A week-long tour of Dagestan

Breakfast at the hotel.

Next, we head through the Gimrinsky tunnel (the longest in Russia 4303m) and the beautiful Irganai reservoir to explore the Tsolotl Canyon, which literally splits the Khunzakh plateau in half.

Two waterfalls formed by the rivers Tobot and Itlyatlyar descend into the canyon.

After that, we will visit the Matlas plateau, which is located at an altitude of 1,800 meters above sea level and the famous Matlas stone bowl — a unique, fantastic place in beauty and energy. 

Lunch in the mountains.

Transfer to Derbent. 

Overnight at a 3* hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.

Then transfer to the Naryn-Kala Citadel for an excursion and a full immersion in the fascinating history of the fortress.

At the end, a walk through the streets of the Old Town (magalam). 

You will see the ancient Juma Mosque (recently included in the UNESCO World Heritage List), the Maiden Baths complex.

At the end of the tour, a magnificent national lunch.

After lunch, transfer to the hotel and free time.

Breakfast.

We are going on an excursion to the village of Kubachi, the birthplace of world—famous jewelers and wood carvers. 

Silverware is especially popular here, the production of which you can see in person at a master class in the house of one of the locals. 

We will have lunch and listen to interesting stories at the Kubachin people's house.

Next, we will go to Kala Koreish, the capital of the largest medieval feudal domain of the Kaitag utsmiystvo. 

There are about 8 kilometers between them.

And we will return to Derbent for the night.

After a hearty breakfast, we leave for a tour of the legendary village of Gunib.

The picturesque surroundings of Gunib have always inspired artists and poets, for example, Aivazovsky and Gamzatov.

Next, we will visit a natural monument of national importance — the underground Saltinsky waterfall in the period from April 1 to October 1 (from October to April, this tour is not held due to the lack of water).

Then we will drive to the village of Chokh, similar to the Italian Positano. 

The traditional architecture of the highlanders is still preserved here, represented by the stepped construction of steep mountain slopes.

We will have lunch with local residents and go to a meeting with the famous village of Gamsutl, located at an altitude of almost 1,500 m.

 Those who want to touch the unique aura of the abandoned village will have to hike for almost an hour. 

It is impossible to get there by car.

Overnight at the Eagle's Nest recreation center or another in a hospitable guest house, or in a 3* hotel on the plain.

After a delicious breakfast, we go to the Karadakh gorge.

A unique natural monument in rocks from 2 to 5 meters wide and 150 meters high will amaze you with a mixture of horror and admiration.

The road to Kakhib, one of the oldest villages in Dagestan. 

The old Kahib and its battle towers date back to the VIII-X centuries. 

Old Kahib was known throughout the Caucasus as an impregnable fortress. 

Only once did the Tatar-Mongols break through there. 

After this sad event, the mountaineers erected watchtowers right over the abyss near the village and only one bridge over the canyon connected Kahib with the world.

Lunch at a party with the highlanders.

Another abandoned village, Goor, is a 15—minute drive away. 

Artfully inscribed into the mountainous landscape, Goor impresses with its preserved defensive towers and interesting history.

30 minutes from the Goor there is a garden with a mountain stream, over which an ancient stone bridge spans. 

There is a monument to the history of the IX century — the ancient Datun Church, built by Georgian missionaries.

Return to the Eagle's Nest or another hospitable guest house, or to a 3* hotel on the plain.

Early breakfast.

Transfer to Makhachkala.

Visit the center of folk arts and crafts, the Juma mosque, the Tarki-Tau observation deck, the market and get acquainted with the interesting history of the young city.

Transfer to the airport.

Flight home (after 18:00).