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Echmiadzin, Hripsime, Gayane, Zvartnots Temple Group Tour
Vagharshapat
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Travel Time is included in the Total Time mentioned.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Explore Armenia's rich spiritual and architectural heritage on this guided tour. Begin your journey at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, one of the world's oldest Christian cathedrals and the religious heart of Armenia. Visit the UNESCO-listed Saint Hripsime and Saint Gayane Churches, renowned for their exquisite Armenian architecture and historical significance. Finally, marvel at the ruins of the majestic Zvartnots Temple, a 7th-century masterpiece that offers breathtaking views of Mount Ararat and a glimpse into Armenia’s ancient past.
- Visit the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, a UNESCO World Heritage site - Explore the stunning Saint Hripsime and Saint Gayane Churches - Discover the ...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Zvartnots entrance tickets
Meals
Meeting Points
Departure
Government Parking Lot
Our team will meet you at the parking lot. Our cars or vans will have our Company Logo.
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Echmiadzin, Hripsime, Gayane, Zvartnots Temple Group Tour
Vagharshapat
About
Explore Armenia's rich spiritual and architectural heritage on this guided tour. Begin your journey at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, one of the world's oldest Christian cathedrals and the religious heart of Armenia. Visit the UNESCO-listed Saint Hripsime and Saint Gayane Churches, renowned for their exquisite Armenian architecture and historical significance. Finally, marvel at the ruins of the majestic Zvartnots Temple, a 7th-century masterpiece that offers breathtaking views of Mount Ararat and a glimpse into Armenia’s ancient past.
- Visit the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, a UNESCO World Heritage site - Explore the stunning Saint Hripsime and Saint Gayane Churches - Discover the ...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Zvartnots entrance tickets
Meals
Meeting Points
Departure
Government Parking Lot
Our team will meet you at the parking lot. Our cars or vans will have our Company Logo.
Saint Hripsime Church is one of the oldest surviving churches in Armenia, located in the city of Vagharshapat (Etchmiadzin). Built in 618 AD, it is a masterpiece of early Christian architecture and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The church is dedicated to Saint Hripsime, a Christian martyr who fled Roman persecution and was killed in Armenia for her faith. With its classic Armenian design, thick stone walls, and serene atmosphere, it remains a sacred site and a symbol of devotion and endurance.
30 minutes
2
Saint Gayane Church
Saint Gayane Church is a 7th-century Armenian church in Vagharshapat, built on the site where Saint Gayane was martyred. Known for its classic domed-basilica architecture, it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site and remains a symbol of faith, history, and Armenian spiritual heritage.
30 minutes
3
Echmiadzin Monastery
Etchmiadzin Cathedral is the oldest cathedral in the world, built in the 4th century in Vagharshapat, Armenia. Considered the spiritual center of the Armenian Apostolic Church, it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a sacred symbol of Armenian Christianity.
30 minutes
4
Zvartnots Temple
Zvartnots Cathedral is a 7th-century architectural masterpiece located near Etchmiadzin, Armenia. Once a grand, circular-domed church, it now stands in beautiful ruins that reflect Armenia’s early Christian heritage. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Zvartnots is admired for its unique design and historical significance.
