Secrets of ancient Derbent in the New Year

We invite you to go on a New Year's trip to Dagestan to feel the power of the Caspian Gates and admire the Chirkeysky reservoir, the largest reservoir. The North Caucasus! — and the Sulak Canyon, which can be compared to the Grand Canyon in America in grandeur. We will plunge into the traditional decorative and applied arts, as well as try the national dishes.

Let's spend this holiday enjoying the rich history, culture and hospitality of Russia's oldest city — after all, the New Year here is becoming a special time for new discoveries and vivid impressions.

Location

the city of Makhachkala
from
$683
$594
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Duration
4 Days
3 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 30 December, 2025 – 2 January, 2026
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 6 to 10 tourists
Minimum age
10 years old
Group meet at
the city of Makhachkala
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Tour highlights

Sulak Canyon from a height
From the viewing platforms, we will fully appreciate the beauty of the canyon and feel its impressive size.
In the footsteps of the movie
We will see the place where the famous film "White Sun of the Desert" was shot in 1968
An airplane on the shore of the Caspian Sea
Let's go to the ingenious development of Soviet scientists, which became the famous photo location on the coast.
National flavor
We will taste the dishes of national cuisine and make an exhaustive impression of the culture of the oldest city.
Free day
We will walk along the cozy embankment and enjoy the panoramas of the Caspian Sea on January 1.
Immersion in an ethnic group
Let's get acquainted with the national treasure — the ancient, almost lost art of Kaitag embroidery.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival in Makhachkala, excursion to the museum of Kaitag embroidery

    Arrival on morning flights to the airport or railway station in Makhachkala.

    12:30 p.m. A group transfer to the ancient city of Derbent awaits you.

    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 price of the tour) to refresh yourself after the flight.

    After a delicious and satisfying lunch (there can be no other way in Dagestan: be prepared), you will stop in the village of Majalis, founded in 1581 by Sultan Ahmad Khan, ruler of the Kaytagsky utsmiystvo, 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 — an 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).

    The price includes: transportation services along the route, work of a guide, entrance tickets to the Museum of Kaitag Embroidery, overnight at the hotel.

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  • Day 2 - Getting to know Derbent: excursion to the Naryn-Kala Citadel and museums
  • Day 3 - Free day
  • Day 4 - Sulak canyon and Sarykum dune. Departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale

The tour includes hotel accommodation.

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

Placement2-bed accommodation1-local accommodationAdditional place

Boutique Hotel Derbent 4* 

Standard room

47 00056 50043 500

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

Derbent Boutique Hotel 2 nights

The Derbent Boutique Hotel is located in Derbent. This boutique hotel is located in the city center. Before going to bed, there is an opportunity to stroll along the main attractions. Next to the boutique hotel is the Citadel of Naryn-Kala.

A restaurant is available for guests. Free Wi-Fi is available on site. Check the information immediately upon arrival. You can arrange a business meeting, negotiations, and even an interview. A conference room is provided for this purpose. To make the trip not only pleasant, but also convenient, guests can book a transfer.

Laundry, dry cleaning, private check-in and check-out, ironing services and a press are also available. The staff of the boutique hotel will support the conversation in Russian.

To relax after a long day, the room has a TV, a mini-bar and a bathrobe. The equipment depends on the selected room category.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 6 to 10 tourists
Minimum age
10 years old
Duration
4 days 3 nights
Group meets at
the city of Makhachkala

Included in price

  • hotel accommodation 4*;
  • transportation services, including group transfers: airport or railway station of Makhachkala — hotel in Derbent — airport or railway station of Makhachkala; 
  • 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 — airport or railway station of Makhachkala — hotel in Derbent — airport or railway station of Makhachkala — from 6 000 RUB/car; 
  • 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

Personal equipment you need for the tour

Comfortable clothes for walking and relaxing according to the season. It is not recommended to appear on the streets in clothes that are too open. As for visiting the mosque: it is better for men to wear trousers or trousers, shirts (T—shirts) with long sleeves, for women - a dress below the knees, headscarves (at the entrance to the mosque you can wear special dresses that are in common use).

It is not recommended for women to wear miniskirts, tight jeans, see-through clothes, low necklines, short T-shirts, tight sweatshirts. The length of the skirt should not be higher than the shin, preferably at the ankle. If you still decide to wear trousers or jeans, then you need to put on a long tunic or a shirt below the knee. Also, women should have a headscarf with them, since in some establishments they may not be allowed without it.

Tips for men: Don't wear shorts. It's best if you wear regular trousers or ankle-length jeans. It is also not recommended to wear sleeveless T-shirts.

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Dates and Prices

  • $594
    30 Dec, 2025 – 2 Jan, 2026 4 days 3 nights
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Reviews

  • M
    Maksim
    about provider
    28 May, 2025
    Great team of guides and well-organized accommodation
  • A
    Alexandr
    about provider
    3 Mar, 2025
    Everything was flawlessly organized, with no issues at all.