Half-day tour to the Holy City Echmiadzin and Zvartnots Temple

Discover Armenia's spiritual heart on this 4.5-hour tour through Echmiadzin, the cradle of Armenian Christianity.You'll begin at the Church of St. Hripsime, one of Armenia's oldest churches, built in 618. This powerful site marks where the martyr Hripsime was killed—an event that led to Armenia becoming the world’s first Christian nation.Next, you'll visit the Echmiadzin Cathedral, the spiritual centre of the Armenian Apostolic Church. According to legend, this is where Christ descended in a vision to Saint Gregory the Illuminator, revealing the exact location for the cathedral.You'll also explore the “Treasury of Echmiadzin” museum, which houses sacred relics including the Spear of Longinus—believed to have pierced Christ’s side—and fragments said to be from Noah’s Ark.Your final stop is the ruins of Zvartnots Temple. Though partially collapsed, its remains still offer stunning views and a glimpse into Armenia’s ancient architectural glory.