From Yerevan: Saghmosavank, Wine yard, Echmiadzin, Zvartnots

Explore the ancient monasteries of Saghmosavank and Hovhannavank on a full-day tour from Yerevan. Enjoy a wine tasting and traditional Armenian cuisine at Wine & Gastro Yard.
Join a captivating group tour that takes you to some of Armenia’s most iconic sites.
Discover ancient monasteries set high above the scenic Kasakh Gorge, offering stunning views. Enjoy the authentic flavors of Armenian wines and traditional cuisine in a warm atmosphere. Explore the spiritual center of Armenia and one of the world's oldest Christian cathedrals. Visit the historic remains of this 7th-century UNESCO World Heritage site.

Start your tour at the Saghmosavank Monastery, 5 km from the Hovhanavank Monastery, on the edge of the Kasakh River Canyon. In the 13th century, the Vachutian dukes built the Saghmosavank Monastery. The main church is adjacent to the scriptorium, where many manuscripts have been produced during centuries. Saghmosavank underwent the devastating influence of the earthquake in 1988. The reconstruction, completed in 2000, returned the church its beauty and glory.

Next, visit the Hovhannavank Monastery, which bears the name of John the Baptist. The oldest church here is the one-naved basilica, built in the 5th century. In the 13th century, under the patronage of Vachutian dukes, new buildings were added. The portal of the main church, which is embellished with evangelical motifs, is of great interest.

Stop for lunch at the Wine & Gastro Yard, where you can enjoy the authentic flavors of Armenian wines and traditional cuisine in a warm atmosphere. Choose between 3 different lunch options, each at your own expense.

Continue to the Mother Cathedral of Holy Echmiadzin, the center of the Armenian Apostolic church, located 20 km from Yerevan. 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. The interior of the church is covered with frescoes, created by the Hovnatanyan family. The residence of the Catholicos and the Theological Academy are situated near the Cathedral.

Finally, visit the Zvartnots Temple. This marvelous temple is a result of skillfulness and brave creativity of Armenian architects of the 7th century. Having been built on several columns, it was able to survive only until the 10th century. When in the beginning of the 20th century this site was being excavated, many specialists could hardly accept its reconstruction model, designed by famous Armenian architect Toros Toramanyan, as it was difficult to believe that such a huge and complicated construction could have been built those days. The site is included in UNESCO Cultural World Heritage List.

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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.