
Tours
Etchmiadzin – Zvartnots
A short trip west of Yerevan to the Mother Cathedral of Etchmiadzin and the ruins of Zvartnots.
Itinerary
- Start: pickup in Yerevan
Zvartnots Cathedral
The ruins of a 7th-century round cathedral near Vagharshapat, part of a UNESCO World Heritage site.
≈ 17 km≈ 30 min
Etchmiadzin Cathedral
The Mother Cathedral of the Armenian Apostolic Church in Vagharshapat, regarded as one of the oldest cathedrals in the world and part of a UNESCO World Heritage site.
≈ 21 km≈ 30 min
- Return to Yerevan
Farthest stop ≈ 21 km from Yerevan. Approximate road distance and driving time from Republic Square, Yerevan, without traffic. Actual times on mountain roads are usually longer.
Known entrance fees on this route
- Zvartnots CathedralAdult: 1,500 AMDSource · checked on 9 November 2026
- Etchmiadzin CathedralEntrance fees → · Partially verifiedSource · checked on 9 November 2026
Entrance fees are paid at the site and are not part of the tour price.