Group Tour | Echmiadzin (Hripsime, Gayane, Mother Cathedral), Zvartnots
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On this tour you will head out of the city to visit the archaeological site of the 7th century ruins of the UNESCO listed Zvartnots, its remaining columns set against a magnificent backdrop of the snowy peaks of Mount Ararat. We continue on to Armenia’s Holy City of Echmiadzin, the former capital, where we plan to visit the UNESCO listed Echmiadzin Cathedral.
• Visit the ruins of the 7th century temple Zvartnots
• Admire the beauty of Holy City Echmiadzin
• Opportunity to visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites
• Get acquainted with the history and religion of Armenia
• See a piece of the cross on which Christ was crucified
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Saint Hripsime Church
Hripsime church, one of the finest works of Armenian architecture of the classical period, a variant of the concentrical domed composition, stands on a slight elevation, at the eastern edge of Echmiadzin City. This kind of composition is characteristic only of the Christian countries of the Transcaucasus. Its expressive silhouette, seen from afar, stands up sharply against the background of an emerald-green valley dominated by the snow-capped Mt. Ararat.
Saint Gayane Church
The Church of Saint Gayane is a 7th-century Armenian church in Vagharshapat (Etchmiadzin), the religious center of Armenia. It is located within walking distance from the Etchmiadzin Cathedral of 301. St. Gayane was built by Catholicos Ezra I in the year 630. Its design has remained unchanged despite partial renovations of the dome and some ceilings in 1652. Gayane was the name of an abbess who was martyred with other nuns by Tiridates III of Armenia in the year 301, and subsequently made a saint of the Armenian Apostolic Church. In 2000, Saint Gayane Church was listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites along with historical churches of Vagharshapat.
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Group Tour | Echmiadzin (Hripsime, Gayane, Mother Cathedral), Zvartnots
Pickup included
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Professional guide
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Hotel drop off
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nice excursion. Watch out for the schedules of the Treasure Museum
sophiedL9353UB,Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Nice excursion, we went there on a Sunday morning and could see the monasteries during services. Etchmiazine was the penultimate stop, we had time on site but at the time we were there the treasure museum was closed.
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