Tour through the holy sites of Echmiadzin and Zvartnots Cathedral
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
Echmiatsin is the holy center of the Armenian Apostolic Church, the oldest state-built church in the world. Here everyone can visit the museum “Treasures of Echmiatsin” to see the Holy Lance (Spear), relics belonging to Apostles of Jesus and John the Baptist, and a fragment of Noah's Ark.
Saint Hripsime Church is a 7th-century Armenian Apostolic church. The church was built by Catholicos Komitas over the remains of the martyred Saint Hripsime to whom the church is dedicated. The Church of Saint Gayane is a 7th-century Armenian church located again in Etchmiadzin. St. Gayane was built by Catholicos Ezra I in 630. This church is dedicated to the abbess Gayane and was built at the place where saint Gayane was tortured.
Zvartnots temple, built in the 7th century near Ejmiatsin is an outstanding monument of world architecture.
In 2000, Zvartnots, along with the churches of St. Hripsimeh, St. Gayaneh and the Mother Cathedral in Echmiadzin, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
"Zvartnots" Historical-Cultural Museum-Reservation
Mother Cathedral of Saint Echmiatsin, a visit to the sacred museum , Saint Gayane and Saint Hripsime churches, ruins of Zvartnots Cathedral
Zvartnots Temple
Zvartnots is a 7th-century centrally planned aisled tetraconch type Armenian cathedral built by the order of Catholicos Nerses the Builder from 643-652.
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Tour through the holy sites of Echmiadzin and Zvartnots Cathedral
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What‘s Included
English speaking experienced driver
Bottled water per passenger
Local taxes
Transportation
Entrance tickets
Food
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful places of spirituality
MariaLuisa L,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Punctuality, courtesy, and availability of our driver who explained many aspects of history, culture, and spirituality
Blessed Tour! 🙏🏽
Discover13803340006,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Even though the museum was closed during my visit, Dikram was an amazing guide. As a Roman Catholic, Dikram gave me an understanding of how the nation of Armenia became the first Christian nation and also gave me tours of other churches. I highly recommend this tour, and thanks to Arevik for contacting me a day before the tour. Without Dikram, my tour guide, I wouldn’t have been able to visit these sites. 😊
A blessed tour 🙌🏽
Ruben,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Even though the museum was closed during my visit, Dikram was an amazing guide. Dikram gave me an understanding of how the nation of Armenia became the first Christian nation and also gave me tours of other churches and explained their histroy. I highly recommend this tour, and thanks to Arevik for contacting me a day before the tour. Without Dikram, my tour guide, I wouldn’t have been able to visit these sites. 😊
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