A holiday romance. Autumn tour in the North Caucasus

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The best opportunity to see three regions of Russia at once in one vacation.

You will visit Zheleznovodsk, Kislovodsk, Yessentuki and Pyatigorsk, take a walk in the famous resort parks and mark yourself at the highest point in Europe — Elbrus.

You will not just drink mineral water, but swim in it. In Karachay-Cherkessia, you will visit two of the most popular ski resorts among tourists — Dombai and Arkhyz.

Location

G. Mineralnye Vody

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Tour highlights

Cable car ride

Take a trip to the beautiful Elbrus by cable car

Resort Stories

Take a walk in the famous resort parks of the cities of KVM

Mysteries and riddles of the cosmos

Visit the Astrophysical Observatory of the Russian Academy of Sciences, where you will see the largest telescope in Europe

Maximum relaxation

Enjoy swimming in the thermal pool

Dombaya Mountains

Climb the slope of Moussa Achitara Mountain, where the sparkling whiteness of snow-capped peaks flows into the greenery of coniferous forests

Memorable places of Lermontov

You will visit the house where the poet spent his last days and walk through the Flower Garden Park

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. Transfer to Pyatigorsk
We will meet you in the city of Mineralnye Vody, which is traditionally called the gateway of the Caucasus and go to Pyatigorsk — thus we begin to write our novel.
In the evening, you will have a delicious dinner in the company of new friends.
Location: Pyatigorsk.
Meals: welcome dinner at 19:00.

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Day 2 - Excursion to Yessentuki and Zheleznovodsk
The first chapter is dedicated to the city of Essentuki.
We will walk through its cozy resort park, find a small piece of ancient Greece in the form of a mud clinic, admire a real "Eagle's Nest" on the roof of an ancient castle.
Our romance continues in the small, cozy city of Zheleznovodsk!
The resort park of the city stretches along the slopes of Mount Zheleznaya, during its existence, like a precious casket, it was filled with various "goodies" — the palace of the Emir of Bukhara, the Pushkin Gallery, a spa fountain and a beautiful cascading staircase.
The timing of the day:
10:00 departure from the hotel;
11:00-13:00 walk in Yessentuki;
13:00-14:00 lunch;
14:00-17:00 guided tour of Zheleznovodsk;
17:40 return to the hotel.
Location: Pyatigorsk.
Meals: breakfast at the hotel.

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Day 3 - Elbrus. Thermal complex
Today we are going to climb the slope of the highest mountain in Europe — Mount Elbrus.
Let's climb to a height of 3450 meters above sea level and admire the beauty of the surrounding world — there are blue ice, white snow, peaked mountains in white hats, rivers flow in thin ribbons below, and above your head is a bottomless blue sky!
The time spent in the thermal pool will be the best end to such an eventful day!
The timing of the day:
8:00 a.m. breakfast;
8:30 departure from the hotel;
12:20 arrival at Azau;
15:00 departure to the thermal springs;
16:30-18:30 Baksan thermal complex;
18:40 departure to Pyatigorsk;
20:00 arrival in Pyatigorsk.
Location: Pyatigorsk.
Meals: breakfast at the hotel.

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Day 4 - Dombai
Dombai is not only mountains, glaciers, dense forests, alpine meadows, but also the history and culture of the peoples living here, architecture that will take you many centuries into the past.
The timing of the day:
8:00 departure from the hotel;
12:00 arrival in Dombai;
12:30 cable car ride to Moussa Achitara, lunch;
16:00 departure from Dombay with a visit to the temples;
21:00 return to Pyatigorsk.
Location: Pyatigorsk.
Meals: breakfast at the hotel.

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Day 5 - Pyatigorsk City Tour
In our novel, the city of Pyatigorsk appears — a city very closely associated with the name of M.Y. Lermontov, and therefore do not be surprised that today we will devote a lot of time to Lermontov places.
Let's take a walk through the Flower Garden Park, reach the Sinkhole, see where Ostap Bender spent the collected funds.
With the help of a cable car, we will climb Mount Mashuk and admire the surroundings of Pyatigorsk.
The timing of the day:
9:00 a.m. breakfast;
10:30 Lermontov Museum;
12:00 Flower Garden Park;
15:00 Lake Failure.
Location: Pyatigorsk.
Meals: breakfast at the hotel.

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Day 6 - Krasnogorsk watchtower, Arkhyz, SAO RAS, Nizhnearkhyz settlement
We will learn the legend of the beauty with shining hands, visit a modern resort located among the mountains.
We will visit one of the largest observatories in Europe and walk around the territory of the ancient Alan city.
The timing of the day:
08:30 Pyatigorsk, departure;
11:15 Krasnogorsk Watchtower;
12:10 SAO RAS;
13:30 lunch;
14:20 Museum of the SAO RAS;
15:00 Nizhne-Arkhyz settlement;
17:40 departure to Pyatigorsk;
21:00 return to the hotel.
Location: Pyatigorsk.
Meals: breakfast at the hotel.

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Day 7 - Tour of Kislovodsk, Chaliapin's cottage, organ concert
Today we will dedicate Kislovodsk — a magnificent city that can be endlessly admired.
The resort park fascinates visitors from the very first steps — a lot of flowers, walking paths, which are sometimes resorted to by squirrels.
The resort boulevard with its main decoration — the Main narzan baths, is closed by another monument — a Drinking gallery where you can try narzan.
We will definitely visit Chaliapin's dacha, and in the evening we will have a magnificent concert of organ music!
The timing of the day:
9:00 a.m. breakfast;
9:30 departure from the hotel;
10:20 Chaliapin's cottage;
13:30 lunch;
14:30 continuation of the tour;
18:00 dinner at the cafe;
19:00 organ music concert;
20:30 departure to Pyatigorsk;
21:30 accommodation in Pyatigorsk.
Location: Pyatigorsk.
Meals: breakfast at the hotel, dinner at a local cafe.

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Day 8 - Departure
We have written a wonderful novel and we believe that your romance with the Caucasus will continue and strengthen, we are waiting for you!
Meals: breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to Mineralnye Vody at the time of departure.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

7 nights

Comfort

Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in a hotel in 2-, 3-bed standard rooms with all amenities.

The surcharge for single occupancy is 17,500 rubles / the entire period of the tour.

The discount for pensioners is 5% (to apply the pension discount, you must provide a scan/ photo of the supporting document).

Below is a possible placement option. It can be replaced with similar ones.

A lovely cozy hotel in the resort town of Pyatigorsk with new designer furniture in the rooms. The hotel was built in 2023; the room stock is 60 rooms. There is free parking for guests. Pharmacies, cafes, shops and restaurants are within walking distance.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 1 to 16 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

8 days 7 nights

Group meets at

G. Mineralnye Vody

Included in price

airport – hotel – airport transfer;
Meals: breakfast, dinner on days 1 and 7;
hotel accommodation in 2-, 3-bed rooms with all amenities;
transportation services on the route;
services of a tour guide.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Mineralnye Vody and back;
entrance tickets to cultural and recreation facilities according to the tour program;
entrance tickets to cultural and recreation facilities outside the tour program;
private transfer;
meals not included in the tour program;
excursions not included in the tour program;
single occupancy – 17,500 rubles/the entire period of the tour;
resort fee;
environmental charges;
cable car ascents.

It's important to know

swimwear and outfits for photo shoots;
personal first aid kit and insect repellent (if necessary);
waterproof windproof jacket and trousers;
a raincoat (preferably not a disposable one) or a membrane jacket;
Sunglasses and cream: the sun is very active in the mountains;
track suit;
trekking boots with tread, or sneakers like "Salomon Speed Cross" (sneakers for running without tread are categorically not suitable), shoes must be worn out, not new;
backpack and "seat";
elastic bandage.

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