Fascinating Dagestan

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In one tour you will visit cities, historical and cultural monuments and natural wonders: Naryn-Kala fortress, picturesque Gunib village, Chirkeyskaya HPP and reservoir, Sulak Canyon, Tobot waterfall and Sarykum dune!

You will taste the abundance of dishes of the Caucasian national cuisine, attend a master class on making pendants and join the atmosphere of peace and comfort of ancient high-mountain villages.

Location

the city of Makhachkala

Sightseeing tours

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US$ 1 130

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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)

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Tour highlights

The history of ancient Derbent

The city, which has survived for thousands of years, has managed to preserve its "face" and now impresses with its beauty

Boat trip

Let's take a ride on the surface of the largest reservoir in the Caucasus

A delicious tour

Let's go to the workshop where they make urbech using ancient technologies, learn the history and taste

Itinerary

Day 1 - Makhachkala
Meeting at the airport or railway station from 9:00 to 19:00, accommodation, sightseeing tour of Makhachkala.
After the meeting in Makhachkala, you go to the hotel, check in and relax.
A little later we will go on a sightseeing tour of Makhachkala. This is a city with an amazing destiny, its founder is considered to be Peter I.
15:30-18:30 Sightseeing tour of Makhachkala.
The city, founded as a military fortress, quickly became a trading city, it was destroyed by a strong earthquake, but it grew again, rebuilt and is now the largest city in the North Caucasus.
We will walk along the avenues and boulevards of the city, look at it from the height of Tarki-Tau Mountain, and then go to the museum restaurant to have dinner and get to know each other better.
19:00 Welcome dinner at the restaurant.
21:00 Return to the hotel.
Accommodation in Makhachkala.
Meals: dinner.

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Day 2 - Sarykum barkhan, Sulak canyon, boating on the Chirkeysky reservoir
9:00 Departure time.
Today we will start with a visit to the Sarykum dune, probably the warmest place in Dagestan. We will walk along the dune barefoot, and then we will go to the deepest canyon — Sulaksky.
9:40 Barkhan Sarykum.
12:00 Sulak Canyon.
A thin blue thread of the river stretches through the mountain range — this is the Sulak Canyon.
It is an amazing sight when you stand at an altitude of 800 meters above sea level and see a river under your feet, at a dizzying depth, along which small boats scurry.
But, we will ride on such boats ourselves, only our skating will be on a huge man—made sea - the Chirkeysky reservoir.
15:00 Boating on the reservoir.
18:30 Accommodation in Makhachkala.
Location: Makhachkala.
Meals: breakfast at the hotel and lunch on the route.

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Day 3 - Gunib, Saltinsky waterfall
8:00 Departure time.
The village of Gunib is located on a high mountain of unusual shape, its edges are raised, and in the center there is a depression. The village of Gunib climbs the slope of this mountain.
The fate of this small village is such that many famous people have visited it and even one of the representatives of the imperial family lived here for some time.
Everything related to the history of this village will be told to us at the local museum, and after that we will walk around its sights ourselves.
12:30 Guided tour of Gunib.
After exploring the alpine village, we will go down and visit a very unusual waterfall. Have you ever seen underground waterfalls? No? Then we urgently need to fill this gap! Go ahead, for miracles!
20:00 Accommodation in Makhachkala.
Location: Makhachkala.
Meals: breakfast at the hotel and lunch on the route.

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Day 4 - Khunzakh, Tobot waterfall, Tsada, R. Gamzatov Museum, Stone bowl, visit to the workshop for the manufacture of urbech
Dagestan resembles a huge box filled to the brim with fascinating things.
8:00 Departure time.
The Khunzakh plateau, which stretches at an altitude of about two kilometers, attracts travelers with its waterfalls.
11:30 Guided tour.
Here we will visit the house where Rasul Gamzatov grew up. Mountains, people, mountain air, the surrounding beauty — that's what served as inspiration for the poet.
The stone bowl is another mystery of these places, when and why did it appear? Perhaps you can solve this riddle…
Well, how can you not try one of the most delicious and healthy dishes of Dagestan — urbech! Today you will visit the workshop where it is made using ancient technologies and learn about its useful qualities.
20:00 Accommodation in Makhachkala.
Location: Makhachkala.
Meals: breakfast at the hotel and lunch on the route.

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Day 5 - Tour of Derbent, Naryn-Kala fortress
9:00 Departure for the route.
12:00 Tour of Derbent.
14:30 Tour of the Naryn-Kala fortress, a walk along the magals, the embankment.
The Naryn-Kala fortress appeared on the ancient trade route back in the IV century and since then has always towered over the sprawling city at its foot.
Many centuries have passed over the ancient city, but it continues to live and develop, being both ancient and young. Not every city has such a story in store.
20:00 Accommodation in Makhachkala.
Location: Makhachkala.
Meals: breakfast at the hotel and lunch on the route.

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Day 6 - Huchni, master class, Fortress of seven brothers and one sister, visit to the Avar theater
8:00 Departure time.
Today you will have an exciting journey to one of the most ancient villages of Southern Dagestan — Khuchni.
Many centuries ago, a real medieval city was located here, and nowadays Khuchni is known for the art of carpet weaving, craftsmen pass on the secrets of craftsmanship from generation to generation.
Today you will have the opportunity to learn the basics of this ancient craft.
You will see the Fortress of seven brothers and one sister, which was built in the 7th-8th century, enjoy the magnificent scenery of the surrounding area and learn the legend of these places.
In the evening, upon returning to Makhachkala, we will go to the theater.
There are many theaters in Makhachkala, and we will visit one of them. This is the Avar theater.
20:00 Accommodation in Makhachkala.
Location: Makhachkala.
Meals: breakfast at the hotel and lunch on the route.

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Day 7 - Irganai reservoir, Untsukul with a master class on making a pendant
9:00 Departure time.
11:30 Irganai reservoir.
The Irganai reservoir is an artificial reservoir that appeared due to the construction of one of the many hydroelectric power plants, but it is so beautiful that no one can drive past and not admire it.
Among the huge variety of traditional crafts, perhaps one stands out for its uniqueness, this is the Untsukul metal carving on wood. Today you will not only see how it is all made, but also try to do something yourself.
12:30 Unzukul with a master class on making a pendant.
18:00 Accommodation in Makhachkala.
Location: Makhachkala.
Meals: breakfast at the hotel and lunch on the route.

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Day 8 - Makhachkala market, departure home
We really hope that Dagestan has managed to fascinate you and make you fall in love with yourself.
And to put all the dots finally, we suggest visiting the local market, where the aromas of fruits, herbs, make your head spin. And at the sight of various goodies, salivations begin to flow.
Pamper your loved ones with the generous gifts of local nature, and come back to us for a new batch of interesting stories.
Transfer from Makhachkala to the airport from 12:00 to 19:00.

Meals: breakfast at the hotel.

Difficulty

Low physical intensity for amateurs and non-experienced travelers

Tour organizer's comments

The tour is suitable for tourists of any level of physical fitness.

Accommodation

Hotel

7 nights

Comfort

Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in hotels in 2-/3- local rooms with all amenities in the Makhachkala hotel.

Please specify additional accommodation conditions when booking.

The surcharge for single occupancy is 18,600 rubles.

The beach is just a 6-minute walk away. Metropol Hotel is located in Makhachkala, a 10-minute walk from the Caspian Sea coast. It offers table tennis, an indoor swimming pool and a free fitness center. Free Wi-Fi is available.

The hotel offers comfortable rooms decorated in warm colours and equipped with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Featuring a shower, the private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some rooms have a balcony.

The Metropol Hotel has a bar and a restaurant. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist guests with laundry and ironing services. Free private parking is available on site.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 14 tourists

Minimum age

8 years old

Duration

8 days 7 nights

Group meets at

the city of Makhachkala

Included in price

accommodation in hotels in 2-/3- local rooms with all amenities;
meals: welcome dinner, breakfasts, lunches on the route;
boating on the reservoir;
services of a tour guide;
transportation services on the route;
airport — hotel — airport transfer;
entrance tickets to cultural and recreation facilities according to the tour program;
environmental fees.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Makhachkala and back;
meals not specified in the tour program;
single occupancy: RUB 18,600 for the entire tour period;
entrance tickets to cultural and recreation facilities outside the tour program;
private transfer.

It's important to know

cash (the network catches poorly in the mountains);
personal first aid kit and insect bites (if necessary);
lightweight long sleeve shirt (the shirt will protect your arms and neck from burning);
cap / panama hat;
comfortable sports hiking shoes for the season (not to be confused with sneakers and ballet flats!);
jacket (air temperature in the early morning and late evening +8...+12C);
for girls on request: dress for a photo shoot;
a raincoat (preferably not a disposable one) or a membrane jacket;
sunglasses;
sunscreen, hygienic lipstick.

Please do not take excessively low-cut clothes with you, shorts should not be above the knee, men should make do with light sweatpants. Women are advised to take a light knee-length dress with closed shoulders for walks, excursions and crossings.

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