Akhpat
Sanahin
Ejmiacin
Khor Virap
Sevanavank
Saint Hripsime Church
The Saghmosavank
Noravank
Tatev Monastery
Geghard
Детали
Go to the origins: visit the world's first Christian country
Religious tour of Armenia is a journey into the history of one of the most ancient Christian churches - the Apostolic Church. You will visit the first Christian church in the world, you will see one of the most important relics of Christianity, and also stand at the foot of the biblical mountain Ararat. Ancient temples and monasteries, cathedrals and relics - all this awaits you in our tour package.
Расписание
Day 1 | Biblical mountain Ararat: in the footsteps of Noah
Excursion to Matenadaran (1)
Evening worship service in the church of St. Zoravar (2), where the tomb-chapel of St. Anania is located. Spiritual conversation after the service.
Evening dinner and a spiritual conversation at the ArmAs winery (3) with the participation of clergyman.
Day 2 | The First Christian Country
Visit to the Etchmiadzin Cathedral (4) and museums. Meeting and receiving blessings.
Visiting the churches of St. Hripsime (5) and St. Shoghakat (6)
Visit to the church of St. Gayane (7). Meeting and talking with the Holy Father. Participation in the evening liturgy.
Visiting the church of Zvartnots (8).
Day 3 | Armenian alphabet - letters sent by heaven
A trip to Oshakan and a visit to the Church of St. Mesrop Mashtots (9)
Visiting Ohanavank (10)
Visiting Saghmosavank (11)
Visiting the monastery of Surb Khach (12)
A trip to Mughni and a visit to the church of St. Gevorg (13). Participation in the evening liturgy. At the very end, dinner and a spiritual conversation with the clergyman.
Note: pilgrims spend the night in Yerevan
Day 4 | From the worship of Mihr to the Christian relics
Visiting the pagan temple of Garni (14)
Trip to the monastery of Geghard (15). Listening to Christian psalms.
Break in Geghard. Pilgrims move to Dilijan.
Visit to the church of St. John (on the way) (16)
The tour continues - the monastery of Sevanavank (17) (on the road)
Visit to the medieval monastery Haghartsin (18)
Note: pilgrims spend the night in Dilijan
Day 5 | Prototype of European churches - Armenian churches
A trip to Vanadzor and a visit to St. Gregory the Illuminator's Cathedral (19)
Visiting the Odzun Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary (20)
Visiting the monastery of Haghpat (21)
Excursion to the church complex of Sanahin (22)
Visit to Goshavank (23). Participation in the evening liturgy. Spiritual conversation with priests. Dinner.
Note: pilgrims spend the night in Dilijan
Day 6 | The country in which the apostles preached the good news of the Savior
Visiting the Catholic Church of Tallinn (24)
A trip to Gyumri and a visit to the church Seven wounds (25)
Visiting the cathedral church of Marmashen (26)
A trip to Sarnaghpur and a visit to the church of St. Lazarus (27). Blessing.
Note: pilgrims spend the night in Dilijan
Day 7 | The Armenian Highland - paradise where Adam and Eve lived
Pilgrims move to Goris (28)
Trip to Goris and visit to Verishen church (29)
Note: pilgrims spend the night in Goris
Day 8 | Transform the world, heal people
Pilgrims will be forwarded to Artsakh in the morning
Visiting the Dadivank monastery in Artsakh (30)
Visiting the temple of Amaras (31)
Visit to the medieval Gandzasar Monastery (32)
A trip to Shushi and a visit to Holy Savior Cathedral (33)
In the evening pilgrims return to Goris
Note: pilgrims spend the night in Goris
Day 9 | The Land of the Sons of God
Trip to Noravank (34)
Visiting Zorats Karer or Karahunj (Armenian Stonehenge) (35)
Excursion to Tatev Monastery (36). Participation in the evening liturgy. Spiritual conversation and a walk with priests. Dinner.
Note: pilgrims spend the night in Goris
Day 10 | Where was the beginning, there will be the end: The Second Coming
Visiting the Church of the Holy Mother of God in the village of Areni (37)
Excursion to Khor Virap (38)
Rest in Yerevan
Visit to the Cathedral of St. Gregory the Illuminator (39). Participation in the evening liturgy. A classical concert or an excursion around Yerevan.
Notes:
1. During the pilgrimage on Sundays and church holidays, the program can be partially changed for participation in the Divine Liturgy. People who will be present at the Divine Liturgy (upon request and permission of the Holy Father) may wear the vestments of a deacon.
2. During the pilgrimage, participants can be baptized. For this purpose, it is necessary to inform about it in advance and agree with the organizers.