Private tour to UNESCO heritage Echmiadzin churches, Zvartnots and Sardarapat
Private tour to UNESCO heritage Echmiadzin churches, Zvartnots and Sardarapat
On this 6-7-hour tour visit Echmiadzin Mother Cathedral (from outside), the main cathedral of the Armenian Apostolic Church and is 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.
Book This ExperienceA glimpse of the journey
Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Echmiadzin Monastery Complex
Due to reconstruction works, it is possible to see Mother Cathedral only from outside
1 hourSaint Hripsime Church
tomb of St. Hripsime is located there. UNESCO heritage site
40 minutesSaint Gayane Church
UNESCO heritage site
40 minutesZvartnots Temple
Ruins of Zvartnots temple with incredible view. UNESCO heritage site
50 minutesSardarapat Memorial
This memorial sculptural complex is built in the sunny Ararat valley. By allegories it represents the Armenian-turkish battle in 1918 and glorifies the brilliant victory of Armenian people. Near the entrance of the complex there are two huge winged bulls symbolizing the persistence of Armenian nation and the alley fringed by five eagles leads to the Ethnography museum with a rich exhibition of Armenian culture, trades and crafts.
1 hourIncluded
- Professional English or Russian speaking guide service (if choosing "with a guide" option)
- Air-conditioned vehicles & professional drivers
- Extra stops on the route upon request
- Bottled water
- Free pick-up & drop-off within Yerevan
- Vehicle & passengers insurance
Not Included
- Lunch
- Zvartnots and Sardarapat entrance fee at 2300 AMD/ ~ 6 $ per person
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.