Private Tour to the Spiritual Heart of Armania

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5 to 6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Step into Armenia’s spiritual heart on a private journey where history is felt, not just told.
Begin at Khor Virap Monastery, where the breathtaking Mount Ararat dominates the horizon. Continue to Echmiadzin Mother Cathedral, the cradle of Armenian Christianity. End your journey at the Zvartnots Temple ruins, a UNESCO-listed masterpiece where history meets the sky.
With less history and more admiration, this private tour lets you fully absorb the beauty and atmosphere—without the rush. Complimentary pick-up and drop-off from your Yerevan city center accommodation included.

What's Included

Private transportation
Entrance fees to Zvartnots Temple
Pick-up/drop-off in Yerevan City Center
Bottled water
English, Arabic, or Russian Translator
Air-conditioned vehicle
Personal Expenses

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pickup is from your accommodation place within Yerevan city center. The driver will arrive 15 minutes early at your chosen location, holding a sign with your name.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 to 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Khor Virap

    Start with a visit to this historic monastery. Learn about its role in Armenia’s adoption of Christianity and enjoy panoramic views from the closest point in Armenia to the Biblical Mount Ararat.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Etchmiadzin Monastery

    Travel to the spiritual heart of Armenia. Visit the Mother Cathedral, a place whose very name means “where the only begotten Son of God descended.” According to legend, Jesus Christ appeared in a vision, pointing to the sacred ground where Armenia’s first cathedral should stand. Feel the weight of centuries as you walk through this hallowed space, absorbing its spiritual essence.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Zvartnots Temple

    Conclude your tour at the striking ruins of Zvartnots, a 7th-century architectural gem,l isted on the UNESCO World’s Cultural Heritage Sites.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Hala Armenia

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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