Two republics. Sightseeing tour of the Caucasus

Breakfast at the hotel.

Our way lies to Lake Kezenoi-Am, the pearl of the Caucasus, an amazing alpine lake with crystal clear water. 

The lake is located at an altitude of 1870 meters above sea level on the border of Chechnya with Dagestan.

You will climb the mountain serpentine and appreciate the grandeur of the landscapes of Chechnya, take a walk along the shore of Lake Kezenoi-Am with clear turquoise water. 

On the way there is the village of Kharachoy. 

In the center of the village there is a monument to the legendary Chechen Robin Hood — Abrek Zelimkhan Kharachoevsky. 

Next to the monument to Abrek Zelimkhan there is a spring — Maiden's Spit, which is associated with a very beautiful legend about love.

We will walk through the streets of the abandoned ancient village of Khoi, once built right on the edge of a cliff, climb to the roof of a combat tower, appreciate the beauty of Cheberloevsky Canyon.

Transfer to the city of Shali.

Visit the amazing mosque "Pride of Muslims" named after the Prophet Muhammad. 

This is the largest mosque in Europe, accommodating up to 30 thousand people — a magical, fabulous pearl of the Caucasus, a real palace.

Lunch at a cafe with dishes of national cuisine and a master class on cooking hinglash (thin flatbreads with pumpkin) in the ethnographic complex "Village of Shira-Kotar" — translated from Chechen — "old farm". 

Transfer to Argun. 

The Mother's Heart Mosque attracts the eye with its ultra-modern and even somewhat futuristic appearance. 

The mosque named after Aimani Kadyrova is no less beautiful and amazing inside than outside. 

Return to the hotel. 

Free time.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Room release.

Departure to Dagestan.

Lunch at the Glavryba trout farm, we will try local grilled trout and the famous shah pilaf.

After lunch, we go to admire one of the main treasures of Dagestan — the Sulak Canyon.

A visit to the complex "Nyoho Cave and suspension Bridge" will give you an unforgettable experience! The complex consists of three caves, observation decks and labyrinths, the total length of which is several hundred meters. 

The main extreme entertainment of the complex is the zip line — a 250-meter downhill descent through the gorge on a steel rope and bungee (extra charge).

You will be able to make sure that the Sulak Canyon is not only an open book of the geology of the Caucasus, but also one of the most beautiful and deepest canyons in the world.

The emerald waters of the Chirkeysky reservoir will reveal to you the fascinating beauty of its gorges and canyons during a boat trip. 

On the way to the reservoir, we will see the Chirkeyskaya HPP, the most powerful in the North Caucasus.

Accommodation at the 3* Leningrad / Metropol Hotel.

Early check-out from the hotel for the program, breakfast at the cafe on the way to the mountains.

We will visit the Avar village of Gunib, it is also called "soaring in the sky".

The Gimrinsky Tunnel is the longest road tunnel of the Russian Federation (4303 m), connecting 9 districts with the plain part of Dagestan.

On the way, we will make stops at the Gimrinskaya Tower and on the shore of the Irganai reservoir, at the Gunibskaya hydroelectric power station. Rasul Gamzatov and the Andalal Memorial Complex. 

The historical and architectural complex "Andalal" is located on the territory of the Gunibskaya HPP. 

A mandatory object to visit in Gunib is the Gunib Museum of Local Lore, located in the building of the garrison church. 

You will hear the history of the village, find out which of the Russian emperors visited here, hear a story about the end of the Caucasian War and be able to take pictures in national costumes. 

After that, we will walk to the memorial complex "White Cranes" and learn the history of its creation. 

From the observation deck at the memorial there are wonderful views of the Keger plateau and terraces above the Kara-Koisu River.

Lunch in a hospitable family with dishes of national cuisine. 

We will climb to Upper Gunib through Shamil's gate, visit Tsarskaya Polyana, find out which of the Russian emperors visited here, and hear a story about the end of the Caucasian War. 

Let's take a walk through the birch grove, the red book birch Radde grows here.

You will learn the secrets of the local very tasty and healthy delicacy — urbecha by visiting the mill for the production of urbecha. 

Now it is made from different nuts and at the mill you can try 24 types of urbech, get acquainted with the process of cooking pasta from the moment of roasting the grains to the mill.

Return to the hotel. 

Breakfast in the cafe of the hotel/city. 

Room release.

Early in the morning we leave for one of the ancient "living" cities not only in Russia, but also in the world — Derbent. 

This city with a rich history and an unusual fate is built of light shell stone, as if it glows and energizes the centuries lived. 

But first, you will have a photo shoot against the background of the legendary Caspian monster — "Harrier". 

This is the world's largest ekranoplane missile carrier.

During the tour, we will visit the Naryn-Kala fortress and walk along the narrow and very colorful streets of Shakhristan (Magalam), visit the oldest Juma mosque in the territory of the Russian Federation.

During the tour we will see Khan's and Maiden's baths, quarter mosques: Minara, Kilisa, Bala.

We will have lunch with the family, where we will try Caucasian cuisine and learn how to dance the famous Lezginka in a master class.

Departure to Makhachkala airport. 

The recommended departure time is after 19:00.