Day trip: Khor Virap, Echmiadzin, Zvartnots

Begin your day at Khor Virap Monastery, dramatically set against the snow-capped Mount Ararat, where Saint Gregory the Illuminator was once imprisoned before leading Armenia to become the world’s first Christian nation. Continue to Echmiadzin Cathedral, the spiritual center of the Armenian Apostolic Church and one of the oldest cathedrals in the world. Feel the centuries of faith and devotion that still fill this sacred site. Conclude the tour with a visit to the majestic ruins of Zvartnots Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the elegant stone columns and arches stand as silent witnesses to the glory of 7th-century Armenian architecture. A perfect blend of history, spirituality, and breathtaking scenery — this tour captures the very soul of Armenia.