Group tour: Etchmiadzin and Zvartnots
Description
Regarding to these places we will move to the ancient era, because all of them are considered the oldest temples in the world and Etchmiatsin is also included in the UNESCO World Heritage.
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"According to tradition, the main church was built in the place where Miadzin descended, Etchmiadzin. In Gregory's vision, Christ shows the place of the main temple with a golden hammer. The oldest cathedral in the world, founded in 303, was destined to become an important witness and participant in the history of the Armenian people. Being the most important center of the Armenian Church's world network, the Etchmiadzin Cathedral is now represented by a large area, including many old and new churches, secular structures, libraries, a seminary, etc."
The series of glorious churches of the seventh century continues with St. Gayane, which was founded only 12 years later than St. Hripsime. This church, built in 630, was built on the grave of a Christian virgin who died in Armenia at the end of the 3rd and the beginning of the 4th century, about 3 centuries after her death. The church was restored in 1652. There are many coffins in the yard, among them famous military and cultural figures of the Armenian people.
According to experts, Saint Hripsime's architecture is considered one of the best Armenian examples. Here, for the first time, Armenian niches providing seismic resistance were used. The construction of the huge church was completed in 618, leaving behind a great architectural legacy, the details of which are still used today.
Despite being destroyed, Zvartnots continues to be unique in terms of its spiritual, cultural and architectural significance. This huge church named after the angels had been built for 9 years and consecrated in 652. The wonderful temple with a height of 46-49 meters was destroyed, probably as a result of an earthquake, after which such churches were no longer built in Armenia. The real appearance of Zvartnots was unknown for a long time until architect T. Toramanian proposed the real initial form of the church, which was later proven by other historical facts.
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(74)
Great tour. I loved every minute of it and the scenery was spectacular. I hope to go on another tour very soon and hike up the mountain.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We’re so glad to hear that everything went smoothly and that you enjoyed your travels. Looking forward to helping you with your next vacation!
It was a wonderful journey through Armenia's most important spiritual landmarks, filled with fascinating historical insights from our wonderful guide, Anna, and a smooth ride thanks to our excellent driver, Mushegh.
Thank you for the fantastic review! We’re so happy you enjoyed your trip. Our team works hard to ensure our clients have the best possible experiences, and we’re glad to know we succeeded in your case.
Great trip to discover Armenia. I was solo traveling and this tour was great to find travelers from around the world and seeing the beauty of this country.
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Fascinating tour full of interesting facts and meaningful explanations by our excellent guide, Gevorg, who pointed out the most unique architectural features of Etchmiadzin. Hripsime and Zvartnots. We all had a very relaxing, educational and fun day. I highly recommend this tour!
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It was good to have a direct transportation to the sights and to have an explanation there. Unfortunately, our guide was far from being motivated for his job or interacting with the group or making an individual approach. Maybe he doesn't like his job. I guess sharing a taxi and having the attractions looked up online would have been a way, too.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We understand your concerns and will discuss them with our guide to ensure a better experience for future guests. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back on a future tour.
This was a great tour, mostly thanks to Anna Demirchyan, our excellent guide and great driver! She facilitated a very informative and interesting tour, being a strong professional, as well as a very nice, sociable and supportive person. Highly recommended!
Anna is an amazing guide , she was extremely educated and friendly , we will definitely be back and we recommend one way tour with Anna the excellent guide
Hi there, Thanks very much for your review! We are delighted to hear that you had a great day with our Guide Anna and that your experience wouldn´t be the same without our services 💙
Tatev is a very atmospheric place, opened up to us through fog and thick clouds. The cable car sank in the fog, sometimes showing below the amazing landscape. Yegor, our guide, gave a very lively and detailed account of the history of the place. Then we went to Hndzoresk. An unusual place whose history stopped not so long ago. The journey was completed at a work of art created by nature itself - a majestic waterfall.
Добрый день. Признательны за то, что нашли время, чтобы оценить нас и написать отзыв. Огромная радость для всего коллектива, что вы остались довольны тем, как прошел ваш визит в Армению и высоко оценили наш сервис. Ждём новой встречи! С наилучшими пожеланиями!
Beautiful tour, very well composed, rich and interesting, lots of interesting travel information, historical sites and stunningly beautiful nature. Many thanks to the beautiful guide Nina for her reliability in submitting information, her abundance, her excellent organization, sincerely wish her further professional success. I recommend this trip to all categories of tourists, including people aged and families with children.
Нам всегда приятно читать такие отзывы, как Ваш. Мы очень рады прочитать, что вы прекрасно провели время с нашей командой, и снова очень рады, что наш гид Нина снова отлично поработала.
Beautiful trip not only due to the chic nature of Armenia, but also the delightful guide Yegor. I was able to get interested in the story so that there was a desire to study it in detail in the future on my own. You can see that the man is professional and interested in his business. Spectacular nature, delicious food and an interesting tour!
Добрый день. Признательны за то, что нашли время, чтобы оценить нас и написать отзыв. Огромная радость для всего коллектива, что вы остались довольны тем, как прошел ваш визит в Армению и высоко оценили наш сервис. Ждём новой встречи! С наилучшими пожеланиями!
