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Echmiadzin & Cognac Tours

Discover Armenia’s spiritual and spirited sides: Echmiadzin, the Vatican of the Armenian Church and one of the oldest cathedrals in the world, alongside the ruined Zvartnots temple. Back in the city, tour the famous brandy distilleries for a tasting of the Armenian cognac that even Churchill adored.

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Echmiadzin & Cognac in Yerevan — FAQ

What is Echmiadzin?
Echmiadzin is the spiritual centre of the Armenian Apostolic Church, home to a UNESCO-listed cathedral that is among the oldest in the world.
What is Armenian cognac?
Armenian brandy, known as cognac, is a famed local spirit aged in oak; the Yerevan distilleries offer tastings of this celebrated drink.
What is Zvartnots?
Zvartnots is the atmospheric ruin of a 7th-century circular cathedral near Echmiadzin, a UNESCO World Heritage site often visited together.