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A 1st-century temple above a basalt gorge, then a monastery carved straight into the rock.
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DetailsDay tour from Yerevan
Etchmiadzin & Zvartnots
- Half day · ~4 h
- Pick-up from your hotel in Yerevan
- Small-group or private
- Guide in EN · RU · HY
Overview
Etchmiadzin is the spiritual centre of the Armenian Apostolic Church. Its cathedral, first built in the early 4th century, is considered one of the oldest cathedrals in the world.
On the way we stop at Zvartnots — the ruins of a round 7th-century cathedral with Ararat on the horizon — and at the church of St. Hripsime. All three are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Itinerary
- 10:00Pick-up in YerevanFrom your hotel or apartment
- 10:30ZvartnotsRuins of the 7th-century cathedral
- 11:30EtchmiadzinThe Mother Cathedral and its grounds
- 12:45St. Hripsime7th-century church
- 14:00Back in YerevanDrop-off at your hotel
Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Air-conditioned car or minivan
- Guide in English, Russian or Armenian
- Bottled water
Not included
- Zvartnots entrance ticket
- Museum tickets
- Tips
Good to know
The Sunday morning service at the cathedral is very atmospheric — ask us to plan the trip around it.
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