Echmiadzin Cathedral, St. Hripsime, St. Gayane Churches & Zvartnots Temple Group Tour
by Hyur Service
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This group tour covers key religious sites in the Yerevan region over about 4 to 5 hours by air-conditioned vehicle. It starts and ends at Hyur Service. The first stop is Saint Hripsime Church in Echmiadzin, a cross-cupola style building known for its simple and lofty architecture and housing the tomb of the martyr Virgin Hripsime. Next, the tour visits Saint Gayane Church, a 7th-century domed basilica near Echmiadzin Cathedral, built over the tomb of Virgin Gayane. The largest stop is the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church Mother See Holy Etchmiadzin, located 20 kilometers from Yerevan. This cathedral, founded in the early 4th century, is one of the world’s oldest churches and features frescoes by the Hovnatanyan family. The Catholicos’ residence and Theological Academy are nearby. The final site is Zvartnots Temple, a 7th-century structure supported by columns that survived until the 10th century. Its reconstruction was confirmed by a bas-relief found on the St. Chapelle church in Paris. All sites are UNESCO World Cultural Heritage listed. The tour includes admission tickets, bottled water, pastries, vehicle and passenger insurance, WiFi, a professional guide speaking English and Russian consecutively, and air-conditioned transport. On Sundays, participants may attend liturgy. Lunch and hotel transfers are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Hyur Service
This is the starting and ending point of the tour.
15 min
Saint Hripsime Church
Located in Echmiadzin, this church is a well-preserved example of Armenian cross-cupola architecture. It is known for its architectural simplicity and height. The church contains the tomb of the Christian martyr Virgin Hripsime. It is included on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List.
30 min
Saint Gayane Church
This 7th-century domed basilica church stands near Echmiadzin Cathedral, with Mount Ararat visible in the background. It was built over the tomb of Virgin Gayane, who was martyred for preaching Christianity. The church is also listed by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage site.
30 min
Armenian Apostolic Holy Church Mother See Holy Etchmiadzin
Located 20 kilometers from Yerevan, this cathedral was founded in the early 4th century and is among the oldest churches in the world. According to legend, it is built where Jesus Christ appeared to Gregory The Illuminator in a dream. The interior features frescoes by the Hovnatanyan family. The Catholicos' residence and Theological Academy are nearby. This site is on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List.
60 min
Zvartnots Temple
This 7th-century temple is noted for its complex structure supported by columns and was intact until the 10th century. Early 20th-century excavations led to a reconstruction model by architect Toros Toramanyan, initially met with skepticism. A bas-relief from the St. Chapelle church in Paris depicts Zvartnots Temple, supporting this reconstruction. It is included on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List.
45 min
Meeting point
on the left hand, little bit down from Nalbandyan and Tumanyan corner
End point
on the left hand, little bit down from Nalbandyan and Tumanyan corner
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Echmiadzin Cathedral, St. Hripsime, St. Gayane Churches & Zvartnots Temple Group Tour
by Hyur Service
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$60Overview
This group tour covers key religious sites in the Yerevan region over about 4 to 5 hours by air-conditioned vehicle. It starts and ends at Hyur Service. The first stop is Saint Hripsime Church in Echmiadzin, a cross-cupola style building known for its simple and lofty architecture and housing the tomb of the martyr Virgin Hripsime. Next, the tour visits Saint Gayane Church, a 7th-century domed basilica near Echmiadzin Cathedral, built over the tomb of Virgin Gayane. The largest stop is the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church Mother See Holy Etchmiadzin, located 20 kilometers from Yerevan. This cathedral, founded in the early 4th century, is one of the world’s oldest churches and features frescoes by the Hovnatanyan family. The Catholicos’ residence and Theological Academy are nearby. The final site is Zvartnots Temple, a 7th-century structure supported by columns that survived until the 10th century. Its reconstruction was confirmed by a bas-relief found on the St. Chapelle church in Paris. All sites are UNESCO World Cultural Heritage listed. The tour includes admission tickets, bottled water, pastries, vehicle and passenger insurance, WiFi, a professional guide speaking English and Russian consecutively, and air-conditioned transport. On Sundays, participants may attend liturgy. Lunch and hotel transfers are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Hyur Service
This is the starting and ending point of the tour.
15 min
Saint Hripsime Church
Located in Echmiadzin, this church is a well-preserved example of Armenian cross-cupola architecture. It is known for its architectural simplicity and height. The church contains the tomb of the Christian martyr Virgin Hripsime. It is included on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List.
30 min
Saint Gayane Church
This 7th-century domed basilica church stands near Echmiadzin Cathedral, with Mount Ararat visible in the background. It was built over the tomb of Virgin Gayane, who was martyred for preaching Christianity. The church is also listed by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage site.
30 min
Armenian Apostolic Holy Church Mother See Holy Etchmiadzin
Located 20 kilometers from Yerevan, this cathedral was founded in the early 4th century and is among the oldest churches in the world. According to legend, it is built where Jesus Christ appeared to Gregory The Illuminator in a dream. The interior features frescoes by the Hovnatanyan family. The Catholicos' residence and Theological Academy are nearby. This site is on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List.
60 min
Zvartnots Temple
This 7th-century temple is noted for its complex structure supported by columns and was intact until the 10th century. Early 20th-century excavations led to a reconstruction model by architect Toros Toramanyan, initially met with skepticism. A bas-relief from the St. Chapelle church in Paris depicts Zvartnots Temple, supporting this reconstruction. It is included on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List.
45 min
Meeting point
on the left hand, little bit down from Nalbandyan and Tumanyan corner
End point
on the left hand, little bit down from Nalbandyan and Tumanyan corner
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.