Group Tour: Observing Yerevan, Echmiadzin Churches & Museum, Zvartnots Temple
Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Duration: 5 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
09:00 AM Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
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Departure Details :
Hyur Service (Head Office), 96 Nalbandyan poxoc, Yerevan 0010, Armenia
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Return Details :
Returns to original departure point
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
This 4-5-hour trip starts with observing Yerevan city tour through the main streets and sights afterwards it takes you to the following churches that are listed among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.The churches of St. Gayane and St. Hripsime that are two of three churches in Echmiadzin dedicated to the Christian women-martyrs escaped from Rome with their abbess Gayane.
Next stop is in Echmiadzin Mother Cathedral, the main cathedral of the Armenian Apostolic Church and is the very first Christian cathedral in the World.
The final stop isZvartnots, the medieval temple of St. Gregory built in the 7th century. It was one of the tallest buildings of the time (45-49m).
Highlights
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Hyur Service, Yerevan
starting and ending point
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Saint Hripsime Church, Vagharshapat, Armavir Province
Virgin Hripsime's tomb, UNESCO heritage
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Saint Gayane Church, Vagharshapat, Armavir Province
Virgin Gayane's tomb, UNESCO heritage
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Echmiadzin Monastery, Vagharshapat, Armavir Province
Mother Cathedral of Armenia, the first Christian church in the World, UNESCO heritage
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Zvartnots Temple, Vagharshapat, Armavir Province
ruins of temple, UNESCO heritage
Duration: 40 minutes
Inclusions
Professional multilingual guide (English, Russian, Armenian)
Air-conditioned Transport
Light refreshments (water and cakes)
Free WiFi
Admissions
Entry/Admission - Echmiadzin Monastery
Entry/Admission - Zvartnots Temple
Exclusions
Lunch
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps
Children must be accompanied by an adult
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
The duration is approximate
Seats will not be known in advance
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travelers
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons