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Private tour to Echmiadzin, Zvartnots, Garni, Geghard
1 day
Private
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Echmiadzin Monastery, Vagharshapat Armenia
The word “Echmiadzin” means a place where “the only begotten son of the God descended”. According to a legend, Jesus Christ descended from heaven and indicated the spot for a church to be built. Echmiadzin is the residence of the Supreme Catholicos of all Armenians and the center of the Armenian Apostolic Church.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Zvartnots Temple, Vagharshapat Armenia
The magnificent Zvartnots Temple was constructed in the 7th century. Mother Cathedral and Zvartnots temple are listed on the UNESCO World’s Cultural Heritage Sites.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery Road H3, Garni Armenia
The pagan temple Garni was built in the 1st century AD by the armenian king Trdat. The temple Garni is the only monument connecting with the era of paganism and Hellenism, dedicated to the sun god Mithra.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Monastery of Geghard, Geghard Armenia
Not far from the temple of Garni is situated the Monastery Geghard, which was built in the 4th century by The First Armenian Catholicos - Gregory the Illuminator. The name of the monastery originates from the spear of the Roman soldier who pierced the body of Jesus Christ. Now the spear is presented in the museum of Echmiadzin.
Duration: 1 hour
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Echmiadzin Monastery, Vagharshapat Armenia
The word “Echmiadzin” means a place where “the only begotten son of the God descended”. According to a legend, Jesus Christ descended from heaven and indicated the spot for a church to be built. Echmiadzin is the residence of the Supreme Catholicos of all Armenians and the center of the Armenian Apostolic Church.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Zvartnots Temple, Vagharshapat Armenia
The magnificent Zvartnots Temple was constructed in the 7th century. Mother Cathedral and Zvartnots temple are listed on the UNESCO World’s Cultural Heritage Sites.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery Road H3, Garni Armenia
The pagan temple Garni was built in the 1st century AD by the armenian king Trdat. The temple Garni is the only monument connecting with the era of paganism and Hellenism, dedicated to the sun god Mithra.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Monastery of Geghard, Geghard Armenia
Not far from the temple of Garni is situated the Monastery Geghard, which was built in the 4th century by The First Armenian Catholicos - Gregory the Illuminator. The name of the monastery originates from the spear of the Roman soldier who pierced the body of Jesus Christ. Now the spear is presented in the museum of Echmiadzin.
Duration: 1 hour
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle according to the number of participants
- Entry/Admission - Zvartnots Temple
- Entry/Admission - Garni Temple
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Dress code is smart casual
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
100%
Cultural
70%
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