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Private Tour to Khor Virap, Holy Echmiadzin, Zvartnots Cathedral
Khor Virap With the View On Mount Ararat
Khor Virap With the View On Mount Ararat
Khor Virap With the View On Mount Ararat
Private Tour to Khor Virap, Holy Echmiadzin, Zvartnots Cathedral

Private Tour to Khor Virap, Holy Echmiadzin, Zvartnots Cathedral

By Aramazd Tour
Free cancellation available
Price is P 1,383 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Many guests often ask our tour-guides about the difference between Armenian Apostolic church and all the other Christian churches around the world. Armenia is the first country in the world to adopt Christianity as a state religion in 301 AD. Christianity had a big influence on Armenian architecture, music, literature and visual arts. Tour to Holy Etchmiadzin will give us a chance to get acquainted with the peculiarities of Armenian Christianity, it's rich history and heritage.

Activity location

  • Khor Virap
    • Highway 11 - Near the village of Pokr Vedi, Artashat
    • 0612, Lusarat, Armenia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Khor Virap
    • Highway 11 - Near the village of Pokr Vedi, Artashat
    • 0612, Lusarat, Armenia

Check availability

6 traveler without a guide
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h7h
  • English

Bottled water
Pickup included

Price details
P 1,383.15 x 6 AdultsP 8,298.90
Total
Price is P 8,298.90
Until Wed, May 29
1-5 travelers without a guide
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h7h
  • English

without a guide
Pickup included

Price details
P 5,255.97 x 1 AdultP 5,255.97
Total
Price is P 5,255.97
Until Wed, May 29

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedExtra stops on the route upon request
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicles & drivers
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedFree pick-up & drop-off within Yerevan
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedWine tasting 14 $ per person
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedCultural guide service 49$
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Khor Virap
  • 1h
Although there are various historical landmarks in Armenia, the oldest and most well-known is the Biblical Mount Ararat. This tour promises spectacular views of the mountain from the closest spot possible.The Khor Virap Monastery is located about an hour’s drive away from the capital of Yerevan, and it offers an amazing view of Armenia’s defining symbol – the majestic Ararat. Khor Virap translates as “deep dungeon”, and it was built on the place of the former royal prison, located on the historical site of Artashat. Gregory the Illuminator, the first Armenian Catholic, was detained in this prison for 13 years. The Monastery is therefore one of the most sacred spots for Armenians around the world. Discover its beauty and history for yourself on this tour.
Tushpa Wine Cellar
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
Want to extend the experience? During the tour, you can also participate in a wine-tasting. For the wine tasting, we'll take you to the village of Taperakan for a guided tour of a traditional winery and you'll get to taste their delicious wines.
Echmiadzin Monastery
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
The center of Armenian Apostolic church- St. Echmiadzin is located 20 km far from Yerevan. The Cathedral of Echmiadzin was founded at the beginning of the forth century and is one of the oldest churches in the world. According to the legend the church was built in the place where apparition of Jesus Christ was seen to Grigory the Illuminator in the dream. The interior of the church is covered with frescoes created by Hovnatanyan family. The residence of the Catholicos and the Theological Academy are situated near the Cathedral.
Saint Gayane Church
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Not far from the Echmiadzin Cathedral against the background of white peaks of Ararat one can see the silhouette of the cupola of St. Gayane church. The church was built in the 7th century and belongs to the domed-basilica style. According to the legend this church was constructed over the tomb of Virgin Gayane, who was martyred for preaching Christianity.
Saint Hripsime Church
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
St. Hripsime church is the one of the famous ecclesiastical buildings in the city of Echmiadzin. This is the developed and perfect example of cross-cupola churches in Armenia. The church is notable with its architectural simplicity and loftiness. The tomb of the Christian martyr Virgin Hripsime is in the sacristy of the church.
Zvartnots Temple
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
This marvelous temple is a result of skillfulness and brave creativity of Armenian architects of the 7th century. Having been built on several columns it could survive only till the 10th century. When in the beginning of the 20th century this site was being excavated many specialists could hardly accept its reconstruction model designed by famous Armenian architect Toros Toramanyan as it was difficult to believe that such a huge and complicated construction could have been built those days, and amazingly at that time one of the bas-relieves of St. Chapelle church in Paris came to prove Toramanyan's version; the bas-relief depicts Zvartnots temple with Noah's Ark and it looks like the model represented by the architect.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESKhor Virap
    • Highway 11 - Near the village of Pokr Vedi, Artashat
    • 0612, Lusarat, Armenia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEKhor Virap
    • Highway 11 - Near the village of Pokr Vedi, Artashat
    • 0612, Lusarat, Armenia

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