The 14 Best Zvartnots Temple Tours from Yerevan

1.Echmiadzin Cathedral & churches, Zvartnots Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 352 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $25Our pick

From central Yerevan, visit Saint Hripsime, Saint Gayane, Echmiadzin Cathedral, and the UNESCO-listed ruins of Zvartnots Temple. An English and Russian-speaking guide leads the group, with transport, entrance fees, bottled water, and pastries included. The tour lasts about four to five hours and returns to Hyur Service.

“Karine was an outstanding tour guide that made this trip so interesting and enjoyable. I cannot recommend her enough as a guide. The only drawback was the van was a bit small and could be uncomfortable for some passengers. Definitely have lunch beforehand or bring snacks since there is no lunch break. Great tour and highly recommended.”

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2.Private Half-day Echmiadzin Cathedral, Hripsime & Zvartnots Temple from Yerevan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.)

Travel from Yerevan to Armenia’s spiritual center in a private car with an English or Russian-speaking guide. See Etchmiadzin Cathedral from outside during restoration, then visit St. Hripsime, St. Gayane, and the ruined Zvartnots Temple. Expect 3 to 4 hours, hotel pickup, bottled water, and time for photos.

“Everything I saw was very interesting, my guide was very informative, worth going to see the temples and cathedral etc.”

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3.Private tour to Echmiadzin (st Cathedral), Zvartnots, Khor Virap, Garni, Geghard

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Armenia’s major Christian and pre-Christian sites in a private vehicle for up to three people. Expect hotel pickup, flexible time at each stop, and either a guide or driver-only service depending on your booking. Guides such as Mary, Arman, Shushan, and Nareh have provided history, local context, and helpful Yerevan tips.

“The places visited were very interesting and the guide was friendly and knowledgeable, always making sure everything was running smoothly.”

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4.Private 8-9-hour Echmiadzin, Zvartnots, Garni and Geghard trip from Yerevan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.)

From Yerevan, visit Etchmiadzin, Saint Hripsime, Zvartnots, Garni, and Geghard in 8 to 9 hours. You get a private vehicle, hotel pickup, bottled water, and an English or Russian-speaking guide if selected. Expect ancient churches, a pagan temple, carved rock chapels, and possible traffic delays.

“Ez egy tartalmas és gyönyörű kirándulás. Artur nagyon jó sofőr-idegenvezető volt. Rugalmas volt, remek ötletei voltak. Mi nagyon jól éreztük magunkat!”

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5.Khor Virap, Echmiadzin & Zvartnots UNESCO Small-Group Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $30

Travel from Yerevan to Khor Virap, Echmiadzin, St. Hripsime Church, and Zvartnots in an air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi. Your English-speaking guide, including Anastasia on some departures, explains Armenia’s Christian landmarks. The tour lasts about 7 to 8 hours, includes entrance fees, water, and local sweets, and costs $30.56 per person.

“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!”

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6.Garni, Geghard, Echmiadzin and Zvartnots Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $44

Travel from Yerevan to Armenia’s key sacred and ancient sites in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Garni Temple, rock-cut Geghard, Etchmiadzin, Zvartnots, and the churches of Hripsime and Gayane. English-speaking guides such as Ani, Sana, Gor, and Mike may be available by request. Lunch and entry fees cost extra.

“Great private tour if you have limited time in Yerevan and want to see as much ad possible without a long group tour/tours Ani was a fantastic guide, her passion for Armenia shone through out the day and Artur the driver did a great job!”

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7.Khor Virap, Echmiadzin Cathedral and Zvartnots Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 7 hours

Spend seven hours visiting Armenia’s key Christian sites from Yerevan. See Mount Ararat from Khor Virap, explore Etchmiadzin Cathedral and its neighboring churches, and walk among the ruins of Zvartnots. Hotel pickup, bottled water, WiFi, and a private vehicle are included. A guide is optional, while lunch and entry fees cost extra.

“The guide was knowledgeable. It was raining in the morning, but luckily the rain stopped in the afternoon and we could see Mount Ararat when we were at Khor Virap, very beautiful view.”

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8.Private Tour to Echmiadzin,St.Hripsime & Gayane Churches, Zvartnots Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Travel from Yerevan with a private driver in an air-conditioned vehicle to four major Armenian religious sites. See Etchmiadzin Cathedral, Saint Hripsime, Saint Gayane, and the ruins of Zvartnots. Pickup, bottled water, WiFi, and private transport are included. Guide service is optional.

“Wonderful trip with Marianna and Arias - the religious sites were a privilege to visit and to understand the history of Armenia”

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9.Private tour to UNESCO heritage Echmiadzin churches, Zvartnots and Sardarapat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.)

Spend 6 to 7 hours with a private guide and driver visiting Armenia’s Mother Cathedral, Saint Hripsime, Saint Gayane, Zvartnots, and Sardarapat. You get hotel pickup in Yerevan, bottled water, an air-conditioned vehicle, and time for photos. Cathedral reconstruction may limit you to an outside view.

“Today is my first day in Yerevan, Armenia with a lovely guide tour, Meline and cool driver, Artur.”

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10.Private Tour to Echmiadzin and Zvartnots Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $30

See Saint Hripsime, Saint Gayane, Holy Etchmiadzin, and ruined Zvartnots Temple on a 3 to 4-hour private trip from Yerevan. You get hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, and WiFi. Guide service is available on request. Gor has led this route in Spanish and Portuguese as well as English.

“The car was clean. You get bottle of water and wifi. The driver, Mr. Tigran, was very professional and on time!”

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11.Khor Virap, Echmiadzin Cathedral and Zvartnots Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $85

This private 6 to 7 hour trip takes you from Yerevan to Khor Virap, St. Hripsime, St. Gayane, Holy Echmiadzin, and Zvartnots. You get hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, WiFi, and bottled water. English and Russian are available, while lunch, guide service, and entrance fees cost extra.

“Good timing, great experience! We had great time with comfortable transfer amenities and good communication. Thank you!”

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12.Private Tour to Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery, Echmiadzin Cathedral, Zvartnots

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

This private Yerevan tour links Armenia’s top religious and ancient sites in one day. Expect hotel pickup, a private air-conditioned car, bottled water, WiFi, and an optional English or Russian-speaking guide. Arev has led particularly well-liked outings, while driver David is praised for calm, comfortable service. Entrance fees and lunch cost extra.

“Jan Armenia Tours exceeded all my expectations and made my trip to Armenia truly magical! From the moment I landed, their professionalism and commitment to providing an exceptional experience were evident.”

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13.Echmiadzin, Zvartnots, Khor Virap

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.)

Travel from Yerevan to four major Armenian Christian sites in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Saint Hripsime, Saint Gayane, Etchmiadzin Cathedral, Zvartnots Temple, and Khor Virap. Driver Vazgen and guide Artur have both been praised for careful service and strong explanations.

“A very enjoyable tour. Our driver was Vazgen who was very friendly, courteous and a safe driver. He collected us on time and drove safely. Even though he wasn't our guide (only a driver), he provided us with lots of information on Armenia and the places we were visiting. Recommend!”

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14.Echmiadzin (Hripsime, Gayane, Mother Cathedral) and Zvartnots Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $20Best value

Meet at Republic Square for a four- to five-hour guided visit to Saint Hripsime, Saint Gayane, Echmiadzin Cathedral, and Zvartnots Temple. You’ll see UNESCO-listed Armenian churches, hear the story of Armenia’s early Christianity, and enjoy views toward Mount Ararat. Bottled water and transport are included, but lunch is not.

“We had very interesting tour with Tatev travel, everything was excellent, tour guide was very nice and expert of her job, the car was clean and comfortable.”

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