Chechnya, Ingushetia - ethnotour.

Discover the magnificence of the mountains of Chechnya and Ingushetia, where you will find breathtaking views and beautiful landscapes. Walk through ancient towns and villages to experience the authentic atmosphere and experience the rich local culture.

Ethnic tour to Chechnya and Ingushetia is not only an opportunity to observe and learn about unique traditions and customs, but also a deep immersion in the heart of Caucasian hospitality and warmth of local residents. We invite you to know their hospitality and become part of this unique culture, to experience the true spirit of Chechnya and Ingushetia.

You will find a fascinating trip to the Chechen Republic, during which you will see:

• risen from the ashes of the supermodern city of Grozny;
• picturesque mountain gorges, with their system of signal towers and castle complexes;
• mineral rivers and healing springs;
• magnificent mosques and fabulous beauty parks.

And also immerse yourself in the authentic atmosphere of Chechen life, feel the Caucasian hospitality, taste national cuisine, delicious cheese and special healing mountain honey.

TOUR PROGRAMME

1 day:

15:00. Group meeting at airport

Sightseeing tour of Grozny.

Museum complex Alley of Glory - Mosque "Heart of Chechnya" - High-rise complex "Grozny City", Flower Park, Church of Archangel Michael.

18:00. Transfer to Argun. Visit to the Mother’s Heart Mosque.

Transfer to Shali.

Visit to the Pride of Muslims Mosque.

The largest mosque in Europe “Pride of Muslims” is truly a masterpiece of Islamic architecture, striking with the elegance of designs and beauty of minarets. The most majestic, the most snow-white, the most... . It's all about her.

On an area of 5 hectares, around the mosque, there is a unique park, on the territory of which there are 12 colored fountains, four marble arbors and more than 150 varieties of roses and more than 2000 trees and shrubs are planted.

Check-in at the Shali City Hotel.

Day 2:

09:00. We go on an excursion to the private museum of the master-gunner, talented and amazing man, Movladi Yusupov, who, in addition to artistic forging, makes jewelry according to ancient samples, traditional musical instruments, and plays them.

The master will tell us about the famous Chechen sword, which many mountaineers dreamed of possessing, and the fame of it went far beyond the Caucasus. It was sung in his works by Lermontov and Tolstoy! The secret of making this checker master kept secret, and passed from generation to generation.

If you wish, you can take part in a master class that Movladi conducts in an ancient forge, make a horseshoe with your own hands and take it with you, for good luck!

10:00. Further, our way lies in the village of Agishta, where there is a unique private museum, which stores rare and valuable specimens. The owner collected them all over the world for 20 years. Some of them are so unique that they deserve a place in the famous museums of the world.

The owner of the museum will acquaint us with the exposition of the museum, tell the history of its creation.

After a tour of the museum we go to the village of Makhkety, Vedensky district, where we will visit the ethnographic complex "Eagle's Nest".

This is an amazing place, covered with legends, located in a beautiful place, surrounded by mountains, here is one of the best museum collections of the Chechen Republic.

You will not only learn the interesting history of the museum, but you will also be able to feel the spirit of that time, make a journey into the past.

12:30. Transfer to Germenchuk village. Excursion to the ethnographic complex "Shira-yurt" (Old village).

The open-air museum presents the ancient life of the Vainakhs. The museum complex includes 40 residential sakleys located on three streets, a forge, a mill, a mosque and other structures characteristic of the Chechen village of the 18th century. At the entrance, a stone Vainakh watchtower with a height of 23 m was erected. It offers a beautiful view of the ethnovillage and surroundings. The territory on which the sakli stand is surrounded by handmade fences, the roofs of houses are covered with straw. Near the fences - tethers for livestock, in the rooms - old dishes, modest carpets, household utensils. Some exhibits are more than 200 years old, they were collected throughout the republic.

During the tour we will visit :

• The farmstead, where masters of folk crafts are located and we will take part in a gastronomic master class.
• Estate of the Caucasian Santa Claus (entertainment program with competitions and prizes).
• After the tour, we will have a national lunch and entertainment program. (Chechen songs and dances, Lezginka master class).

16:00. Return to the hotel

Day 3:

10:00. Excursion to the Sharo-Argun gorge.

Our way lies in the most mysterious and picturesque gorge of Chechnya - Sharo-Argunskoye.

It goes to the southeast, along the Sharo-Argun River of the same name.

The reserved edge of untouched nature, ancient tower complexes, turbulent mountain rivers, snowy peaks and eternal glaciers, silver mountains and crystal springs, fossilized dinosaur eggs and mysterious mounds – all this we will see, making our way along the winding narrow ribbon road through the rocky canyon.

During the tour we will visit:

• An old watchtower.
• The mound "Malkhaazni Keshnash" (we will see the ancient burial of the legendary beauty and hear the legends about the heroes of the Nart epic).
• Sharoi Historical and Architectural Museum.

Transfer to Shali.

Day 4:

Tour to Ingushetia.

Ingushetia is the smallest republic in southern Russia. But despite its size, it boasts amazing mountain landscapes, clean springs and original stone buildings. Here we will meet with abandoned ancient auls, countless tower complexes, ancient temples and tombs.

In one day we will visit all the main attractions of Ingushetia:

Assin Gorge is a magnificent, striking canyon, shrouded in secrets. It combines amazing natural landscapes, clean mountain air and fish-filled waters of stormy Assa, beautiful forests that stretch their crowns under a high blue sky. Here you can feel unity with nature, enjoy its originality and beauty. This place is interesting for its historical and archaeological heritage, which preserved architectural monuments of the Middle Ages and more ancient times. The large castle complex Egikal, which at one time was the economic, political and cultural center of this mountainous area, was preserved in the Assin Gorge. The complex stands on the slope of Tsei Loam Mountain, from the top of which offers perhaps the most impressive view of the surrounding area with their ancient towers.

Cey Loam Pass.

From the height of the mountain pass (2100 m above sea level), you will have a magnificent view of the Jeirakh gorge and the snow-covered cone of Kazbek, one of the highest peaks of the Caucasus (5033 meters).

"Outsiders."

This is a defensive tower complex in the gorge of the Guloi-hi River. It consists of 3 towers - two towers are on the same rock, one - on the opposite. Stone was used to build the towers. And if you do not look closely, they seem a natural extension of the rocks.

20:00. Back to the hotel.

Day 5:

Breakfast. Hotel eviction.

Transfer to Grozny.

Visit to the Berkat market.

The Berkat market is a separate attraction of Grozny, where you can feel the local flavor and buy both gastronomic souvenirs and products of local craftsmen. It occupies an entire block in the central part of the city.

Airport transfer.

• transfer from the airport / train station
• transfer
• Accommodation in double rooms "standard" in the hotel "Shali City" ***
• Breakfasts and lunches (on the first day only dinner is included, on the last day only breakfast), national lunch with entertainment program on the second day
• guide
• Visit all locations on the program
• entry-ticket

 

Not included in the price:

• Railway or airfare. You need to arrive / arrive in the afternoon on the day of the start of the tour, check back tickets after 20.00 on the last day of the tour or better the next day.
• Personal expenses, souvenirs.
• Dinner (except the first day), workshops, additional services.