5 days
Fixed dates
10 people
from 3 years
Basic
Hotel
Russian
Gastronomy, Trekking, Excursion tours
Acquaintance with the southern regions of Russia - Chechnya and Dagestan. Appetizing aromas of national cuisine and traditional outfits, the deepest canyon in Europe and mountain ranges, a ghost village and a high-tech mosque, an ancient city and groves of relict birches... Vivid contrasts, fascinating stories from the guide and a sea of impressions await you.
The tour is suitable for those who want to see the main attractions of Chechnya and Dagestan in a short trip.
You will enjoy the oriental flavor and incredibly beautiful nature of these regions, learn about their history and religion, legends and traditions. We will devote the first two days to getting to know Chechnya: we will walk around contrasting Grozny, where there are ancient mosques and sparkling skyscrapers, we will see it from beautiful avenues and from the height of the helipad.
During your stay in Chechnya, you will visit the most unusual and remarkable mosques in the region: the “Heart of Chechnya” in Grozny, built in the traditional Ottoman style, the high-tech mosque in the city of Argun and the sparkling glass and gold “Pride of Muslims” in Shali. We will also go to the mountain lake Kezenoy-Am, where in a peaceful atmosphere we will take dozens of beautiful shots against the backdrop of emerald water and mountain slopes. The second half of the tour will take place in Dagestan.
You will take a boat ride along the Chirkey Reservoir and see the main natural attraction of the region - the deepest Sulak Canyon, dizzyingly beautiful and majestic. You will take a walk through the “Dagestan Machu Picchu” - a ghost village crowded on the mountain slope, which delights with a mysterious aura and fantastic views. You will also visit the village of Gunib, known for its unique climatic conditions, rich flora and history. And, of course, we will spend the day in Derbent, the oldest city in our country, where on the streets of the Old City, under the walls of the centuries-old citadel, an oriental fairy tale seems to come to life. This journey has literally everything: modern and ancient architecture, historical monuments and mountain landscapes, acquaintance with national cuisine, history, and culture. Spend your Caucasian holidays with us!
*Hotels may be substituted for equivalent ones depending on availability on your tour dates.
The hotel is located in a picturesque place - on the shore of the Chernorechensky reservoir, which the locals call the Grozny Sea. Tiynalla is a new hotel with spacious rooms, equipped with modern appliances and decorated in a discreet, laconic style. Guests especially note the friendly and courteous service, the silence and impeccable cleanliness of the hotel complex, as well as the delicious and varied buffet food.
The hotel is within walking distance from the city center, close to the main attractions of Makhachkala and on the second line from the Caspian Sea coast. Decorated in a calm classic style. There is free Wi-Fi throughout the complex. The rooms are equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay. The hotel has a restaurant serving European cuisine and karaoke.
Immediately after the meeting at the airport, we will go for lunch, where we will taste Chechen cuisine and plunge into the famous Caucasian hospitality. Then we will get acquainted with Grozny, where a truly oriental flavor and the pulse of a modern metropolis are combined. We will see the famous “Heart of Chechnya” mosque and the Orthodox Church of St. Michael the Archangel (19th century), and take a look at Grozny from above, climbing to the roof of one of the skyscrapers. Then we will go to the city of Argun to get acquainted with the most unusual mosque in the high-tech style: in the evening it is illuminated with thousands of lights, the illumination will take your breath away. You will spend the night at a hotel in Grozny.
On the second day we will go to Lake Kezenoy-Am. Located in an area of subalpine meadows and surrounded by green slopes, it is one of the most delightful natural attractions of Chechnya. While walking along the azure water, you will learn the legends associated with the lake. Afterwards, move to the city of Shali, where the “Pride of Muslims” is located - the largest mosque in Europe. This is a truly majestic structure, striking in its luxury and elegance. Snow-white marble, exquisite stained glass windows, chandeliers decorated with gold and Swarovski crystals - and a huge park area with fountains and rose bushes around. In Shali we will also have lunch with traditional cuisine. By evening we will arrive in Dagestan and check into a hotel.
Acquaintance with Dagestan starts from the most iconic locations: the Chirkey reservoir and the Sulak canyon. You will take a boat ride along the Chirkey Reservoir and find out how a flooded village ended up here under the water column. The famous Sulak Canyon - the deepest in Europe - will open to you in all its glory from the best observation deck. The turquoise ribbon of the river running along the bottom of the canyon, the endless expanse and mountains, striped rocks falling hundreds of meters down... This spectacle will impress even the most experienced travelers who have visited dozens of countries and the most beautiful places on the planet. After a delicious lunch we return to the hotel.
On the fourth day we will visit two villages - completely different, equally picturesque and telling the fascinating history of Dagestan. First we will go to the high-mountain ghost village of Gamsutl. This is one of the most ancient settlements in Dagestan, which today is abandoned by all residents. Abandoned buildings seem to be a continuation of the landscape, growing out of the rock, and around them are mountain ranges with strips of roads running along them and the endless sky... Afterwards we will go to the village of Gunib, which is located in an equally beautiful place. The sun shines here 300 days a year, and thanks to the unique microclimate, the entire settlement is like a huge botanical garden. In the local history museum of Gunib you will be told about its rich history, traditions and culture of local residents, as well as about the Caucasian War.
You can be transported to the streets of a medieval eastern city in Derbent, which we will explore on the last day of the program.
You will see the monumental citadel of Naryn-Kala, the construction of which began in the 6th century, walk through the Old City and visit the Juma Mosque - an architectural monument, the oldest mosque in our country. Derbent, which is considered the oldest Russian city, has incredible charm and keeps many secrets that you will touch during the tour. Our journey began with a generous feast - we will end it the same way. You will have lunch at the ethno-house and many delicious dishes of Southern Dagestan, for example, the famous dolma and fragrant miracle flatbreads with various fillings. Afterwards, transfer to the airport. See you again!
Yes, you can go on a tour with the whole family. Discounts apply for young tourists (under 12 years old).
On the first day we meet with the guide from 13:00 to 13:30. On the last day, arrival at the airport is at 17:00. Purchase air tickets based on this schedule.
The tour program includes HB meals.
We have chosen excellent hotels with good service and rooms equipped with everything you need. We will stay at the four-star Tiynalla hotel in Grozny and the Capital 3* hotel in Makhachkala. Hotels may be replaced with equivalent ones depending on availability on the tour dates.
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