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Echmiadzin (Hripsime, Gayane, Mother Cathedral) and Zvartnots Temple

By Tatev Travel Agency
Free cancellation available
Price is $20 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Discover Armenia’s spiritual and architectural heritage on this enriching tour. Begin at Echmiadzin, the religious heart of Armenia and home to the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, one of the world's oldest Christian cathedrals. Explore the stunning Saint Hripsime and Saint Gayane Churches, both UNESCO-listed sites known for their beautiful Armenian architecture and historical significance.

Continue to the majestic Zvartnots Temple, an awe-inspiring 7th-century cathedral now in ruins, offering a glimpse into Armenia’s ancient past with its intricate stonework and panoramic views of Mount Ararat.

This tour is ideal for history enthusiasts, culture lovers, and those seeking to explore Armenia’s deep Christian roots and architectural wonders.

Activity location

  • Republic Square
    • Republic Square
    • 0001, Yerevan, Armenia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Republic Square
    • Yerevan, Yerevan, Armenia

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Echmiadzin (Hripsime, Gayane, Mother Cathedral) and Zvartnots Temple
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
Starting time: 10:00am
Price details
$20.00 x 1 Adult$20.00
Total
Price is $20.00
Until Sat, Aug 23

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Activity itinerary

Republic Square
  • 15m
Start and End point
Saint Hripsime Church
  • 30m
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Features the classic Armenian cruciform (cross-shaped) design with a dome and massive stone walls.
Saint Gayane Church
  • 30m
Features a rectangular basilica design with a dome, massive stone walls, and beautifully carved arches. Saint Gayane was one of the Christian virgins who fled the Roman Empire with Saint Hripsime
Echmiadzin Monastery
  • 1h
Echmiadzin Cathedral is the mother church of the Armenian Apostolic Church and one of the oldest cathedrals in the world. Located in Vagharshapat, it is the religious center of Armenia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built in 301–303 AD by Saint Gregory the Illuminator, after Armenia became the first nation to adopt Christianity as its state religion.
Zvartnots Temple
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
UNESCO World Heritage Site, Recognized for its unique architecture and historical value, alongside Echmiadzin Cathedral, Saint Hripsime, and Saint Gayane Churches. Unlike traditional Armenian churches, Zvartnots had a circular, three-tiered structure, influenced by Byzantine and Armenian designs.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESRepublic Square
    • Republic Square
    • 0001, Yerevan, Armenia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLERepublic Square
    • Yerevan, Yerevan, Armenia

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