Private Half-day Echmiadzin Cathedral, Hripsime & Zvartnots Temple from Yerevan
Overview
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On this 3-4-hour tour visit Echmiadzin Mother Cathedral (from outside), the main cathedral of the Armenian Apostolic Church and the very first Christian cathedral in the World. It is listed among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Also see the church of St. Gayane and St. Hripsime churches that are among the three churches in Echmiadzin dedicated to the Christian women-martyrs escaped from Rome with their abbess Gayane. Both are listed among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The final stop is Zvartnots, the medieval temple of St. Gregory built in the 7th century. It was one of the tallest buildings of the time (45-49m). Today the ruins of the temple can be seen in Zvartnots. It is listed among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Armenian Apostolic Holy Church Mother See Holy Etchmiadzin
Mother Cathedral of Armenia, the 1st Christian church in the World. UNESCO heritage site Due to reconstruction works, Mother Cathedral is only possible to see from outside
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.
Options
1-2 travelers, with a guide
including bottled water, vehicle insurance, hotel pick up Pickup included
3-6 travelers, with a guide
including bottled water, vehicle insurance, hotel pick up Pickup included
1-3 travelers, without guide
including bottled water, vehicle insurance, hotel pick up Pickup included
4-7 travelers, without guide
including bottled water, vehicle insurance, hotel pick up Pickup included
What‘s Included
Extra stops on the route upon request
Air-conditioned vehicles & professional drivers
Vehicle & passengers insurance
Bottled water
Free pick-up & drop-off within Yerevan
Professional English or Russian speaking guide service (if choosing "with a guide" option)
Lunch
Zvartnots entrance fee at 1300 AMD/ ~ 3.50$ per person
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
105 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour!
alicek12342019,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful experience on our tour today with Raffi as our guide and Sasha as our driver. Both were incredibly friendly, professional, and made the entire day enjoyable from start to finish. Raffi was very knowledgeable and shared fascinating historical information at every stop, which really brought each site to life. He also went above and beyond by taking numerous photos of our family throughout the day, helping us capture some wonderful memories. The lunch stop was excellent, with delicious food that added to the overall experience. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and appreciated the care and attention provided by both Raffi and Sasha. We highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a memorable and well-organized experience!
Excellent day seeing Zvarnots and Cathedrals
David O,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Half-day experience was perfect for exploring the cathedrals and zvarnots ruins. Meline was very informative and gave us enough time to explore each of the locations at our own pace. Nothing was rushed.
Fantastic time
henrymP6919XA,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic time. Our driver Harut picked us up on time. He was great. Cold A/C. Our toor guide Marine was also great. Very polite lovely lady. All my expectations were met from start to finish. I highly recommend.
Hayastan ❤️
Tourist61057319994,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good experience, viva Armenia 🇦🇲🇦🇲❤️
Perfect tour!
797rafaelaf,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour, Karen and Khachik were great all along the tour! Thank you :)
Beautiful experience
dmitryh2022,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved the tour! Both the program itself and the tour guide's story were great. To visit such special places, to touch the ancient shrines of the Armenian people -- it was an unforgettable experience. Thanks to Jasmine, the tour guide, and Haik, the driver!
Wonderful tours and places
andreacD9627AG,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour organized very well, Meline exceptional guide and Avet top driver! Meline told us a lot of anecdotes and patiently accompanied us between the various monuments. Highly recommended!
Excellent
228naregk,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was very well organised. We had an excellent guide named Mariam she was an amazing professional and person.
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demka2018,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good afternoon! On April 04, visited Lake Sevan, Dilijan and other attractions with Hyur! We had with us the most beautiful guide Arpi and the most wonderful driver Araik. Arpi, a professional in her field, spoke emotionally and with soul about the history of Armenia, learned many interesting facts. The atmosphere during the tour was friendly, time flew by unnoticed. Very happy with the tour, guide and driver! Thank you very much, Hyur!
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anilkF6894KC,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a very good experience on this private tour 👍 Arakal took us to all the places included in the tour plan and made sure nothing was missed. The explanations were clear, informative, and easy to understand, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The tour was well organized, relaxed, and personalized, allowing us to fully enjoy each location. Overall, it was a great private tour, and we highly recommend Arakal for anyone looking for a well-guided and memorable experience
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