Khor Virap, Echmiadzin & Zvartnots UNESCO Small-Group Guided Tour
Description
Begin at Khor Virap Monastery, where breathtaking views of Mount Ararat set the tone for a spiritual journey. Continue to Etchmiadzin Cathedral, the center of the Armenian Apostolic Church and considered the world’s oldest state-built Christian cathedral. Visit the elegant Saint Hripsime Church, a masterpiece of classical Armenian architecture dedicated to Saint Hripsime. Explore the majestic ruins of Zvartnots Cathedral, a remarkable 7th-century circular cathedral once known as the “dwelling place of angels.” Together, these sacred sites form a UNESCO World Heritage treasure, showcasing Armenia’s rich Christian legacy.
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Itinerary
Discover the legendary Khor Virap Monastery, set against the breathtaking backdrop of Mount Ararat — Armenia’s most iconic view.
St. Hripsime church, which was built on the sepulcher of a Christian nun Hripsime who fled from the Roman Empire and was killed in Armenia. This amazing building has stood upright from the day of its construction since 618 A.D, making it one of the oldest standing churches in the world.
Whilst travelling to Armenia, you may just be interested in seeing the world’s first Christian Cathedral church. Echmiadzin is considered the spiritual center of all Armenians all over the world! The word itself means a place where “the only begotten son of the God descended”.
After that you will visit 7th century Zvartnots Temple, which is included in the UNESCO heritage list along with all other historical places included in this tour.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For security reasons the trip might be modified or cancelled in case of bad weather conditions
- Infants must sit on laps
Reviews(42)
This is a rather longish outing - excursion as our guide, Sam put it! There is a fair amount of walking and not all - possibly most of it, is not wheel chair friendly. Definitely not good for kids! It can be demanding since the guide moves between English and Russian frequently. The stops - each of them are good. Sam our guide, was great. Very knowledgeable - patient and gave a good hearing as well. Initially I wasnt happy that our group decided to stop for lunch - since we were vegetarians - but the stop was a great place. It's a wonderful little restaurant - do worth trying out the food and the gift shop - Machanents Guest House & Restaurant.
Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback. We’re glad to hear that you appreciated the overall experience, the sites visited, and the guidance provided throughout the day. It’s also great to know that the dining stop and local atmosphere added positively to your journey. We truly value your observations regarding the itinerary, as they help us improve clarity for future guests. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again on another tour in Armenia.
On June 17, the family went on an excursion to Khor Virap, Echmiadzin, Zvartnots. We really enjoyed the trip. We were accompanied by driver Marat and tour guide Anastasia. The minibus was comfortable enough with air conditioning, wifi, fridge with bottled water. The driver was driving us carefully. Guide Anastasia, a very fun and friendly person, led the tour in two languages at once, constantly took care to make everyone understand and comfortable. All locations of the tour are very impressive - nature, architecture, and history. This is our second trip with Yerani Travel. Clearly recommend both itinerary and tour operator.
Большое спасибо за ваш отзыв и за то, что снова выбрали Yerani Travel! Мы очень рады, что поездка с нашей командой оставила у вас такие приятные впечатления. Ваше доверие и рекомендации для нас особенно ценны. Будем рады снова приветствовать вас и вашу семью в Армении и подарить вам новые яркие впечатления! С наилучшими пожеланиями, Команда Yerani Travel
This was a great tour! Our guide Anastasia was so helpful and knowledgeable and our driver was good too. We had a good amount of time at the stops and the bus was nice and cool on a hot day. Small group was nice. Highly recommended.
Dear Marie, thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re glad to hear that the guide’s expertise and helpfulness, combined with the driver’s service, made your tour enjoyable. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you again for another memorable journey!
I had a great day with Anahit. She explained everything we visited in detail and clearly! I will definitely try other day trips with them.
Dear Zhexuan, Thank you for your kind words! We're glad you enjoyed the day and found the tour informative. It was a pleasure to have you with us, and we look forward to seeing you again on another adventure!
Great excursions and guided tours, I recommend it to all those who want to visit Armenia, even solo!
Dear Guest, Thank You for Your kind recommendation! We're happy to know You enjoyed the tours and felt confident exploring Armenia — even solo. It's wonderful when our guests feel both inspired and supported throughout their journey. Hope to welcome You back one day!
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!
I thank guide Samvel and driver Vartan for their wonderful trip, I love professionals and people in love with their business - energetic, charismatic and very much aware of their country and its history! The tour is compact but very competently structured, the theme is unusually interesting, the sights visited were very impressive and added even more respect for beloved Armenia and its people🙏
Уважаемый Гость, Спасибо за Ваш замечательный отзыв! Мы рады, что поездка оставила у Вас такие яркие впечатления. Благодарим за доверие и будем рады снова приветствовать Вас в будущем! С уважением, Команда "Yerani Travel"
Everything described was visited. Attention: Departure time is 9.00am and not 10.00am as described. They picked me up at the hotel and started almost on time....
Dear Frank, Thank you for your review! We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that our pick-up service met your expectations. We apologize for any confusion regarding the departure time and will ensure that our information is updated for future guests. We hope to see you again on your next adventure! Kind regards, "Yerani Travel" team
We thank the guide Jasmine, who went on two tours with Jasmine, in the aostorg, from her stories and attitude. Thank you very much for the interesting information, the attentiveness to the guests. Delighted with Armenia, excursions, Jasmine, excellent tour organization. Leaving in a good mood and wanting to come back here again.
Уважаемая Ольга, Большое спасибо за Ваш теплый отзыв! Мы очень рады, что экскурсии с нашим гидом Жасмин оставили у Вас такие позитивные впечатления. Ее увлекательные рассказы и внимательное отношение к гостям действительно создают особую атмосферу. Мы стремимся сделать каждую поездку незабываемой, и Ваша благодарность подтверждает, что мы движемся в правильном направлении. Армения — удивительная страна, и нам приятно знать, что Вы уезжаете с хорошими воспоминаниями и желанием вернуться. Надеемся увидеть Вас снова в наших турах! Желаем вам ярких путешествий и новых открытий. С наилучшими пожеланиями, Команда "Ерани Травел"
Vacation Package made a magnificent, excellent Guide Jasmine, deeply knowledgeable of history and an excellent driver Marat, polite and friendly, sympathetic. Peace to you all, good luck and goodness!
Уважаемый Гость, Большое спасибо за Ваш отзыв! Мы очень рады, что Вам понравился тур и работа нашего гида Жасмин, а также водителя Марата. Ваши добрые слова вдохновляют нас продолжать делать нашу работу с любовью и заботой. Желаем вам мира, удачи и всего самого хорошего! Будем рады видеть Вас снова! С наилучшими пожеланиями, Команда "Ерани Травел" С наилучшими пожеланиями,
