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St. Hripsime church - Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin - Zvartnots Cathedral

Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin

St. Hripsime

Zavrtnots Cathedral

Toyota Sienna

Nissan Altima

St. Hripsime church - Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin - Zvartnots Cathedral

Art, Culture, & Historical

Car Tour (driving guide)

Joined 2026

Grigor E.

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Yerevan

Armenian (Native), English

4 hrs 30 mins

Private tour (only you and Grigor E.)

Up to 7 people

The Saint Hripsime is a seventh-century church in the city of Vagharshapat. It was built in 618 over the tomb of Hripsime, a Roman virgin.

The Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin is the spiritual and administrative headquarters of the Armenian Apostolic Church. Founded by Saint Gregory the Illuminator between 301–303 AD following Armenia's adoption of Christianity.

Zvartnots Cathedral is a 7th-century Armenian cathedral in ruins, renowned as a masterpiece of early medieval architecture.

Itinerary

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09:30 AM

Meeting Point

Hotel

- At 09:30 I will meet you in the hotel you stay in. We will start by my car. Our first stop will be at St. Hripsime church. It h is a seventh-century Armenian Apostolic church in the city of Vagharshapat, Armenia. It was built in 618 by Catholicos Komitas over the tomb of Hripsime, a Roman virgin and a key figure in the Christianization of Armenia.

10:40 AM

Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin

The Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin is the spiritual and administrative headquarters of the Armenian Apostolic Church, located in Vagharshapat, Armenia. Founded by Saint Gregory the Illuminator between 301–303 AD following Armenia's adoption of Christianity, it is recognized as one of the world's oldest cathedrals and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

12:00 AM

Zvartnots Cathedral

Zvartnots Cathedral is a 7th-century Armenian cathedral in ruins, renowned as a masterpiece of early medieval architecture. Located near Vagharshapat, it was designed as a unique, three-level circular tetraconch structure adorned with intricate reliefs. It likely collapsed in the 10th century and was rediscovered in the early 20th century.

Ending Point

Yerevan

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guide Fee

Air-conditioned transportation

Bottled water throughout the trip

Free Wi-Fi

Gasoline fee, parking fees, toll

Private vehicle depending on the number of people

Up to 3 people - Nissan Altima

Up to 7 people - Toyota Sienna

What‘s not included

Travel and medical insurance

Personal expenses

Gratuities/ Tips

Tickets are not included

Zvartnots Cathedral - 4 USD per person

Tour Important Information

This tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2026

Grigor E.

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Grigor E.

Hello, I'm Grigor from Armenia. I'm a certificated guide and driver and do enjoy my job. It's a great pleasure to me to introduce my country and culture to tourists. I like to communicate with tourists. I drive carefully, because your safety is my responsibility. Let's go on a trip with me and have unforgettable days.