Khor Virap, Echmiadzin Cathedral and Zvartnots Private Tour
Overview
"Khor Virap Monastery offers the most breathtaking views of the Biblical Mt. Ararat. The monastery holds significant religious and historical importance - sight where Saint Gregory the Illuminator was imprisoned and Christianity took its start in Armenia. Echmiadzin Cathedral (literal translation: The descent of the Only Begotten) is the center of the Armenian Apostolic church originally built in the early 3rd century BC and a number of sources also state that Etchmiadzin is the oldest official Christian church in the entire world. This is your chance to visit and explore such a unique and one-of-a-kind place in the world! The church of St. Hripsime is dedicated to one of the 40 virgins who escaped from the Roman empire. Standing largely intact since its construction, the church has been widely admired for its architecture, considered a masterpiece of classical Armenian architecture, it has influenced many other Armenian churches.
What's Included
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Hotel Pick up and Drop off
- Lunch (upon request)
- Entrance Tickets
- Professional guide (upon request)
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
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Khor Virap
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Saint Hripsime Church
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Saint Gayane Church
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin - Armenian Apostolic Church (Armenian Orthodox Church)
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Zvartnots Temple
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Possible languages: English, Russian. In case the tour is organized in other language, changes of the prices are possible.
- Operated by a business
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