A Caucasian fairy tale. From Chechnya to Dagestan

Breakfast at the hotel.

Today we have to climb the mountain serpentine to the largest lake in the North Caucasus — Kezenoy-Am and admire the grandeur of the Chechen nature.

On the way, we will make a stop in the village of Kharachoy, where we will be able to look at the monument to the famous Chechen Robin Hood — abrek Zelimkhan Kharachoevsky.

The Maiden Spit spring is located next to the monument.

Kezenoy-Am is an amazing alpine lake with crystal clear water, located on the border of Chechnya and Dagestan. You will hear the legends associated with it, enjoy the magical azure color of the water and inhale the fragrance of the subalpine meadows surrounding the lake.

Next, we will have a hearty lunch of national dishes.

The next excursion is to the ancient city of Hoi, which is located near the lake. You will see examples of Vainakh architecture, ruins of residential and military Chechen towers.

After that we will go to admire the architecture of the mosque "Pride of Muslims". It is the largest mosque in Europe. Lined with snow-white marble from the Greek island of Thassos and decorated with bright stained glass windows, it will immerse you in the atmosphere of a real oriental fairy tale.

Return to the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Room release.

Today, Grozny is a calm, comfortable, modern metropolis with skyscrapers and new buildings, but at the same time retaining its national flavor. We will explore the most interesting places of the capital.

We will visit the memorial complex "Alley of Glory", where we will see memorabilia and photographs of the first president of Chechnya, historical equipment and paintings by local artists.

Crossing the bridge over the Sunzha River, we will find ourselves in the modern quarter of Grozny City and climb onto the helipad of the business center to look at the city from a height of 115 meters.

At the end of our walking tour of Grozny, we will visit the Flower Park and visit the Orthodox Church of St. Michael the Archangel, founded in the late 19th century by the Terek Cossacks.

Lunch in a cafe in the city with dishes of national Chechen cuisine.

Check-in at the hotel in Makhachkala.

Breakfast at the hotel. Eviction.

First, we will go to admire the waters of the Chirkeysky reservoir, the largest in the entire North Caucasus.

Next, our way lies to the village of Dubki, which offers a wonderful view of the Sulak Canyon.

Boating on the Chirkeysky reservoir (for an additional fee of 700 rubles) will charge us with positive emotions and give us amazing impressions.

Freshly caught trout fried over coals until crisp will be served for lunch (main course can be replaced on request).

We will visit one of the most interesting places in Dagestan — the Nokhyo cave complex (for an additional fee of 500 rubles).

The caves are connected by a suspension bridge over the Sulak River, on both sides of which there are observation decks offering unimaginable views.

Check-in at the hotel in Derbent.

Breakfast at the hotel. Today we have to travel to mountainous Dagestan and get acquainted with the traditions of the Avar people.

Gamsutl is a famous abandoned village in Dagestan, located at an altitude of almost 1,500 meters above sea level. It is full of legends and tall tales, and among the cluster of deserted houses of the "Dagestani Machu Picchu" only the wind and brave tourists wander here.

We will descend to Gamsutl from the top of the village of Sogratl, an ancient settlement in the Gunib district, historically known as the center of Andalal or the Andalal Free Society.

Sogratl is located among the mountains of the Nukatl range above the valley of the Tsamtichai River. During the ascent to the top, you will enjoy views of the famous Sedlo and Mayak mountains.

The rocky mountains, man-made terraces and traditional architecture of the village will immerse us in the special atmosphere of the mountain people's way of life.

At lunch, we will try Avar national dishes: khinkal, botishal and apricot porridge.

Next, we will visit the village of Gunib, whose history is inextricably linked with the name of Imam Shamil and the end of the Caucasian War.

The Museum of Local Lore will introduce us to the history of the village and the way of life of its inhabitants. Maximum immersion in culture can be achieved by trying on the traditional costumes of the peoples of Dagestan from the museum's collection.

We return to the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. We will spend this day in Derbent, the southernmost and most ancient city in Russia.

The first stop will be at the Lun ekranoplane, an ingenious creation of Soviet engineering.

Well preserved to the present day, which was preserved for several years in the coastal area of the city of Kaspiysk, now it is waiting for the day when it will proudly spread its wings in the center of the Patriot Park under construction.

A visit to the Naryn-Kala citadel will reveal to us the ancient history of the fortress, which has protected the city from the invasion of nomads for hundreds of years.

Next, we will walk through the streets of the old city and visit the Juma Mosque, built in 733. We will plunge into the culture of the southern peoples and feel the oriental flavor.

The gift shop included in the program will allow you to purchase gifts. Traditional crafts of the peoples, tea and sweets are presented here.

We conclude our trip with a feast in the ethnodome with dishes of South Dagestan cuisine: dolma, shah pilaf, chudu and tea drinking.

Return to the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Room release.

Today we will explore Southern Dagestan, where we will get acquainted with the way of life and traditions of the Tabasaran people. We are waiting for a transfer to the Khuchni center of Tabasaran district and sightseeing.

This is the fortress of "Seven Brothers and one Sister", which towers over the village as a symbol of the heroic past of the people.

And the cascading picturesque Khanaga waterfall, at the foot of which locals like to relax.

After that, we will have lunch at the ethnocomplex, where we will take part in a master class on traditional miracle cooking and carpet weaving.

Group transfer to the airport and railway station of Makhachkala upon departure. Departure time from Dagestan is after 18:00.