Legends of Dagestan. National Route

This journey will reveal for us 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, Theodor Gorshelt, which contain the secrets of the Great Silk Road and the legends of ancient Derbent.

The program includes the Sulak Canyon, Gunib, ancient Derbent, Makhachkala and the Nokhyo cave complex.

Location

Republic of Dagestan, Makhachkala
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Duration
5 days
4 nights
Departures
5 - 9 Jul
12 - 16 Jul
19 - 23 Jul
26 - 30 Jul
2 - 6 Aug
9 - 13 Aug
16 - 20 Aug
23 - 27 Aug
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 1 to 17 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Group meet at
Republic of Dagestan, Makhachkala
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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
Take a walk through the narrow streets of the old town, shrouded in the aromas of fresh pastries
Delicious Caucasian hospitality
The main legend of Dagestan is the local cuisine! An extravaganza of traditional dishes and a gastronomic master class awaits us
Stone labyrinths of caves
Let's explore the Nohyo cave complex, which consists of three caves connected by a suspension bridge
Boat trip
A speedboat ride through the largest reservoir in the North Caucasus will provide us with vivid emotions

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Makhachkala. Folk crafts of Dagestan

    Gathering of the group at the airport of Makhachkala.

    The recommended arrival time is before 13:00.

    Group transfers:

    • Uytash airport;
    • railway station, Makhachkala.

    Our tour begins with the most pleasant part of it — traditional Caucasian hospitality.

    In order to plunge into the world of legendary Caucasian cuisine, we are going to lunch.

    We will visit the heart of Makhachkala – the central Juma mosque or "Yusuf Bey Jami", admire its architecture and plunge into peace and quiet.

    Next, we will go to the Alibek Takho-Godi National Museum (entrance fees are extra), after which we will visit the Holy Dormition Cathedral.

    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.

    Craftsmen from the village of Balkhar specialize in the manufacture of jugs, mugs, bowls and other vessels, decorated mainly with white fine paintings.

    We will complete our acquaintance with the city with a walk along the Rhodope Boulevard, named after the Rhodope mountain range located in Bulgaria.

    Briefly immerse yourself in the leisurely life of carefree townspeople, for whom the boulevard is a favorite place for walks.

    Transfer to the hotel for check-in, free time.

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  • Day 2 - Untsukul and his craft. The village of Gunib
  • Day 3 - Sulak Canyon. Nokhyo Cave Complex
  • Day 4 - Ancient Derbent. Master classes
  • Day 5 - Free time. Departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale

The tour includes hotel accommodation.

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

PlacementType of placementCost
Tourist 3*2, 3-local29 900
1-local39 900
Children under 12 years of age26 910
Leningrad 3* (on request)2, 3-local41 900
1-local57 900
Children under 12 years of age37 710
Monto 4* (on request)2, 3-local52 000
1-local72 000
Children under 12 years of age46 800
The Tourist Hotel or The Monto Hotel or 4 nights
The Tourist Hotel

The hotel provides guests with comfortable rooms equipped with a bathroom, air conditioning, TV and refrigerator. There is a restaurant where you can order meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.

Guests can make use of free parking and an elevator on site. Additional services are also offered: laundry, ironing service and concierge service. Pets are not allowed. Check—in is possible after 14:00, check-out before 12:00.

Nearby are the central Juma Mosque, the Dagestan Museum of Fine Arts and the monument to Rasul Gamzatov. Dynamo Stadium and Sultan Delimkhanov Mosque are also nearby.

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The Monto Hotel

Monto Hotel is located in Makhachkala, 2.8 km from Goryanka Beach. The hotel has a restaurant, bar and fitness center. Guests can relax in the sauna and on the terrace. The reception is open 24 hours a day. Room service and currency exchange are available at the hotel.

All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a desk, a fridge and a kettle. A shower is also provided. The rooms are equipped with bathrobes. Towels and bed linen are provided.

A buffet breakfast is served every morning at the Monto Hotel.

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The Leningrad Hotel

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. 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 tea set. On the ground floor there is a restaurant "Tao Fish & Grill" and a bar "Vip lounge".

Guests can visit the Avar Theater named after Gamzat Tsadasa, 550 m away, take a walk in the City Garden, 590 m away, or on the embankment, 500 m away. The train station is 1.6 km away, and the airport is 23 km away.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 1 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;
  • guided tour service according to the tour program;
  • hotel stay — 5 days/4 nights;
  • meals: breakfast at the hotel, lunch according to the tour program;
  • entrance tickets to the tourist show facilities;
  • master classes;
  • national immersive meal.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Makhachkala and back;
  • Meals: dinners;
  • travel insurance for the period of the tour starting from 500 rubles/person.;
  • boat trip along the Chirkeysky reservoir from 700 rubles/person.;
  • entrance tickets to the Nokhyo cave complex — 500 rub.;
  • insurance (optional) — 200 rubles/person.;
  • entrance tickets to the Tahoe-Godi Museum.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • 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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Dates and Prices

  • $408
    5 – 9 Jul 5 days 4 nights
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  • $408
    12 – 16 Jul 5 days 4 nights
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  • $408
    19 – 23 Jul 5 days 4 nights
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  • $408
    26 – 30 Jul 5 days 4 nights
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  • $408
    2 – 6 Aug 5 days 4 nights
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Reviews Leave a review

  • A
    Alexei
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    14 May, 2026
    The tour was organized quickly and efficiently. I was picked up directly from the hotel and taken to the airport right on time. At first, I was a bit hesitant about making full prepayment, but in the end everything went smoothly and my concerns turned out to be unfounded.
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    Lidia Neretina
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    27 Feb, 2026
    The tour was well organized and fast-paced.
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    Svetlana
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    5 Dec, 2025
    Awesome Any issue was resolved quickly. Free operators are connected and provide assistance👌