Armenia, private day trip: Echmiadzin, St.Hripsime & St.Gayane, Zvartnots temple
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Armenia, private day trip: Echmiadzin, St.Hripsime & St.Gayane, Zvartnots temple
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Armenia, private day trip: Echmiadzin, St.Hripsime & St.Gayane, Zvartnots temple

3 h
Private
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Stop At: Saint Hripsime Church, Mesrop Mashtots St., 85, Vagharshapat Armenia

This private tour begins by visiting St. Hripsime church, which was built on the sepulcher of a Christian nun Hripsime who fled from the Roman Empire and was killed in Armenia. This amazing building has stood upright from the day of its construction since 618 A.D, making it one of the oldest standing churches in the world.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Saint Gayane Church, Issy-les-Moulineaux St., Vagharshapat Armenia

5 minutes drive away is the next stop: the 7th century church of St. Gayane. Gayane was the nanny of Hripsime, and shared Hripsime’s tragic fate.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Zvartnots Temple, Vagharshapat Armenia

7th century temple, included in the UNESCO heritage list. In fact, all of the churches included in the tour, as well as the city of Echmiadzin itself, are listed on the UNESCO World’s Cultural Heritage Sites.

Duration: 40 minutes

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Included
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • WiFi on board
  • Bottled water
  • Professional guide service (upon request)
  • Entrance fee of Zvartnots temple
Not included
  • Lunch
  • Entry/Admission - Zvartnots Temple
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • 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.
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • 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
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