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    Private tour: Etchmiadzin Cathedral and Museum, Zvartnots Temple, Lake Sevan, Sevanavank

    Itinerary

    Etchmiadzin Mother Cathedral, Treasures of Etchmiadzin Museum, Zvartnots Temple, Lake Sevan, Sevanavank Monastery

    1. Etchmiadzin Mother Cathedral

    50-60 min Details: Etchmiadzin Mother Cathedral
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    On the silent expanse of an ancient plain, beneath the watchful gaze of the mountains, rises the Mother See of Etchmiadzin – a sanctuary where, legend says, heaven once touched the earth. According to tradition, Saint Gregory the Illuminator saw Christ in a vision, holding a golden hammer, striking the ground to reveal the place where a cathedral must be built. Thus was born Etchmiadzin – "The Only Begotten Descended" – destined to become the spiritual heart of Armenia.

    2. Treasures of Etchmiadzin Museum

    20-30 min Details: Treasures of Etchmiadzin Museum
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    In the southeastern wing of the ancient Etchmiadzin Cathedral lies one of the most sacred places of Armenian spirituality – the "Treasures of Etchmiadzin" museum. It is more than a collection of relics; it is a sanctuary of memory where centuries-old faith and legend take on tangible form.

    3. Zvartnots Temple

    30-40 min Details: Zvartnots Temple
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    Amid the plains of Armavir, with the majestic Mount Ararat rising in the distance, once stood Zvartnots – a 7th-century masterpiece that embodied the bold vision and brilliance of Armenian architects. Built upon towering columns, it astonished the world with its intricate design and grandeur that seemed centuries ahead of its time. For more than three hundred years, Zvartnots stood as a marvel, until an earthquake in the 10th century reduced it to silent ruins, leaving behind the enigma of a vanished wonder.

    4. Lake Sevan

    Details: Lake Sevan
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    High in the embrace of Armenia's mountains lies Lake Sevan – the blue heart of the land, beating in harmony with the winds and the sun. Legend tells that once a green valley stretched here, until the heavens shed their tears, filling it with shimmering water as a priceless gift to humankind.

    5. Sevanavank Monastery

    50-60 min Details: Sevanavank Monastery
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    From the northwestern shore of Lake Sevan, a breathtaking panorama unfolds: a peninsula rises from the shimmering surface, crowned with ancient temples. Here, in 874, at the command of Queen Mariam, daughter of King Ashot Bagratuni, the Sevanavank Monastery was built – the spiritual guardian of Armenia's blue jewel.

    Inclusions

    • Professional drivers

    • Air-conditioned vehicles

    • Bottled water

    • Free pick-up & drop-off within Yerevan

    • Vehicle & passengers insurance

    • Extra stops on the route upon request

    Exclusions

    • Significant deviations from the route

    • Alcoholic beverages if lunch option selected

    • Audio guides

    • Wi-Fi in the vehicles

    What to expect

    • Enter the spiritual heart of Armenia through UNESCO-listed Etchmiadzin
    • See Etchmiadzin Mother Cathedral and the sacred treasures preserved nearby
    • Admire the 7th-century ruins of Zvartnots, once among the region's most impressive structures
    • Continue to Lake Sevan for open blue views and fresh mountain air
    • Visit Sevanavank, beautifully set above the lake

    *200 steps to climb to Sevanavank

    Booking conditions

    Cancellation & modification

    Meet our Guides

    Anna Mkhitaryan

    Anna Mkhitaryan

    EN

    Manya Gevorgyan

    Manya Gevorgyan

    RU HY EN

    I have been a tour guide since 2015. To this day, every excursion is a great source of positive energy for me. During the tours, you will not only get acquainted with the sights, the country's history, and its architectural features, but also feel the full charm of the Armenian emotional mindset and lifestyle.

    Anahit Aslanyan

    Anahit Aslanyan

    RU

    Education – musical-pedagogical and cultural studies. I have worked in the fields of tourism, education, and culture in Russia and Armenia. Currently, I work as a guide at the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute and in the company "Hyur Service". As a person with a humanities education and a cultural studies mindset, I strive to present my homeland as comprehensively as possible so that visitors gain a general impression of the history and art of the Armenian people. I pay special attention to mental and cultural characteristics to make every visitor's stay in Armenia comfortable and positive. I continue to study and share new knowledge.

    Anahit Ghazaryan

    Anahit Ghazaryan

    RU

    My name is Anahit Ghazaryan, and since 2015 I have been in a state of love! I am in love with Armenia, and I always want to talk about it! Come visit! I guarantee it will be beautiful, easy, delicious, and fun! Let's discover Armenia together, enjoy it, and fall in love! I don't like legends and tell them only when absolutely necessary, and only those that feature real historical figures! Since I was born in the middle of the last century, I talk about some events not as a historian, but as a witness!

    Reviews

    Елена Амелина

    Russia

    05.11.2024

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    Good evening! I’d like to thank your tour guide Karen !) Nowadays, there are few people who love their work and their country!

    Юлия Геннадьевна

    Russia

    04.11.2023

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    The tour was very well organized, the bus was clean and comfortable, the guide was wonderful, and the trip was just the right length. Thank you!

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