A trip to Derbent — the most ancient city in Russia
From 11 000₽ per private group
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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.
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