Discover Echmiadzin and Zvartnots Standard Option

Enjoy the tour to the religious center of Armenia – Echmiadzin. Explore Mother Cathedral, learn interesting stories about the wonderful church of St. Hripsime. And finally, the experienced guide will take you through the history of Zvartnots temple.
Soak up the history of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, on this half-day tour.

The visit to Echmiadzin is an essential part of any trip to Armenia. It is considered to be the oldest cathedral in the world. The original church was built in the early fourth century, after the adoption of Christianity. The cathedral is the main shrine of religious Christian Armenians worldwide. This holy place is among the most visited destinations in the country.

Next, explore the seventh century church, Saint Hripsime, which is located close to the Mother Cathedral. It is one of the oldest classical churches in the country, dedicated to the martyred Saint Hripsime.

Your final stop will be the gorgeous ruins of Zvartnots – the cathedral of the 7th century. This monument is quite impressive for the onlooker. Its unique design is a proof of developed Armenian architecture of the time. You will learn the history, as well as interesting facts about this astonishing cathedral.

After uncovering the secrets of these ruins, seeing the serene locations and experiencing the magical atmosphere, you will return to the city.   

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.