Khor Virap, Echmiadzin & Zvartnots UNESCO Small-Group Guided Tour
Overview
Begin at Khor Virap Monastery, where breathtaking views of Mount Ararat set the tone for a spiritual journey.
Continue to Etchmiadzin Cathedral, the center of the Armenian Apostolic Church and considered the world’s oldest state-built Christian cathedral.
Visit the elegant Saint Hripsime Church, a masterpiece of classical Armenian architecture dedicated to Saint Hripsime.
Explore the majestic ruins of Zvartnots Cathedral, a remarkable 7th-century circular cathedral once known as the “dwelling place of angels.”
Together, these sacred sites form a UNESCO World Heritage treasure, showcasing Armenia’s rich Christian legacy.
What's Included
- Snacks Local Sweet "Gata"
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Guide Service
- Lunch Optional, €6 - €14 per person
- Entrance ticket to Zvartnots Temple
Meeting Location
10 Moskovyan pokhoc
Yerevan 0009, Armenia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Khor Virap
50 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Saint Hripsime Church
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Echmiadzin Monastery
50 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Zvartnots Temple
50 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- For security reasons the trip might be modified or cancelled in case of bad weather conditions
- Infants must sit on laps
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+04).
- Snacks. Local Sweet "Gata".
- Bottled water.
- WiFi on board.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Guide Service.
- Lunch. Optional, €6 - €14 per person.
- Entrance ticket to Zvartnots Temple.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Khor Virap, Echmiadzin & Zvartnots UNESCO Small-Group Guided Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Khor Virap, Echmiadzin & Zvartnots UNESCO Small-Group Guided Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- SnacksLocal Sweet "Gata"
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Guide Service
- LunchOptional, €6 - €14 per person
- Entrance ticket to Zvartnots Temple
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- For security reasons the trip might be modified or cancelled in case of bad weather conditions
- Infants must sit on laps
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
