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Private Tour to Echmiadzin, Zvartnots, Garni, Geghard: Discover Armenia's Historical Gems
Vagharshapat
This expedition integrates essential visit locations in Armenia. Explore historic sites, happenings, and traditions.
This expedition integrates essential visit locations in Armenia. Explore historic sites, happenings, and traditions.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Echmiadzin Monastery - The word “Echmiadzin” means a place where “the only begotten son of the God descended”. According to a legend, Jesus Christ descended from heaven and indicated the spot for a church to be built. Echmiadzin is the residence of the Supreme Catholicos of all Armenians and the center of the Armenian Apostolic Church.
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- Echmiadzin Monastery - The word “Echmiadzin” means a place where “the only begotten son of the God descended”. According to a legend, Jesus Christ descended from heaven and indicated the spot for a church to be built. Echmiadzin is the residence of the Supreme Catholicos of all Armenians and the center of the Armenian Apostolic Church.
- Zvartnots Temple - The magnificent Zvartnots Temple was constructed in the 7th century. Mother Cathedral and Zvartnots temple are listed on the UNESCO World’s Cultural Heritage Sites.
- Garni Temple - The pagan temple Garni was built in the 1st century AD by the armenian king Trdat. The temple Garni is the only monument connecting with the era of paganism and Hellenism, dedicated to the sun god Mithra.
- The Monastery of Geghard - Not far from the temple of Garni is situated the Monastery Geghard, which was built in the 4th century by The First Armenian Catholicos - Gregory the Illuminator. The name of the monastery originates from the spear of the Roman soldier who pierced the body of Jesus Christ. Now the spear is presented in the museum of Echmiadzin.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Travel in comfort with air-conditioned vehicles
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Travel in comfort with air-conditioned vehicles
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Zvartnots and Garni entrance tickets
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Zvartnots and Garni entrance tickets
Additional Information
- Dress code is smart casual
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Dress code is smart casual
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Echmiadzin Monastery
Echmiadzin Monastery Complex
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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