Sightseeing tour to Dagestan "Weekend Miracles"

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Do you want to relax, change the environment and see something new and exciting? We invite you to spend the weekend in ancient Dagestan. The incredible landscapes of the Sulak Canyon and the Sarykum dune are waiting for you, you will walk along the thousand-year-old streets of Derbent and enjoy the hospitality of the region.

Location

Russia, Republic of Dagestan, Makhachkala

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Tour highlights

An interesting weekend

The incredible landscapes of the Sulak Canyon and the Sarykum dune are waiting for you, you will walk along the thousand-year-old streets of Derbent

National cuisine

Delicious, abundant and varied Caucasian cuisine awaits you

History and architecture

You will see with your own eyes the ancient historical and cultural architectural delights

Itinerary

Day 1 - Group meeting. Sulak canyon, Chirkeyskoye reservoir, Sarykum barkhan
The day will begin with a visit to the Chirkeyskaya HPP: the most powerful in the North Caucasus, with an arched dam, the highest in Europe — 233 m!
The hydroelectric power station has created a man—made reservoir - Lake Chirkeyskoye.
Boats float on the azure-blue water, and in summer they swim and relax on the beach here.
Next, we will head to the Sulak Canyon — perhaps the most famous attraction in Dagestan. The deepest canyon of Eurasia with a length of 1920 m. will turn your head with its beauty.
It may seem to you that you are standing on the edge of the earth, but no — the Sulak River stretches below, reflecting the sun's rays.
After that we will go to lunch.
The very first acquaintance with the national cuisine will happen in the Salmanov garden (in the winter of Glavryb).
After lunch, get ready for the best sunset of your life.
The Golden Miracle Dagestan, the famous filming location of the film “White Sun of the Desert” is all a dune Sarykum.
Having felt the power of this place, you will taste coffee or tea, watching the sun disappear below the horizon.
We head to the hotel, relax and gain strength before another amazing day.
Timing of the day:
10:00 Meeting.
11:00 Chirkeyskoe reservoir, boat trip.
12:30 Viewing platforms on the Sulak Canyon.
14:00 Lunch at the Salmanov Peach Orchard/Glavryba (in winter).
15:30 Departure to the dune.
16:30 Ascent to the Sarykum Dune.
18:00 Sunset meeting with coffee/tea.
19:30 Accommodation in Makhachkala.
Placement: the city of Makhachkala.
Food: lunch.

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Day 2 - Kahib and Goor, Lunch with local residents with a master class
Today you will travel to the mountainous part of Dagestan.
The ancient villages of Kahib and Goor will hospitably welcome you and tell you their story.
The defensive towers of Goor, the streets of Kahib and the incomparable nature of these places will allow you to fully experience the flavor of the republic.
In Kahib you will find a master class on cooking a miracle — a real treasure of national cuisine Dagestan.
The caring hostess will tell you about all the subtleties of cooking this dish, and then — a delicious and hearty lunch in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
In Goor, we will visit the Dagestan Troll Language.
Here you will have a real photo shoot in national costumes.
Timing of the day:
8:00 Departure from the hotel;
11:30 Aul Kahib.
13:00 Lunch at the local residents with a master class on cooking a miracle.
14:30 Goor, a photo shoot in national costumes on Language A troll.
16:30 Departure to Makhachkala.
20:00 Return to Makhachkala.
Placement: the city of Makhachkala.
Food: breakfast, lunch.

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Day 3 - Derbent, Naryn-Kala. Departure
The final day of the tour will be dedicated to a walk through Derbent, one of the oldest cities Of Russia.
Derbent does not mean "Connected Gates" for nothing — a city of the Bronze Age, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located on 2-3 km of the Caspian Sea coast.
You will visit the famous Naryn Kala fortress, the country's oldest Juma mosque, stroll through the ancient streets of Derbent, stroll along the embankment and finally enjoy the sea breeze The Caspian Sea.
Today's lunch will be held in a traditional national style with full immersion in the life of Dagestanis.
During the event, local residents will tell you about the peculiarities and subtleties of Dagestan cuisine, share a meal with you and give you a feeling of real Caucasian hospitality.
We hope you had a truly wonderful weekend!
Group transfer after the tour, estimated time of arrival in Makhachkala at about 18:30.
Timing of the day:
8:30 Departure to Derbent.
11:00 Naryn-kala fortress.
12:30 Juma mosque, maiden baths, magala.
14:00 Lunch at an immersive cafe.
15:00 Walk along the embankment.
16:00 Transfer to the airport.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in a hotel in 2-, 3-bed rooms with all amenities.

The surcharge for 1-bed accommodation is 5,600 rubles.

The cost of the tour in 2025 when booking in 2024 is 37,900 rubles.

The possible accommodation options are listed below. It can be replaced with similar ones.

The Metropol Hotel is a new stylish hotel located 15 minutes from the city center and the airport, in a new building built using the latest technologies and architectural solutions. The hotel is located in the coastal part of the city in the Azure Coast area, between Makhachkala and the Caspian Sea. The location within walking distance from traffic flows and the beach area, direct access to the airport and the help of qualified staff will help you to fully spend your vacation or business trip. It offers free Wi-Fi in all areas and free parking.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 14 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Republic of Dagestan, Makhachkala

Included in price

entrance tickets to cultural and recreation facilities according to the tour program;
hotel accommodation in 2/3 bed rooms with all amenities;
Meals: breakfast, lunch;
transportation services on the route;
services of a tour guide;
environmental charges;
guided tours according to the tour program.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Makhachkala and back;
Meals: dinners;
entrance tickets to cultural and recreation facilities outside the tour program;
private transfer;
excursions not included in the tour program;
single occupancy: 5,600 rubles for the entire period of the tour.

It's important to know

Cash (the network catches poorly in the mountains);
Swimwear and outfits for photo shoots are optional;
Personal first aid kit and insect bites (if necessary);
A raincoat (preferably not a disposable one) or a membrane jacket;
Sunglasses and cream: the sun is very active in the mountains;
Comfortable clothes for the season;
1 L bottle (for drinking water on the route);
Comfortable sports hiking shoes for the season (not to be confused with sneakers and ballet flats!).

We ask you to respect the culture of the region and not to take excessively low-cut clothes / short shorts with you. Women are advised to take a light knee-length dress with closed shoulders. Men get by with light sweatpants.

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Localities, arrival and departure times	Name of the accommodation facilities	Planned tourist services. Names of excursions, with a list of the main objects of the show	Intra-route transportation
10:00 Arrival in Makhachkala 11:00 Arrival at the Chirkeyskoye reservoir 12:30 Arrival at Sulak Canyon, 15:30 Departure to Sarykum barkhan 19:30 Return to Makhachkala	Metropol 3*, Makhachkala	Chirkeyskoye reservoir, boat trip, Sulak Canyon, lunch in the Salmanov peach orchard/Glavryba (in winter), sunset meeting with coffee/tea on the Sarykum Dune	Bus - 18/20 local
8:00 Departure from the hotel 11:30 Arrival in the village of Kahib 14:30 Arrival in the village of Goor 16:30 Departure to Makhachkala 20:00 Return to Makhachkala	Metropol 3*, Makhachkala	Kahib and Goor, lunch with a master class from local residents	Bus - 18/20 local
8:30 Departure to Derbent 16:00 Transfer to Makhachkala airport	Check-out from the Metropol 3* hotel, Makhachkala	Derbent. Naryn-kala fortress. Lunch at an immersive cafe, Juma mosque, maiden baths, magala, embankment.	Bus - 18/20 local