Khor Virap Monastery – An ancient Armenian monastery, known for its location at the foot of the biblical Mount Ararat, where, according to legend, Noah ended up on the ark after the Flood.
Echmiadzin — the city of Etchmiadzin has 5 churches: the Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin, St. Hripsime, St. Gayane, St. Shoghakat and St. Virgin Mariam. The most important center of the Armenian Apostolic Church is the Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin. This temple was built at the beginning of the 4th century by the first patriarch, Saint Gregory the Illuminator, immediately after Christianity was adopted as the state religion. We will visit the first 3 cathedrals in this city.
Zvartnots Temple — This beautiful complex was built in 643-652 by order of the Catholicos of All Armenians Nerses III Shinog, who, thanks to his construction activities, received the pseudonym Shinarar (Builder). Zvartnots translated from ancient Armenian means “Temple of Vigilant Angels.”
We invite you on an exciting journey through these magnificent places where history, architecture and spirituality are intertwined in a unique Armenian experience.
Languages of the tour
- French
- Spanish
- German
- English
- Russian
Information
The cost of the excursion includes:
- comfortable transport service;
- the service of an accompanying guide throughout the tour;
The cost of the tour does not include:
-Entrance to the Zvartnots Temple - 1500 drams per person
-meals;
-personal expenses;
< br>Order cancellation conditions:
If a tourist cancels an excursion in less than 24 hours, the penalty is 100%
Attractions
Khor Virap is an ancient Armenian monastery located near the state border of Armenia, near the city of Artashat. The monastery is known for its location at the foot of the biblical Mount Ararat, where, according to legend, Noah ended up on the ark after the Flood.
Zvartnots Temple - This beautiful complex was built in 643-652 by order of the Catholicos of All Armenians Nerses III Shinogh, who, thanks to his construction activities, received the pseudonym Shinarar (Builder). Zvartnots translated from ancient Armenian means “Temple of Vigilant Angels.”