Group excursion to Echmiadzin, Zvartnots, Hripsime and Gayane

Tour operator "Armenian Trip" offers an unforgettable one-day tour from Yerevan to the religious capital of Armenia, the Holy City of Etchmiadzin. The first stop is the churches of St. Hripsime and St. Gayane, which are included in the list of UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites. Two of the three churches of Etchmiadzin dedicated to Christian martyrs who fled from Rome from the persecution of Emperor Diocletian. Then comes a visit to the Mother Cathedral of Etchmiadzin, the main cathedral of the Armenian Apostolic Church and the very first Christian cathedral in the world. Currently, the cathedral is under reconstruction, and, unfortunately, it can only be seen from the outside. Visit to the museum "Treasures of Etchmiadzin" located in the southeastern part of the cathedral. Currently, the museum houses unique holy relics and priceless pieces of religious art. You will visit the Zvartnots Cathedral - a unique architectural structure of impressive dimensions, today only ruins remain from this greatness, but it is necessary to visit this place. Be sure to spend this day with us, as you will get many amazing emotions. "Armenian Trip" is looking forward to seeing you!

Description:

• Departure from Yerevan.
• Trip to the city of Echmiadzin. Visit to the Church of St. Hripsime (7th century). The church was built in 618 on the site of an ancient pagan temple where St. Hripsime was tortured and killed.
• Excursion to the Echmiadzin Cathedral (4th century) – the center of the Armenian Apostolic Church. This is one of the oldest Christian Churches in the world, the residence of the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians.
• Visit to the Museum “Treasury of Echmiadzin”, which exhibits unique treasures. One of the most famous is the Spear of Longinus, which pierced Christ, and the relics of Noah’s Ark.
• Visit to the Church of St. Gayane (7th century), which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For the local population, the Church of Saint Gayane is a shrine that embodies the martyrdom of the Christian faith.
• Lunch.
• Visit to the ruins of the beautiful and majestic Zvartnots Cathedral (9th century) (Temple of the Vigilant Forces, Temple of the Heavenly Angels).
• Return to Yerevan.

The tour price includes:

• Meeting at the hotel
• All transfers (comfortable minibus with air conditioning)
• Meals - lunch
• Visit to the Museum
• Entrance tickets (where necessary)