Eat it. Admire it. Love. Winter trip to the Caucasus

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In this tour we will show the flat and mountainous parts of Ingushetia and Ossetia, the cities of Magas, Vladikavkaz, Grozny, and also go to Dagestan to the largest in Europe and the deepest in the world Sulak Canyon. We will taste delicious national dishes and arrange tea parties in the fresh air.

Location

Russia, Republic of North Ossetia — Alania, Vladikavkaz

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Tour highlights

Ancient temples and towers

We will see one of the oldest Christian churches and mountain tower complexes

Landscapes like from a photo postcard

Let's take a lot of beautiful pictures against the backdrop of the multifaceted landscapes of the Caucasus

The magic of the Terrible

We will visit Grozny City, churches, mosques and a beautiful flower park

Gastronomic flavor

Let's get acquainted with the dishes of the national cuisine and be sure to fall in love with it

The greatness of the Sulak Canyon

Let's admire the most beautiful location in Dagestan — the canyon, surpassing even the Grand Canyon in depth

The descent of the Kolka glacier

We will see the place of Sergei Bodrov's death – the Karmadon gorge, where the village was completely destroyed as a result of the collapse of the glacier

Itinerary

Day 1 - Meeting. Tour of the lowland part of Ingushetia
Recommended flights:
from Moscow: Pegasus S7 (10:30-13:00);
from St. Petersburg: Pobeda airport (10:45-14:05).
Meeting of the group at Vladikavkaz airport.
Group transfer from 13:00-14:00.
13:00 Lunch at the restaurant "Rays".
14:30 Tour of the plain of Ingushetia.
Visit to the Memorial of Memory and Glory complex, dedicated to the main memorable dates and events of Ingushetia.
Visit to the ethnographic museum in the Tower of Concord, the tallest tower in Ingushetia with an observation deck.
Dinner (for an additional fee).
Check-in at the Armkhi Hotel or the Chaika building (alternative to the Artis Plaza Hotel, Planeta Lux Hotel, Imperial Hotel, in apartments in Armkhi).
Meals: lunch. Breakfast and dinner on your own.

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Day 2 - Tour of mountainous Ingushetia
Breakfast at the hotel.
Tour of mountainous Ingushetia:
Dzheyrakho-Assinsky Nature Reserve, towers and fortresses of medieval mountainous Ingushetia;
The Erzi Tower Complex is one of the largest tower complexes in Ingushetia. It was here in the XIX century that the famous bronze eagle was discovered, dating back to the VIII century.;
Tseilom pass, which offers an unforgettable view of the main rocky Caucasian ridge, Mount Kazbek and the Targim basin.
Lunch.
Continuation of the tour:
The Erzya Nature Reserve, whose name translates as "eagle", is located in two districts of Ingushetia – Sunzhensky and Dzheyrakhsky;
Egikal is one of the largest medieval tower complexes;
Targim — refers to the castle-type tower settlements, which were built in the XV-XVII centuries;
Khamkhi — the tower buildings of which have a severe monumental appearance, are erected on a steep rocky slope;
The temple of Thaba-Yerdy is one of the oldest early Christian temples in Ingushetia, most likely built in the eighth century AD;
Vnushki is the winner of the contest "7 Wonders of Russia".
18:00 Dinner (for an additional fee).
Meals: breakfast and lunch. Dinner on your own.

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Day 3 - Sightseeing tour of Ossetia
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure 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;
The place of Sergei Bodrov's death is the Karmadon Gorge. Where, as a result of the collapse of the glacier, the village of Verkhny Karmadon was completely destroyed;
Fiagdon Gorge. Here, tourists like to take beautiful photos on a swing over a precipice, as well as contemplate the surroundings with snow caps, sitting on a bench right on the edge of the gorge;
after a short rest, go to a place shrouded in myths and legends — an ancient tower Kurt and Tag.
Lunch at the cafe.
City tour of Vladikavkaz.
Check-in at the Planeta Lux Hotel (an alternative to the Imperial Hotel or an equivalent replacement).
Dinner (for an additional fee).
Meals: breakfast and lunch. Dinner on your own.

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Day 4 - Tour of Grozny
8:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
9:00 Departure to Grozny.
10:30 City tour of Grozny:
The Church of St. Michael the Archangel is an architectural monument of the 19th century, one of the oldest buildings in Grozny;
The Heart of Chechnya Mosque is one of the largest mosques in the world;
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;
The Flower Park, popularly known as the "Park of Miracles" and the "Park of Lovers", is one of the most popular places in Grozny.
14:30 Lunch at the cafe.
Check-in at the Nokhcho Star Hotel (alternative to Edelweiss, Berkat).
Visit to the unique mosque built in the high-tech style – "Mother's Heart". It is the first mosque in Russia, made in an ultramodern form;
Shawls;
Mosque "Pride of Muslims". It is considered the largest Muslim prayer building in the European part of Eurasia.
Return to the hotel.
19:00 Dinner (for an additional fee).
Meals: breakfast and lunch. Dinner on your own.

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Day 5 - Dagestan. Sulak Canyon
Breakfast.
Departure 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.
Lunch at a restaurant in one of the best trout farms in Dagestan.
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 the 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).
Return to Grozny.
Dinner (for an additional fee).
Meals: breakfast and lunch. Dinner on your own.

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Day 6 - Transfer to Grozny airport
Breakfast.
Check out of the hotel.
11:00-12:00 Transfer to Grozny airport.
Recommended flight:
Grozny -Moscow UT (14:10 -16:40), Aeroflot (12:40-15:20).
Meals: breakfast. Lunch and dinner on your own.

Difficulty

For any person

Accommodation

Hotel

5 nights

Comfort

Midscale

The tour includes accommodation in hotels.

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

Placement	Cost
2-bed accommodation (dbl, twin)	51 900
1-bed accommodation (single)	61 900
Children under 10 years old with additional and basic accommodation	47 000

In the absence of a couple to move in, the tourist pays an additional fee for single accommodation.

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

"Planet Lux"

Planeta Lux Hotel is located in a historic building in the center of Vladikavkaz, a 5-minute walk from Spartak Stadium and Komsomolsky Park. Free Wi-Fi is available.

The bright rooms are decorated in a classic style and feature a refrigerator and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Free toiletries are provided in the bathroom. There is a restaurant on site.

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Another option

"Armhi"

It offers a restaurant, a shared lounge and a garden. Room service is available. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool. There is a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange on site. Guests can cook in the shared kitchen.

Each room has a balcony with city views. All rooms at the Armkhi Ingushetia - All Hotel have a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV. Some rooms have a seating area. Towels and bed linen are provided.

A continental breakfast is served daily at the hotel.

This 3-star hotel features a sauna. A children's playground is available on site. Guests of the hotel can play a game of billiards. The area is popular for hiking and skiing.

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"The Seagull"

Chaika Ingushetia Hotel is located in Armkhi Village, 34 km from Spartak Republican Stadium. It offers a restaurant, free private parking, a seasonal outdoor pool and a bar. It offers direct access to the ski slopes, a ski pass sales point, as well as a shared lounge and a garden. The reception is open 24 hours a day. Guests can make use of a shared kitchen and a currency exchange office.

Each room has a desk. There is a private bathroom with a shower and slippers, and some rooms at the Chaika Ingushetia Hotel have a seating area. Towels and bed linen are provided in all rooms.

A continental breakfast is served at the Chaika Ingushetia Hotel.

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Another option

Apartments in Armhi

Apartments in mountainous Ingushetia are 5 minutes from Armkhi LOCK.

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Edelweiss

The EDELWEISS Grozny Hotel is located in the Akhmatovsky district of Grozny, next to the S.G. Bilimkhanov Stadium.

Single and double rooms of the "Standard" and "Deluxe" categories are available for accommodation. Amenities include cable TV, high-speed Wi-Fi, a safe, air conditioning and a bathroom with a shower, soft towels and cosmetics.

The rooms are equipped with a refrigerator and a tea set. The Shpinat Cafeteria serves delicious breakfasts, lunches and dinners of European cuisine.

On the second floor there is a conference room with modern equipment, it can accommodate up to 15 people.

A gym, a game center and a massage room are available for guests. Nearby is the "Theater named after Khanpashi Nuradilova is 1 km away, Berkat Shopping center is 970 m and Komsomolsky Square is 850 m. The train station is 2.6 km away, and the airport is 7 km away.

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Another option

Berkat

The Berkat Hotel is located in the central part of Grozny. There is a picturesque park with a fountain around the hotel.

Guests can stay in comfortable and cozy rooms of various price categories. All rooms have a bathroom, TV and air conditioning.

A buffet breakfast is served every morning in the hotel's restaurant. Cafes and shops are also within walking distance.

For business communication, the hotel has a spacious conference room equipped with all necessary modern equipment.

The Colosseum Sports Hall is located nearby, and the Heart of Chechnya Mosque is a 15-minute walk away. The train station is an 8-minute drive away, and Grozny Airport is a 14-minute drive away.

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Another option

"Nokhcho Star"

NOKHCHOSTAR Hotel is located in Grozny (Chechen Republic), 5 km from Akhmat Arena Stadium. Guests can relax in the shared lounge and use the concierge service.

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. The reception is open 24 hours a day. Room service is available at the hotel.

All rooms are equipped with a desk and a TV. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom.

A continental breakfast is served at NOKHCHOSTAR Hotel.

The surrounding area is great for cycling. The hotel also offers car rental services.

Grozny International Airport is 7 km from NOKHCHOSTAR Hotel.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 16 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

6 days 5 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Republic of North Ossetia — Alania, Vladikavkaz

Included in price

meals (half board): breakfast and lunch, except breakfast on the first day and lunch on the last;
sightseeing transfer;
group transfer from the airport to the hotel and back to the airport;
guided tours;
habitation.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Vladikavkaz and back from Grozny;
medical insurance;
Meals: dinners and additional meals;
descent to Zubutli village and boating.

It's important to know

Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

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Eat it. Admire it. Love. Winter trip to the Caucasus

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Tour highlights

Itinerary

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Tour conditions

Included in price

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It's important to know

Dates and Prices

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