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Mother Cathedral of Holy Echmiadzin, St. Hripsime Church, St. Gayane Church, Gata making master class, Voskeni wine factory

Mother Cathedral of Holy Echmiadzin, St. Hripsime Church, St. Gayane Church, Gata making master class, Voskeni wine factory

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Duration: 6-7 hours

Mileage: 130 km

Get inspired by the rich and deeply rooted culture and history of our country taking this private tour! Visit Echmiadzin – the spiritual center of Armenia, the sites of which are included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List. The first stop is considered at the church of St. Gayane, built in honor of the Christian martyr. The key stop will be at the Echmiadzin Mother Cathedral – the main cathedral of the Armenian Apostolic Church and the very first Christian cathedral in the World. At the moment it is under reconstruction and, unfortunately, the cathedral can only be viewed from the outside. The sweet contribution of the tour will be master class of preparation of very popular traditional Armenian pastry – gata. Last, you will enjoy the tour and tasting of sophisticated wines at "Voskeni" wine factory.

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This tour can be realized for maximum 50 people in one group, if guide service is required.

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(Total: 21 000 AMD)

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59 500 AMD

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To secure the booking you can pay just 15% deposit:

8 925 AMD

Mother Cathedral of Holy Echmiadzin, St. Hripsime Church, St. Gayane Church, Gata making master class, Voskeni wine factory

1. Mother Cathedral of Holy Echmiadzin

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The center of Armenian Apostolic church – St. Echmiadzin is located 20 km far from Yerevan. The Cathedral of Echmiadzin was founded at the beginning of the fourth century and is one of the oldest churches in the world. According to the legend, the church was built in the place where apparition of Jesus Christ was seen to Gregory The Illuminator in the dream. The interior of the church is covered with frescoes, created by Hovnatanyan family. The residence of the Catholicos and the Theological Academy are situated near the Cathedral. Starting from the end of 2018 year till the present day reconstruction works are being carried out, thus the visit of Mother Cathedral currently is foreseen only from outside. The site is included in UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List.

2. St. Hripsime Church

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St. Hripsime church is one of the famous ecclesiastical buildings in the city of Echmiadzin. This is the developed and perfect example of cross-cupola churches in Armenia. The church is notable with its architectural simplicity and loftiness. The tomb of the Christian martyr Virgin Hripsime is in the sacristy of the church. The site is included in UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List.

3. St. Gayane Church

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Not far from the Echmiadzin Cathedral, against the background of white peaks of Ararat, one can see the silhouette of the cupola of St. Gayane church. It was built in the 7th century and belongs to the domed-basilica style. According to the legend, this church was constructed over the tomb of Virgin Gayane, who had been martyred for preaching Christianity. The site is included in UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List.

Gata making master class

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Gata is a very popular traditional Armenian pastry, baked in tonirs or else regular ovens. Having a pie shape, it differs from ordinary pies in its filling. The most common variety of filling is flour, butter, sugar and vanilla (all together those ingredients are called khoriz) and the ingredients of dough include flour, butter, soda and matzoon (Armenian yogurt). Other delectable version is gata with walnuts inside. In each region of Armenia gata is prepared in its own unique way, thus different in shape, taste, size and look.

During this "tasty" master class you will learn the hidden secrets of baking and decorating the pastry. Tasting is included in the price.

4. Voskeni wine factory

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In the early 1920s businessman Smbat Mateossian repatriated to Soviet Armenia from Boston, establishing a winery in Ararat valley, however, during that hard period Bolsheviks confiscated his vineyard. In 2008 Mateossian's heirs finally bought back the vineyard and founded a modern company, that produces high quality wines. Today you can visit this place to get enlightened to the family's story and also taste the sophisticated wines, made from autochtone varieties. The following degustation options are available:

Option 1 – tasting of 2-3 types of wine with snacks at 10 500 AMD p/p;

Option 2 – tasting of 2-3 types of wine with breakfast at 12 000 AMD p/p;

Option 3 – tasting of 3-4 types of wine with lunch at 17 000 AMD p/p.

The reservations should be made in advance.

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
Master class & tasting

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Significant deviations from the route
Audio guides
WiFi in the vehicles

What to expect

Admission price is calculated for "Option 1" wine tasting package
Explore incredible UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites
See the very first Christian cathedral in the World
Learn the "sweet" secrets of gata-making
Get the taste of amazing Armenian wine

Booking conditions

The Prices of Private Tours are presented taking into account that the Tours start from and end in Yerevan. In case of starting the Tour from and/or ending it in a different place, there may be recalculation and change in Price.

During Private Tours there can be additional stops and site visits only in case of real possibility. Should there be significant detours, and should the Tour take longer than the scheduled time, the Company performs recalculation, which may result in the necessity of additional charge.

The average duration for each destination of a Private Tour is mentioned on the Website and/or on the Order confirmation; however, the Tour may actually take up to 10% more or less of that time.

Citizens of certain countries must obtain a visa in order to travel to Georgia, and in some cases they may need a return visa for Armenia as well. The Company does not have visa provision or support services. Visas are issued on the basis of existing international agreements between the Republic of Georgia and/or Republic of Armenia and the country of Your citizenship.

Should the number of participants of a Private Tour to Georgia exceed 7 people, a list with passengers' ID/passport data will be needed.

During Private Tours it is advisable to wear comfortable shoes, preferably closed.

Regardless of the destination, it is preferable to take warm clothes as well, since the climate in the sites may differ from the climate in Yerevan.

When visiting churches, men and women are advised not to wear open clothes. For women, a scarf is desirable.

During certain Private Tours, depending on the destination and location, the transportation means may be unable to reach the destination, and the participants may need to walk some distance and/or climb some stairs. If the participants have difficulties walking or overcoming stairs, then they should verify in advance if destinations include such sites.

Within the scope of Private Tours it is allowed to bring pets only inside a special cage and in case of advance notice.

The Company is not responsible for any of Your items left, lost, damaged or destructed in the vehicles and in the sites during Private Tours.

During Private Tours, passengers have traffic accident insurance to compensate for actual damage to the passenger's health up to 1 500 000 AMD, based on documented expenses.

Cancellation & modification

Private Tour Order cannot be confirmed without Deposit.

If the departure is from Yerevan, the Deposit makes up 15% of the Order Price; while in case of cancellation or no-show, the Deposit is not refunded to the Customer.

If the departure is outside of Yerevan, the Deposit makes up 100% of the Order Price; while in case of cancellation at least 24 hours before the departure, 85% of the Order Price is refunded, and in case of later cancellation or no-show, no amount is refunded.

In specific cases the Company may require a different amount of Deposit and set different terms of Order cancellation, by agreeing with the Customer in advance.

The Customer shall make the Balance Payment on the spot of receiving the Service, at the latest, unless otherwise agreed with the Company.

No additional amount is charged from the Customer when postponing the confirmed Order, if the Company has been informed about it at least 24 hours before, and if informed later than that, 10% penalty is charged from the Order Price.

In case of an insignificant (up to 10%) reduction within a confirmed Order no recalculation takes place, and no amount of money is refunded to the Customer. However, in case of significant (more than 10%) reduction, 85% of the cost of the reduced part is refunded to the Customer. Moreover, sometimes the reduced part cannot include the cost of any services provided by a third party (i.e., food, entrance tickets, events, performances, etc.), if there has not been enough time or possibility to reduce them, and/or if it has been based on the service provision terms and conditions of the third party.

Due to unfavorable weather conditions or force majeure state, and for security reasons, the Company has the right to change, shorten or cancel the Confirmed Order. In case of cancellation the whole amount paid for the Service is refunded to the Customer.

If the Company has replaced the sites or services provided within the Order with equivalent sites or services due to the above-mentioned circumstances, then it has no obligation towards the Customer and does not have to refund any amount of money. In case of non-equivalent replacement or reduction, the Company refunds the Customer the Price difference between the confirmed Order and the one that has actually taken place.

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