Echmiadzin, Hripsime, Gayane, Zvartnots Temple Group Tour

Echmiadzin, Hripsime, Gayane, Zvartnots Temple Group Tour

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Overview

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 ruins of Zvartnots Temple with views of Mount Ararat
Experience the rich history and culture of Armenia through its sacred sites

Activity location

Saint Hripsime Church
- Mesrop Mashtots St., 85, Near the Echmiadzin Monastery Complex
- 1101, Vagharshapat, Armenia

Meeting/Redemption Point

Government Parking Lot
- Government Parking Lot Abovyan poxoc
- Yerevan, Yerevan, Armenia

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Echmiadzin, Hripsime, Gayane, Zvartnots Temple Group Tour

6h
English

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 10:00 AM

Price details

AU$28.06 x 1 AdultAU$28.06

Paid at activityAU$2.81

Total

Until Sat, 23 May

What's included, what's not

Air-conditioned vehicle
Zvartnots entrance tickets
Meals

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Public transport options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travel Time is included in the Total Time mentioned.

Activity itinerary

Saint Hripsime Church

30m

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.

Saint Gayane Church

30m

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.

Echmiadzin Monastery

30m

Etchmiadzin Cathedral is the oldest cathedral in the world, built in the 4th century in Vagharshapat, Armenia. Considered the spiritual centre of the Armenian Apostolic Church, it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a sacred symbol of Armenian Christianity.

Zvartnots Temple

45m
Admission ticket not included

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.

Location

Activity location

Saint Hripsime Church
- Mesrop Mashtots St., 85, Near the Echmiadzin Monastery Complex
- 1101, Vagharshapat, Armenia

Meeting/Redemption Point

Government Parking Lot
- Government Parking Lot Abovyan poxoc
- Yerevan, Yerevan, Armenia

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