Echmiadzin, Hripsime, Gayane, Zvartnots Temple Group Tour

Overview

7 hours

Mobile ticket

Begin your journey at the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial, Armenia’s Genocide Memorial Complex. Reflect on the past as you take in panoramic city views and admire the powerful architecture.

Next, stop for a quick photo outside the legendary Ararat Brandy Winery, known worldwide for its rich heritage.

Continue to the 7th-century St. Hripsime Church, a UNESCO-listed site and an architectural masterpiece of Armenian Christianity.

Then, visit the serene St. Gayane Church, dedicated to the martyr Gayane, and soak in its peaceful atmosphere.

Explore the Ejmiacin Cathedral Complex, the spiritual heart of Armenia and the oldest cathedral in the world. While the cathedral is under restoration, the surrounding area is still visitable.

Finally, end your tour at the majestic ruins of Zvartnots Cathedral, with a stunning view of Mount Ararat as your backdrop.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Travel time is included in the total time mentioned.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Tsitsernakaberd

Tsitsernakaberd is the Armenian Genocide Memorial located in Yerevan, Armenia. It stands as a solemn tribute to the 1.5 million Armenians who lost their lives during the atrocities of 1915. The site includes a towering spire symbolizing national rebirth and an eternal flame surrounded by twelve leaning slabs representing lost provinces. It’s a place of reflection, remembrance, and resilience.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Saint Hripsime Church

Saint Hripsime Church is one of the oldest surviving churches in Armenia, located in the city of Vagharshapat (Etchmiadzin). Built in 618 AD, it is a masterpiece of early Christian architecture and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The church is dedicated to Saint Hripsime, a Christian martyr who fled Roman persecution and was killed in Armenia for her faith. With its classic Armenian design, thick stone walls, and serene atmosphere, it remains a sacred site and a symbol of devotion and endurance.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Group Tour

Transport in comfortable vehicle

Live Guide

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