Group Tour: Echmiadzin (Mother Cathedral & churches, Treasury), Zvartnots Temple


4 to 5 hours
Free cancellation
1 - 15
Mobile ticket

Overview

Explore Armenia’s religious heritage in and around Yerevan during this 4-5-hour visit to the region’s historic churches. Discover houses of worship like the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Echmiadzin Mother Cathedral, the churches of St. Gayane and St. Hripsime. Visit the Treasury, where unique holy relics and religious art are housed. Among the many treasures are: the Holy Lance (Geghard) which pierced the side of Christ, the relics of Noah's Ark and other valuable pieces of art. Next stop is Zvartnots, the medieval temple of St. Gregory built in the 7th century.

Inclusions

  • Professional guide: ENG + RUS consecutively
  • Air-conditioned vehicles
  • Bottled water & pastries
  • Admission tickets
  • WiFi in the vehicles
  • Vehicle & passengers insurance
  • Entry/Admission - Echmiadzin Monastery
  • Entry/Admission - Zvartnots Temple

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Hyur Service, Nalbandyan str. 96, Yerevan 0010 Armenia

starting and ending point

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Hripsime Virgin's tomb, UNESCO heritage

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Saint Gayane Church, Issy-les-Moulineaux St., Vagharshapat Armenia

Gayane Virgin's tomb, UNESCO heritage

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Echmiadzin Monastery Complex, Vagharshapat 1101 Armenia

Mother Cathedral (from outside), UNESCO heritage
Museum "Treasures of Echmiadzin"

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Zvartnots Temple, Yerevan-Vagharshapat Highway Near the Echmiadzin Monastery Complex, Vagharshapat 1101 Armenia

ruins of ancient temple, UNESCO heritage

Duration: 45 minutes

Additional information

  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • The duration is approximate
  • Seats will not be known in advance
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
CallMeHelvetio
February 2022

My very first tour in Armenia, by Hyur Service and with the amazing guide Karine. I learned so much from Karine. Certainly anytime I come back to Armenia, I'll take Hyur Service's tours again, they're simply the best.

1Mtn_Girl
October 2021

Recently took this tour this past Sunday. Dikran was our guide and Norayr was our drive. Both excellent. Norayr is a very safe, cautious driver. Dikran was very pleasant and full of information. He never seemed annoyed by our various questions. He was always so pleased to answer in detail until h...

bartek0802
September 2021

Recommend it! Everything is well organized. The trip is not only in armenian but also in english, that's nice.

JeffTodd_R
September 2021

Karine was an outstanding tour guide that made this trip so interesting and enjoyable. I cannot recommend her enough as a guide. The only drawback was the van was a bit small and could be uncomfortable for some passengers. Definitely have lunch beforehand or bring snacks since there is no lunc...

janevvlatko
August 2021

Yesterday I took the Echmiadzin and Zvartnots Temple tour, provided by Hyur service. I spent a beautiful day, learning more about the ecclesiastical relevance of Armenia. Many thanks to tour guide Tigran and driver Khachatur for providing us (the foreign citizens) an opportunity to enjoy the ...

GANESH_A
July 2021

It was a nice Tour. The Driver and Guide Arani were very friendly. It was nice meeting grandmas and understanding making of Gata. We have noticed all our Tour Guides are knowledgeable and friendly and looking forward to come again in October

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