Breakfast in the hotel cafe (except the Yuzhnaya Hotel).
Room release.
10:00 Transfer to Borgustanskaya village.
11:00 Visit to the "Cossack farmstead".
Imagine that you are not just going on a field trip, but traveling through time!
Your goal is an authentic "Cossack farmstead", an ancient manor house where every corner breathes the history and hospitality of the Terek Cossacks.
Already at the gate, you are greeted not just by a guide, but by the Hostess herself in traditional attire, with bread and salt and a radiant smile. She will take you into her own world, a world where the Russian oven is the heart of the house, and not just an interior piece.
You will be completely immersed in everyday life!
You will not only hear stories about the life of the Cossacks, but you will also be able to try to light an old fire yourself, feeling what it feels like to light a house at night. You will be given a heavy chopper and a roller for ironing clothes — get ready for hand exercises and bursts of laughter!
And the quest with a yoke and buckets of water will be a real test of dexterity and coordination: carrying and not spilling is an art that has been mastered since childhood.
But the most exciting adventure awaits you ahead — a real Cossack celebration, the ceremony of the "Cossack Wedding"! This is not a performance, but a live action where the guests become the main participants.
Colorful Matchmakers with humor and jokes appear, a handsome Groom and a shy Bride in traditional decoration. You will be involved in the process: you will "woo", sing songs for company, and participate in fun old games.
Get ready to dance to the swashbuckling Cossack songs performed by a real folklore ensemble — it's simply impossible to sit still!
Tables are served in the shade of an old tree or in the coolness of the summer kitchen. That's where the powers come in handy! The main treat is waiting for you — lush, ruddy dumplings with a variety of fillings, cooked according to ancient recipes in the same oven.
You will leave here not just with souvenirs, but with the feeling that you have visited good old friends, charged with incredible energy and warmth and touched something truly original and valuable.
A wide feast with traditional national dishes prepared according to preserved recipes (included in the program price).
14:00 Excursion to Zheleznovodsk.
We continue our day in Zheleznovodsk, such a green and cozy town that it seems as if we have fallen into a fairy tale. The trees here whisper stories from centuries ago, and the air smells of healing mineral waters.
The first stop is an incredible Sundial! This is not just a dial: the sun's rays show time here, and the zodiac signs tell their ancient secrets.
And then there's the elegant Pushkin Gallery. It seems to take us back to the past, to the era of holiday romances and creative evenings. Nearby is a bronze Pushkin, who seemed to freeze for a moment to greet us.
The heart of Zheleznovodsk beats in its legendary springs — drink the life-giving moisture from the Slavyanovsky and Smirnov springs, whose healing power has been tested for centuries.
A majestic cascading staircase decorated with fountains and sculptures will lead you to the mirrored surface of the resort lake, where the water surface reflects the sky and mountain peaks, creating a picture of peace. Our journey is ending and it's time to go home.
18:00 Return to Pyatigorsk.
Departure.