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Private tour: St. Hripsime, St. Gayane, Etchmiadzin Cathedral and Museum, Zvartnots, Yerevan City Tour

Itinerary

St. Hripsime Church, St. Gayane Church, Etchmiadzin Mother Cathedral, Treasures of Etchmiadzin Museum, Zvartnots Temple, Yerevan (Main Sights)

1. St. Hripsime Church

20-30 min Details: St. Hripsime Church
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Before the gates of ancient Etchmiadzin, on a sunlit hill, rises the Church of Saint Hripsime – a stone testament to a love for God stronger than fear or death. Legend speaks of the beautiful Hripsime, whose heart belonged not to earthly passions but to her faith. King Tiridates III, captivated by her beauty, offered her his hand and throne. Hripsime refused, choosing instead the path of devotion to Christ. Enraged, the king ordered her to be tortured and executed and the ground that drank her blood became sacred.

2. St. Gayane Church

20-30 min Details: St. Gayane Church
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Among the sacred landmarks of Etchmiadzin, the Church of Saint Gayane stands out as a quiet guardian of the memory of the first Christian martyrs. Rising just south of the Mother Cathedral, it marks the place where, according to tradition, the blood of Gayane, the mentor of Saint Hripsime, was shed in her ultimate testimony of faith.

3. Etchmiadzin Mother Cathedral

50-60 min Details: Etchmiadzin Mother Cathedral
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On the silent expanse of an ancient plain, beneath the watchful gaze of the mountains, rises the Mother See of Etchmiadzin – a sanctuary where, legend says, heaven once touched the earth. According to tradition, Saint Gregory the Illuminator saw Christ in a vision, holding a golden hammer, striking the ground to reveal the place where a cathedral must be built. Thus was born Etchmiadzin – "The Only Begotten Descended" – destined to become the spiritual heart of Armenia.

4. Treasures of Etchmiadzin Museum

20-30 min Details: Treasures of Etchmiadzin Museum
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In the southeastern wing of the ancient Etchmiadzin Cathedral lies one of the most sacred places of Armenian spirituality – the "Treasures of Etchmiadzin" museum. It is more than a collection of relics; it is a sanctuary of memory where centuries-old faith and legend take on tangible form.

5. Zvartnots Temple

30-40 min Details: Zvartnots Temple
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Amid the plains of Armavir, with the majestic Mount Ararat rising in the distance, once stood Zvartnots – a 7th-century masterpiece that embodied the bold vision and brilliance of Armenian architects. Built upon towering columns, it astonished the world with its intricate design and grandeur that seemed centuries ahead of its time. For more than three hundred years, Zvartnots stood as a marvel, until an earthquake in the 10th century reduced it to silent ruins, leaving behind the enigma of a vanished wonder.

6. Yerevan (Main Sights)

150-180 min Details: Yerevan (Main Sights)
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Yerevan, the capital of Armenia and one of the oldest cities in the world, was founded in 782 BC, making it 29 years older than Rome. Its story begins with the fortress of Erebuni, built by King Argishti I and today the ancient ruins coexist in harmony with modern buildings and lively streets. The city is poetically called the "pink" capital, since most of its buildings are made of volcanic tuff in warm shades of pink that glow beautifully at sunset.

Inclusions

  • Professional drivers

  • Air-conditioned vehicles

  • Bottled water

  • Free pick-up & drop-off within Yerevan

  • Vehicle & passengers insurance

  • Extra stops on the route upon request

Exclusions

  • Significant deviations from the route

  • Alcoholic beverages if lunch option selected

  • Audio guides

  • Wi-Fi in the vehicles

What to expect

  • Explore Etchmiadzin's early Christian monuments and sacred atmosphere
  • Visit the Mother Cathedral and the Treasures of Etchmiadzin Museum
  • Admire Zvartnots, a 7th-century masterpiece protected by UNESCO
  • Finish with Yerevan's main sights and a panoramic view over the city

Booking conditions

Cancellation & modification

Meet our Guides

Meline Sahakyan

Meline Sahakyan

HY EN ZH

Hi everyone! I'm Meline, and I'm a certified tour guide. If you want to visit and explore our beautiful country, Armenia, with a knowledgeable and sociable guide, it would be an honor for me to be your guide. Welcome to Armenia – Հայաստան.

Anna Harutyunyan

Anna Harutyunyan

RU HY EN

I'm Anna. Since 2010, I have been helping tourists not only discover Armenia's amazing uniqueness, the depth of its history, and the phenomenon of its existence, but also enjoy inner peace and harmony together with them.

Gayane Mkrtchyan

Gayane Mkrtchyan

RU HY EN

I'm Gayane – a small part of Armenia. Do you want to breathe in the scent of this land, feel the taste of our dishes passed down through centuries, hear the roar of endless rivers and the whisper of towering mountains, and why not, listen to the stories of our stone-carved monuments? Let's discover this ancient land together.

Anush Malyans

Anush Malyans

FR FA

I am Anush Malyants, and since 2008 I have been working at "Hyur Service" company as a tour guide in French and Persian. I will be happy to welcome you to Armenia and help you discover this wonderful country. I will also tell you why I have been living here with my family since 2001.

Reviews

Маргарита

Russia Russia

07.08.2022

Экскурсия в Эчмиадзин и Звартноц произвела на нас большое впечатление. Огромная благодарность за великолепный и увлекательный рассказ экскурсоводу Мане! Мы много узнали о святынях Армении, о древнейших традициях армянского народа. Отдельные спасибо водителю Хачику за высокий профессионализм. Рекомендуем всем ваше турагентство.

Надежда Симоненко

Armenia Armenia

08.06.2022

Ездили на обзорную экскурсию по Еревану плюс Эчмиадзин с экскурсоводом Мани и водителем Кареном, остались оооооочень довольны. Мани очень приятная, позитивная, великолепно говорит, многое знает. Карен в свою очередь порадовал спокойной и безопасной ездой! Рекомендуем!

Светлана Сидякинв

Russia Russia

18.05.2022

Преерасная экскурсия . Экскурсовод Тигран очень интересно преподносил материал, прекрасно владеет русским языком, экскурсия прошла на одном дыхании. Сначала была обзорная экскурсия по Еревану, затем поездка в Эчмиазин. Водитель Маис очень акккуратно водит машину.

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