Pyatigorsk is not only one of the oldest Russian resorts, but also a city in which the features of imperial and modern Russia are organically intertwined. We will take a leisurely stroll from the 19th century to the 21st, visit the places that inspired Pushkin and Lermontov, see ancient baths and cool grottoes. And then we will admire Pyatigorsk from a bird's eye view on Mashuk Mountain. Individual excursion for 1-4 people Duration 3 hours Children Possible with children How it goes On foot Rating 4.97 from 38 reviews RUB 3000 per excursion Price for 1-4 people, regardless of the number of participants
What awaits you
Pyatigorsk classic and modern Old city districts - a portal that will take you straight to the 19th century. You will see the Bristol Hotel, the Hermitage and modern hotels, the famous Nikolaevskaya and Elizavetinskaya hydropathic establishments, which attracted the light of society at the end of the 19th century. You will see ancient baths - Pirogovskie, Pushkin and "shameless"; take a look at the grottoes of Diana and Pechorin. You will walk along park paths decorated with sculptures, take a promenade along the oldest resort boulevard in the city, see the fabulous Gnome fountain and admire postcard views of Pyatigorsk from different points
City in faces, stories and destinies For centuries, the resort town has attracted outstanding personalities - I will tell about many of them during my walk. You will take a fresh look at the emperors, military leaders, poets, composers, doctors and scientists associated with Pyatigorsk. You will see the surviving works of talented architects Bernardazzi and Upton, visit the places that inspired Pushkin and Lermontov to new lines, and Balakirev and Alyabyev to musical masterpieces
Finally, to taste the city and feel its atmosphere, we can stop for a cup of coffee in a coffee shop - in a building that resembles an old river ship. Or we will taste Caucasian shish kebabs on the top of Mashuk Mountain, from where you will see delightful panoramas of the Caucasus Mountains.
Organizational details
Additional costs: coffee - 150 rubles, travel by cable car - 360 rubles / person. round trip, barbecue - 500 rubles.
Venue
The excursion starts at the monument to O. Bender. You will find out the exact meeting point immediately after booking.
