11:00-11:30 Gathering of the group at the railway station of Mineralnye Vody (near the main entrance from the city) and at the airport of Mineralnye Vody (near the main entrance).
Transfer by minibus to the village. Arkhyz (about 3-3.5 hours).
On the way, an excursion to the Alan settlement and the Face of Christ.
The face of Christ, looking down from a cliff at the Northern Temple, will surprise icon painting lovers a lot, because it is the highest located icon, as well as the most ancient archetype of Jesus in Russia.
The Alan settlement is a temple complex that includes religious, residential and household buildings of a people who have long gone back centuries, as well as a unique astronomical circle.
There is a Holy spring in the vicinity of the temple, from the waters of which you can get a little cheerfulness and health.
Duration of the tour: 2 hours.
After visiting the settlement, the first day of the tour also includes accommodation in a cozy hotel and a sightseeing tour of the mountain village of Arkhyz.