Private Tour from Yerevan: Khor Virap Monastery, Echmiadzin, Zvartnots Temple

The Khor Virap Monastery is located about an hour’s drive away from the capital Yerevan, and offers an amazing view of Armenia’s defining symbol – the majestic Ararat.

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Stop At: Khor Virap, Artashat, Lusarat Armenia

A monastery located about an hours drive away from Yerevan, which offers an amazing view of Armenia’s defining symbol – the majestic mount Ararat.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: The Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots, Manushyan St, Vagharshapat Armenia

World’s first Christian Cathedral – the Holy Ejmiatsin, built in 301-304. According to the legend, Jesus Christ descended on the same spot where the Dissention Altar stands today, where Gregory the Illuminator ordered to build the church.


Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes

Stop At: Zvartnots Temple, Vagharshapat Armenia

A rather beautiful 7th century temple, included in the UNESCO heritage list. In fact, all of the churches included in the tour, as well as the city of Echmiadzin itself, are listed on the UNESCO World’s Cultural Heritage Sites.

Duration: 45 minutes