Khor Virap, Echmiadzin & Zvartnots UNESCO Small-Group Guided Tour
- 7–8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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.
Inclusions
What's included
- Guide Service
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Local Sweet "Gata"
What's not
- Optional, €6 - €14 per person
- Entrance ticket to Zvartnots Temple
Itinerary
Discover the legendary Khor Virap Monastery, set against the breathtaking backdrop of Mount Ararat — Armenia’s most iconic view.
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.
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”.
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.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Cascade complex, in front of the Alexander Tamanyan statue
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 19 travellers
- Operated by
- Yerani Travel LLC
- 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
How it compares in Yerevan
- Its from-price is 75% below the median of the 337 day trips we list in Yerevan.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 56 of 337.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Yerevan
Yerevan is Armenia's pink-stoned capital, a city of wide squares, café terraces and museums, with Mount Ararat standing on its southern skyline.
The city grew around Erebuni, a fortress founded in 782 BC, though most of today's centre was built in the Soviet era from the soft pink and orange tuff that earned Yerevan its nickname, the Pink City. Republic Square is the hub, framed by government buildings and museums. The Cascade, a giant stairway of terraces and sculpture, climbs a hillside, and the Matenadaran holds a famous collection of medieval manuscripts.
Top-ranked sights in Yerevan: Republic Square, Tsaghkadzor Ropeway, Matenadaran (Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts).
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