Yerevan: Echmiadzin, Zvartnots, Garni & Geghard Tour – Armavir Province, Armenia

EXPERIENCE

Embark on a guided tour through the must-see destinations in Armenia – Echmiadzin, Zvartnots, Garni, and Geghard.

Start with Echmiadzin – where, according to legend, “the only begotten Son of God descended.” The church serves as the residence of the Supreme Catholicos of all Armenians and the center of the Armenian Apostolic Church. Echmiadzin is of historical and spiritual importance.

Continue to the splendid Zvartnots Temple, dating back to the 7th century. The Mother Cathedral and Zvartnots Temple stand proudly on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list.

Proceed to the pagan temple Garni, commissioned in the 1st century AD by Armenian king Trdat. Dedicated to the sun god Mithra, the Temple Garni is a unique monument connecting to the era of paganism and Hellenism.

Next, visit the Geghard Monastery, built in the 4th century by the First Armenian Catholicos, Gregory the Illuminator.

HIGHLIGHTS

Step back in time at Saint Hripsime, the oldest church in the country of Armenia
Snap pictures of the Geghard Monastery which was partially carved out of rock
Visit the only pagan temple in the territory of Armenia at the Garni temple
Admire the unique architecture and engravings at the Zvartnots Temple
Enjoy the convenience of van or car hotel pickup and drop-off in Yerevan

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