Yerevan

15 Best Echmiadzin & Zvartnots Tours

These half day tours cover Echmiadzin, the seat of the Armenian Church, and the ruined round cathedral of Zvartnots, both under an hour from Yerevan. Armenia adopted Christianity as its state religion in the year 301, earlier than anyone else, and this short circuit is where that history feels closest. On a clear day the seventh century columns of Zvartnots frame Ararat.

1.Group Tour: Echmiadzin (Mother Cathedral & Churches, Treasury), Zvartnots Temple

Step into the ancient world with a captivating Group Tour to Echmiadzin and Zvartnots Temple, where secrets of the Mother Cathedral, churches, and Treasury await exploration.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Hall & Levon are my driver & guide. They are professional and knowledgeable. Great job! Thank you for your service”

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3.Private Half-Day Echmiadzin Cathedral, Hripsime & Zvartnots Temple From Yerevan

Fascinated by ancient wonders? Join a private tour from Yerevan to delve into Echmiadzin Cathedral, Hripsime Church, and Zvartnots Temple for a journey like no other.

★ 5.0

“Khach was so knowledgeable, upbeat, and friendly. He had so much information to share about the site and about Armenia in general. His English was great, as well. We would definitely book another tour with Hyur in the future.”

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4.Group Tour: Saghmosavank, Wine Yard, Echmiadzin, Zvartnots

Explore Armenia’s highlights on a 7-hour guided tour from Yerevan, visiting UNESCO sites, stunning monasteries, and enjoying local wine and culture.

★ 5.0

“This was a wonderful tour! Our guide worked really hard to give equal attention and information to both Russian and English speakers. She was organized, personable, and very warm and friendly. She had a great sense of humor as well, and did a fantastic job…”

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5.Private Tour to Echmiadzin (St Cathedral), Zvartnots, Khor Virap, Garni, Geghard

Take a captivating journey through Armenia's religious history on a private tour to Echmiadzin, Zvartnots, Khor Virap, Garni, and Geghard – uncovering ancient mysteries along the way.

★ 5.0

“The sites you visit on this tour are breathtaking. So you may ask yourself why a 3 star rating. First, I would say that there are too many destinations on this tour and they lose their impact by the time you get to the 4th…”

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6.Private 8-9-hour Echmiadzin, Zvartnots, Garni and Geghard trip from Yerevan

Explore Armenia’s top religious and historical sites on a private 8-9 hour tour from Yerevan, featuring UNESCO heritage sites, ancient temples, and stunning architecture.

★ 5.0

“I had a great time with Nelly and Hamik. Nelly is an excellent tour guide and Hamik a great driver. Even though the tour actually covers very little ground due to heavy traffic and bad roads, it was interesting to see the old churches and…”

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8.Group Tour: From Yerevan Sightseeing to Holy Echmiadzin

Wander beyond Yerevan's bustling streets to discover a spiritual journey that will unveil hidden treasures and cultural gems.

★ 5.0

“This was a great tour. The city tour was good. We also visited several ruins and cathedrals. I was the only Englush speaking person on the tour, but the guide made every effort to describe everything in both English and Russian. A great tour guide!”

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10.Private Tour: Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery, Holy Echmiadzin, Zvartnots Temple

Curious about exploring Armenia's ancient wonders?

★ 5.0

“We had a great tour and visited some wonderful sites. Our driver, Arsen, was excellent and drove us around safely and comfortably throughout the trip. Sana, our guide, was fantastic, she spoke English very well and was extremely knowledgeable and thorough in her explanations. Together…”

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11.From Yerevan: Khor Virap, Etchmiadzin, and Zvartnots Tour

From Yerevan, embark on a captivating journey to uncover Armenia's religious heritage and architectural wonders, leaving you eager to explore further.

★ 4.5

“wij hadden een lieve en zorgzaame chauffeur. je krijgt alle ruimte om rustig alles te bekijken en rondlopen. mijn gezin 4 personen privé tour hadden we zonder gids. Yerani Travel neemt contact en op en wordt alles goed geregeld.”

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12.Private Tour to Echmiadzin,St.Hripsime & Gayane Churches, Zvartnots Temple

Curious about Armenia's ancient wonders? Join a private tour to Echmiadzin, St. Hripsime & Gayane Churches, and Zvartnots Temple to delve into a world of mysteries waiting to be unraveled.

★ 5.0

“Lovely tour with Arak! Really insightful and must to understand the historical importance of Armenia”

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14.Private Tour to UNESCO Heritage Echmiadzin Churches, Zvartnots and Sardarapat

On a private tour to Armenia's UNESCO sites, uncover the hidden tales of Echmiadzin churches, Zvartnots, and Sardarapat, where ancient mysteries await.

★ 5.0

“Today is my first day in Yerevan, Armenia with a lovely guide tour, Meline and cool driver, Artur. We went to Voskeni wine, I really love Rose wine here (actually the best ever) and then we had a nice Gata class making in the restaurant…”

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4.5Yerevan City-Zvartnots Airport Transfer10 to 30 minutes (approx.)$35.00 5.0Private Tour: Holy Echmiadzin (St. Hripsime, St. Gayane), Zvartnots Temple3 to 4 hours (approx.)$30.70 5.0Private Tour: Khor Virap Monastery, Holy Echmiadzin, Zvartnots Temple6 to 7 hours (approx.)$85.37 5.0Echmiadzin, Zvartnots, Khor Virap6 to 7 hours (approx.)$105.00 5.0Private Tour to Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery, Echmiadzin Cathedral, Zvartnots7 hours (approx.)$105.00 5.0Private Tour: Echmiadzin, Treasure museum & Zvartnots Temple4.5 hours$78 5.0Private Tour to Echmiadzin (St Gayane, Hripsime, Mother Cathedral), Zvartnots4 to 5 hours (approx.)$75.00 4.0Echmiadzin (Hripsime, Gayane, Mother Cathedral) and Zvartnots Temple$20.00 5.0Transfer Zvartnots Airport To City Yerevan20 minutes (approx.)$20.00 5.0Private Tour to Khor Virap, Echmiadzin, St. Hripsime and St. Gayane, Zvartnots7 hours (approx.)$110.00 5.0Private Transfer From Zvartnots Airport to Yerevan (1-15 Pax)$30.00 3.0Private Transfer From Zvartnots International Airport to the Hotels of Yerevan$17.00 4.0Day Trip To: Echmiadzin Cathedral and Zvartnots Temple$80.00 5.0Private Tour to Echmiadzin and Zvartnots$66.67 5.0Garni, Tatev, Karahundj, Zvartnots, Echmiadzin/ 4 Days in Armenia From Yerevan$642.00 5.0Group Tour | Echmiadzin (Hripsime, Gayane, Mother Cathedral), Zvartnots$42.00 5.0Transport Rental to Echmiadzin, Zvartnots, Khor Virap, Garni, Geghard$151.00 5.0Echmiadzin (St. Ripsime, St. Gayane, Cathedral, Zvartnots)$60.00 5.0Private Tour To: Echmiadzin (Cathedral), Zvartnots Temple, Lake Sevan, Dilijan$85.96 5.0Private Tour to Echmiadzin, Zvartnots, Garni, Geghard$114.00 5.0Private tour: Echmiadzin (st Cathedral), Zvartnots, Khor Virap, Areni, Noravank$135.00 Private Transfer From Zvartnots Airport to Yerevan30 minutes to 1 hour (approx.)$33.64 From Yerevan: Echmiadzin and Zvartnots Tour with Transfers4 hours$293 4.9Yerevan: City Highlights Layover Tour from Zvartnots Airport270 minutes - 5 hours$84