Age
0+
Group size
1-3
Language
English
Duration
3 hours 30 minutes
Transport
By car
About this experience
Armenia's history is closely intertwined with Christianity, and the country is home to many remarkable ancient temples. We will journey from Yerevan to Vagharshapat, formerly known as Echmiadzin. Explore churches, cathedrals, and monasteries from the 7th century. On the way back, we will visit the remaining columns of Zvartnots Temple with the backdrop of snow-capped mountains.
What to Expect
Armenia and Christianity
I will share about the religious life of the country and show you the astonishing ancient temples. The excursion includes:
- Echmiadzin Cathedral - the world's first Christian cathedral and the spiritual center of all Armenians. You will hear the related facts and legends. You will also see the main relics of the cathedral: a piece of Noah's Ark and the arrow that pierced Jesus.
❗Echmiadzin Cathedral is under restoration; only an external view is included in the program.
- Church of Saint Hripsime - you will uncover the tragic story of the early Christian martyr Hripsime, who fled from the Roman Empire and was killed in Armenia. Additionally, you will decode the features of ancient Armenian architecture.
- Church of Saint Gayane - a functioning church from the 7th century. You will learn about the life and death of Saint Gayane, the Roman maidens who converted to Christianity, and the famous individuals buried in the local necropolis.
- Zvartnots Temple - explore the ruins of the ancient temple discovered in the early last century. I will tell you what is known about them today.
Organizational Details
How the Excursion Goes
- I or another guide from our team will conduct the excursion for you
- All entrance tickets are included in the price
- The excursion takes place on comfortable transport with air conditioning and Wi-Fi
Please Note:
- When booking, you pay 22% of the price on the website, and the remaining amount must be paid 48-24 hours before the excursion via the link we will send you or at our office
- If you cancel your order 24 hours or less before the start of the excursion, the payment made on the website by you is non-refundable. No force majeure is an exception.
- After booking, you will need to provide a photo of your passport, as this is a requirement of the Armenian tax service.
4.7
(0 reviews)
