4 republics and 1001 impressions! Express tour of the Caucasus

08:00-09:00 Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure with things to mountainous Ingushetia.

09:00 Guided tour of mountainous Ingushetia:

• The Assinsky Gorge is not just a canyon, but one of the most scenic routes in the North Caucasus. Here, the Assa River, born in the mountains of Georgia, powerfully breaks through stone walls, cutting through rocks like a blade.;
• The Erzya Nature Reserve, whose name translates as "eagle", is located in two districts of Ingushetia – Sunzhensky and Dzheyrakhsky.;
• Targim – refers to the castle—type tower settlements, which were built in the XV-XVII centuries. Targim is not only an ancient tower complex, but also an abandoned village located in relative proximity to an architectural landmark.;
• Khamkhi, the tower buildings of which have a harsh monumental appearance, are perched on a steep rocky slope.;
• The Thaba-Yerdy Temple is one of the oldest early Christian temples in Ingushetia, most likely built in the eighth century AD. It is not known exactly when the temple of Thaba-Yerdy was built.;
• Vnushki is the winner of the "7 Wonders of Russia" contest. It is a recognized masterpiece of medieval tower architecture, and a source of special pride for the Ingush. The place was not chosen by chance, it is the junction point of mountain gorges, in ancient times one of the sections of the Great Silk Road passed here.;
• The Egikal is one of the largest medieval tower complexes. A long time ago, the tower town of Egikal was quite a crowded place and was considered the center of the administrative and commercial life of the Middle Ages.

14:00 Lunch.

• The Ceylomsky pass, which offers an unforgettable view of the main rocky Caucasian ridge, Mount Kazbek and the Targim basin;
• The Erzi Tower Complex is one of the largest tower complexes in Ingushetia. It was here that the famous bronze eagle, dating back to the 8th century, was discovered in the 19th century.

Check–in in the main building of the Armkhi LOCK, in the absence of places - in the Chaika, Turk buildings or in apartments in Armkhi.

08:00-09:00 Breakfast at the hotel.

09:00 Departure with things to Ossetia.

Sightseeing tour of the most significant and memorable places of Ossetia:

• Dargavs, or as it is called in another way - "The City of the Dead", has been one of the main attractions of the republic for many years, attracting the attention of tourists. Dargavs got such a gloomy name because of the ancient necropolis of the 14th and 18th centuries, located a kilometer from the abandoned village.;
• The place of Sergey Bodrov's death is the Karmadon gorge. Where the village of Verkhny Karmadon was completely destroyed as a result of the glacier's descent;
• The Fiagdon gorge. Here, breaking through the wild rocks overgrown with pines, the Fiagdon roars. This section of the gorge is called "Kadargavan" (forest pass). Tourists here like to take beautiful photos on a swing over a precipice, as well as to contemplate the surroundings with snow caps, sitting on a bench, right on the edge of the gorge.;
• After a short rest, we will go to a place shrouded in myths and legends — the ancient tower of Kurt and Tag.

A master class on cooking Ossetian pies (optional, an additional fee of 1,500 rubles per person for a group of 6 people or more).

15:00 Lunch.

16:00 Vladikavkaz city tour.

18:30 Check—in at the Planet Lux Hotel (an alternative is the Imperial Hotel or an equivalent substitute).

08:00-09:00 Breakfast at the hotel.

09:00 Departure with things to Grozny.

10:30 City tour of Grozny:

• The Church of St. Michael the Archangel. An architectural monument of the 19th century, one of the oldest buildings in Grozny. Founded by the Terek Cossacks in 1868, it was built of natural stone for almost 30 years on donations and was dedicated to the patron saint of warriors, Archangel Michael.;
• The Heart of Chechnya Mosque is one of the largest mosques in the world. This is not only a place of worship for all professing Islam, but also one of the main attractions of the Chechen capital.;
• Grozny City is a complex of high-rise buildings in Grozny, located in the city center. The total area of the complex is 4.5 hectares. Seven high-rise buildings have been built here;
• Flower Park, popularly known as "Park of Wonders" and "Lovers Park", is one of the most popular places in Grozny. The park is located right in the center of Grozny, and covers an area of 45,000 square meters. meters. There are a lot of places for cool photos, it's very pleasant to spend time and it's always clean.

14:00 Lunch.

Check-in at the Nokhcho Star, Edelweiss, and Berkat hotels.

• The English castle, built in the 1920s in the Zavodsky district of Grozny by order of the British oil company, has become a true architectural gem of the city in a short time. Impressive walls and towers, exquisite decor and many historical objects inside the castle create an atmosphere of adventure and mystery. Each guest will be able to walk through the corridors and halls.;
• Shawls. The Muslim Pride Mosque is the largest Muslim prayer building in the European part of Eurasia. 30,000 people can pray in the building at the same time, and up to 70,000 more in the area adjacent to the mosque.

Return to the hotel.

08:00-09:00 Breakfast.

09:00 Departure with things to Dagestan.

Chirkeyskoye reservoir. The largest reservoir in the North Caucasus was formed for the construction of the Chirkeyskaya HPP. The village of Chirkey and the village of Dubki are located on its shores. The reservoir is used for the region's water supply and fishing.

13:00 Lunch.

Sulak Canyon is one of the most beautiful in the world and the deepest canyon in Europe. It surpasses even the Grand Canyon in Arizona in depth.

From the observation deck in Dubki village, we will admire the turquoise waters of Sulak, enjoy the beauty and power of Sulak Canyon.

Next, our way lies to the village of Zubutli.

Descent to Zubutli village and boating for an additional fee (the cost depends on the number of people).

Check-in at the guest house.

08:00 Breakfast.

Saltinsky waterfall. The highlight of Dagestan, a real miracle of nature, hidden from prying eyes. The views here are really wonderful!

13:00 Lunch.

Gamsutl ghost village, stunning view of Gunib village. Despite the fact that the Gumsutl mountain village has long been abandoned and is located in an inaccessible place, high in the mountains, the flow of tourists there does not stop.

A few decades ago, a highway led to the village, but today only a narrow path remains of it. You can walk up to the village. Jeeps of local residents are available for an additional fee.

Check-in at the guest house.

08:00 Breakfast.

Today is the day of immersion in the real Caucasian culture! We will visit a Caucasian family in one of the mountain villages, get acquainted with the way of life and traditions of one of the many peoples of Dagestan. We will find out what real Caucasian hospitality is and try the eco-cuisine of the Caucasus.

Transfer to Hunzakh. The Khunzakh plateau is called the heart of mountainous Dagestan. And two waterfalls streaming down from the cliffs make this heart beat.

Tobot and Itlyatlyar waterfalls – you will have an unforgettable view: a flat plateau suddenly breaks off, as if the universe ends here, and from the top of a gorge resembling the Latin letter V in this place, a previously calm river falls with a terrible roar, flying past picturesque cliffs.

13:00 Lunch.

Matlas Extreme Park. This is the first via Ferrata in the republic, a rocky section equipped with brackets and cables for passing with stunning and unique views of the Stone Bowl Mountains.

The stone bowl is popularly called one of the gorges of the Khunzakh district, near Matlas. Inconspicuous rocks hidden behind a winding serpentine hide a completely different world inside.

Check-in at the guest house.

08:00 Breakfast.

Departure for a tour of the most ancient city of Russia — Derbent.

Visit to Naryn-Kala fortress. The tour will reveal the ancient history of the fortress, which has protected the city from the invasion of nomads for thousands of years. It was here that part of the famous "Silk Road" took place.

Preserved for posterity, it is a symbol of the courage and invincibility of the peoples of Transcaucasia. It is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Walk through the streets of the Old Town.

Visit to the ancient Juma Mosque. In 733, one mosque was built in each of the 7 magals of Derbent. Together with these mosques, a large mosque was built for the general Friday prayer.

The mosque is surprisingly well preserved and was recently included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Girls' baths. You will see the Underground baths, traditional for the East, a place for ablution before the marriage ceremony (external inspection).

Lunch.

18:00 Departure to Makhachkala Airport (recommended flight after 21:00).