Khor Virap, Echmiadzin & Zvartnots UNESCO Small-Group Guided Tour

Name: Khor Virap, Echmiadzin & Zvartnots UNESCO Small-Group Guided Tour
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5.0(42)7 hours - 8 hoursRussian, EnglishBook 3 hours aheadYerevan, Armenia

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Begin at Khor Virap Monastery, where breathtaking views of Mount Ararat set the tone for a spiritual journey.

Continue to Etchmiadzin Cathedral, the center of the Armenian Apostolic Church and considered the world’s oldest state-built Christian cathedral.

Visit the elegant Saint Hripsime Church, a masterpiece of classical Armenian architecture dedicated to Saint Hripsime.

Explore the majestic ruins of Zvartnots Cathedral, a remarkable 7th-century circular cathedral once known as the “dwelling place of angels.”

Together, these sacred sites form a UNESCO World Heritage treasure, showcasing Armenia’s rich Christian legacy.

Included

Guide Service
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Local Sweet "Gata"

Not included

Optional, €6 - €14 per person
Entrance ticket to Zvartnots Temple

What you'll do

Khor Virap
Highway 11, Near the Village, Lusarat, Armenia
Discover the legendary Khor Virap Monastery, set against the breathtaking backdrop of Mount Ararat — Armenia’s most iconic view.
50 min
Saint Hripsime Church
Mesrop Mashtots St., 85, Near the Echmiadzin Monastery Complex, Vagharshapat, Armenia
St. Hripsime church, which was built on the sepulcher of a Christian nun Hripsime who fled from the Roman Empire and was killed in Armenia. This amazing building has stood upright from the day of its construction since 618 A.D, making it one of the oldest standing churches in the world.
30 min
Armenian Apostolic Holy Church Mother See Holy Etchmiadzin
Vagharshapat, Armenia
Whilst travelling to Armenia, you may just be interested in seeing the world’s first Christian Cathedral church. Echmiadzin is considered the spiritual center of all Armenians all over the world! The word itself means a place where “the only begotten son of the God descended”.
50 min
Zvartnots Temple
Vagharshapat, Armenia
After that you will visit 7th century Zvartnots Temple, which is included in the UNESCO heritage list along with all other historical places included in this tour.
50 min

Meeting and pickup

4 locations

Pickup details

Cascade complex, in front of the Alexander Tamanyan statue

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For security reasons the trip might be modified or cancelled in case of bad weather conditions
Infants must sit on laps

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.