Private 8-9-hour Echmiadzin, Zvartnots, Garni and Geghard trip from Yerevan
Overview
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On this 8-9-hour tour visit Echmiadzin Mother Cathedral, the main cathedral of the Armenian Apostolic Church and the very first Christian cathedral in the World (from outside). 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. Stop in 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. Visit Garni, the only pagan temple which exists in Armenia before moving onto Geghard monastery, a complex which is carved in a cave.
All the sights are 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
The first Christian church in the World. UNESCO heritage site Due to reconstruction works, it is possible to see Mother Cathedral only 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
3-6 travelers, with a 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
1-3 travelers, without guide
including bottled water, vehicle insurance, hotel pick up Pickup included
1-2 travelers, with a 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
Bottled water
Vehicle & passengers insurance
Free pick-up & drop-off within Yerevan
Professional English or Russian speaking guide service (if choosing "with a guide" option)
Lunch
Garni and Zvartnots entrance fees at 2800 AMD ~ 7.30 $ 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
67 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A fantastic trip
miguelangelsF1054SV,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We traveled with Hyur for a week almost all over Armenia, a fantastic experience. Our guides, Anush and Taguhi and our driver Harut, charming and very professional
Good organization.
Svetlana F,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good tour, I recommend.
The wonderful trip to Tatev Monastery.
Lorena S,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you, Erakiel, for the wonderful trip to Tatev Monastery. He was a very kind and professional driver and took the time to explain the history of Armenia along the way. We truly appreciated his help and hospitality. Highly recommended!
Highly recommended day trip
K4417PYpeters,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good chauffeur, friendly tour guide. It was a great and sunny day with Hajk and Sascha. We got to know the soul of Armenia. Thank you!
Great
B2149BOivos,Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip with the amazing guide Samuel and the driver Arman. We learned a lot of Armenian culture and history and everything was so exciting.
Marvelous experience 10/10
NadezdaMus,Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marvellous experience with Hyak our guide for a day and our driver Georgy. We found out amazing historical sites and were very impressed. Detailed , as we like, approach for every single point of our trip. Nice comfortable ride and a lot of interesting information made our day! Highly recommended! 10/10.
Thank you for an excellent tour!
JamieMediumRare,Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I only had a few days in Yerevan. Whilst I wanted to explore the city centre myself, I also wanted to go on an tour that would efficiently cover as many of the important sites that were a little further away from the city centre as possible in one day. To get a better understanding of the sites we visited, I chose the option to have a guide. Tamara (our guide) and Hovo (our driver) were both absolute professionals and made the day really special and memorable for us. Initially there was something wrong with our booking, but Tamara quickly solved the issue and got us back on track without any stress. She gave us some great information about the different sites that we would have been oblivious to if we had gone without a guide. We also had loads of questions for her about Armenia whilst we were travelling between the sites which she always enthusiastically answered. Tamara made sure that we explored the sites at our own pace, and we never felt rushed in any way. She also gave us a great recommendation for lunch - I had initially been planning to skip lunch, but I’m so glad I didn’t in the end! I would absolutely recommend the guided tour to anyone visiting Yerevan. It was a great way to efficiently cover a load of important sites and get some great information about them. Even if someone only had a day in Yerevan, I would recommend spending it doing this.
Great day trip
Riina T,Jul 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I had a great time with Nelly and Hamik. Nelly is an excellent tour guide and Hamik a great driver. Even though the tour actually covers very little ground due to heavy traffic and bad roads, it was interesting to see the old churches and learn about Armenian history. Nelly and Hamik took me to an excellent local restaurant for lunch. I recommend this tour.
Amazing
A7876EUmichaela,Jul 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour guide! Took us to the best spots with the best views. Our tour guide Haik was really nice and provided us with a lot of information.
Great service and fun trip
AkanshaS821,Jun 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great service. Very comfortable car. On time pick up and drop. The driver was very polite and friendly. Will book again in future from Hyur.
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