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Half-Day Historical Armenia Tour

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Religious, Culture, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    5 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    Armenian, English, Russian

Description

I offer an unforgettable excursion to the Zvartnots Temple, the Etchmiadzin Cathedral and the Sardarapat Memorial Complex in a comfortable car and exclusive services in Armenia.

Highlights
  • Explore Zvartnots Cathedral
  • Research Etchmiadzin Cathedral
  • Make a trip to Sardarapat Memorial Complex
  • Zvartnots Cathedral, Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin & Sardarapat Memorial Tour expand_more
    • The excursion starts at 11:00 at the location you specified
    • Zvartnots Temple or "Celestial Angels Cathedral" located in Armavir region, not far from the city Etchmiadzin. Built in 640 AD by Catholicos Nerses the Third Builder and was destroyed in the 10th century by a strong earthquake, after which archaeologists found it in the beginning of 20th century. In ancient centuries in the opening ceremony of the three-tier temple attended the Byzantine Emperor Constant II. There is also a museum complex, which was created in 2000.
    • Etchmiadzin Cathedral is one of the oldest Monasteries in the whole world and the center of the Armenian Apostolic Church, where sits the Catholicos of all Armenians. It was built in the 4th century AD by St. Gregory the Illuminator (the founder of Christianity in Armenia). Inside the cathedral are kept such significant relics as the Spear of Fate, which is considered as one of the authentic in the world (transported from the Geghard Monastery), Fragments of Noah's Ark, Spear of Longin and much more. It has a huge territory with a beautiful garden where you can arrange an interesting walk and take beautiful photos for memory. The Cathedral is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
    • The Sardarapat memorial complex was built in honor of the great victory of the Armenian people during the Turkish invasion in 1918, which in case of defeated, would threaten the complete destruction of the Armenian nation. This battle took place during Turkey's intervention in the Caucasus, May 22-28, near the same name railway station. Lacking regular troops, the Armenian forces completely defeated the fifty thousandth army of the Turks, thereby stopping the invasion of the entire of Caucasus. The memorial covers a huge territory where you can take an interesting walk, make beautiful photos, and at the end of the complex visit an interesting museum.
    • The excursion will end at the location you specified.
What's Included
  • Comfortable Transport
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Photo service
  • Coffee or Tea
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Pick up & drop-off service

Extra things:

  • Thermos for coffee & tea
  • Apple & Samsung charger
  • Headphones
  • Aux cable
  • Umbrellas
  • Blanket & pillow
  • Napkins
What's Excluded

  • Meals

  • Sightseeing tickets

Know before you go
  • The last 80% of the excursion payment is charged at the beginning of the tour.
Meeting Point

The excursion starts at the location you specified

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
The group size and price
1 To 3USD 110 Per Group

This is a private tour
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USD 110 / group