Echmiadzin, Hripsime, Gayane, Zvartnots Temple Group Tour

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Echmiadzin, Hripsime, Gayane, Zvartnots Temple Group Tour

By Tranquil Holidays

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Overview

Begin your journey at the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial, Armenia’s Genocide Memorial Complex. Reflect on the past as you take in panoramic city views and admire the powerful architecture.

Next, stop for a quick photo outside the legendary Ararat Brandy Winery, known worldwide for its rich heritage.

Continue to the 7th-century St. Hripsime Church, a UNESCO-listed site and an architectural masterpiece of Armenian Christianity.

Then, visit the serene St. Gayane Church, dedicated to the martyr Gayane, and soak in its peaceful atmosphere.

Explore the Ejmiacin Cathedral Complex, the spiritual heart of Armenia and the oldest cathedral in the world. While the cathedral is under restoration, the surrounding area is still visitable.

Finally, end your tour at the majestic ruins of Zvartnots Cathedral, with a stunning view of Mount Ararat as your backdrop.

Activity location

Tsitsernakaberd
- 8/8 Tsitsernakaberd Highway, Kentron District
- 0082, Yerevan, Armenia

Meeting/Redemption Point

5GH6+H3R
- 5a Amiryan Street
- 0010, Yerevan, Yerevan, Armenia

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Echmiadzin, Hripsime, Gayane, Zvartnots Temple Group Tour

Travelers

Starting time: 10:00am

Price details

$18.00 x 1 Adult$18.00

Total

Until Fri, Dec 19

What's included, what's not

Group Tour
Transport in comfortable vehicle
Live Guide

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Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travel time is included in the total time mentioned.

Activity itinerary

Tsitsernakaberd

Tsitsernakaberd is the Armenian Genocide Memorial located in Yerevan, Armenia. It stands as a solemn tribute to the 1.5 million Armenians who lost their lives during the atrocities of 1915. The site includes a towering spire symbolizing national rebirth and an eternal flame surrounded by twelve leaning slabs representing lost provinces. It’s a place of reflection, remembrance, and resilience.

Saint Hripsime Church

Saint Hripsime Church is one of the oldest surviving churches in Armenia, located in the city of Vagharshapat (Etchmiadzin). Built in 618 AD, it is a masterpiece of early Christian architecture and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The church is dedicated to Saint Hripsime, a Christian martyr who fled Roman persecution and was killed in Armenia for her faith. With its classic Armenian design, thick stone walls, and serene atmosphere, it remains a sacred site and a symbol of devotion and endurance.

Saint Gayane Church

Saint Gayane Church is a 7th-century Armenian church in Vagharshapat, built on the site where Saint Gayane was martyred. Known for its classic domed-basilica architecture, it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site and remains a symbol of faith, history, and Armenian spiritual heritage.

Holy Etchmiadzin - Armenian Apostolic Holy Church

Etchmiadzin Cathedral is the oldest cathedral in the world, built in the 4th century in Vagharshapat, Armenia. Considered the spiritual center of the Armenian Apostolic Church, it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a sacred symbol of Armenian Christianity.

Zvartnots Temple

Zvartnots Cathedral is a 7th-century architectural masterpiece located near Etchmiadzin, Armenia. Once a grand, circular-domed church, it now stands in beautiful ruins that reflect Armenia’s early Christian heritage. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Zvartnots is admired for its unique design and historical significance.

Location

Activity location

Tsitsernakaberd
- 8/8 Tsitsernakaberd Highway, Kentron District
- 0082, Yerevan, Armenia

Meeting/Redemption Point

5GH6+H3R
- 5a Amiryan Street
- 0010, Yerevan, Yerevan, Armenia

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