Private Tour to the Holy City of Echmiadzin
Description
Enjoy a beautiful day to visit one of the most important pilgrimage places in Armenia, you are going to visit 3 UNESCO Heritage sites. St. Hripsime chuch, Zvartnots ruins and the Holy Echmiadzin Mother Cathedral known as the oldest and first official church in the world.
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Itinerary
Today we embark on our journey to the lands of ancient treasures of Christian history…Vatican City of Armenia, Holy Echmiadzin with its world’s earliest Christian churches included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Visit Echmiadzin Mother Cathedral originally built by Saint Gregory the Illuminator in 301-303A.D., when Armenia became the first officially Christian state in the world. Continue to St. Hripsime Church built in 7th century, a masterpiece of early medieval Armenian architecture. Also visit the Ruins of Zvartnots Cathedral, a majestic cathedral dedicated to St. Gregory. The remnants of Zvartnots, even in ruins, are a majestic sight...
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
