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    Journey through the Don lands

    Journey through the Don lands
    Starts from

    Rostov-on-Don

    Transportation

    By Car

    Activities

    29

    Duration

    4 days

    Length

    288 mi

    Guide details

    Starts from

    Rostov-on-Don

    Transportation

    By Car

    Duration

    4 days

    Length

    288 mi

    • Active Leisure
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    Mastercard Routes

    Mastercard Routes

    • Surf.
    • Play golf.
    • Learn the history of the Don Cossacks.
    • Walk in the ginkgo park.
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    In this trip you will see the main historical places and picturesque corners of the Lower Don and learn about ancient legends of the Don Cossacks. The trip through five cities will reveal the beauty of the Rostov region, surprise, puzzle, but definitely will be remembered and immersed in the local color.
    You'll have an opportunity to explore the famous Alexandrovsky forest, go surfing, play golf on the picturesque Donskoy plain and explore the military historical complex. Take the most comfortable clothes with you, and on your way!
    Book hotels along the route with cachebacks up to 10%. At the end of the route you will find a special offer for Mastercard holders!
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    • Active Leisure
    In this trip you will see the main historical places and picturesque corners of the Lower Don and learn about ancient legends of the Don Cossacks. The trip through five cities will reveal the beauty of the Rostov region, surprise, puzzle, but definitely will be remembered and immersed in the local color.
    You'll have an opportunity to explore the famous Alexandrovsky forest, go surfing, play golf on the picturesque Donskoy plain and explore the military historical complex. Take the most comfortable clothes with you, and on your way!
    Book hotels along the route with cachebacks up to 10%. At the end of the route you will find a special offer for Mastercard holders!
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    Mastercard Routes

    Mastercard Routes

    • Surf.
    • Play golf.
    • Learn the history of the Don Cossacks.
    • Walk in the ginkgo park.
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    Travel itinerary

    Rostov pearls
    8 Activities

    Day 1

    46 mi

    Rostov pearls

    On the first day of the trip you will get acquainted with two chamber cities of Rostov region - Bataysky and Azov. You will also take a swim in the Blue lakes, organize competitions on karting and meet the sunset on the Taganrog bay. Take with you a great mood, and on the way!
    Going deep into the forest and cutting through the waves
    5 Activities

    Day 2

    126 mi

    Going deep into the forest and cutting through the waves

    Today will be full of activity among natural beauties of Rostov region. In the first half of the day you will get acquainted with the amazing Alexander's forest and go through a tourist trail, perhaps even meet animals living here. The second half of the day will be more extreme, you can try your hand at the crest of a wave, surfing or just sunbathe and swim in such a chic place.
    Legend of the Cossack Don
    8 Activities

    Day 3

    65 mi0.3 mi

    Legend of the Cossack Don

    Today you will get acquainted with the first village of the Don Cossacks - Starocherkasskaya. It remembers the rebellious uprisings, and valiant military campaigns, remembers the fires and devastating floods of the rivers. But in spite of all the trials, carefully keeps its history - the history of the free people, the history of the Cossacks. It has about 100 monuments of culture, history and architecture. On the last Sunday of each summer month one of the most famous folklore festivals of Rostov region "There is no freer than the quiet Don!" is held here. And in the afternoon we will go to Novocherkassk.
    Exploring the countryside
    8 Activities

    Day 4

    51 mi0.1 mi

    Exploring the countryside

    Today you will continue to study a major city of the region - Novocherkassk. Here lived the elite of the Cossacks: atamans, officers, officials. After the events of 1917. Novocherkassk was involved in the struggle of the Cossacks for their sovereignty, which ended with the mass emigration of Cossacks abroad. In the second half of the day you'll drive to the town Aksai, where there is a large military and historical complex in the open air. You will also visit the Ataman's farmstead.
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