The first stop of this half-day tour will be Zvartnots cathedral, which is included in UNESCO’s World Heritage list. Then the visitors will discover the Armenian spiritual centre Echmiadzin, where the Residence of the Catholicos of All Armenians, Mother See of Holy Echmiadzin, Gevorkyan Theological Seminary and Treasury Museum are located. Also, we will visit Saint Hripsime church, where relics of St. Hripsime are buried. The last stop will be Machanents House, where visitors can get acquainted with the Armenian traditional culture, visit Machanents art galleries, and take part in Lavash baking, Dolma making and pickling master classes.
Dinner can be organised at Machanents restaurant.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Bottled water
✔ All fees and/or taxes
✔ Certified tour guide and also tour driver.
✖ Dinner
✖ Costs of Machanents House master classes
Pickup Locations
1. Hayasa Hotel Yerevan
2. GS Premium
3. Hotel Amigo
4. Vertoni Hotel Yerevan
5. La Defense Hotel
6. Angeline Hotel
7. Passionis
8. Hills Resort Hotel
9. Hotel Armeni
10. Gardens Yerevan Hotel
11. Mikayelyan Mini Hotel
12. Holiday Inn Yerevan - Republic Square, an IHG hotel
13. Aparthotel Nine Rooms
14. Anga Yerevan Hotel
15. Annel
16. Teryan Pushkin Apart Hotel
17. Adis Hotel
18. Hotel Fleur
19. Mandarin Hotel
20. Boutique Living Hotel
Additional Info: For additional pickup details call: +37441240501
Itinerary
1
Zvartnots Temple
Zvartnots cathedral, is included in UNESCO’s World Heritage list. The Cathedral was built in 7th century and has about 49 meters height.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Saint Hripsime Church
In Saint Hripsime church are buried her relics.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Echmiadzin Monastery
We will visit the Armenian spiritual center Echmiadzin city. There are located Residence of the Catholicos of All Armenians and Gevorkyan Theological Seminary. Sometimes as a humor Echmiadzin is called Armenian Vatican. We will be in Mother See of Holy Echmiadzin, which was established in 4th century. Also will visit Treasury Museum where are kept the Holy spear, a pieces of Noah’s ark and True Cross, different holy relics as Saint George’s, Gregory the Illuminator’s, the Apostle Andreas’s and other remarkable person’s relics, as well as clothes and ceremonial objects.
Duration: 1.5 hours
4
Machanents Tourism And Art
Machanents House is a complex where visitors can get acquainted with the Armenian traditional culture, visit Machanents art galleries, and take part in Lavash baking, Dolma making and pickling, pottery and another master. classes.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Wheelchair accessible
