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Private Tour to Etchmiadzin and Zvartnots from Yerevan

By ONE WAY TOUR
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 1,278 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Explore the heart of Armenia's Christian heritage on a private tour from Yerevan to the iconic sites of Etchmiadzin and Zvartnots. Discover the rich history of the Armenian Apostolic Church while visiting UNESCO-listed monuments and ancient architecture. Begin with convenient pickup from your location before visiting the majestic Etchmiadzin Cathedral and the beautiful St. Hripsime and St. Gayane Churches. Marvel at the ruins of Zvartnots Cathedral and immerse yourself in the spiritual atmosphere of these significant landmarks.

  • Private tour ensures a personalized experience tailored to your interests
  • Visit key religious sites including Etchmiadzin Cathedral and Zvartnots
  • Learn about Armenia’s unique Christian heritage from your expert guide
  • Convenient hotel pickup included from your Yerevan location

Activity location

  • Saint Hripsime Church
    • Mesrop Mashtots St., 85, Near the Echmiadzin Monastery Complex
    • 1101, Vagharshapat, Armenia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Saint Hripsime Church
    • Mesrop Mashtots St., 85, Near the Echmiadzin Monastery Complex
    • 1101, Vagharshapat, Armenia

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Private Tour to Etchmiadzin and Zvartnots from Yerevan in English

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • Opening hours: Tue 9:00-17:00
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
RM 1,278.27 x 1 TravellerRM 1,278.27
Total
Price is RM 1,278.27

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional Russian or English speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Zvartnots Cathedral

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Saint Hripsime Church

  • 30m
Travelers will visit Saint Hripsime Church, one of the most important early medieval churches in Armenia. The church is connected with the history of Saint Hripsime and the early Christian heritage of the country. Guests will see its elegant Armenian church architecture, peaceful courtyard, and religious interior if access is available. This stop is ideal for learning about Armenia’s Christian history and taking photos of one of Vagharshapat’s most significant landmarks.

Saint Gayane Church

  • 30m
Travelers will visit Saint Gayane Church, another important religious monument in Vagharshapat. The guide will explain the church’s connection with early Christianity in Armenia and its role in the spiritual history of the Armenian Apostolic Church. Guests can admire the church’s architecture, walk around the courtyard, and visit the interior if open.

Echmiadzin Monastery

  • 1h
Travelers will visit the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, the spiritual and administrative center of the Armenian Apostolic Church. The complex includes Etchmiadzin Cathedral, one of the most important Christian landmarks in Armenia. Guests will walk through the cathedral grounds, learn about Armenian religious traditions, and see the architecture and atmosphere of Armenia’s main spiritual center. Interior access may depend on opening hours, religious ceremonies, or restoration works.

Zvartnots Temple

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
Travelers will visit the ruins of Zvartnots Cathedral, a 7th-century cathedral and one of the most impressive archaeological sites near Yerevan. Guests will walk among the remaining columns, carved stones, and open-air ruins while learning about the cathedral’s unique circular design and its importance in Armenian architecture. On clear days, the site also offers beautiful views toward Mount Ararat. Zvartnots, together with the churches of Etchmiadzin, is listed by UNESCO as part of the World Heritage property “Cathedral and Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots.”

Location

Activity location

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    Saint Hripsime Church
    • Mesrop Mashtots St., 85, Near the Echmiadzin Monastery Complex
    • 1101, Vagharshapat, Armenia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Saint Hripsime Church
    • Mesrop Mashtots St., 85, Near the Echmiadzin Monastery Complex
    • 1101, Vagharshapat, Armenia

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