Private Tour
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Etchmiadzin Monastery
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
1-3 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
3-6 travelers, with a 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
Reviews
92 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent experience!
Yana E,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was wonderful experience, we enjoyed our half-day excursion with Mariam, and driver Samvel. Our transportation was an excellent. Mariam has guided us all the journey time through meeting point to the dropping one. She speaks more than 3 languages; she told us the main powerful historical facts detailed and in an interesting way, also, she is very kind and bright person! Highly recommend!
Pearls of Armenia
VictoriaO701,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful tour. Magnificent guide Anait Kazarian, beautiful driver Hovhanes, stunning views, museums and temples. Thank you so much@
Wonderful!
Nellie L,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was my second day joining a private tour with Hyur. Today’s guide was the lovely Naz, and our driver was the kind Tariel. The itinerary was incredibly fulfilling — Naz was so professional and even shared many additional insights along the way. She patiently repeated the parts I didn’t understand, and the most special moment was when she sang a beautiful yet sorrowful song by the great Armenian composer Komitas. This experience made me even more excited for the upcoming private tours! 這是第二天參加Hyur的私人導覽，今天的導覽是美麗的Naz，司機是親切的Tariel，今天的行程非常充實，Naz真的太專業了，還額外補充了好多額外的內容，不厭其煩的重複我聽不懂的部分，最特別的是Naz還唱了一首亞美尼亞非常重要的作曲家Komitas的歌曲，非常優美且悲傷，這趟旅行讓我更期待之後的私人導覽旅遊了！
It's great.
alexsA1577AM,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super nice driver, no complications, plenty of free time to explore - top! Have been able to see all the promised sights with a lot of time stress-free - definitely worth a visit!
I really liked Etchmiadzin because of its quiet and sacred atmosphere.
Trail63116249869,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Today I took a tour of Echmiadzin, a Christian holy site in Armenia located next to Yerevan. Our guide, Meline, and our driver, Manuk, were very kind. Meline's explanations were very detailed and helped me understand the Echmiadzin World Heritage Site. I really liked Echmiadzin because of its quiet and sacred atmosphere. If you visit Armenia, I highly recommend visiting Echmiadzin. 私は今日はエレバン市の隣に有るアルメニアのキリスト教の聖地とされるエチミアジンのツアーに参加しました。ガイドのMelineとドライバーのManukはとても親切でした。Melineの説明はとても詳しくてエチミアジンの世界遺産を理解する助けになりました。エチミアジンは静かで神聖な雰囲気のところでとても気に入りました。アルメニアを訪れるならぜひエチミアジンも訪れることをおすすめします。
Great experience
dylancN8432DS,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience with Anoush and Zaven, we came as a family, this guided tour in French allowed us to understand the history of these different buildings
Very interesting with proper explanation without exhausting.
MafaldaP218,
Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Marina guide was very interesting and dedicated. I should only suggest that due to the heat, the visit should have started earlier or then started by the last monument.
10/10 day trip experience
Jperez2023,
Aug 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful trip. The agency was super helpful, helping us plan a trip the very same day. Our driver, Arakel, was very nice and pointed out sights along the way. He was also a great driver and made sure we felt comfortable the entire trip.
Best Guide ever again!
P3094DB,
Aug 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The second time they took guide Tamar and driver Zaven and didn't regret it. The tour was not exhausting, very interesting and informative. Tamara shared her stories and thoughts on the sights. If you want a comfortable and interesting time, I recommend this tour with Tamara and Zaven.
X3683WFdanielal,
Jul 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful experience. The guide introduced us to the history of Christianity in Armenia, the first reality in which Christianity became a state religion. Beautiful places, good time available
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