Caucasian history. From Chechnya to Dagestan

Breakfast at the hotel.

Today we have to climb the mountain serpentine to the largest lake in the North Caucasus — Kezenoy-Am and admire the greatness of the Chechen nature.

There will be a stop in the village on the wayKharachoy, where we can look at the monument to the famous Chechen Robin Hood – Abrek Zelimkhan Kharachoevsky. 

The Maiden Spit spring is also located next to the monument.

Kezenoy Am is an amazing high–altitude lake with crystal clear water, located on the border of Chechnya and Dagestan. 

You will hear the legends associated with it, enjoy the magical azure color of the water and inhale the fragrance of the subalpine meadows surrounding the lake. 

Next, we will have a hearty lunch of national dishes. 

The next excursion is to the ancient city of Khoi, which is located near the lake. 

This "city of guards" was founded in the IX century and was an outpost of the eastern borders of Chechnya. 

After the tour, we will go to admire the architecture of the mosque "Pride of Muslims" — the largest mosque in Europe. 

Return to the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. 

Room release

Today Grozny is a calm, comfortable, modern metropolis with skyscrapers and new buildings, but at the same time it has preserved its national flavor.

First of all, it is customary to feed a guest in the Caucasus, so we go to lunch, where we will be introduced to traditional Chechen cuisine.

Next, we will explore the most interesting places of the capital.

We will visit the memorial complex "Alley of Glory", where we will see memorabilia and photographs of the first president of Chechnya, historical equipment and paintings by local artists.

Crossing the bridge over the Sunzha River, we will find ourselves in the modern quarter of Grozny City and climb to the helipad of the business center to look at the city from a height of 115 meters.

At the end of our walking tour of Grozny, we will visit the Flower Park and visit the Orthodox Church of Michael the Archangel, founded at the end of the XIX century by the Terek Cossacks.

Check-in at the hotel in Makhachkala.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Free day. 

On the fourth day, you will have the opportunity to join day trips for an additional fee to choose from:

• Hunzah;
• Kubachi;
• Ahty.

Either spend this day in Makhachkala, visit the beach or choose any other activity.

Breakfast at the hotel. 

Room release.

Our journey through Dagestan will begin with an acquaintance with the Sulak Canyon, the hallmark of Dagestan.

You will see a stunning gorge with its beauty, at the bottom of which, under the water column, rests the village of Stary Chirkey. 

A bright and recognizable landmark of Dagestan awaits you, the deepest canyon in Europe.

The famous green ribbon of the Sulak Canyon, winding between the narrow rocks, sparkling in the sun, carries its waters from the Chirkeyskaya hydroelectric dam to the Miatlinskaya dam. 

From the observation deck of the village of Dubki you will have a view of its most spectacular curves.

Freshly caught trout fried on coals to a crisp will be served for lunch (main course can be replaced on request).

We will visit one of the most interesting places in Dagestan – the Nokhyo cave complex (for an additional fee – 500 rubles).

The tunnels are connected by a suspension bridge over the Sulak River, on both sides of which there are observation decks.

Here you will have the opportunity to bungee jump for an additional fee.

The highlight of our program is a boat trip for an additional fee (from 500 rubles) along the Sulak River near the village of Zubutli. 

The descent to the pier of the Sulak Canyon takes place by UAZ cars. 

Accommodation at the base in the village of Gotsatl Maly.

Breakfast at the base.

Dagestan is translated as "the land of mountains" for a reason, and on this journey we will discover for you the hidden corners of the mountainous part of the republic. 

Old Kahib or Dagestan Atlantis hid on the mountainside, the houses here seem to grow out of the rock, reliably hiding their inhabitants from the gaze of outsiders. 

You will walk among the ancient ruins, admiring the architecture and landscape of the ancient settlement.

After the walk, you will go for a hearty lunch with a hospitable Avar family. 

Old Goor is a real pearl of Dagestan. 

The name of the village translates as "windy", and be careful, not only the wind blows away here, but also impressions. 

It is here that you will take gorgeous photos in the "troll language", so named by one of the first tourists, which of course is a reference to the Norwegian landmark, and is not one iota inferior to it in beauty. 

You will see the ancient watchtowers, which are protected by the state, and keep the legends of bygone centuries. 

Return to the base.

Breakfast at the base. 

Room release

Gamsutl is the famous abandoned village of Dagestan, located at an altitude of 1,500 meters above sea level. 

In Gamsutl we will descend from the top of the village of Sogratl, an ancient settlement in the Gunib district, in history it is known as the center of Andalal or Andalalian free society. 

At lunch, we are waiting for the already familiar national dishes of the Avars: hinkal, botishal and apricot porridge.

After Gamsutl, we will make a stop at another iconic place in Dagestan — the Chokh terraces, amazing in their beauty. 

Our next point will be the famous Saltinsky waterfall. 

In the Gunib district, near the village of Salta, there is an unusual Saltinsky waterfall – the only underground waterfall in Dagestan. 

If daylight permits, after the waterfall, we will visit the village of Gunib (visit if possible and according to weather conditions). 

This is a real open-air museum, a natural mining and botanical garden with its own microclimate, flora and fauna.

Check-in at a hotel in Derbent.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Free day. 

On the fourth day, you will have the opportunity to join day trips for an additional fee to choose from:

• Hunzah;
• Kubachi;
• Ahty.

Either spend this day in Makhachkala, visit the beach or choose any other activity.

Breakfast at the hotel.

The first stop is at the Lun ekranoplane, a brilliant creation of Soviet engineering. 

A visit to the citadel of Naryn-Kala will reveal to you the ancient history of the fortress, which for hundreds of years protected the city from the invasion of nomads and conquerors. 

While walking through the narrow streets of the old town, enveloped in the aromas of fresh pastries, you will feel the unique oriental flavor of Derbent.

Next, we will have a feast in the ethnodome with dishes of South Dagestan cuisine: dolma, shah pilaf, chudu and tea drinking.

Group transfer to the airport and railway station of Makhachkala upon departure.

Departure time from Dagestan is after 18:00.