Private Tour

Private tour to UNESCO heritage Echmiadzin churches, Zvartnots and Sardarapat

Overview

Available languages

Russian

English

Mobile ticket

On this 6-7-hour tour visit Echmiadzin Mother Cathedral (from outside), the main cathedral of the Armenian Apostolic Church and is 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.Visit Sardarapat memorial sculptural complex and Ethnographic and military museums.

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 (6500-7000 AMD = 17-18 USD)

Zvartnots and Sardarapat entrance fee at 2300 AMD/ ~ 6 $ per person

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Etchmiadzin Monastery

Mother Cathedral of Armenia, the 1st Christian church in the World. UNESCO heritage site Due to reconstruction works, it is possible to see Mother Cathedral only from outside

1 hour • Admission Not Included

Saint Hripsime Church

tomb of St. Hripsime is located there. UNESCO heritage site

40 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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

Reviews

5.00

13 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

History of Christianity tour in Armenia
Juan Manuel D,
Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We spent an interesting morning accompanied by our driver Gregory and with Mariana our guide. We went through much of the history of Christianity in Armenia with good explanations and knowing beautiful buildings.
Perfect trip
Paradise39852622240,
Apr 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a perfect trip for me and my mom. This tour will be especially interesting for people who try to explore world history and history of religion. Thanks a lot our guide David and driver Hamik!
Great tour!
442matthieub,
Mar 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Super interesting with the right amount of time for each stop. Very well organized. Many thanks to our excellent guide Airpin.
Suggested for the 1st day trip in Armenia.
tnid292019,
Oct 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Today is my first day in Yerevan, Armenia with a lovely guide tour, Meline and cool driver, Artur. We went to Voskeni wine, I really love Rose wine here (actually the best ever) and then we had a nice Gata class making in the restaurant closed to Maternal catheter which is delicious as well the lunch. After lunch, we were visited the churches all around and then back to hotel. So, thank you Meline, Artur and Hyur tour.
Sardarbad and more!
V1202,
Jun 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Ararat, our driver was amazing. Great driver great service. Highly recommend. It’s definitely worth the trip. Don’t think twice!
Excellent tour
372majal,
Nov 1, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I was on a private tour with guide Tamara and driver Arthur to Sardarapat and Zvartnots on the first day and with Tamara and Vache to Gjumri on the second day. The weather was just perfect and Tamara did a terrific job in showing me around and telling me all about the history of Armenia and the places we visited! Our drivers were very polite and took us safely to our drop off and pick up points, we even stopped several times to take pictures on the way. Tamara made sure I felt completely comfortable and never rushed me so I could take as many pictures as I liked! I can strongly recommend to book your tours with a guide and driver from Hyur tours - I have done many trips with them and was never disappointed!
Excursions
evasO2111AX,
Jun 7, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
There were two tours. With guide Anna and Rose. Both are great. Unusual, interesting storytelling. The drivers are both great, too.
Fun trip with friends and learned a lot
647joez,
Apr 13, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Took a private tour with Elizabeth (guide) and Gregory (driver) to visit multiple historic sites on the way to lake saven. Elizabeth was excellent- explained all the cultural and historic contexts and made the trip the best day of our week in Armenia
Travel to Etchmiadzin
vasiliyk2020,
Oct 23, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent excursion from Anait, very deep knowledge of the material and good communication! Driver Arthur made the journey safe and enjoyable! We'll definitely go on other excursions.
very interesting and well organized trip
Christiane H,
Aug 21, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
we spent a very interesting day with our friendly and careful driver artur and our guide hamas, who gave us many informations about the churches and about armenien life.