Christmas tour in Dagestan

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An amazing, alluring tour of the most interesting places in Dagestan. New Year's holidays in this place are one of the best starts of the year!

Location

Russia, Republic of Dagestan, Makhachkala

Sightseeing tours

from

US$ 495

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Tour highlights

Sulak Canyon

Let's enjoy the views of the precious pearl of Dagestan

Life and culture of Dagestan

We will visit the most ancient cities and villages, famous mosques, museums, military fortresses and much more

Juicy cuisine

We will taste national dishes in the best establishments of the republic

The village of Akhty

We will visit one of the main historical and cultural centers of Dagestan

Hot springs

We will visit the healing hot sulfur springs, known since the 4th century AD.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Meeting, Sulak Canyon
We meet the group at the Uytash airport in Makhachkala (until 11:00 Moscow time).

We move through the Buinak pass towards the Sulak Canyon.

We make our first stop at the Chirkeysky reservoir.

There you will begin to enthusiastically fill your photo album dedicated to Dagestan and the New Year holidays with many beautiful views of untouched nature.

After that, we will climb to the observation deck "Dubki" (altitude about 1000 meters above sea level) and enjoy the views of the precious pearl of Dagestan – Sulak Canyon from an eagle's eye view.

Next, we will have a delicious lunch with freshly caught trout in the restaurant of the Glavryba eco-complex.

We are returning to Makhachkala.

Accommodation at the hotel.

Rest.

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Day 2 - Derbent City Tour
The morning starts with breakfast in the hotel restaurant.

Then transfer to Derbent for an excursion to the Naryn-Kala Citadel 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, visit Peter's House (Peter I's dugout), the place of Peter I's overnight stay during the Persian campaign.

At the end of the tour, a magnificent national lunch at the Silk Road restaurant with panoramic views of Derbent.

After lunch, transfer to the hotel and free time for those who want to walk along the embankment, visit the Derbent market or just relax a little at the hotel.

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Day 3 - Free time
Breakfast at the hotel.

Free time.

Rest and celebration of Christmas in optional mode (for an additional fee).
Day 4 - Akhty village, hot springs
After breakfast at the hotel, we go on an excursion to the village of Akhty.

The tour will begin with a visit to the Akhtyn Museum, which has more than 10,000 exhibits in its collections.

Then a walk through modern Akhty and old Akhty.

The village is located 1100 m above sea level, in the valley of the Samur River.

The ascent to the rotunda is for those who wish.

It requires physical training.

But even from half the height of the stairs there is a very beautiful view.

15:00 Lunch at a party of Akhtyn residents.

Included in the price of the tour.

A visit to the healing hot sulfur springs, known since the 4th century A.D.

After them, you will return to Derbent refreshed and refreshed.

Free time.

Rest.
Day 5 - Completion of the program
Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to Makhachkala.

Flight home.

Difficulty

For any person

Accommodation

Hotel

4 nights

Comfort

Upscale

The tour provides double accommodation in a 3* hotel.

The cost of the tour for single occupancy is 58,500 rubles.

The tour provides accommodation in a hotel in standard double rooms. Find out the details when booking a tour.

Tour conditions

Group

up to 16 tourists

Minimum age

6 years old

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Republic of Dagestan, Makhachkala

Included in price

habitation;
transportation services;
excursions;
meals: breakfast, lunch according to the program;

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Makhachkala and back;
insurance;
the surcharge for single occupancy is 14,950 rubles.;
meals not specified in the program.

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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from US$ 495

3 – 7 Jan, 2025 5 days 4 nights

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