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Weekend in Chechnya 3 Nights / 2Days Weekend in Chechnya 3 nights / 2days Modern Chechnya is restored cities, medieval buildings, skyscrapers, impressive mosques, ancient customs, hospitable people, and all this against the background of the wild nature of the majestic Caucasus Mountains. Travel Itinerary: Day 1 Arrive to airport Grozny Transfer to the Hotel “Berkat» accommodation Dinner Day 2 9.00 Breakfast 10.00 Excursion Sightseeing bus and walk tours. Grozny is a city-phoenix revived from ashes after so long-run war. The Grozny Tower was erected in the beginning of the 19th century. In 70 years after its foundation the Church named after Michael the Archangel was built by means of public donations. The city was reconstructed after the recent war in Chechnya. The Church destroyed during the war, was also restored. It provides regular services for its parish now. There is a sky-scrapers complex “Grozny-City” opposite the church. As you get on the observation deck of one of the sky-scrapers you discover a bird’s eye panorama of the city. Next to it you can see the spiritual heart of the city- the Mosque “Heart of Chechnya”. From a distance it resembles a fragile flower and bewilders by its architecture grandeur in close-up. Memorial to the victims of deportation and deceased enforcement officers, erected on Kadyrov’s square. Visit to Akhmat Kadyrov’s museum. It has collection of local culture pieces as well as paintings of modern artists. Each of the paintings conveys history often happy, but sometimes sad to tears. 13.00 Dinner Transfer to Mahketi The Manor Museum «The Eagle’s Nest» near the picturesque village of Makhketi is a place which we definitely advise you to include in the program of visiting the Chechen Republic. A long time ago in the village of Makhketi there lived a man called Ibak. Once, returning home from haymaking on one of the slopes of high hills, an amazing story happened to him! On the hill that the locals called «THE EAGLE’S NEST», A LEGEND FROZEN IN STONE «eagle», as these freedom-loving birds nested there, and no one dared to disturb the dwelling of a proud bird, a lone wolf unexpectedly attacked Ibak. He fought the predator with all his might, but the forces were not equal, and it seemed that the fate of Ibak was sealed ... But, suddenly, like a stone from the sky, a huge eagle flew over the wolf and grabbed its sharp claws at the head of the beast, trying to tear it away from the leg of Ibak. The fight lasted until the wolf ran away, leaving Ibak blooding. The eagle fluttered up and continued flying over Ibak until he reached the village. The news of the miraculous salvation of the neighbor from the apparent death by an eagle quickly dispersed in the district. The rescued man himself, as a token of gratitude to the proud bird, promised to build a tower on that hill. Unfortunately, he did not manage to realize his dream, but he gave instruction to his son. For various reasons, his son was not able to fulfil his 15father’s treasured instruction. So, this legend and covenant that someday a tower should be built at this place was handed down. As we know, the Chechen people had to suffer a lot: wars, deportations and wars again ... But even hundreds of years later, the Chechens have not forgotten the instructions of their fathers. So, after several generations, a descendant of Ibak called Sheikhi could fulfil the dream of his distant ancestor. When the tower reached the fifth floor, another incredible event happened: an eagle built a nest on the top of the tower and got chicks. Today, the Manor Museum «The Eagle’s Nest» is the best place to relax from the city bustle. Here you can not only plunge into the history and culture of the Chechens, but also enjoy the warm atmosphere of a cozy restaurant of national cuisine, smell the fresh wood and the wood crackling in the fireplace, and also try the dishes prepared from natural and ecological products. Welcome to the Chechen Republic! The ancient land of Vainakh will give you strength and energy, fill your soul with peace and nobility! Dinner in the best Chechen traditions and concert program 20.00 Arrival to Grozny Day 3 8.00 Breakfast. 9.00 Departure for the azure Lake Kezenoy- Am. Travelling by car from Grozny to one of the most picturesque lakes in the republic takes around 3 hours. On the way, there is a stopover at the open- air ethnographic museum ‘Shira-Yurt’. Lunch at the Kezenoy-Am tourist complex restaurant (paid extra) Next is the ancient town ‘Khoy’ located in 1.5 km away from the lake. It is a unique historical and cultural facility where ancient buildings with petroglyphs of the 11thcentury are preserved, as well as an old cemetery with amazing tombstones and buildings. Day4. 9.00 Breakfast. Excursion to the Argun gorge Tour to the southern Chechnya along the Argun gorge. The excursion partly takes the route of national significance. The old road leads up the gorge of the turbulent Chanty-Argun River through the passes to Khevsureti and later to Georgia. Along the way, you can feast your eyes on a beautiful waterfall. Its water jets drop off a hanging rock from a height of 10.5 meters. The road to Itum-Kale is hacked out in limestone rocks. It impresses tourists with its grandeur and beauty. The surrounding wildlife is intact and unexplored; therefore, you will have to cover this part of the route on foot. You are advised to wear comfortable shoes. Next to the village of Bashin-Kale you will see a remote ancient tower on a steep cliff, while in Ushkaloy, you will see famous Ushkaloy towers restored in 2011. The program also fore sees visiting the museum of local lore. It reposit over 100-year old antique weapons, utensils, artifacts and trade tools. Anex cursion to the bee apiary and hosted lunch In Nikhaloy village are optional. (national cuisine, shashlyk (shish kebab) is extra- charged). After lunch transfer to airport. Open Chechnya with us! An interesting and fascinating journey, new and vivid impressions are guaranteed! .
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