Your day will be spectacular and meaningful. You will listen to the legends and tales of Ossetia, learn about the historical fate of the peoples of the Caucasus and interesting details from our research life. Explore medieval mountain villages and crypts Enjoy the views above the clouds and the piercingly clear air. And also learn how to cook classic Ossetian pies! Individual excursion for 1-6 people Duration 8 hours Children Allowed with children How it goes By car RUB 10,000 per excursion Price for 1-6 people, regardless of the number of participants
What awaits you
Legendary gorges You will visit Darial gorge, sung by the great poets of Russia. You will visit Karmadon Gorge, notorious for the collapse of the Kolka glacier, a disaster that took the lives of many people, including Sergei Bodrov Jr. IN Kurtat gorge see the medieval Dzivgiskaya rock fortress, the highest monastery in Russia, and more. Also in the program Alagir gorge - the cradle of the Ossetian nation with an equestrian monument to its most revered celestial on the high cliff "Giant". AND Digor gorge - a real natural pearl of the region
Cognitive journey The trip will feature stories about the rich heritage of the Caucasus. You will learn about the Alans - migration, oppression and revival of the people. We will also talk about the tourist past and modern interethnic conflicts. And, of course, we will not ignore the legends and legends, for example, about the ancient heroes of the Narts, with whom the history of the Ossetians and many other peoples of the region is closely connected
Tastes of Ossetia In the middle of the program, in one of the mountain villages, you will be offered a delicious traditional lunch. And at a culinary master class, you will master the classical technique of making Ossetian pies and other dishes of national cuisine so popular today.
Organizational details
What is included in the price and what is not
- The price includes: transfer, tasting of Ossetian cheese and beer, tea from high-mountainous herbs of Ossetia and natural coffee
- Additional optional expenses: a museum in Vladikavkaz, Dargavsky necropolis and eco-trails - 100 rubles per person, a thermal spring - 200 rubles per person, a master class on making Ossetian pies - 500-1000 rubles per person, as well as lunch in a mountain village and ethnic events
Transfer and additional options
- We will meet you at the airport or train station and take you back free of charge if your departure is to take place on the day of the excursion
- Additional options: climbing in 1 day to all mountain peaks of the Rocky Ridge of North Ossetia to a height of up to 3500 m (hiking routes outside the categories) and other trekking (long-term hiking) hikes to glaciers, caves, waterfalls and ancient temples
Venue
The meeting point is by agreement with the guide, you can discuss it when ordering an excursion.
