Armenia: Etchmiadzin & Zvartnots Cathedral – Ararat, Armenia

EXPERIENCE

Drive to western Armenia, where your first stop is St. Echmiadzin, the main Armenian Apostolic Church. The Cathedral of Echmiadzin was founded at the beginning of the fourth century and is one of the oldest churches in the world. According to the legend, the church was built in the place where the apparition of Jesus Christ was seen to Gregory the Illuminator in a dream.

Your next stop is St. Hripsime’s Church, one of the famous ecclesiastical buildings in the city of Echmiadzin. This is the perfect example of cross-cupola churches in Armenia. The Treasures of Echmiadzin Museum is situated in the southeast section of the Cathedral. Unique holy relics and religious art are now housed in the museum.

Your last stop is Zvartnots Temple, which is a result of skillfulness and brave creativity of Armenian architects of the 7th century. At the end of your tour, return to the Yerevan city center.

HIGHLIGHTS

Explore incredible Unesco World Heritage sites
See the very first Christian cathedral in the world
Take a look at the Holy Lance and relics of Noah’s Ark

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