6-Hour Churches Tour of Yerevan with Dolma Master Class

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the 7th-century Zvartnots Temple, a UNESCO heritage site
• 02 See St. Hripsime Church, one of Armenia's important Christian landmarks
• 03 Join a local master class to make Armenian Dolma
• 04 Enjoy the Dolma you prepare as part of your lunch
• 05 Explore the Holy Etchmiadzin Cathedral, regarded as the world's first Christian cathedral

Visit some of Armenia's most important Christian landmarks on this 6-hour tour from Yerevan, including the 7th-century Zvartnots Temple, St. Hripsime Church, and the Holy Etchmiadzin Cathedral. Along the way, join a local food master class to learn how to make Armenian Dolma with cabbage, minced meat, and other unique ingredients, then enjoy what you prepare for lunch. This experience combines religious heritage, UNESCO-listed history, and local cuisine in a single outing.

Along the way, join a local food master class to learn how to make Armenian Dolma with cabbage, minced meat, and other unique ingredients, then enjoy what you prepare for lunch.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Vagharshapat, Yerevan, Zvartnots

Languages English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Zvartnots, St. Hripsime and Holy Etchmiadzin with Dolma Master Class

• Begin the tour from Yerevan and visit the 7th-century Zvartnots Temple, a UNESCO heritage site, along with the other historical places included in this tour.
• Continue to St. Hripsime Church with your Armenia tour guide.
• Take part in a local food-making master class and learn how to make Dolma, prepared with cabbage, minced meat, and other unique ingredients. You will also taste what you make during lunch.
• After lunch, observe the world's first Christian cathedral - Holy Etchmiadzin, built in 301-304 BC. According to legend, Jesus Christ descended on the exact spot where the Dissention Altar stands today.

That will conclude your tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• New and comfortable vehicles with WiFi on board

• English-speaking Armenia tour guide

• Refreshments during the tour (bottle of water, local sweet 'Gatta')

• Entrance fee for Treasure Museum and Zvartnots Temple

• Joining local food Dolma masterclasses

• Delicious full Armenian local lunch (starters, salads, main course, soft drinks)

What's Not Included

• Accommodation

• Tips and gratuities

• Other expenditure

Know before you go

• In case of a pickup request, pickup will be arranged around 30 (+/-10) minutes before the tour's starting time at your mentioned place.

• Please carry your passport on the day of the trip.

• Pickup from hotels located in the city center is available upon request.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Cascade Complex, Tamanyan Street, Yerevan, Armenia

Tour start

Vagharshapat, Armenia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.