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Echmiadzin Cathedral and Zvartnots Temple Tour: A Half-day Exploration from Yerevan
4.9
63 Ratings
Vagharshapat
Embark on a half-day tour from Yerevan to explore the historic Echmiadzin Cathedral, the first Christian cathedral in the world, and the impressive Zvartnots Temple. Discover UNESCO World Heritage Sites and delve into Armenia’s rich religious history.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Echmiadzin Monastery - Mother Cathedral of Armenia, the 1st Christian church in the World.
UNESCO heritage site
Due to reconstruction works, Mother Cathedral is only possible to see from outside - Saint Hripsime Church - tomb of St. Hripsime is located there. UNESCO heritage site
- Saint Gayane Church - UNESCO heritage site
- Zvartnots Temple - Ruins of Zvartnots temple with incredible view. UNESCO heritage site
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicles & professional drivers
- Flexible itinerary - extra stops upon request
- Comprehensive insurance for vehicle & passengers
- Complimentary bottled water
- Convenient free pick-up & drop-off within Yerevan
- Expert guide services available in English or Russian (optional)
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Zvartnots entrance fee at 1300 AMD/ ~ 3.50$ per person
Additional Information
On this 3-4-hour tour visit Echmiadzin Mother Cathedral (from outside), the main cathedral of the Armenian Apostolic Church and the very first Christian cathedral in the World. It is listed among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Also see the church of St. Gayane and St. Hripsime churches that are among the three churches in Echmiadzin dedicated to the Christian women-martyrs escaped from Rome with their abbess Gayane. Both are listed among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The final stop is Zvartnots, the medieval temple of St. Gregory built in the 7th century. It was one of the tallest buildings of the time (45-49m). Today the ruins of the temple can be seen in Zvartnots. It is listed among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Location
Echmiadzin Monastery
Echmiadzin Monastery Complex
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Desislava_k
Jul 28, 2024
Great service - Great service. Picked up at our address and returned safely. We did not feel rushed at any point of the trip and enjoyed beautiful side seeing. Could not ask for more on our first day in Armenia.
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Leenmeister
Jul 28, 2024
Professional and friendly - Our driver Hamig was polite, courteous and friendly. Planning on booking our next several tours this week with him.
Very professional service.
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Explore56450190047
Jul 6, 2024
Excellent choice - Thanks Arev and Harut we had a splendid time with you today. Highly recommend to others, as they are so knowledgeable and accommodating.
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Nisha
Jul 6, 2024
Historical delights of Armenia - Such a great experience. Easy to book. Our tour guide Arev was the perfect mix of knowledge and leisure. She gave us great information without overloading or hurrying us. Our driver Harut was just as great, letting us go at our own pace and ensuring comfort. Highly recommend!!
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Carolin
Jun 22, 2024
Just perfect! - The taxi driver arrived on time at the agreed meeting point, spoke fluent English and was very friendly. The vehicle was clean, robust and air conditioned. In the hot temperatures I was even offered water. Although it was not a guided tour, the taxi driver was happy to answer my questions. Thanks to his local knowledge, we were able to drive about half an hour ahead of the tourist flow. I could fully enjoy the trip. Booking with Hyur Service I can only recommend.
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332arlink
May 17, 2024
Perfect in any detail - We are impressed by the kindness of Eva and Hamik.Eva was very detailed in telling the history of the region and the churches we have visited. The tour with them was a wonderfull experience for us.Thank you Hyur,thank you Eva,thank you Hamik.
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Kirkg106
May 1, 2024
Great Experiance & Amazing Sites to See - I would recommend this tour & also suggest the Museum tour in Echmiadzin (ask in advanced so you reserve) its usually full. Arev, our guide recommended us to do it and we did not regret it! was worth every penny. We were very educated & both Arev and Arakel our driver made us feel like family, they were very punctual and attentive to details. They had water ready to go on every tour and they made our comfort and education a priority.
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X8028un_
Feb 18, 2024
Amazing - It was a nice tour With Arpe and Spartak(driver). Amazing locations and very interesting excursion. I really loved the locations. Recommend to all
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Kiachoong_t
Jan 5, 2024
Quick trip to destinations - I opted for a private tour without a guide, so I had to research a bit more about what I was going to see. However, the guide is largely optional and I think that you can still enjoy the tour without one. The driver came on time and brought me to the places quickly.
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Turtleneck_travel
Dec 26, 2023
A fascinating and engaging tour that provides a great window into Armenian History - We cannot recommend this tour highly enough! Edward was a fantastic guide and Norik was a smooth driver to our destinations. Edward provided detailed information in a friendly and accessible manner, not just about each site but also about other sites we passed on the way. We learned so much about the history of Armenia and were taken to and from the hotel, quickly and comfortably. If you want to experience early Armenian history through exploring key sites with excellent guides, we really recommend you book this tour.
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