Private tour to Etchmiadzin and Zvartnots

Summary

During the trip we will visit the holy city, Etchmiadzin, one of the three saint places in Armenia, the center of Armenian Apostolic church, Mother Cathedral, churches St. Gayane (7th century), just a few hundred meters away from the Etchmiadzin Cathedral and St. Hripsime, named after a beautiful and brave woman, who wished to remain "bride of Christ" and escaped to Armenia from Rome with her friends. She refused to marry pagan grooms in Rome or in Armenia. And for that they took over a martyrdom death. We will also visit Zvartnots Cathedral, now in ruins, located at the edge of Etchmiadzin. Cathedral and Churches of Etchmiadzin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Tour info

Duration
4 hours - 5 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
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Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

During the trip we will visit the holy city, Etchmiadzin, the Mother Cathedral, churches St. Gayane and St. Hripsime, Zvartnots Cathedral, now in ruins, located at the edge of Etchmiadzin. Cathedral and Churches of Etchmiadzin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

What’s included?

  • Transport by private vehicle

  • Professional guide

  • Fuel surcharge

  • Food and drinks

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 4-5 hours

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

ONE WAY TOUR

About operator:

ONE WAY TOUR is domestic and inbound tour operator organizing tours in Armenia, Artsakh and Georgia. We are a team of enthusiastic professionals in love with our country. We explore every single corner of our homeland and study all pages of our history to immortalize beauty of landscapes, to feel freedom of mountains and power of prayer in ancient churches lost in forests and the taste of Armenian sun.

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