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Pilgrimages by Tradition
Orthodox Pilgrimages to the Holy Land
Journeys shaped in the fullness of the Orthodox tradition, led by your own clergy. We carry the registration, the logistics and the care, so your people can simply pray
19
Years guiding pilgrims
51,000+
Pilgrims from six continents
Licensed
By the Ministry of Tourism
Pilgrimages
Pilgrimages for your whole community, including Holy Week and Pascha in Jerusalem, with prayer in your own rite and your clergy leading the spiritual life. Every arrangement is ours; arriving, praying and belonging is yours.
Church Groups
Parish, diocese, fellowship and association groups of any size. We open registration for your members, collect payments by instalment, and handle the planning, so the group leader can keep their attention on their people.
Youth Conferences and Journeys
Gatherings and journeys that anchor young people in the faith of their fathers: active, social and reverent, with sessions, fellowship and worship led by your youth ministry.
English-Speaking Church Services
Services and teaching in English for diaspora families and young people who were raised abroad, arranged with local priests and held at the holy sites, so every generation can follow and take part.
Church Leadership
Journeys of renewal and planning for clergy, spiritual fathers, councils and church leaders, with time at the holy places to pray, reflect and prepare to lead others to the same ground.
Choir and Worship
Let your choir lift its voice in the language of your liturgy where the faith was born, in the holy sites and before live audiences, with every logistic carried so your singers are free to pray through song.
Church Conferences
Bring your conference, assembly or retreat to the land of the Scriptures. We arrange venues, hotels, sessions, interpretation and services, so the gathering is holy and effortless.
Honeymoon and Renewal of Vows
A blessed beginning for newlyweds, or an anniversary renewal for couples married for decades, with a private itinerary, a blessing arranged where you wish, and every detail handled with discretion.
Fundraising Tours
Raise funds for your church, building project or charity through a pilgrimage. We design the campaign with you, publish the trip page and carry registration and payments, so the group grows and the cause is supported.
Made for you
Made for the Orthodox Faith
- Your clergy and spiritual fathers lead the spiritual life of the group
- Divine Liturgy, Paraklesis and prayer in your own rite, arranged at the holy sites
- Holy Week and Pascha in Jerusalem, for communities who wish to keep them there
- Ancient monasteries, the Holy Sepulchre and the places of the saints
- Meals planned around your fasting seasons
- Departures timed to the Orthodox calendar
- Services and teaching in English for diaspora families
- Guides who understand Orthodox liturgical life
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Tell us who you are bringing
Share your group, your tradition and what you hope for. A short enquiry is all we need to begin.
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We design and open registration
We shape the itinerary, worship and pace around your people, then open a registration page where each traveler signs up and pays by instalment.
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You lead, we carry
Transport, guides, hotels and worship are arranged, and our team is with you day and night, so you can lead and your people can pray.
Prayer and candle service
A candle lit, a prayer carried
Cannot travel yet? Our Jerusalem team will light a candle at Golgotha, carry your prayer to the holy places, and remember your living and your departed
Heard from pilgrims
In their own words
I came to Israel with my congregation and we have just finished our pilgrimage with AJET. I am honestly struggling to find words. My people and I are extremely happy and Blessed by our time and visit. The AJET team coordination from the start and care went beyond anything I can express. If I am honest the price we paid felt like it shouldn't have been enough to treat us this well. As a clergy leader I don't say this easily. Thank you AJET. You served us with excellence and kindness. I also thank my group for showing such a well coordinated manner and gratitude from the beginning to the end. my at most recommendation of the AJET israel agent. Many Blessing to you all.
The trip experience was amazing. Our group were thoroughly happy with the accommodations, transfers and all of the special arrangements made. Great choice of hotel. Overall your service is AMAZING! We are so happy and look forward to many more bookings with you!
We had a great time, wonderful people, delicious food and comfortable accommodation, thank you for this fantastic experience. ይህ ጉዞ እንዲሳካ ላደረጉት ለአባታችን ለአቡነ ቴዎፍሎስ ፣ ለቀሲስ ተከሥተ፣ ለአቶ ዮሐንስ፣ ለአቶ ሣሙኤል፣ ለአባታችን ለአባ ሐረገወይን፣ ለዘማሪ አምሃ፣ ለዮሴፍ የከበረ ምስጋናችን እናቀርባለን።
Traveling to Israel for Easter was a dream come true for me, especially since I had longed to take my mother on this journey. Yohannes went above and beyond to assist us, especially when it came to securing the right travel visa for my mother, who was on vacation in the US at the time. From the moment we arrived in Israel to the day we departed, we experienced five-star service. The value for money offered by AJET is unbeatable. I will forever be thankful to the AJET team for making my mother's dream a reality and for ensuring that her first visit to Israel was unforgettable.
Good to know
Questions Orthodox leaders and pilgrims ask
Can our own leader guide the group spiritually?
Absolutely, and we encourage it. Your own leader guides the worship, the devotions, and the spiritual life of the group. Our role is to carry every logistic so they are free to shepherd their people, not to manage buses and bookings.
Can you arrange special spiritual moments, like baptism renewal or a private service?
Yes, and these are often the moments people remember most. Renewal of baptismal vows in the Jordan River, communion at the Garden Tomb, a private Mass or worship service at a holy site, group prayer at the Western Wall. Tell us what matters to your group, and we arrange it in advance.
Can you cater for dietary requirements?
Yes. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal, fasting periods, and other needs are all accommodated when we know in advance. For Orthodox travelers, we pay particular attention to fasting seasons. Just tell us when you book, and we arrange it quietly.
What languages are your guides available in?
Our guides serve in English, Amharic, Tigrinya, and French, so you can experience the Holy Land in the language of your heart. For Ethiopian and Eritrean Orthodox pilgrimages, guidance follows the tradition in Amharic and Ge'ez, not a translation added on top.
Can you arrange a group visa for a church or ministry group?
Yes. For group pilgrimages, especially from Ethiopia and Eritrea, we assist with the group entry process directly, working between Jerusalem and Addis Ababa to smooth the way. Group leaders find this one of the most valuable things we take off their shoulders.
How do I book a pilgrimage with AJET?
It starts with a conversation, not a checkout. You tell us who is traveling and what you are hoping for, and we prepare a tailored proposal at no cost or obligation. When you are ready, a signed form and a deposit confirm your place, and we take care of the rest from there. If you have already chosen a journey, many tour pages also let you pick your dates and reserve with a card deposit straight away.
How much is the deposit, and when is the balance due?
The deposit is shown on each tour page, typically 300 or 400 US dollars per person, and it secures your place on the journey. The remaining balance is due 60 days before departure, and the exact schedule is set out clearly in your proposal, with no hidden dates. We will always remind you in good time, so nothing is ever a surprise.
Leading a parish or planning for clergy? See our Orthodox Pilgrimages for parishes and clergy.
Ethiopian or Eritrean community? Explore our dedicated pages in your own language: Amharic and our Ethiopian and Eritrean Orthodox page.
Ready to begin planning?
Tell us about your community, and we will begin building your pilgrimage
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