Secrets of ancient Derbent

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Feel the former power of the Caspian Gate and enjoy the unsolvable mystery of the Sarykum dune (the highest in the world!).

You will visit the Chirkeyskoye reservoir, the largest reservoir in the North Caucasus! — and the Sulak Canyon — only the Grand Canyon in America can compare with it in grandeur. On the shores of the Caspian Sea, you will not only explore the most important objects of this area, but you will see samples of traditional decorative and applied art, as well as taste dishes of national cuisine, which will allow you to make an exhaustive impression on the life, history and culture of the oldest city in Russia.

Location

the city of Makhachkala

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Tour highlights

Sulak Canyon

Fully appreciate the beauty of the canyon and feel its impressive size

Sarykum dune

You will see a place whose origin is still a mystery to scientists

Ekranoplan "Lun"

Take a trip to a new attraction in the suburbs of Derbent

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Makhachkala, excursion to the museum of Kaytag embroidery
Arrival by morning flights to the airport / railway station of Makhachkala.
12:30 Group transfer to Derbent.
Along the way, near the town of Izberbash, you will have a view of Mount Pushkin-Tau: you will notice the amazing similarity of the mountain with the profile of the great poet.
You will stop for lunch (not included in the tour price) to refresh yourself after the flight.
After a delicious and hearty lunch (there can be no other way in Dagestan - be prepared), you will stop in the village of Majalis, founded in 1581 by the ruler of the Kaytag khanate, Sultan Ahmad Khan, as a new capital and his own residence.
Here, at the Kaitag Embroidery Museum, local women, employees of this museum, will introduce you to the real national treasure of the republic — ancient, almost lost art.
Just imagine — 16 different seams are used in Kaitag embroidery!
The work of local craftsmen is so laborious that it takes from three months to six months to create one canvas.
You will arrive in Derbent in the evening.
Here you will take a short walk along the Caspian Sea embankment, after which you will stay in a 4* hotel and relax.
You can have dinner at one of the local cafes (on your own).

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Day 2 - Getting to know Derbent: excursion to the Naryn-Kala citadel and museums
Having had breakfast at the hotel (buffet), full of strength and energy, go on a sightseeing tour of the most ancient city of Russia — Derbent.
Be sure to start your acquaintance with the city and its history with its main attraction — the citadel of Naryn-Kala, an ancient fortress that preserves the former power of the Caspian Gate.
After a walk through the fortress and the magals (the ancient part of the city), you will definitely be given time to have lunch and taste local national dishes (not included in the tour price).
Having refreshed yourself, go to another interesting place — the Kubachi ethnodome, where you will see hundreds of exhibits from different eras, carefully selected by the owner), and take a look at the museum of carpets and Decorative and Applied Arts, located in the Armenian-Gregorian Church.
At the end of the informative day, you will have a trip to the well—known ekranoplane "Lun" - a new attraction in the suburbs of Derbent.
This so–called "Caspian monster" truly makes a deep impression - see for yourself.
After taking a lot of gorgeous photos from different angles, you can return to the hotel and relax.
Dinner (on your own).

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Day 3 - Wonders of Dagestan: Sulak canyon and Sarykum dune. Departure
After breakfast, you vacate the rooms and, without delay, set off on your way.
Departure for the tour is early today, because there is a lot to do.
After all, today the Sulak Canyon itself is waiting for you to visit – the business card of Dagestan.
Its height is 1920 meters, therefore it is often compared with the Grand Canyon in America — the Dagestan counterpart looks no less impressive, and even has a greater depth.
From the observation decks, you will fully appreciate the beauty of the canyon and feel its impressive size.
Today's lunch will be held at the Glavryba trout farm (included) – here you will definitely taste local fish dishes.
On the way to Makhachkala, you will see the Sarykum dune, one of the highest in the world.
Its height is more than 250 meters, its age is estimated in hundreds of thousands of years, and the size and shape of the peaks are constantly changing at the will of the winds.
Transfer to the airport / railway station of Makhachkala for evening flights departing after 20:00.
During the swimming season, it is possible to extend the tour to the coast of the Caspian Sea in Izberbash.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Upscale

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel.

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

Placement

2-bed accommodation

1-bed accommodation

Additional place

Hotel Europa 4*

Standard room

39 500

48 000

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Hotel Europa 4*

Junior Suite Room

41 500

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34 900

It is possible to change the hotel to an equivalent one.

For children 10-12 years old, a 5% discount is provided in the main place.

The Europa Hotel complex is located in Derbent, within walking distance from the Caspian Sea.

Guests can stay in comfortable rooms. Each one has the necessary furniture and appliances.

For your convenience, there is a restaurant on site, where buffet meals are served.

The nearest airport is about 99.6 km away, and the train station is 122 km away.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 10 tourists

Minimum age

10 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

the city of Makhachkala

Included in price

2-bed hotel accommodation 4*;
transportation services, including group transfers "Makhachkala airport or railway station — hotel in Derbent — Makhachkala airport or railway station";
guide services;
entrance tickets to museums according to the program;
meals according to the program (breakfast at the hotel, lunch on day 3);
water 0.5 l/person/day.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Makhachkala and back;
individual transfers;
additional payment for 1-bed accommodation;
meals not included in the program (2 lunches and dinners);
luggage tray;
souvenirs;
additional services at the hotel.

It's important to know

Comfortable clothes for hiking and seasonal recreation, including warm clothes in case of cool weather.

It is not recommended to appear on the streets in too open clothes.

As for visiting the mosque, it is better for men to wear trousers or trousers, shirts (T–shirts) with long sleeves, women - a dress below the knees, headscarves (at the entrance to the mosque, you can wear special dresses that are in common use).

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