The attraction of the Caucasus at Christmas

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Christmas tour of the republics of the North Caucasus. At this time, they, already charming, become even more attractive: cozy streets of cities, covered with snow, in the gentle illumination of yellow lanterns, majestic mountains, pine trees, from which flakes of snow fall off every now and then.

The motionless surface of Lake Kezenoi-Am, proud Grozny shining with millions of lights, ancient tower complexes of Ingushetia (Egikal, Vnushki, Erzi), majestic Vladikavkaz, picturesque Kurtatinsky gorge.

The route passes through the border area. Citizens of the CIS countries need to issue a border pass in advance.

Location

The city of Grozny

Sightseeing tours

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Tour highlights

The history of ancestral castles

We will visit the complex of defensive structures built in the 13th-16th centuries.

Modern Grozny

We will see proud Grozny shining with millions of lights

Vladikavkaz Boardwalk

We will take a walk through the city center, where more than 70 historical and architectural monuments of the late XIX-early XX centuries have been preserved.

Gastronomic lesson

Let's go to lunch with a master class on cooking national cuisine

Recreation at a high mountain lake

Lake Kezenoy-Am in size and depth can be put on a par with Lake Baikal. Ritsa in Abkhazia or Blue Lake in Kabardino-Balkaria

Culture of Chechnya

Let's get acquainted with the main mosques of the region — "Mother's Heart", "Pride of Muslims" and "Heart of Chechnya"

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. Getting to know the capital of Chechnya
Arrival in the capital of the Chechen Republic, Grozny, before 13:00.
Self-service transfer to the hotel.
Accommodation in hotels after 14:00.
Items can be left in the hotel's luggage room.
14:10 Approximate departure time for the program from the hotel "Edelweiss".
Attention! The exact time of gathering for the tour, the guide's contacts will be indicated in the tour memo 1-2 days before the start of the tour.
2:30 p.m. Lunch.
Sightseeing tour of the city.
Please note that the guide has the right to change the order of visits to sightseeing sites.
During the tour, you will visit the Memorial Complex of Glory named after A. A. Kadyrov in the city of Grozny, dedicated to the victory in the Great Patriotic War, as well as the first President of the Chechen Republic Akhmat Kadyrov; Journalists' Square, Peoples' Friendship Square, Putin Avenue, M. Esambayev Boulevard, where you will get acquainted with the history and architecture of the manor house, which is the heritage of the capital of Chechnya..
Continuation of the tour with a visit to the Heart of Chechnya Mosque.
You will also see the Cossack Church of Archangel Michael, founded in 1868, and take a walk through the flower park.
Visit to the Grozny City high-rise complex with access to the panoramic platform on the 33rd floor, from where you can enjoy a view of the city and the surrounding area (visiting during business hours).
Transfer to the hotels.
Accommodation in hotels of your choice.
The pool is open for guests of the Edelweiss Hotel from 07:00-21:00.
Dinner is on your own.

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Day 2 - Excursion to the high-altitude lake Kezenoi-Am
Breakfast at the hotel.
Meeting with a local guide at the hotel.
Departure for the tour, route information.
Lake Kezenoy-Am in size and depth can be put on a par with Lake Baikal. The Ritsa in Abkhazia or the Blue Lake in Kabardino-Balkaria.
Stop in the village of Vedeno, where you will see the walls of the fortress, which is more than 200 years old.
Lunch is on your own.
Ascent by transport (about 24 km) to the Harami pass (2400 m above sea level).
After stopping at the pass, where the beauty will make your head spin, the descent to the lake (about 11 km) by transport will begin.
The stop in Kharachoy village is an outstanding village with its location and history.
Departure to Argun.
The Aimani Kadyrova Mosque in Argun — "Mother's Heart", designed for 15,000 people, was inaugurated in June 2014.
For the convenience of believers, the designers have provided many entrance doors — a total of 26.
Departure to Shali.
The Pride of Chechnya Mosque in the city of Shali is one of the largest Muslim Pride mosques in Europe.
The mosque is part of the Shali City complex.
Return to Grozny.
Free time in the city.

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Day 3 - Transfer to North Ossetia. Republic Capital City Tour
Breakfast.
Check-out from the hotel.
Transfer to the capital of Ossetia.
Vladikavkaz is one of the largest cultural, economic and industrial centers of the North Caucasus.
Sightseeing car and walking tour of the city center, where more than 70 historical and architectural monuments of the late 19th and early 20th centuries have been preserved, the embankment of the Terek River, and the park.
Lunch with a master class on cooking national cuisine.
Accommodation in a 4* hotel.
Those who like to walk along the streets of the old towns will appreciate Vladikavkaz during an independent walk.
An Armenian church, a German Lutheran church, Sunni and Shiite mosques, and two Orthodox churches, including the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, have survived to this day.
Traditionally, festive services are held in churches on Christmas Night.
People light candles, congratulate each other, wish good luck and peace.
Dinner is on your own.

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Day 4 - Mountainous Ingushetia
Breakfast at the hotel.
Meeting with a local guide.
Departure to mountainous Ingushetia.
Sightseeing of the medieval center of Ingushetia — Egikal from the observation deck: according to historians, the complex was a cultural, political and economic center of the Middle Ages.
Visit the tower complex — monument Vnushki — it consists of three main towers, two of which stand on top of one cliff, the third on the opposite cliff.
Lunch is on the way.
Acquaintance with the oldest Christian church in Russia — Thaba-Yerdy in the Assinsky gorge, on the right tributary of the river Assi, near the border with Georgia.
Thaba-Yerdy is amazing because for centuries it has been a tangible example of the intertwining of architectural and cultural traditions of a thousand years ago.
Return to the hotel.
Dinner is on your own.

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Day 5 - Excursion to the Kurtatinsky gorge. Departure
Breakfast.
Check out of the hotel, take your things with you.
Departure to the Kurtatinsky gorge is one of the most picturesque in North Ossetia (it has a length of more than 50 km).
Stop for a photo shoot in the Kadargavan gorge, where the river has cut a hundred-meter gap in the mountain range.
Visit the Dzivgis rock fortress, a complex of defensive structures built in the 13th-16th centuries, and the towers of the Kurtag and Tag brothers.
Magnificent views of the mountain panorama open from the observation deck of the tower.
Acquaintance with the history of the Ossetian ancestral castles.
The pearl of the Kurtatinsky gorge is the village of Tsymyti, located in the upper reaches of the Kurtatinsky gorge.
Lunch with national cuisine dishes on the route (included).
Group transfer to Vladikavkaz Airport (Beslan) for flights departing after 18:00.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Tour organizer's comments

Difficulty level: requires no special physical training.

Accommodation

Hotel

4 nights

Comfort

Upscale

The tour includes accommodation in hotels.

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

Placement

2-bed room

1-bed accommodation

Additional place

Hotel "Edelweiss" 4*, Grozny — hotel "Vladikavkaz" 4*, Vladikavkaz

Standard room

69 500

88 900

On request

The possible accommodation options are listed below.

For children 10-12 years old, a 5% discount is provided at the main place.

Vladikavkaz

The Vladikavkaz Hotel is located in the heart of Vladikavkaz with a magnificent view of the Terek River and the indescribable beauty of the peaks of the mountain ranges. The Kosta Khetagurov Park and the National Museum are located in the immediate vicinity.

It offers 177 stylish and ergonomic rooms with everything you need for a good rest; TV, kettle, air conditioning, bathroom with toiletries and towels. Also, for a fruitful pastime on the territory there is a large swimming pool, a modern fitness center, and a beauty salon.

The hotel has a luxurious restaurant with several halls, and a hearty and delicious breakfast is served in the morning. There is also a lobby bar with a variety of drinks and small snacks. There are several banquet halls of varying capacity.

Services for renting a comfortable conference room equipped with modern appliances are provided.

The distance between Vladikavkaz Hotel and the airport is 27 km, and the railway station is 3 km away.

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Another option

Edelweiss

The sports and hotel complex "Edelweiss", which has 4*, is located in the very center of the city of Grozny. Severny Airport is 7.2 km from the city. The Heart of Chechnya Mosque, Putin Avenue, M. Esambaev Boulevard are within walking distance. There are 47 comfortable European-level rooms of four different categories at your service. Dry cleaning and laundry services are provided in the hotel building. The rooms have everything you need.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 6 to 14 tourists

Minimum age

1 years old

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Group meets at

The city of Grozny

Included in price

transportation services under the program, including group transfers: Vladikavkaz Airport Hotel;
accommodation in hotels along the route;
local guide services;
entrance tickets to parks and museums;
eco-catchments;
meals included in the program: breakfast in hotels, lunch (except day 2);
water 0.5 liters/person.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Grozny and back from Vladikavkaz;
private transfers;
meals not specified in the program;
additional payment for 1-bed accommodation;
alcoholic beverages;
additional services at the locations;
additional excursions.

It's important to know

Clothes should not be open and provocative. Do not forget, you are going to the republic with a different mentality, it is necessary to respect the customs and traditions of the local population. For women, a headscarf for visiting mosques and temples.

Dates and Prices

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$948

1 – 5 Jan, 2027 5 days 4 nights

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