Private Half-day Echmiadzin Cathedral, Hripsime & Zvartnots Temple from Yerevan
Description
On this 3-4-hour tour visit Echmiadzin Mother Cathedral (from outside), the main cathedral of the Armenian Apostolic Church and 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.
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Mother Cathedral of Armenia, the 1st Christian church in the World. UNESCO heritage site Due to reconstruction works, Mother Cathedral is only possible to see from outside
St. Hripsime church is one of the famous ecclesiastical buildings in the city of Echmiadzin. This is the developed and perfect example of cross-cupola churches in Armenia. The church is notable with its architectural simplicity and loftiness. The tomb of the Christian martyr Virgin Hripsime is in the sacristy of the church. The site is included in UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List.
Not far from the Echmiadzin Cathedral, against the background of white peaks of Ararat, one can see the silhouette of the cupola of St. Gayane church. It was built in the 7th century and belongs to the domed-basilica style. According to the legend, this church was constructed over the tomb of Virgin Gayane, who had been martyred for preaching Christianity. The site is included in UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List.
This marvelous temple is a result of skillfulness and brave creativity of Armenian architects of the 7th century. Having been built on several columns, it was able to survive only till the 10th century. When in the beginning of the 20th century this site was being excavated, many specialists could hardly accept its reconstruction model, designed by famous Armenian architect Toros Toramanyan, as it was difficult to believe, that such a huge and complicated construction could have been built those days, and amazingly at that time one of the bas-relieves of St. Chapelle church in Paris came to prove Toramanyan's version; the bas-relief depicts Zvartnots temple with Noah's Ark and it looks like the model, represented by the architect. The site is included in UNESCO Cultural World Heritage List.
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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(112)
Great driver !!!!! Pleasant driving, punctual and smiling. I recommend!!
Nous vous remercions pour cet avis excellent! Ce sera un plaisir de vous revoir en Arménie prochainement.
The tour guide Karen was excellent! It was a very interesting tour and Karen made it really great because he explained in detail all the destinations and their history, making us fully understand the value of what is the spiritual center of Armenia. The driver Levon was also good and he brought us safe and sound to all the stops on the trip.
Grazie tante per il bel feedback! Siete sempre benvenuti in Armenia!
Karen and Joseph were our guide and driver. The trip was wonderful through truly ancient places. And very spiritual because since it was Sunday we were able to participate in the liturgy. The guide Karen has been very kind and has explained everything to us very well. The cathedral is beautiful and the Zvartnots temple is idyllic.
¡Muchísimas gracias por su alta valoración! Siempre será un placer recibirles de nuevo en Armenia.
Thank you very much to tour guide Karen and bus driver Joseph. Very nice and interesting time!
Ваш отзыв очень важен для нас! Надеемся вновь приветствовать Вас в нашей стране!
We took a wonderful tour in the surroundings of Yerevan, discovering the roots of Catholicism. Our guide Karen and driver Karen were very courteous and professional. The guide provided us with numerous historical, architectural, and cultural details about Armenia. We recommend booking a tour.
Grazie mille per le vostre belle parole! Speriamo di avere presto un’altra occasione per ospitarvi in Armenia!
Tamara was an excellent tour guide, with thorough and excellent explainations ! Ara was a safe driver too :)
Thank you for your fantastic review! We can’t wait to host you during your next visit!
Thank you so much for the tour! I liked it all! Guide Aram was very interesting. Big plus is the tour is bilingual. Russian and English. Driver Spartacus drives very carefully and comfortably. This is my second tour from this company. But definitely not the last!
Спасибо огромное за прекрасный отзыв! Для нас будет очень приятно принимать Вас в Армении и в будущем!
I have taken two tours with Hyur: 🔹Garni and Geghard with David as driver and Marina as guide. 🔹Echmiadzin Cathedral and churches, Zvartnots Temple, with Gayane as guide and Joseph as driver. The experience went very well, since you check in at their office, they assign you a bus, and then you go on to meet your guides. I must say that both Marina and Gayane were excellent, with great historical knowledge, very kind, with wonderful explanations of the History of Armenia, and with the interest that their group have a great day. It is noticeable that they are very proud to be able to show the history of their country to those of us who decided to visit it. Regarding the drivers, I must say that they were very efficient, with safe driving, and very punctual. In general, the two tours were a wonderful experience.
¡Muchas gracias por sus palabras amables! Estaremos alegres de proporcionarle con los servicios de nuestra empresa en futuro también
I spend a beautiful and enjoyable day with our guide, Karen, and driver, Levon. Karen had a lot of knowledge and humor and was a pleasure to be around as he did a great job in guiding in English and Russian.
Thank you for the glowing review! We’ll be delighted to host you again in Armenia anytime!
We had a wonderful experience on our tour today with Raffi as our guide and Sasha as our driver. Both were incredibly friendly, professional, and made the entire day enjoyable from start to finish. Raffi was very knowledgeable and shared fascinating historical information at every stop, which really brought each site to life. He also went above and beyond by taking numerous photos of our family throughout the day, helping us capture some wonderful memories. The lunch stop was excellent, with delicious food that added to the overall experience. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and appreciated the care and attention provided by both Raffi and Sasha. We highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a memorable and well-organized experience!
Thanks a million for the lovely feedback! You are always welcome in Armenia!
