Private Half-day Echmiadzin Cathedral, Hripsime & Zvartnots Temple from Yerevan
Overview
On this 3-4-hour tour visit Echmiadzin Mother Cathedral (from outside), the main cathedral of the Armenian Apostolic Church and the very first Christian cathedral in the World. It is listed among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Also see the church of St. Gayane and St. Hripsime churches that are among the three churches in Echmiadzin dedicated to the Christian women-martyrs escaped from Rome with their abbess Gayane. Both are listed among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The final stop is Zvartnots, the medieval temple of St. Gregory built in the 7th century. It was one of the tallest buildings of the time (45-49m). Today the ruins of the temple can be seen in Zvartnots. It is listed among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
What's Included
- Extra stops on the route upon request
- Air-conditioned vehicles & professional drivers
- Vehicle & passengers insurance
- Bottled water
- Free pick-up & drop-off within Yerevan
- Professional English or Russian speaking guide service (if choosing "with a guide" option)
- Lunch
- Zvartnots entrance fee at 1300 AMD/ ~ 3.50$ per person
Meeting and Pickup
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Echmiadzin Monastery
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Saint Hripsime Church
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Saint Gayane Church
40 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 and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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).
- Extra stops on the route upon request.
- Air-conditioned vehicles & professional drivers.
- Vehicle & passengers insurance.
- Bottled water.
- Free pick-up & drop-off within Yerevan.
- Professional English or Russian speaking guide service (if choosing "with a guide" option).
- Lunch.
- Zvartnots entrance fee at 1300 AMD/ ~ 3.50$ per person.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Half-day Echmiadzin Cathedral, Hripsime & Zvartnots Temple from Yerevan 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 Private Half-day Echmiadzin Cathedral, Hripsime & Zvartnots Temple from Yerevan 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
- Extra stops on the route upon request
- Air-conditioned vehicles & professional drivers
- Vehicle & passengers insurance
- Bottled water
- Free pick-up & drop-off within Yerevan
- Professional English or Russian speaking guide service (if choosing "with a guide" option)
- Lunch
- Zvartnots entrance fee at 1300 AMD/ ~ 3.50$ per person
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 and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
