral has stood at the centre of Armenian Christian life for centuries and remains one of the country's most important religious sites.
The final stop is Zvartnots Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Although only the impressive remains of the 7th-century cathedral survive today, the ruins give a sense of the scale and ambition of the original building, once considered one of the great architectural achievements of medieval Armenia.
FREE CANCELLATION
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AVAILABILITY
This tour is valid every Tue - Sun. 08:00 - 14:00
BOOKING
Full payment or 30% deposit required
Guide service (if chosen)
Wi-Fi in transportation
Entrance tickets (if chosen)
Bottled water
Lunch (if chosen)
Transportation on comfortable vehicles and professional drivers
Free pick-up & drop-off within Yerevan
Folded map
Traffic accident insurance
Taxes
Alcoholic drinks
Audio guide
You can buy this service in full or book it by paying 30% of the total amount. In case of booking, you will pay the rest of the cost of your service online before providing the service or in cash / non-cash at the organization's office.
In case of changing the date of service, no fee will be charged if you inform the organization at least 24 hours before the service is provided, and in case of later notification on change - 10% of the total cost will be charged. It is possible to change the direction or type of service only at least 24 hours before the service is to be provided. In this case, the final calculation is made, the corresponding changes are made, if possible.
In the case of extreme weather conditions or force majeure, the entity has the right to change, reduce or cancel the approved purchase. In case of cancellation by the organization, you are offered another equivalent service.
Without any penalty purchase cancellation is available at least 24 hours in advance. After that, the whole value of the service is non-refundable in case of purchase, cancellation, as well as without the consent of the service provider. For full information on money refund and other costs related to that can be found in the Public Contract.
Children / kids aged 0-3 can participate in individual (private) excursions free of charge. The number of kids may change depending on the type of car & the number of guests and children participating in the tour for free. Please contact the organization in advance.