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

Sightseeing tours

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Tour highlights

Cable car ride

We will take the cable car up to Krasavets Elbrus

Resort parks

Let's take a walk in the famous resort parks of the cities of KVM

Astrophysical Observatory

We will visit the Astrophysical Observatory of the Russian Academy of Sciences, where we will see the largest telescope in Europe

Maximum relaxation

We will 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

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Mineralnye Vody, transfer to Pyatigorsk
We will meet you in the city of Mineralnye Vody, which is traditionally called the gateway of the Caucasus, and we will 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
9:00 Check out of the hotel.
The first chapter is dedicated to the city of Essentuki.
10:00-12:30 Excursion to Yessentuki.
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!
14:00-17:00 Guided tour 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 resort fountain and a beautiful Cascading staircase.
17:40 Return to the hotel.
Location: Pyatigorsk.
Food: breakfast at the hotel.

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Day 3 - Elbrus, rest at the thermal springs
8:00 a.m. Breakfast.
8:30 Check out of the hotel.
12:20 Arrival at Azau.
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!
15:00 Departure to the thermal springs.
The time spent in the thermal pool will be the best end to such an eventful day!
16:30-18:30 Baksan, a thermal complex.
18:40 Departure to Pyatigorsk.
20:00 Arrival at Pyatigorsk.
Location: Pyatigorsk.
Food: breakfast at the hotel.

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Day 4 - Pyatigorsk city tour, cable car ride to Mashuk
9:00 a.m. Breakfast.
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.
10:30 The Lermontov Museum.
We will visit the museum, the house where the poet spent his last days.
We will walk through the Flower Garden Park, reach the Sinkhole, see where Ostap Bender spent the collected funds, and then, with the help of a cable car, we will climb Mount Mashuk and admire the surroundings of Pyatigorsk.
12:00 Flower Garden Park.
15:00 Lake Failure.
Placement: Pyatigorsk.
Food: breakfast at the hotel.

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Day 5 - A trip to Dombai
Dombai is not only mountains, glaciers, dense forests, alpine meadows, but also charming lakes filled with the purest water, ringing rivers, high sky of piercing blue color.
And this is exactly what the next chapter of our novel is about.
8:00 Check out of the hotel.
12:00 Arrival in Dombai.
You will visit Moussa Achitara Mountain, Gonachkhir gorge, Tumanly Kel. From autumn to spring — Moussa Achitara and the Shoan Temple.
12:30 Cable car ride to Moussa Achitara, lunch.
15:30 Departure to the Gonachkhir gorge.
17:00 Departure from Dombaya.
21:00 Return to Pyatigorsk.
Location: Pyatigorsk.
Food: breakfast at the hotel.

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Day 6 - Krasnogorsk Watchtower, Arkhyz, SAO RAS and Museum, Nizhnearkhyz settlement
08:30 Departure from Pyatigorsk.
Our chapter is going to be very eventful today.
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 large observatories Europe and take a walk through the territory of the ancient Alan city.
11:15 Krasnogorsk Watchtower.
12:10 SAO RAS.
13:30 Lunch.
14:20 Museum SAO RAS.
15:00 Nizhnearkhyz settlement.
17:40 Departure to Pyatigorsk.
21:00 Return to the hotel.
Placement: Pyatigorsk.
Food: breakfast at the hotel.

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Day 7 - Tour of Kislovodsk, Chaliapin's cottage, organ concert
9:00 a.m. Breakfast.
9:30 Check out of the hotel.
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!
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.
Placement: Pyatigorsk.
Food: 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!
If you wish, you can visit the market yourself, buy souvenirs and farm products.
Transfer to Mineralnye Vody at the time of departure.
Meals: breakfast at the hotel.

Difficulty

For any person

Accommodation

Hotel

7 nights

Comfort

Upscale

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel in 2-/3- local standard rooms with all amenities.

Accommodation in Pyatigorsk — hotel “Bugar".

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

The discount for pensioners is 5%.

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

up 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 the 1st and 7th days;
hotel accommodation in 2-/3- local 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;
meals not included in the tour program;
excursions not included in the tour program;
single occupancy – 17,500 rubles for the entire period of the tour;
resort fee;
entrance fees and environmental charges;
cable car ascents.

It's important to know

swimwear and outfits for photo shoots;
personal first aid kit and insect bites (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;
a backpack and a "seat";
elastic bandage.

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