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The 15 Best Echmiadzin & Zvartnots Tours

27 tours  ·  from $20

The mother cathedral of the Armenian church and the ruined round temple beside it sit twenty minutes from Yerevan, which makes this the easy half day. The 15 below are priced and timed, with a note on which run around the Sunday liturgy.

Group Tour: Echmiadzin Cathedral & churches, Zvartnots Temple - Saint Hripsime Church and its quiet power
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Group Tour: Echmiadzin Cathedral & churches, Zvartnots Temple

1.Group Tour: Echmiadzin Cathedral & churches, Zvartnots Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 352 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $25Our pick

Travel from Yerevan to Saint Hripsime, Saint Gayane, Echmiadzin Cathedral, and Zvartnots Temple with an English and Russian-speaking guide. Expect UNESCO-listed churches, Mount Ararat views, bottled water, pastries, WiFi, and a compact four to five-hour schedule.

“The tour was completed exactly as planned, the bus driver was impeccable in his driving and the tour guide had a professional and at the same time friendly attitude towards the whole group. Tamara, thank you very much!”

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Yerevan: Khor Virap, Garni, Geghard, Echmiadzin, & Zvartnots - Food, weather, and what to pack
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Yerevan: Khor Virap, Garni, Geghard, Echmiadzin, & Zvartnots

2.Khor Virap, Garni, Geghard, Echmiadzin, & Zvartnots

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 192 reviews · 8 hours

Travel privately from Yerevan with an Armenian, English, or Russian-speaking driver to five major sites in eight hours. See Etchmiadzin, Zvartnots, Khor Virap, Garni, and Geghard, with time for photos, local food, and Mount Ararat views. Drivers such as Artur, Levon, Manya, and Vazgen are praised for flexibility and care.

“Vazgen our transporter was excellent, knowledgeable, and explained all details in English. Though not his job, he gave us important tips in every stop to make our visit smooth and quicker. He also went out of his way to fi d vegetarian food.”

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Group Tour: Echmiadzin Mother Cathedral, Hripsime, Zvartnots

3.Group Tour: Echmiadzin Mother Cathedral, Hripsime, Zvartnots

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 159 reviews · 5 hours · from $26

Spend five hours visiting Armenia’s most important Christian sites with an English and Russian-speaking guide. You’ll see Echmiadzin Cathedral from outside during construction, Saint Hripsime, Saint Gayane, and Zvartnots, with Sunday liturgy possible.

“Great , Marina the guide and the driver were fantastic. A nice tour!”

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Private Half-day Echmiadzin Cathedral, Hripsime & Zvartnots Temple from Yerevan - Etchmiadzin Cathedral, Armenia’s spiritual center
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Private Half-day Echmiadzin Cathedral, Hripsime & Zvartnots Temple from Yerevan

4.Private Half-day Echmiadzin Cathedral, Hripsime & Zvartnots Temple from Yerevan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Yerevan to Armenia’s spiritual heart. With a guide such as Mariam, Anna, Ella, Elizabeth, or Khach, you’ll visit Etchmiadzin, St. Hripsime, St. Gayane, and Zvartnots in 3 to 4 hours. Hotel pickup, transport, water, and most service costs are included.

“Khach was so knowledgeable, upbeat, and friendly. He had so much information to share about the site and about Armenia in general. His English was great, as well. We would definitely book another tour with Hyur in the future.”

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Khor Virap, Echmiadzin & Zvartnots UNESCO Small-Group Tour - Khor Virap and the view of Mount Ararat
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Khor Virap, Echmiadzin & Zvartnots UNESCO Small-Group Tour

5.Khor Virap, Echmiadzin & Zvartnots UNESCO Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 67 reviews · 7 hours - 450 minutes · from $32

Spend seven hours exploring Armenia’s Christian landmarks with an English or Russian guide. Khor Virap brings Mount Ararat views, Etchmiadzin explains Armenia’s faith, and Zvartnots reveals a grand cathedral in ruins. Group tours run Wednesdays and Sundays, while private trips run most other days.

“Very nice trip and a very good and nice guide and driver!”

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Private tour to Echmiadzin (st Cathedral), Zvartnots, Khor Virap, Garni, Geghard - Zvartnots and the power of a ruined cathedral
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Private tour to Echmiadzin (st Cathedral), Zvartnots, Khor Virap, Garni, Geghard

6.Private tour to Echmiadzin (st Cathedral), Zvartnots, Khor Virap, Garni, Geghard

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Yerevan to Etchmiadzin, Zvartnots, Garni, Geghard, and Khor Virap. You may be paired with an English-speaking guide such as Mary, Arman, or Nareh, though some bookings use a driver only. Expect a full 7 to 8 hours.

“Excellent knowledgeable,polite guide Mr Arman.He has explained us everything and cleared all our quiries with patience. We are from India,the tour made us more comfortable with viator.”

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Private 8-9-hour Echmiadzin, Zvartnots, Garni and Geghard trip from Yerevan - Etchmiadzin and Saint Hripsime: Armenia’s Christian heart
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Private 8-9-hour Echmiadzin, Zvartnots, Garni and Geghard trip from Yerevan

7.Private 8-9-hour Echmiadzin, Zvartnots, Garni and Geghard trip from Yerevan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.)

Spend 8 to 9 hours visiting Etchmiadzin, Saint Hripsime, Zvartnots, Garni, and Geghard from Yerevan. You get a private car, hotel pickup, bottled water, and an English or Russian-speaking guide if selected. Ask for extra stops or a local lunch suggestion along the way.

“A wonderful day trip from Yerevan All of the sites visited are worth the trip by themselves. Learned a lot about the local history. Had a wonderful lunch also in a garden of a private house. Highly recommend this trip. Gayane and Gojur were a wonderful guide and driver team.”

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Yerevan: Echmiadzin, Hripsime, Gayane, Zvartnots Temple Tour - Meeting the coach near Republic Square
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Yerevan: Echmiadzin, Hripsime, Gayane, Zvartnots Temple Tour

8.Echmiadzin, Hripsime, Gayane, Zvartnots Temple Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 43 reviews · 4 hours · from $20Best value

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Republic Square to Armenia’s spiritual center. With an English- or Russian-speaking guide, you’ll see Saint Hripsime, Etchmiadzin Cathedral, Saint Gayane, and ruined Zvartnots Cathedral. Entrance fees are included, but Sunday services may limit access inside some churches.

“La guida è stata molto professionale ed gentile. Ha risposto a tutte le nostre domande sulla cultura e le tradizione del paese. Lo consiglio”

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Khor Virap, Echmiadzin & Zvartnots UNESCO Small-Group Guided Tour - Saint Hripsime Church and an early Christian story
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Khor Virap, Echmiadzin & Zvartnots UNESCO Small-Group Guided Tour

9.Khor Virap, Echmiadzin & Zvartnots UNESCO Small-Group Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $30

Travel from Yerevan with a guide such as Anastasia to Khor Virap, Saint Hripsime Church, Echmiadzin, and Zvartnots. Expect a small group of up to 19, an air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi, Armenian sweets, bottled water, and bilingual help when needed.

“This was a great tour. The city tour was good. We also visited several ruins and cathedrals. I was the only Englush speaking person on the tour, but the guide made every effort to describe everything in both English and Russian. A great tour guide!”

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Garni, Geghard, Echmiadzin and Zvartnots Private Tour - Saint Hripsime and Saint Gayane, Armenia’s early Christian architecture
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Garni, Geghard, Echmiadzin and Zvartnots Private Tour

10.Garni, Geghard, Echmiadzin and Zvartnots Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 30 reviews · 9 hours

Travel from Yerevan with a private driver or guide to Armenia’s key religious and ancient sites. Visit Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery, Echmiadzin Cathedral, Saint Hripsime, Saint Gayane, and Zvartnots. You also stop at Charents Arch and the Symphony of Stones. Levon is one named driver praised for helpful local tips.

“It was amazing ! strongly recommend. The guide was well educated and explain to us everything in details. She give to us enough free time to explore by ourselves and make photos . Wonderful experiences”

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Garni, Geghard, Echmiadzin and Zvartnots Private Tour - Saint Hripsime and Saint Gayane, Armenia’s early Christian architecture
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Garni, Geghard, Echmiadzin and Zvartnots Private Tour

11.Garni, Geghard, Echmiadzin and Zvartnots Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $44

This 8 to 9-hour private trip from Yerevan links Armenia’s grandest churches with Garni’s pagan temple and the Symphony of Stones. Expect hotel pickup, bottled water, WiFi, and an air-conditioned car. Guides have included Ani, Sana, Gor, Mike, and Harut, with lunch available on request.

“It’s a full day of amazing sites that should not be missed on a trip to Armenia. We added this tour on to another two-week long tour of Georgia and Armenia. The guide was very knowledgeable and considerate. And we had an excellent driver. Highly recommended.”

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Khor Virap, Echmiadzin Cathedral and Zvartnots Private Tour - Zvartnots and Its Three-Story Design
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Khor Virap, Echmiadzin Cathedral and Zvartnots Private Tour

12.Khor Virap, Echmiadzin Cathedral and Zvartnots Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 7 hours

Travel from Yerevan to Khor Virap for Mount Ararat views, then visit Zvartnots, Saint Hripsime, Etchmiadzin Cathedral, and Saint Gayane. You get hotel pickup, bottled water, WiFi, and private transport for seven hours. A guide may be added, while lunch and entrance fees cost extra.

“The guide was knowledgeable. It was raining in the morning, but luckily the rain stopped in the afternoon and we could see Mount Ararat when we were at Khor Virap, very beautiful view.”

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Private Tour to Echmiadzin,St.Hripsime & Gayane Churches, Zvartnots Temple - Saint Gayane brings ritual and daily faith into view
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Private Tour to Echmiadzin,St.Hripsime & Gayane Churches, Zvartnots Temple

13.Private Tour to Echmiadzin,St.Hripsime & Gayane Churches, Zvartnots Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

From Yerevan, you visit Armenia’s spiritual center and four major churches with private transport, hotel pickup, water, WiFi, and optional guiding. Marianna, Arias, and Arak are among the guides associated with the experience. Expect free time at three sites, plus paid entry at Zvartnots and the Echmiadzin treasury.

“Wonderful trip with Marianna and Arias - the religious sites were a privilege to visit and to understand the history of Armenia”

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From Yerevan: Echmiadzin cathedral and Zvartnots temple - Echmiadzin Cathedral, Armenia’s spiritual center
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From Yerevan: Echmiadzin cathedral and Zvartnots temple

14.Echmiadzin cathedral and Zvartnots temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · 6 hours

Travel privately from Yerevan to Armenia’s major Christian monuments with an English or Russian-speaking driver. Explore Echmiadzin Cathedral, its Treasury Museum, Saint Gayane, Saint Hripsime, and the ruined Zvartnots Cathedral. Ara, Vigen, and Tigrit are among the drivers praised for helpful service.

“The tour was amazing. 10/10 — could not recommend this more. Our guide Vigen was amazing and insanely informative.”

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Private tour to UNESCO heritage Echmiadzin churches, Zvartnots and Sardarapat - Saint Hripsime Church and a quieter church visit
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Private tour to UNESCO heritage Echmiadzin churches, Zvartnots and Sardarapat

15.Private tour to UNESCO heritage Echmiadzin churches, Zvartnots and Sardarapat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Yerevan to Armenia’s key Christian and national sites. See Etchmiadzin’s cathedral from outside during reconstruction, visit Saint Hripsime and Saint Gayane, explore Zvartnots, and finish at Sardarapat. English or Russian guides, air-conditioned transport, hotel pickup, and extra stops are available.

“It was a perfect trip for me and my mom. This tour will be especially interesting for people who try to explore world history and history of religion. Thanks a lot our guide David and driver Hamik!”

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