Private Journey to the Spiritual Heart of Etchmiadzin
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Private Journey to the Spiritual Heart of Etchmiadzin
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Highlights
Do you know that Armenia has another capital besides Yerevan? It is Etchmiadzin, the spiritual capital of Armenia.
• St. Hripsime church,
• St. Gayane church,
• Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin,
• Zvartnots Temple.
Itinerary
Saint Hripsime Church
40 minsAdmission Ticket FreeEnjoy an excursion out to the Church of the Holy Virgin Hripsime which offers good views of Mounts Ararat and Aragats. This building has stood since 618 AD.Saint Gayane Church
40 minsAdmission Ticket FreeYour next destination is the 7th-century church of the Holy Virgin Gayane. These virgins martyred to spread Christianity in Armenia.The Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots
3 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedThen visit Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, the religious center of Armenia. The church was built in the place, where the Son of God (Jesus Christ), appeared in the dream of the first Catholicos of Armenia Gregory the Illuminator, pointed out. This is where the name Etchmiadzin (Only-begotten came down) emerged. This is where in 301-304 this church was built. Discover this Christian city! Feel the contact between God and you! On the way back to Yerevan enjoy the next Armenian 7th-century beauty Zvartnots, which means “Angels meeting”. Both Zvartnots temple and Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin are listed in UNESCO World’s Cultural Heritage Sites.
What's included
INCLUDED
Private transportation
Entrance Fees
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Professional Guide Service
NOT INCLUDED
Lunch
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Tips
Customer reviews
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Lunch may be organized.
Location
Address
Mesrop Mashtots St., 85, Near the Echmiadzin Monastery Complex, Vagharshapat, Armenia 1101
Provider
Fairyland LLC
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