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Your journey begins with a brief city tour of Yerevan, followed by a visit to Holy Etchmiadzin, the spiritual center of the Armenian Apostolic Church and recognized as the oldest cathedral in the world. This cathedral is home to the Holy Lance, a relic believed to have pierced Jesus during his crucifixion.
In addition to the cathedral, visitors can explore St. Hripsime Church and the ancient Zvartnots Temple, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites located near Zvartnots village.
This enriching holiday in St. Etchmiadzin, combined with a sightseeing tour of Yerevan, is perfect for those interested in Armenia's culture, architecture, religion, and history.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Cascade complex, in front of the Alexander Tamanyan statue
Itinerary
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1Yerevan
Yerevan observing city tour- Cascade Complex-Mother Armenia Monument
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
2Zvartnots Temple
After that you will visit 7th century Zvartnots Temple, which is included in the UNESCO heritage list along with all other historical places included in this tour.
50 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Saint Hripsime Church
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Etchmiadzin Monastery
Whilst travelling to Armenia, you may just be interested in seeing the world’s first Christian Cathedral church. Echmiadzin is considered the spiritual center of all Armenians all over the world! The word itself means a place where “the only begotten son of the God descended”.
50 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For security reasons the trip might be modified or cancelled in case of bad weather conditions
- Infants must sit on laps
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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