Day Itinerary
11 Activities
Day 1
159 mi0.8 mi
Dolmens and quarries
A beautiful road to the Republic of Adygeya and revealing the secrets of Caucasian dolmens awaits you.
In the morning, drop by the Maikop market to grab fresh food for an evening barbecue and set off on a journey to the mysteries! In addition to the dolmens today you will see the remains of ancient mollusks, abandoned quarries and recreated ancient man's parking lot.
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78.2 mi
2 hrs
09:0015 min
Central Market
Grocery Store
Open Details
Dinner will be at the campground, so stop at the market and grab some groceries for the evening barbecue.
Note that bank cards are not accepted at the market, so stock up on cash.
Note that bank cards are not accepted at the market, so stock up on cash.
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19.4 mi
40 min
09:5545 min
Ammonite Valley
Nature Preserve
Open Details
The Valley of Ammonites is a collection of fossilized remains of ancient molluscs that lived on Earth from the Devonian to the Cretaceous periods. It's quite an unusual sight.
In winter, the surface may be powdered with snow, but you can still enjoy spectacular views.
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3.5 mi
5 min
10:451 hr
Arkhelogicheskiy Park "Kozhzhokhskiye Dol'meny" Sad Kamney. Dol'meny
Museum
Open Details
There are many dolmens in the Caucasus mountains and the origin of some remain a mystery even for scientists. You will have to touch this mystery, and maybe even be able to solve it.
There is also a museum "Garden of Stones" where you can see a variety of ammonite shells.
There is also a museum "Garden of Stones" where you can see a variety of ammonite shells.
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1.4 mi
5 min
11:501 hr
Restoran "Usad'ba Parfenova"
Restaurant
Open Details
One of the best restaurants in the region is located at Parfenov Manor. Fresh homemade cuisine made only from natural farm products awaits you.
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5.9 mi
15 min
13:0530 min
Музей Стоянка древнего человека
Museum
Open Details
The museum tried to recreate the life of ancient man - the ancestors of the southern tribes of the Meotians, who once lived in these places. And it turned out perfectly.
The museum is outdoors and open 24 hours.
The museum is outdoors and open 24 hours.
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5.3 mi
15 min
13:5530 min
Staryye Pechi Kamenolomni
Landmark
Open Details
Once limestone was mined here, now there are only abandoned quarries, but they look very spectacular.
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9.4 mi
20 min
14:4515 min
Svyato-Mikhaylovskiy Monastyr'
Landmark
Open Details
St. Michael the Athos Monastery - the largest Orthodox monastery in the Caucasus, nestled in a picturesque, buried in the greenery of the mountain corner.
The monastery is closed from Monday to Wednesday.
The monastery is closed from Monday to Wednesday.
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35.8 mi
1 hr 10 min
16:1010 min
Kordon Guzeripl'
Landmark
Open Details
Guzeriplike Reserve is the second largest reserve in Adygea after Lago-Naki.
In winter the reserve is open until 17:00, but you have to spend the night in the village of Guzeripl.
More about the reserve at website.
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0.3 mi
10 min
16:3030 min
Dol'men
Landmark
Open Details
Don't waste much time on cordon and go straight to the dolmen. The dolmen, located on the territory of the reserve, was put here about 5000 years BC. Another mystery to be discovered.
The standard time to visit a dolmen is 17.
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0.6 mi
5 min
17:101 hr 30 min
Edem
Lodging
Open Details
Most cafes along the White River are located at hotel complexes. "Eden" is no exception. Here you can dine in the original interiors of the cafe, stylized as a cave, or cook your own barbecue on the barbecue grill. And afterwards you can take a steam and get a charge of vivacity in the sauna.
To arrange dinner and sauna rental in advance, it's better to do it by phone +79184256419.
To arrange dinner and sauna rental in advance, it's better to do it by phone +79184256419.
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0.6 mi
10 min
20:3011 hrs 30 minHotels
Hotel Edem
8.8
It's been a busy day, time to rest and gain strength!
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