Legends of Dagestan. National Route

Breakfast at the hotel.

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.

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. 

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.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Today we are waiting for the 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.

Vivid emotions will be provided by riding a speedboat through the largest reservoir in the North Caucasus (for an additional fee of 700 rubles). 

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 — 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.

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. 

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 at the Derbent ethnodome.

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.

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.