Legends of Dagestan

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Dagestan is filled with many tales and legends, each of which leads to the events of the distant past.

This journey will reveal for you where the early capital of the Khazar Khaganate was located, what natural objects of Dagestan Alexander Dumas admired, what events of the Caucasian War are depicted in the paintings of great artists Franz Roubaud, Konstantin Aivazovsky, Theodore Gorshelt, which keep the secrets of the Great Silk Road and the legends of ancient Derbent.

Location

Republic of Dagestan, Makhachkala

Sightseeing tours

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US$ 340

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

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Tour highlights

Ancient folk crafts

Let's plunge into the life of craftsmen, take part in master classes in ceramics, carving and carpet weaving

Spectacular bends of the Sulak Canyon

Let's experience the feeling of flying, standing on the edge of the deepest canyon in Europe, at the bottom of which the river runs like an emerald ribbon

The oriental flavor of Derbent

We will stroll through the narrow streets of the old town, shrouded in the aromas of fresh pastries, and look for souvenirs at the oriental bazaar

Delicious Caucasian hospitality

The main legend of Dagestan is the local cuisine! An extravaganza of traditional dishes, a gastronomic master class and a national immersive meal awaits us!

Stone labyrinths of caves

Let's explore the Nokhyo cave complex — these are three caves connected by a suspension bridge at an altitude of 60 meters from the water surface of the Sulak River

Itinerary

Day 1 - Meeting. Caucasian lunch. The central Juma Mosque. Acquaintance with the folk crafts of Dagestan. Master class
Gathering of the group at the airport of Makhachkala.
The recommended arrival time is before 13:00.
Group transfers:
— Uytash airport;
— railway station, Makhachkala;
— the Capital Hotel.
Our tour begins with the most pleasant part of it – traditional Caucasian hospitality.
As is customary in the Caucasus, guests, first of all, need to be fed.
In order to plunge into the world of legendary Caucasian cuisine, we are going to lunch.
After a hearty lunch, we will begin to get acquainted with the capital of our Republic.
Makhachkala is a young city, but bright, colorful and so truly alive, it perfectly knows how to combine tradition and modernity.
To begin with, we will visit the heart of Makhachkala – the Central Juma Mosque or Yusuf Bey Jami, admire its architecture and plunge into peace and quiet.
And now let's take a closer look at the folk crafts of Dagestan.
To do this, we will head to the NHP Center, where we will take part in a master class on Balkhara ceramics.
Since ancient times, Balkhara ceramics has kept ancient motifs in the decor.
They have been present in Dagestan ceramics since the 20th millennium BC.
Craftsmen from the village of Balkhar specialize in the manufacture of jugs, mugs, bowls and other vessels decorated mainly with fine white paintings.
Transfer to the hotel for check-in, free time.

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Day 2 - The longest tunnel in Russia. Untsukul and his craft. Avar cuisine dishes. The village of Gunib
Breakfast at the hotel.
Dagestan translates as "the land of mountains", and the second day of our program will open for you the hidden corners of the mountainous part of the republic.
After passing through the longest road tunnel in Russia, 4304 m long, you will find yourself in the heart of Dagestan.
Along the way, you will find the strict peaks of the rocky mountains, the Gimrinskaya Tower, where the first imam of Dagestan fell in battle.
Then we continue to immerse ourselves in the craft world of Dagestan.
Today we are waiting for a master class on untsukul products.
The business card of an ancient Dagestan village is a special metal notch on wood.
In this technique, local craftsmen make a variety of items — jewelry, tableware, household items and decor.
At the master class, you will get acquainted with the craft that glorified Untsukul, learn what types of wood are used, how the pattern is selected and applied, and what helps to give the products durability.
Having been guests of the Untsukult people, we keep on our way and make a stop almost in the heart of mountainous Dagestan.
Here we will pause our thoughts and enjoy the incredible beauty of these majestic mountains and the emerald waters of the Irganai reservoir.
Inspired by the views, we will go to lunch, where dishes of traditional Avar cuisine will be presented.
After lunch, we explore the mountainous village of Gunib.
The history of this village is inextricably linked with the name of Imam Shamil and the end of the long Caucasian war.
The Museum of Local Lore will introduce us to the history of the village and the way of life of its inhabitants.
And during a walk through the Verkhny Gunib Nature Park, we will visit places associated with the end of the Caucasian War on the territory of Dagestan.
Return to the hotel.

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Day 3 - Sulak Canyon. Nokhyo Cave Complex
Breakfast at the hotel.
After breakfast, we will go to get acquainted with the business card of the republic.
Today we are waiting for the brightest and most recognizable attraction of Dagestan, 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 bends.
No less vivid emotions will be presented by the views of the largest reservoir in the North Caucasus, at the bottom of which the village of Stary Chirkey rests under the water column.
Our lunch will be held on the territory of the Rahat tourist complex, where we will be offered delicious trout or barbecue to choose from.
And to add even more vivid emotions to this day, after lunch for an additional fee (entrance tickets 500 rubles) we will go to explore the Nokhyo cave complex, which consists of three caves connected by a suspension bridge at an altitude of 60 meters from the water surface of the Sulak River.
Return to the hotel.

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Day 4 - Ancient Derbent. Naryn-Kala fortress. The Oriental bazaar. National immersive meal. Master classes. Multimedia fountain
Breakfast at the hotel.
Our excursion program ends with a walk through ancient Derbent.
We begin our acquaintance with Derbent with the citadel of Naryn-Kala, where we will be told about the ancient history of the fortress, which for hundreds of years protected the city from the invasion of nomads and conquerors.
Preserved for posterity, it is a symbol of courage and invincibility of the peoples of the Caucasus.
Leaving the fortress behind, we will stroll through the narrow streets of the old town, shrouded in the aromas of fresh pastries, here we will definitely feel the unique oriental flavor of Derbent.
Ancient historical and architectural monuments have been preserved in the old city in an extraordinary way, including one of the five oldest mosques in the world — the Juma Mosque built in 733.
To take away not only memories, but also memorable gifts, the program includes a visit to the oriental bazaar and a souvenir shop where you can buy local artisan products, tea, sweets and much more.
After visiting the historical part of Derbent, we will have a Dagestan national immersive meal, a gastronomic master class and a carpet weaving master class in the ethnic house "Derbent".
We continue to get acquainted with Derbent.
After lunch, we will walk along the new city embankment and the section of the street of the Tourist Mile project.
And we will end our day with a visit to the largest multimedia fountain in Russia.
Return to the hotel.

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Day 5 - Free time. Departure
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free time.
During the holiday period, beach holidays.
Transfer of the group to the airport at 17:00.
At any time other than the specified group transfer, self-transfer at any convenient time on your own.

Difficulty

For any person

Accommodation

Hotel

4 nights

Comfort

Midscale

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation, RUB.:

Placement	Type of placement	Cost
Capital 3*	2, 3-local	29 900
	1-local	41 900
	Children under 12 years old	26 910
*Leningrad 3 (on request)**	2, 3-local	39 900
	1-local	55 900
	Children under 12 years old	35 910
*Monto 4 (on request)**	2, 3-local	46 900
	1-local	66 900
	Children under 12 years old	42 210

The Leningrad Hotel

Room amenities, standard room.

The Leningrad Hotel is located in the Sovetsky district of the city, opposite the Russian Drama Theater, on Rasul Gamzatov Avenue.

Rooms of the "Standard" and "Suite" categories are available for accommodation. All of them are equipped with air conditioning, high-speed Wi-Fi, plasma TV, comfortable furniture, bathroom with shower and hairdryer.

The rooms are equipped with a refrigerator and a tea set. On the ground floor there is a restaurant "Tao Fish & Grill" and a bar "Vip lounge".

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Another option

Capital Hotel

The Capital Hotel is located in the very center of Makhachkala, and has excellent transport links. The city's railway station is a 16-minute drive away, and Makhachkala International Airport is less than half an hour away.

All comfortable rooms at the Kapital Hotel have cable TV, air conditioning and a private bathroom.

In the on-site restaurant, guests always have the opportunity to taste both European cuisine and traditional Caucasian cuisine.

The Samursky Forest and the Narynkola Fortress are located next to the hotel. There is also a bus stop, shops and cafes within walking distance. The ancient city of Derbent is two hours away by car.

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Another option

Monto 4*

Tour conditions

Group

up to 17 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Group meets at

Republic of Dagestan, Makhachkala

Included in price

transportation service according to the tour program;
excursion service according to the tour program;
hotel accommodation — 5 days/4 nights;
breakfast at the hotel;
lunches according to the tour program;
entrance tickets to the tourist facilities;
master classes;
national immersive meal;
accompanying a tour guide (guide).

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Makhachkala and back;
dinners;
entrance tickets to the Nohyo Cave complex (500 rubles);
travel insurance for the period of the tour (from 500 rubles/person);
boat trip along the Chirkeysky reservoir (from 500 rubles/person);
visit to the Museum of Nature (100 rubles/person).

It's important to know

passport;
telephone;
phone charging + powerbank;
medicines, from the general take nosp, strepils, patch, paracetamol;
moisturizing cream;
antiseptic;
toothpaste and brush;
shampoo gel;
hairbrush;
deodorant;
swimsuit;
towel;
underwear and socks;
T-shirts;
comfortable shoes and flip-flops;
comfortable things according to the weather.

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.

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