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This tour will give you a chance to get acquainted with the peculiarities of Armenian Christianity, its rich history and heritage.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please mention the exact location in the city center you want to be picked up at.
Itinerary
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1Etchmiadzin Monastery
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
2Saint Hripsime Church
7th century church
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Saint Hripsime Church
7th century church
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Zvartnots Temple
One of the brightest landmarks of medieval Armenian architecture the magnificent Zvartnots Temple is constructed in the 7th century.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
5Khor Virap
We offer a tour during which you can appear in the most famous pilgrimage site of the Armenian Apostolic Church - Monastery Khor Virap. It stands before the snowcapped flanks of Mount Ararat offering a spectacular view of the mountain, the national symbol of Armenia
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
6Monastery Sevanavank
It was founded in 874 AD by princess Mariam. The remnants of the monastery that was constructed in the 9th century include only two temples – Surb Arakelots and Surb Astvatsatsin, standing among numerous khachkars. The church buildings were constructed from black tuff, which probably gave the monastery its name Sevanavank - “the Black Monastery”.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
7Haghartsin Monastery
Monastery complex Haghartsin ('Dance of the Eagles’) is situated in 13 km northeast of Dilijan. It was built between the 10th and 13th centuries and has three churches: one named for Gregory the Illuminator; another for the Virgin Mary (Surp Astvatsatsin); and the third for St Stephen (Stepanos). There are stunning khachkars, a sundial on the wall of St Gregory, a ruined gavit and a refectory with stunning arched ceiling.
1 minute • Admission ticket free
From Echmiadzin to Khor Virap
From Lake Sevan to Dilijan
Additional info
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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