A trip to Derbent — the most ancient city in Russia

From 11 000₽ per private group

Category:

Culture

Subcategory:

Guided tours

Description

Type: Single-day activity
Duration: 9 hours
* Dear tourists, during the tour we will visit: Ancient and spiritual Derbent - Naryn-kala Fortress - Ethnographic Museum - Old Town in Derbent - Juma Mosque - Maiden Baths - Armenian Church of the Holy Savior - Synagogue - Peter I House Museum (optional) - Textured Lun screen Derbent will give you the wind of the Caspian Sea in your hair, an ancient rich history and cultural flavor! You will see a powerful 6th century fortress, baths, mosque, church, synagogue and unusual neighborhoods — magali. And interesting stories will help to enliven the sights and experience this southern city. What awaits you: • On the way from Makhachkala to Derbent (a couple of hours) we will talk about the traditions and customs of our people, about local weddings and other celebrations. Of course, you will discover the chronicles of the 5,000-year-old Derbent itself, the fate of the rulers and the plots of past wars. • Ancient and spiritual Derbent. First of all, we will visit the 6th century Naryn-Kala fortress: behind its walls you will see the khan's baths, prison and water cisterns. In the ethnographic museum you will get acquainted with the life of our ancestors. And then we will have a fragrant tea in the armouds overlooking the fortress. • The old town in Derbent is Magala, and you will learn about their features. We will walk through the maze of streets to the Juma Mosque. Let's take a look at the Girls' Baths, the Armenian Church of the Holy Savior and the synagogue. Finally, we will take a walk along the renovated embankment and enjoy the surf of the Caspian Sea. • If desired, you can also visit the Peter the Great House Museum, where you will learn about the emperor's stay in Derbent, and visit the textured Lun ekranoplane. I or another tour guide from our team will conduct the tour for you. The tour for 1-4 people takes place in a sedan or crossover.
Available languages

Russian

Group type

Private

Age restrictions

Kids are allowed

Training level

Not required

Transfer

Transfer not included

Details

Included

Transportation costs

Bottled water

Excluded

Naryn-Kala Fortress ticket (200 rubles)

Excursion to the Girls' baths (optional, 100 rubles)

Excursion to Peter's house (optional, 100 rubles)

Visit to the Lun ekranoplane (optional, 2000 rubles)

Lunch

The tour can also be conducted for 5-6 people in a minivan — in this case, the surcharge will be 2000 rubles.

Recommend to bring

Take your documents and hats with you — the sun is scorching.

Starting point

* The meeting place is by agreement with the guide, you can discuss it when ordering the tour.

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