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Duration: 11 Hours
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Overview

The tour to the Yereruyk Temple will be especially intriguing for those fond of uncovering hidden historical secrets. Yereruyki Temple remains shrouded in mystery, from the various unconfirmed interpretations of its name among historians and locals to its truly unique architectural structure within Armenia. One of the three proposed explanations for its name suggests that the temple derives its name from Yereruatsi, an ancient village in Shirak province. According to Armenologist N. Marn, wild goats once roamed here, and perhaps the term “ere,” which means hunt, has something to do with the name. Another interpretation links the name to the temple’s architectural design: with six colossal columns, the temple appeared to sway (ereral in Armenian) from a distance, earning it the moniker “Yereruyk”.

Both the Yereruyki Cathedral and the village of Anipemza have been listed among the “7 most endangered monuments” by the international organization Europa Nostra.

Itinerary
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Departure from Yerevan.
  • Departure from Yerevan
  • Arrival in Yerevan
  • Travel time: 11 hours / 282 km
Tour to Holy Etchmiadzin: The spiritual center of Armenia and the residence of the Catholicos of All Armenians - the head of the Armenian Apostolic Church. The city is located just 20 km from Yerevan. Here we will visit the Cathedral built in the 4th century, the museum-treasury of Ejmiadzin, where many holy relics are kept, including the Spear of Longinus.
  • Departure from Yerevan
  • Travel time: 30 min / 20 km
Sardarapat is a memorial dedicated to the historical battle against the Turkish invaders in Sardarapat in May 1918, when the traditions of Armenian martial art that have reached us from time immemorial were best demonstrated.
  • Departure from Ejmiatsin
  • Travel time: 35 min / 28 km
The Yereruyk Temple is a three-nave basilica constructed in the 4th-5th centuries. The temple boasts a remarkable design, being erected on a massive six-step stylobate. According to some accounts, the temple was constructed on the remnants of a pagan temple.
  • Departure from Sardarapat
  • Travel time: 1 hour / 62 km
Anipemza is located on the closed Armenia–Turkey border on a bank of Akhurian River on which opposite coast - in Turkey, there are ruins of the ancient Armenian city of Ani. Ani was one of the medieval capitals of Armenia. At its peak, the city boasted a population of at least 100,000 people and earned the moniker "the city of 1001 churches." The remnants of the city now lie in the Kars Province of eastern modern-day Turkey, situated on the right bank of the Akhuryan River.
  • Departure from Yereruyk
  • Travel time: 10 min / 2 km
Visit to one of the largest historical and cultural monuments of early medieval Armenia — the Cathedral of Saint Gregory, also known as Aruchavank (Aruch Vank), built in the 7th century. During that period, it served as the residence of the ruler of Armenia, Grigor Mamikonian, and included not only a fortress but also several large, monumental civil and religious buildings. 
  • Departure from Anipemza
  • Travel time: 55 min / 58 km
Arrival in Yerevan.
  • Departure from Aruchavank
  • Travel time: 50 min / 45 km
Price and Availability
Private tours upon request
2-3 pax
101 €
4-6 pax
56 €
7-12 pax
32 €
There are special discounts for private groups of 13 or more persons.
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What's included
  • Transportation service for the tour on comfortable vehicles;
  • Experienced English-speaking tour guide;
  • Entry tickets;
  • Wine tastings;
  • Tour itinerary and tourist maps of Armenia;
  • Round-the-clock tourist support via phone;
  • Unlimited spring water in the serviced transport;
  • All taxes included for a hassle-free experience;
  1. Lunch during the tour for an additional fee of $10 per person;
  2. Alcoholic drinks during lunch;
  3. Travel insurance (recommended);
  4. Tips.

 

Additional info
  • The listed price is per person;
  • For individual requests, the tour itinerary, the list of included services, and the cost can be revised according to your preferences;
  • Individual tours start and end in Yerevan, from any address convenient for you;
  • In the case of an individual order, attractions can be excluded or included along the same route (please discuss any price changes with our tour manager);
  • Please note that most museums are closed on Mondays;
  • The tour is designed for individuals aged 18 and above;
  • The content of this page is the intellectual property of “Barev Armenia” company, and therefore, full or partial copying of this content will be considered a violation of copyright.

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