Journey through the Greater Caucasus
included
simultaneous interpreter;
accompanying person;
transport service according the program;
accommodation in hotels 3-4* according to the program;
FB meals;
tickets to sightseeing objects
The Greater Caucasus is a magnificent mountain range that extends over more than 1000 km, from the Black Sea to the Caspian Sea. This region represents a unique natural ecosystem with many rare species of plants and animals, sparkling waterfalls and mountain snow caps, healing mineral waters and mountain air saturated with ozone. The Greater Caucasus is inhabited by more than 50 ethnicities that have preserved their original culture, language and traditions to this day. Every corner of the Greater Caucasus is unique. We have compiled a rich and interesting program where we will try to show you all the faces of the Greater Caucasus, its soul and heart.
DAY 1
- Meeting guests at the Caucasian Mineralnye Vody airport.
- Transfer to Karachay-Cherkessia to the Honey Falls.
- Lunch.
- Sightseeing tour of the Honey Falls. There is an interesting legend about the Honey Falls. A huge colony of wild bees once lived at the waterfalls. There was so much honey that in the hot summer days it melted and flowed out of the honeycombs under the icy water. That made the water taste sweet.
- Free time, purchase of souvenirs.
- Transfer 25 km to Kislovodsk.
- A sightseeing tour of Kislovodsk – the famous resort city located at the bottom of low mountains. This city is located on seven hills, and each of them hides waters that are unique in mineral composition. The healing effect of Kislovodsk waters can be compared with the famous water springs of Baden-Baden. After a walk in the park all participants of the trip will be offered mineral water tasting.
- Transfer 40 km to the village of Suvorovskaya to the thermal pools.
- Bathing in hot, warm and cold pools with thermal water. Pools are located outside, and swimming there is thus not only pleasant but also beneficial for your body. All worries leave your body and soul making you feel every moment as unique. The instant effect lasts one day upon the swimming. The time spent in the bathhouse is 1 hour, including bathing time – no more than 15 minutes.
- We recommend you taking bathing suits, slippers and a towel with you.
- Transfer 41 km to the hotel.
DAY 2
- Breakfast in the hotel.
- Early departure, transfer to Elbrus region 160 km with the bus, about 3.5 hours with two stops.
- Stop at the Narzan Glade, a place where mineralized waters come out from under the ground. There are three water sources, you can drink from each of them and refill your bottle if you have one.
- Early lunch.
- Ascent to Elbrus by cable car to a height of 3800 m.
- Elbrus is a sleeping two-headed volcano. It is among the seven highest mountains of the world, along with Chomolungma and Kilimanjaro. Its height above sea level is 5642 m. Are you lucky enough to see the legendary peaks or will Elbrus hide them in the clouds?
- Descent down. Transfer with the bus to Nalchik, the capital of Kabardino-Balkaria, 130 km. About 2.5 hours.
- Arrival in Nalchik.
- Accommodation at the hotel, free time.
DAY 3
- Breakfast in the hotel.
- Transfer with the bus 24 km to the Chateau Erken.
- Visit to the Chateau Erken winery created by Tembulat Erkenov. The citadel is located in the middle of an artificial water reservoir. The lake is surrounded by vineyards, and while walking next to the winery you can come across peacocks, pheasants and deers. The duration of the excursion and tasting of several types of wines is 1.5 hours.
- Lunch.
- Chateau.
- Transfer 140 km to Vladikavkaz, North Ossetia-Alania.
- Excursion in Vladikavkaz. The city was founded by decree of Empress Catherine II. Vladikavkaz is multifaceted: some will find it ordinary, others will fall in love with the city forever. You will see the fabulous architecture of the Sunni mosque built 109 years ago. You will be surprised by Aleksandrovsky Avenue and its magnificent palaces constructed before the revolution and the square of the revolutionary Shtyba located right next to it. The excursion in Vladikavkaz will be incomplete without leopards on the bridge, Terek and poems by Kosta Khetagurov!
- Accommodation at the hotel.
- Leisure time at the hotel.
DAY 4
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- 9:00 Transfer 60 km with one stop to the mountains of Ingushetia.
- Lyazhginsky waterfall. A small mountain waterfall is located near the road, it is picturesque and cozy place. An unequipped forest path leads to the waterfall.
- Observation deck on the Tsey-Loamsky pass. Here you can take beautiful photos and walk a bit along the crest of the cliff.
- Lunch in the mountains.
- Excursion in the tower complex Egikal. With the beginning of the Mongol invasion, the route of the Great Silk Road was laid anew, through the mountains. These times were witnessed by the tower city of Egical. The people of Ingushetia settled in the valley from this fortress. The Ingush call themselves - the Galgays (from gala that means tower), the tower people. The last inhabitants left the tower city during the period of repression, during the years of World War II. From the main road to the castle complex you need to walk on an unsurfaced road for about 10 minutes.
- Transfer 72 km with one stop to Nazran, to the Memorial of Memory and Glory.
- Memorial of Memory and Glory.
The memorial complex was built in 1997. Each object of the memorial has a deep meaning. Teplushka (heated freight car) in which the Ingush were deported from their native land, memorial plates with the names of the inhabitants of Ingushetia - participants of the Second World War. Nine towers braided with barbed wire. The towers symbolize the number of deported people. You will also see a monument to the last defender of the Brest Fortress, Lieutenant Umatgirey Artaganovich Barkhanoev. An important place is given to the cavalry monument dedicated to the legendary Wild Division. - Transfer 40 km to Vladikavkaz, North Ossetia-Alania.
- Free time.
- Leisure time at the hotel.
DAY 5
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Transfer to Grozny 110 km, about 2.5 hours.
- Sightseeing bus tour and walking tour (about 3 hours). Grozny is a phoenix city reborn from the ashes of war. The fortress of Grozny was built at the beginning of the 19th century.
- You will visit the Orthodox Church of the Archangel Michael, optionally you can climb one of the towers of the high-rise complex «Grozny City». From the observation deck of a complex’ tower, from a bird's eye view, the city is fully visible. Visit the largest mosque in the Caucasus, "Heart of Chechnya." See the Memorial to the victims of deportation and the Ministry of Internal Affairs on the Kadyrov Square.
- Dinner.
- Transfer to Argun, 20 minutes.
- The Aimani Kadyrova Mosque, «Mother's Heart», beautifully illuminated in the dark, is made in high-tech style. This is the first mosque in Russia created in a modern style.
- Return to Grozny.
- Accommodation at the hotel.
- Leisure time at the hotel.
DAY 6
- Breakfast.
- 9:00 Transfer to Dagestan 130 km to the Sulak canyon.
- Arrival at the observation deck. The deepest canyon in Europe that is also deeper than the Grand Canyon. The Sulak River flows through a deep canyon, the waters of its unusual bright color.
- Transfer 40 minutes for lunch.
- 14:30 Lunch. Included in the price of the tour.
- Moving to the largest sand dune in Europe Sarykum.
- 16:00 Walk along the dune.
- Transfer to the hotel 10 minutes. Hotel accommodation. Swimming pool and spa.
- Dinner at the hotel restaurant.
DAY 7
- Breakfast in the hotel.
- 8:30 Early departure. Transfer 180 km to Derbent with two stops. There will be a guide at the bus.
Derbent is the oldest city in Russia. Derbent is 5000 years old and has not changed much during this time. The same walls of limestone, Dagestan stone, as it is called here, the same calm, hospitable residents. - Visiting city beach of Derbent, free time 30 minutes.
- Excursion to the Naryn-kala citadel. Naryn-kala is a part of the ancient Persian defensive structure. You can touch the walls here that are built millennia ago!
- Lunch.
- City tour: the «Soviet» city market (available in its working days), the Juma Mosque, the ancient Armenian Church, the ancient cramped streets create the oriental mood.
- Visiting the city beach of Derbent, free time for a photo shoot and swimming (in case of hot season).
- The bus leaves at 16:30.
- Transfer 110 km to the Uytash airport, Makhachkala.
- Departure of visitors.
PRICE
RUR per person
| 5 | 10 | 15 | 25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 133000 | 92000 | 72300 | 60800 |
