Group Tour: Echmiadzin Mother Cathedral, Hripsime, Zvartnots

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Group Tour: Echmiadzin Mother Cathedral, Hripsime, Zvartnots
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4.7244897 out of 5 stars
98 reviews

This 5-hour trip invites you to visit Armenian UNESCO World Heritage sites. See Echmiadzin Mother Cathedral, visit the churches of St. Gayane and St. Hripsime, as well as Zvartnots medieval temple.

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Duration 5 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Russian

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Aikaterini – Greece

the tour guide was very detailed and polite. the driver as well

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Dayana – Bulgaria

Our guide was very helpful. The transport and organization was very well scheduled. 100% must visit with this guide!

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Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    Hyur Service

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    Saint Hripsime Church

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Free time, Sightseeing, Walk, Bus tour (30 minutes)

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    Etchmiadzin Cathedral

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Free time, Sightseeing, Walk, Bus tour (100 minutes)

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    Saint Gayane Church

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Free time, Shopping, Sightseeing, Bus tour (30 minutes)

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    Zvartnots Cathedral

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Free time, Sightseeing, Walk, Bus tour (45 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    Hyur Service

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Explore incredible UNESCO World Heritage sites
  • See the very first Christian cathedral in the world
  • On Sundays there is a chance to participate in liturgy

Full description

Your tour starts at 10:00 AM from the local partner's head office in Yerevan. Drive to western Armenia, where your first stop is St. Echmiadzin, the main Armenian Apostolic Church. The Cathedral of Echmiadzin was founded at the beginning of the fourth century and is one of the oldest churches in the world. According to the legend, the church was built in the place where the apparition of Jesus Christ was seen to Gregory the Illuminator in a dream.

Your next stop is St. Hripsime's Church, one of the famous ecclesiastical buildings in the city of Echmiadzin. This is the perfect example of cross-cupola churches in Armenia.

Your last stop is Zvartnots Temple, which is a result of skillfulness and brave creativity of Armenian architects of the 7th century. At the end of your tour, return to the Yerevan city center.

Includes

  • Professional guide: English and Russian consecutively
  • Air-conditioned transportation
  • Light refreshments (bottled water and sweets)
  • WiFi
  • Admission fees
  • On Sundays there is a chance to participate in liturgy
  • Lunch

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Not allowed

  • Shorts
  • Short skirts

Know before you go

  • Seats are not fixed in advance
  • The Echmiadzin Cathedral can currently only be viewed from the outside, due to construction

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 98 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Aikaterini – GreeceMay 4, 2025 – Verified booking
the tour guide was very detailed and polite. the driver as well

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May 10, 2025

We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience! We’ll be more than happy to host you again anytime!

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Dayana – BulgariaMarch 22, 2025 – Verified booking
Our guide was very helpful. The transport and organization was very well scheduled. 100% must visit with this guide!
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Elena – BulgariaMarch 5, 2025 – Verified booking
It was great! Gayanne was our guide and Karen was our driver. Gayanne was so knowledgeable and kind, and she answered all our questions with a smile. Karen was our driver and he drives so carefully and I felt safe at all times on Armenian roads. They waited for is and thanks to them I am so glad I took this tour! I strongly recommend!

Product ID: 384716

Activity provider:Hyur Service LLC

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