Private tour to UNESCO heritage Echmiadzin churches, Zvartnots and Sardarapat
Description
On this 6-7-hour tour visit Echmiadzin Mother Cathedral (from outside), the main cathedral of the Armenian Apostolic Church and is the very first Christian cathedral in the World. It is listed among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Also see the church of St. Gayane and St. Hripsime churches that are among the three churches in Echmiadzin dedicated to the Christian women-martyrs escaped from Rome with their abbess Gayane. Both are listed among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The final stop is Zvartnots, the medieval temple of St. Gregory built in the 7th century. It was one of the tallest buildings of the time (45-49m). Today the ruins of the temple can be seen in Zvartnots. It is listed among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.Visit Sardarapat memorial sculptural complex and Ethnographic and military museums.
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Mother Cathedral of Armenia, the 1st Christian church in the World. UNESCO heritage site Due to reconstruction works, it is possible to see Mother Cathedral only from outside
tomb of St. Hripsime is located there. UNESCO heritage site
UNESCO heritage site
Ruins of Zvartnots temple with incredible view. UNESCO heritage site
This memorial sculptural complex is built in the sunny Ararat valley. By allegories it represents the Armenian-turkish battle in 1918 and glorifies the brilliant victory of Armenian people. Near the entrance of the complex there are two huge winged bulls symbolizing the persistence of Armenian nation and the alley fringed by five eagles leads to the Ethnography museum with a rich exhibition of Armenian culture, trades and crafts.
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- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(13)
We spent an interesting morning accompanied by our driver Gregory and with Mariana our guide. We went through much of the history of Christianity in Armenia with good explanations and knowing beautiful buildings.
¡Muchísimas gracias por la valuación alta! Siempre estaremos alegres de recibirle en Armenia.
It was a perfect trip for me and my mom. This tour will be especially interesting for people who try to explore world history and history of religion. Thanks a lot our guide David and driver Hamik!
Thank you so much for the review and kind words! It will be pleasure to host you in Armenia also in future!
Super interesting with the right amount of time for each stop. Very well organized. Many thanks to our excellent guide Airpin.
Thanks a million for the lovely feedback! You are always welcome in Armenia!
Today is my first day in Yerevan, Armenia with a lovely guide tour, Meline and cool driver, Artur. We went to Voskeni wine, I really love Rose wine here (actually the best ever) and then we had a nice Gata class making in the restaurant closed to Maternal catheter which is delicious as well the lunch. After lunch, we were visited the churches all around and then back to hotel. So, thank you Meline, Artur and Hyur tour.
We very much appreciate your highest mark! We will be very glad to organize your trips anytime you visit our lovely country!
Ararat, our driver was amazing. Great driver great service. Highly recommend. It’s definitely worth the trip. Don’t think twice!
Thank you for the highest mark! We will be very pleased to host you in Armenia!
I was on a private tour with guide Tamara and driver Arthur to Sardarapat and Zvartnots on the first day and with Tamara and Vache to Gjumri on the second day. The weather was just perfect and Tamara did a terrific job in showing me around and telling me all about the history of Armenia and the places we visited! Our drivers were very polite and took us safely to our drop off and pick up points, we even stopped several times to take pictures on the way. Tamara made sure I felt completely comfortable and never rushed me so I could take as many pictures as I liked! I can strongly recommend to book your tours with a guide and driver from Hyur tours - I have done many trips with them and was never disappointed!
Thank you for the highest mark! We will be very pleased to host you in Armenia!
There were two tours. With guide Anna and Rose. Both are great. Unusual, interesting storytelling. The drivers are both great, too.
Мы безгранично благодарны за столь приятный отзыв! Будем рады вновь принять Вас в Армении!
Took a private tour with Elizabeth (guide) and Gregory (driver) to visit multiple historic sites on the way to lake saven. Elizabeth was excellent- explained all the cultural and historic contexts and made the trip the best day of our week in Armenia
Thank you so much for the review and kind words! It will be pleasure to host you in Armenia also in future!
Excellent excursion from Anait, very deep knowledge of the material and good communication! Driver Arthur made the journey safe and enjoyable! We'll definitely go on other excursions.
Рады слышать, что Вы насладились поездкой в Армению! Ждем Вас еще!
we spent a very interesting day with our friendly and careful driver artur and our guide hamas, who gave us many informations about the churches and about armenien life.
We very much appreciate your highest mark! We will be very glad to organize your trips anytime you visit our lovely country!
