Private Tour to Khor Virap, Echmiadzin, St. Hripsime and St. Gayane, Zvartnots
This tour will take you to the amazing historical and spiritual places where you will get acquainted with the most interesting stories and legends, Armenian architecture in different ages. Khor Virap Monastery has over a thousand-year history steeped in biblical events, mysticism. This monastery is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Armenia. According to a legend St. Gregory the Illustrator has been imprisoned there by King Tridates III for fourteen years. The ancient Armenian Monastery was built in the 5th century and is located near the Mount Ararat. Next we will visit the spiritual city of Echmiadzin where we will discover the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, St. Hripsime and St. Gayane churches. The next stop will be the Zvartnots Temple – located 5 km from Echmiadzin. It is the brightest landmarks of medieval Armenian architecture. Unfortuatly it survived only in ruins, but even the ruins will give you the splendid energy of majestic beauty.
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1-2 travelers, with a guide
Private Tour to Khor Virap, Echmiadzin, St. Hripsime and St. Gayane, Zvartnots, with a guide
Duration: 7 hours
Car, Sedan
Pickup included
What's included in Private Tour to Khor Virap, Echmiadzin, St. Hripsime and St. Gayane, Zvartnots
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Khor Virap
Khor Virap – Armenian monastery, built in 642, translated from Armenian means “deep hole”. Khor Virap is one of the shrines of the Armenian Apostolic Church, a place of pilgrimage. The most interesting fact of this monastery is the fact that it was built on the site of the royal prison, where Gregory the Illuminator was previously imprisoned – the patron saint and the first official head of the Armenian Apostolic Church by the Armenian king for 13 years. From the territory of the monastery there is an unusual view of the biblical mountain Ararat.
Saint Hripsime Church
The Temple of Saint Hripsime was founded in the 7th century by Catholicos Komitas I Aghtsetsi in the place of a sepulcher of Saint Hripsime. Since 2000 Saint Hripsime Temple has been included in UNESCO World Heritage List. Two prominent Armenian Cathlicoses are buried in the court yard of Saint Hripsime Temple. They are Catholicos Astvatsatur (1715-1725) and Catholicos Garaped II Oolnetzi (1725-1729).
Alex and Marie Manoogian Treasury House Museum
he Treasury House Museum is a fine example of modern Armenian Architecture which encompasses the original and distinctive features of classical Armenian architecture.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional Driver
- Professional guide service (optional)
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Lunch
- Alcoholic Beverages
- The entrance fee of Echmiadzin Treasury museum and Zvartnots Temple
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
