Today is our trip to the most fabulous places of Dagestan. We start our journey with amazing places, and a trip to the legendary Sulak Canyon opens it. It is not only the deepest canyon in Europe, but also one of the main natural attractions of Dagestan. On the way to the Sulak Canyon, the golden monument of Dagestan, Barkhan-sarykum, awaits us. We will visit the mini-desert, take beautiful photos, run along the sand, and get a boost of energy from the local environment. We organized lunch at one of the best trout farms. You will be able to taste the freshest, healthiest and most natural fish. This place gets more and more positive reviews every day, we will also try to enjoy the meal and get amazing emotions. Then we will go to the highest point of the canyon in the village. Oak trees. From the observation deck, we will admire the turquoise waters of Sulak, enjoy the beauty and power of the canyon. And finally, we'll stop by the Cherkessky reservoir, where we'll take fabulous photos with a beautiful view. Let's take a boat ride with the breeze through the gorges of the reservoir and get amazing impressions, take great photos! After all the adventures, we go to the BRIZ HOTEL on the shore of the Caspian Sea, next to the central embankment on one of the main streets of Derbent. Free evening.

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for the New Year's Derbent excursion program. Today we will get acquainted with the main Dagestan fortress of Naryn Kala with its mysteries, powerful walls, secret places and panoramic views of the city. We will descend from the fortress to the streets of the Old City, take a look at the unusual Juma mosque. You will see the traditional Oriental Underground baths (Maiden baths), a place for ablution before the wedding ceremony (external inspection). We will visit the Derbent market. Let's take a walk along modern avenue along the fortress wall. Let's walk down the street of "Happy People" and make a wish. We will finish the trip with the most delicious meal in Dagestan — an immersive meal at the Ethnodome. This feast is an immersion in ethnic interiors with stories about the traditions and gastronomy of Southern Dagestan. You will taste dovga, dolma, chuda, baklava, isito and shah pilaf! You will also receive a master class on cooking a delicate miracle. Over tea, we will share the most beautiful events of the outgoing year 2023 and make wishes! Free time. Preparing for the New Year 2024! For an additional fee, you can order a gala dinner at the restaurant. December 31 program: New Year's Eve at Khayala From 22:00 to 4:00 Show program DJ Santa Claus and the Snow Maiden Fireworks at 00.00 With the participation of Dagestani pop artists Contests Gifts Practical jokes The dancers The chef's show Samovar tea Live broadcast The 80s disco

Breakfast. Today is the day of immersion in the real Caucasian culture! We will visit a Caucasian family in one of the mountain villages, get acquainted with the way of life and traditions of one of the many peoples of Dagestan. We will find out what real Caucasian hospitality is and try the eco-cuisine of the Caucasus. On the way, we will stop for a photo against the background of the legendary Caspian monster, the LUN, the world's largest ekranoplane missile carrier. Great addition to our holiday album! Transfer to Khuchni— the center of Tabasaran district of Dagestan. Inspection of the Khuchninsk fortress of "Seven brothers and one sister". The fortress is surrounded by numerous legends. All the legends say that the fortress was besieged several times, but it remained impregnable. Let's take a walk to the unique picturesque place of "little Switzerland" — Khuchninsky waterfall. We will stay with a real Caucasian family, where we will be treated to a dinner of national dishes, taught how to cook a "miracle" and will be shown a carpet weaving master class. Transfer back to the hotel, free time.

Today we are going to the very heart of mountainous Dagestan at an altitude of 2000 meters above sea level — Khunzakh! The homeland of warriors and poets. We will see one of the highest waterfalls not only in mountainous Dagestan, but also in the entire territory of the North Caucasus — the Tobot waterfall. The waterfall adorns the Khunzakh plateau. There are several waterfalls here, but this one is the most picturesque! The Tsolotlinsky canyon stretches next to the village of Khunzakh, into which three rivers fall in the form of waterfalls. There is also an observation deck here — it offers a stunning view from its height! We will visit the village of Mochokh. There we will see a picturesque mountain lake at an altitude of more than one and a half thousand meters above sea level. And every winter, the mountain lake on the outskirts of the village turns into an ice rink. Let's have a delicious homemade lunch with beautiful views of the lake. Relax on Lake Mochokh (winter cheesecake rides, ice skating, horseback riding, winter tea drinking from the samovar). We breathe the fresh mountain air, gain strength, relax, take pictures, feel free from the hustle and bustle of the city! Departure to Derbent in the evening. Free evening.

Breakfast at the hotel. Gathering a group with things. Transfer to Makhachkala. Let's get acquainted with Makhachkala, the capital of the Republic of Dagestan, the southern outpost of Russia. Makhachkala is a young capital. The city is not even two hundred years old, but there is so much history stored here that it will last for many, many cities. We will visit the observation deck in Tarki-Tau, which offers a beautiful view and the whole city appears in the palm of your hand. We will visit the Juma Mosque. We will have lunch at the national cafe with dishes of national cuisine. We will visit the modern interactive museum "Russia my story". Let's walk along the embankment to the sound of the surf. We will visit the famous market in Makhachkala. Let's buy gifts for ourselves and our family. After that, we'll go to the airport and go home! Departure time from Dagestan is after 18:00.