A holiday romance. Sightseeing tour in the North Caucasus

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The rich program includes the natural beauty and sights of the North Caucasus.

You will visit Zheleznovodsk, Kislovodsk, Yessentuki and Pyatigorsk, walk in the famous Resort Parks, taste the legendary mineral waters, see ancient palaces and ancient temples, an astrophysical observatory, waterfalls, mountains and lakes of Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia and even climb Elbrus by cable car!

Location

G. Mineralnye Vody

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Tour highlights

Cable car ride

Take the cable car up to Krasavets Elbrus

Resort parks

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

Astrophysical Observatory

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

Mount Moussa Achitara

The sparkling whiteness of snow-capped peaks flows into the greenery of coniferous forests, and alpine lawns attract the eye

In the footsteps of the writer

You will plunge into the atmosphere of city life, listen to stories and walk in the landscapes that Lermontov loved so much

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. Transfer to Pyatigorsk
We will meet at the airport or at the railway station in Mineralnye Vody.
A group transfer will take you to Pyatigorsk, it's literally 20 minutes on the road.
Check-in at the hotel and according to the plan, a welcome dinner at 19:00, where we will all get acquainted.
Accommodation: hotel in Pyatigorsk.
Meals: dinner at 19:00.

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Day 2 - Excursion to Yessentuki and Zheleznovodsk
The first chapter of the excursion tour "Kurortny Roman" is dedicated to the city of Yessentuki and the city of Zheleznovodsk.
These are two popular resorts of Caucasian Mineral Waters.
On a sightseeing tour of Yessentuki, we will walk around the Resort Park, take a couple of photos, as if in Greece, at the mud baths named after him.Semashko, let's try a mineral water – from under an ordinary tap, the one that we usually buy in bottles in the store.
The journey will continue in the small but incredibly cozy city of Zheleznovodsk!
During its existence, like a precious casket, it was filled with various artifacts – the palace of the Emir of Bukhara, the Pushkin Gallery (someone considers it more beautiful than the Lermontov Gallery in Pyatigorsk - compare), a spa fountain in the form of a pump room, delicious mineral water, a Cascading staircase of 574 steps and the lake "30–ka".
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, rest at the thermal springs
On this day of the excursion tour, we will leave the KavMinVody and go to neighboring Kabardino-Balkaria, to the mountains to the highest point of Russia and Europe – Elbrus.
We will climb to a height of 3500 m. above sea level, to see blue ice, white snow, peaked mountains in white hats, thin ribbons of rivers below, and a bottomless blue sky overhead!
We will end the day with a visit to the Baksan thermal complex, where you can swim in cold and warm mineral springs.
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 in the other republic of Karachay-Cherkessia, neighboring with Kavminvody, will surprise on the one hand with the beauty of its mountains.
We will take the cable car to Moussa Achitara.
On the other hand, its ancient history and archaeological finds.
Let's look at the oldest temples of Shoanin and Sentin, and fast forward thousands of years ago.
The timing of the day:
8:00 departure from the hotel;
12:00 arrival in Dombai;
12:30 cable car ascent 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 the Resort novel, we will devote an entire chapter, that is, a day, to the city of Pyatigorsk, which is closely associated with the name of M.Y. Lermontov.
Therefore, let's go through the Lermontov places along the poet's path, from where he watched, where he lived and held his last ball a week before the duel, where he died and was initially buried.
Let's take a walk in the Flower Garden Park, find out the history of the Failure and climb the cable car to Mashuk, from where you can see the surroundings of the city, and even Elbrus in clear weather.
The timing of the day:
9:00 a.m. breakfast;
10:30 Lermontov Museum;
12:00 Flower Garden Park;
15:00 Lake Failure, rope ascent to Mashuk.
Location: Pyatigorsk.
Meals: breakfast at the hotel.

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Day 6 - Krasnogorsk Watchtower, Arkhyz, SAO RAS and Museum, Nizhnearkhyz settlement
We are going to Karachay-Cherkessia to another popular resort in the region — Arkhyz.
It is well known for skiing holidays, but this place preserves the history of the ancient Alan state.
Scientists even believe that it was here that the capital of Alanya, Magas, was at one time.
Let's look at its ruins in the Nizhne-Arkhyz settlement.
And we will also be surprised how history and breakthrough modern science are successfully combined in Arkhyz.
After all, this is where the largest telescope on the mainland is located.
Let's go to the observatory and listen to the astronomers tell us about the history of this place.
The timing of the day:
08:30 departure from Pyatigorsk;
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 - Kislovodsk City Tour
The final day will be dedicated to the most beautiful resort of the Caucasian Mineral Waters – Kislovodsk.
It will be the culmination of a journey and love at first sight.
We will walk along the Resort Boulevard and the park, drink narzan in the main gallery, visit Chaliapin's cottage.
The final chord of this day will be a 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
Before departure, you will have time to visit the gastronomic attraction of Pyatigorsk "Cuisines of the World" and "Upper Market".
You can buy souvenirs and Caucasian products here.
After the group transfer to Mineralnye Vody by the time of departure.
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 for hotel accommodation in 2-, 3-bed standard rooms with all amenities.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation and date, RUB.:

Period	Cost
1.03 to 19.04	85 000
26.04 to 27.09	95 000

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

The possible placement options are listed below. It can be replaced with similar ones.

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

The Bugar Hotel is located next to Kirov Park in the center of Pyatigorsk.

The number of rooms is represented by single and double rooms of different comfort levels. Amenities include a private safe, split system, cable TV, fast Wi-Fi and a bathroom with toiletries and soft towels.

A delicious breakfast is included in the room rate, which is served at the on-site restaurant. Here, guests can order hearty lunches and dinners.

It offers a conference room with modern facilities, which is suitable for various business events.

Nearby there is an "Amusement Park" - 360 m, "Planetarium" - 160 m and "Lermontov Gallery" - 1.7 km. The train station is 1 km away, and Mineralnye Vody Airport is 26 km away.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 1 to 16 tourists

Minimum age

6 years old

Duration

8 days 7 nights

Group meets at

G. Mineralnye Vody

Included in price

airport – hotel – airport transfer;
Meals: breakfast, dinner on the 1st and 7th days;
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;
private transfer;
entrance tickets to cultural and recreation facilities outside the tour program;
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;
entrance tickets to cultural and recreation facilities according to the tour program:
- the environmental fee in the Elbrus region is 200 rubles/person.;
- cable car to Elbrus, all queues — 1,900 rubles and eco fee — 200 rubles/person.;
- cable car to Moussa Achitara, all queues — 2,400 rubles/person.;
- cable car to Mashuk — 380 rubles/person.;
- the environmental fee in the Gonachkhir gorge is 200 rubles/person.;
- environmental fee Shoan temple — 200 rubles/person.;
- environmental fee Nizhnearchyzskoye settlement — 300 rubles/person.;
- the entrance ticket to the Baksan thermal complex is 500 rubles/person.;
- entrance ticket to the telescope of the SAO RAS — 500 rubles/person.;
- ticket for an organ music concert (Pushkin card is valid) — 1,300- 1,600 rubles/person.;
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" (running shoes without tread are categorically not suitable), shoes must be worn out, not new;
backpack and "seat";
elastic bandage.

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14 Mar, 2025

The tour provider responded to all questions promptly and efficiently arranged the transfer and hotel. The guide was a knowledgeable and reliable professional.