Group Tour: Echmiadzin Cathedral & churches, Zvartnots Temple
Overview
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Explore Armenia’s religious heritage in and around Yerevan during this 4-5-hour visit to the region’s historic churches. Discover houses of worship like the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Echmiadzin Mother Cathedral, the churches of St. Gayane and St. Hripsime. Next stop is Zvartnots, the medieval temple of St. Gregory built in the 7th century.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
The duration is approximate
Seats will not be known in advance
What To Expect
Hyur Service
starting and ending point
Saint Hripsime Church
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.
What‘s Included
On Sundays there is a chance to participate in liturgy
Air-conditioned vehicles
Vehicle & passengers insurance
Professional guide: ENG + RUS consecutively
WiFi in the vehicles
Bottled water & pastries
Admission tickets
Lunch stop (except for Holiday season Dec 25 - Jan 7, when lunch is paid on spot ~10-12 USD)
Hotel pick-up & drop-off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Options
Sunday liturgy
Sunday liturgy included
Group Tour: Echmiadzin (Mother Cathedral & churches), Zvartnots Temple
Holiday option
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Reviews
390 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Sunny day in Etchmiadzin
viktort749,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very interesting and educational tour. Guide Arpy and driver Lion did everything to make it go great and thank them so much. We'll wait for more meetings. Olga and Victor from St. Petersburg.
Completely recommended !
Y5521PAmarianad,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience with Arti , our guide and our driver Leo. She was very knowledgeable and carefully explained the main aspects to related to each place , both in Russian and perfect English
Nice trip!
806jeffryd,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really nice experience with best guide ever Arni and best driver ever Leo!
Great excursion
Anna A,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A beautiful excursion; the guide Arpie was very professional, spoke excellent English, and was always attentive to the group's needs. The timing was just right for the various visits. Driver Leo was very professional and accommodating.
Excellent
Rubenbet123,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sasha and Garen great tour guides 10/10
Yerevan
I5872TJ ,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Karen-great driver, Samwell-super-guide!!!
Easy and educational
L1422FH,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice easy tour, historical sites, mesmerizing views of Mount Ararat. Thank you very much to guide Samwell and driver Karen for having a wonderful time.
Marvellous
gabjcostas,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent explanations, full of history. The guide and the driver were very kind.
A must do tour
E2667DRagusa,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Joseph (the guide) and eduardo (the driver) It was a wonderful experience, and the audio on the bus was very good (better tan the mini van)
Excellent tour
N2005MDpancsa,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very informative tour. Really enjoyed it. Edward, the guide, was excellent and the driver Joseph as well. Recommended tour.
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