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Private Land of Noah Tour: Explore Echmiadzin, Zvartnots, Khor Virap, Garni and Geghard
4.9
68 Ratings
Vagharshapat
Embark on a captivating journey through the Private Land of Noah Tour, where you will explore the ancient sites of Echmiadzin, Zvartnots, Khor Virap, Garni, and Geghard. Discover the rich history of Paganism and Christianity in Armenia.
Embark on a captivating journey through the Private Land of Noah Tour, where you will explore the ancient sites of Echmiadzin, Zvartnots, Khor Virap, Garni, and Geghard. Discover the rich history of Paganism and Christianity in Armenia.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Echmiadzin Monastery - The term “Echmiadzin” signifies the place where “the only begotten son of God descended.” Legend has it that Jesus Christ descended from heaven and marked the location for a church to be established.
- Zvartnots Temple - The splendid Zvartnots Temple was erected in the 7th century. Both the Cathedral and the temple are…
- Echmiadzin Monastery - The term “Echmiadzin” signifies the place where “the only begotten son of God descended.” Legend has it that Jesus Christ descended from heaven and marked the location for a church to be established.
- Zvartnots Temple - The splendid Zvartnots Temple was erected in the 7th century. Both the Cathedral and the temple are recognized as UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites.
- Garni Temple - The Garni Temple, a pagan structure, was constructed in the 1st century AD by the Armenian King Trdat. It stands as the sole monument linking to the era of paganism and Hellenism, dedicated to the sun god Mithra.
- The Monastery of Geghard - The Geghard Monastery was founded in the 4th century by the first Armenian Catholicos, Gregory the Illuminator. The monastery’s name is derived from the spear of the Roman soldier who pierced Jesus Christ’s body.
- Khor Virap - The Khor Virap Monastery offers a breathtaking view of Mount Ararat.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle according to the number of participants
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle according to the number of participants
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Entrance tickets to cultural and historical places
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Entrance tickets to cultural and historical places
Additional Information
Land of Noah provides a comprehensive tour to Echmiadzin, Zvartnots, Khor Virap, Garni, and Geghard, where participants can explore the rich history of Paganism and Christianity in Armenia.
Important Notice About Zvartnots Temple Visits!
Please be aware that Zvartnots Temple is not open on Mondays. If your tour falls on a Monday, the visit to…
Land of Noah provides a comprehensive tour to Echmiadzin, Zvartnots, Khor Virap, Garni, and Geghard, where participants can explore the rich history of Paganism and Christianity in Armenia.
Important Notice About Zvartnots Temple Visits!
Please be aware that Zvartnots Temple is not open on Mondays. If your tour falls on a Monday, the visit to Zvartnots Temple will be substituted with a trip to the breathtaking Symphony of Stones—a natural marvel that promises a unique and memorable experience.
- Dress code is smart casual
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Echmiadzin Monastery
Echmiadzin Monastery Complex
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(68 Ratings)
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Carl
Mar 12, 2026
Superb tour of Armenia's cultural highlights - A tour of very beautiful places. We were transported in comfort. Our driver, Artur, was lovely. Highly recommended
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Max_f
Jan 29, 2026
Brilliant tour and introduction to Armenia’s history. - Perfect way to kickstart a tour around Armenia.
Definitely recommend for those wishing to visit important historical sites that will forever remain in your memory
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Niskornp
Jan 23, 2026
A Smooth and Relaxing Day Trip from Yerevan - I booked a day trip from Yerevan, and I had a wonderful experience. The driver picked me up right on time, was very polite, and drove carefully, which made me feel safe throughout the trip, even with snowy road conditions.
We were able to visit all the places according to my plan without feeling rushed at all. I could spend as much time as I wanted at each stop. At the end of the trip, the driver also kindly dropped me off at a great local restaurant in Yerevan.
I truly appreciated the smooth, relaxed, and well-organized experience and would highly recommend this service.
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177ashlynf
Nov 23, 2025
Fun & safe - Honestly a really nice experience! Our driver was very nice and offered a little information at each stop. His English was limited but was very kind. Gave us water and let us know if we needed anything (stops, bathroom, food, etc) to let him know!! As two younger American girls it felt super safe and wasn’t anxiety inducing!
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Northstar10836698363
Sep 27, 2025
A GREAT DAY TOUR - Excellent tour our driver was on time & let us know a few details of each site. Drop of & pickup no problems. We saw 5 x W H Sites in the one day. Our driver Sabon , took us to the Geghard monastery 1st which was the best as it was less crowded that time of morning .A great day tour.
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Rene_o
Sep 5, 2025
A very interesting day trip with Eduard - We booked a day trip with a non-english speaking driver. He used google translate to communicate with us and that worked out very well. On top of that, he had a very gentle driving style. No hair-raising overtaking or close up driving. We felt very safe. Thank you Eduard, for a pleasant and interesting day.
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U7012mkelisabettar
Aug 1, 2025
Armenia in history - Perfect day Very nice places (Geghard in particular but difficult to exclude some) right timing and especially great guide and driver We also very much enjoyed the regenerating breaks given the hot day especially at the oven for lavash bread with watermelon and cheese in addition to yogurt and apricots taken during the day Thank you x for letting us discover a new country very nice and interesting
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Melaniedt9025ml
Jul 6, 2025
Enchanted - I signed up for a private tour that included a trip to Khor Virap, Echmiadzin, Zvartnots, Garni and Geghard. Manya was an excellent tour guide. She was extremely knowledgeable about the layout, history, and significance of the cultural and historical sites that we visited. I truly enjoyed the tour and learned quite a bit about Armenia and its centuries-old monasteries and other fascinating landmarks. I highly recommend Land of Noah for private tours outside Yerevan.
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74clarissat
Jul 3, 2025
Highly recommend it! - Artur is a great guide. Knowledgeable, informative and polite. The Ararat views are impressive, specially near the water reservoir! I highly recommend this tour.
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Philburgo
Dec 12, 2025
A good trip not a great one - A good day out visiting 5 of the most popular tourist sites. Our driver Edward did a good job of organising the locations in an order that made the most of our time at each location. This is a great tour to see 5 of the most important sites. A good day out. One tip though. If you specify an Englush speaking driver please provide one. Communication en route is important for many typical situations during a visit. Edward tried hard but a translation app is not yhe same as being able ti ask a question on the road. I would do it again but only if a driver can converse in the guests language.
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