Tour route: Pereslavl-Zalessky - Yaroslavl - Kostroma - Sumarokovo - Ples - Vladimir

Transport: Comfortable bus/minibus (for groups of less than 18 people).

Tour program

1st day

07.45 Meeting in Moscow at the station. metro station "Komsomolskaya", inside the Leningradsky station, in the ticket hall from the side Komsomolskaya Square. The group is met by a guide holding a sign “The Origins of the Golden Ring”. Departure to Pereslavl-Zalessky. Approaching Pereslavl-Zalessky, you immediately understand that Orthodox traditions here are intertwined with our pagan past. Not every city can boast of an architectural monument from the 12th century. On Red Square like a mighty hero from ancient times stands Transfiguration Cathedral, witness to many historical events.
Departure to Yaroslavl.
Lunch (only when ordering a tour with 2 meals a day).
Founded by Yaroslav the Wise back in the 11th century at the confluence of the Volga and Kotorosl rivers, the city of Yaroslavl is becoming prettier day by day. Its entire central part is under guard World Organization UNESCO. The excursions here are special: you have the opportunity to wander around the center, admire the famous arrow, singing fountains, and 17th-century temples. Inspection Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery, architecture Temple of Elijah the Prophet and nearby is a magnificent embankment, built for the 1000th anniversary of the city.
Departure to Kostroma. Visit Snow Maiden's residence. The Snow Maiden's residence is not just an abode good witch. Here the “snow girl” not only works wonders in front of an admiring audience and shares all her secrets with pleasure, but also allows you to have a hand in it...
Accommodation at the Azimut Hotel Kostroma. Dinner - upon request, for extra charge. fee.

Nutrition: Lunch (according to the chosen type).

Cities: Yaroslavl, Pereslavl-Zalessky, Kostroma

Attractions: Red Square, Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery, Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral, Church of Elijah the Prophet, Tower of the Snow Maiden

2nd day

Breakfast. Excursion around Kostroma. This is a surprisingly cozy, quiet and calm city. Here you can take a break from the frantic rhythm of big cities and admire the absolutely round “frying pan”, as they call it. central square Kostroma, actually Susaninskaya. Thanks to the immortal feat of this peasant from the village of Domnino, the first Tsar of the Romanov dynasty, Mikhail, was able to ascend the throne.
Departure to Sumarokovo. Excursion to the only one in Russia Sumarokovskaya moose farm. Winter fairy forest, communication with amazing animals that you can pet and feed by hand.
Lunch (only when ordering a tour with 2 meals a day).
Departure to Ples. Fresh air, beautiful nature, rural silence and the spirit of Rus' - all this is a city of antiquity and landscapes beloved by tourists, it is beautiful as a whole, like an amazing panorama, beautiful in every detail, in every nook and cranny, the splendor of which was conveyed to us by the artist Isaac Levitan. You will see the residential buildings of the Plyos merchants - magnificent examples of Russian classicism and baroque. On Mount Liberty is located oldest temple cities - Assumption Cathedral 1699 - the oldest landmark of urban architecture. Right along the route - Museum and exhibition complex “Public Places”. At the entrance you will be greeted by a monument to Vasily I. On the embankment there is a memorial house-museum of the artist I. I. Levitan, not far from the Church of St. Barbara, next to the pier where part of the episodes “Cruel Romance” was filmed. You will be greeted by two new sculptures that have become new attractions of the city : “Plyos cat” and “Summer resident”.
Moving to Vladimir. The walk will begin from the Golden Gate - a masterpiece of Russian fortification past water tower(now the “Old Vladimir” museum) along the original Georgievskaya Street, it used to be the heart of the New City; here in the 12th century the courtyard of Prince Yuri Dolgoruky was located. Along the way you will meet many interesting characters: a scientist cat, an artist, a sculpture of the Vladimir Fireman with a working water pump - a mechanism of the 19th century, a rogue and a filer. You will see the symbol of the old city - the Vladimir Cherry monument and find out what it was famous for. There are two places on the street especially for tourists. observation decks, which offers a beautiful view of the banks of the Klyazma and magnificent Assumption Cathedral. Next to the first city pharmacy of the 18th century there is a monument to a pharmacist; according to legend, you need to rub his nose and bald head for good health. On Cathedral Square You will admire the Assumption Cathedral - a unique monument of Vladimir-Suzdal architecture with frescoes by Andrei Rublev, Dmitrievsky Cathedral- a magnificent example of ancient Russian sculpture and white-and-white stone carving.
Departure for Moscow. Estimated arrival time is 23.00.

Nutrition: Breakfast or breakfast + lunch (according to the chosen type)

Cities: Kostroma, Ples, Vladimir

Attractions: Moose farm, Assumption Cathedral, Demetrius Cathedral, Assumption Cathedral

Tour conditions

Meeting point 07.45 in Moscow at the station. metro station "Komsomolskaya", inside the Leningradsky station, in the ticket hall on the side of Komsomolskaya Square. The group is met by a guide holding a sign “The Origins of the Golden Ring”. Transport Comfortable bus/minibus (for groups of less than 18 people). The price includes accommodation, meals (according to the chosen type), transport services, excursion program, entrance tickets to museums, guide services. Possible surcharges

1. Dinner – 450 rub./person.
2. Additional payment for a foreign citizen – 400 rubles/person.

Discounts According to the price table. Meals According to the program. According to the selected type. Important It is necessary to arrive at the meeting point at the appointed time, otherwise the responsibility for joining the group falls entirely on the tourist.
If tourists do not show up at the appointed time, no refunds will be made for unused excursions.
The travel agency reserves the right to replace the hotel with an equivalent one.
The travel agency reserves the right to change the order of excursions, as well as replace them with equivalent ones while maintaining the total volume excursion program. Children Accepted from 5 years of age. Paying the cost of the tour. Useful tips When visiting some active monasteries and temples, women are not recommended to enter the territory in trousers or shorts and without a hat. Travel documents Tour operator voucher, passport (general civil), for children under 14 years old - birth certificate.
We recommend that citizens of the Russian Federation take a compulsory health insurance card for each trip participant when traveling.

Breakfast.
Sightseeing tour of Kostroma.
Kostroma is the reserved pearl of the Golden Ring and beautiful city Rus'! Kostroma is the same age as Moscow, the oldest jewelry center, a well-established merchant city and the largest port city on the Volga. Beauty Kostroma is located on seven picturesque hills at the confluence of two rivers - the Volga and Kostroma, and a perfectly preserved ensemble of rich mansions of the 18th-19th centuries, patterned wooden houses and the fan-shaped arrangement of the streets (by the way, invented and approved by Empress Catherine the Great herself) gives it a special, unique charm.
The squares and streets of Kostroma literally “breathe” with history, and in a well-groomed, decorated with luxurious flower beds historical center Kostroma rare historical and architectural monuments are concentrated. You will admire the tall Fire Tower - an outstanding monument of classicism, the building of the Guardhouse, the House of General Borschov, and get acquainted with the superbly preserved ensemble of the Trading Rows, which are still in good service. This is a real ancient “city within a city”!
Kostroma is famous unusual monuments and monuments. The most romantic monument of Kostroma is Ostrovsky's gazebo on the embankment of the ancient Kostroma Kremlin. The views of the Volga from here are simply enchanting! At the top of Milk Mountain stands a monument to the national hero and patriot of Russia - Ivan Susanin, who saved the future Tsar Mikhail Romanov at the cost of his own life. You will admire the sculpture of the most fabulous native of Kostroma - the Snow Maiden and the touching monument to the Rescue Dog, who served in the Kostroma fire brigade and saved many lives. Kostroma is the cradle of the Romanov dynasty, because it was in the Ipatiev Monastery of Kostroma that Mikhail Fedorovich Romanov hid from Godunov’s disgrace.
Excursion to the only Sumarokovskaya moose farm in Russia. A fairytale forest, communication with amazing animals, one-year and two-year-old moose calves can be petted and hand-fed. If you're lucky, along the way, on a forest path, while listening to the guide's fascinating story, you will be able to meet a moose cow. It happens that one of the “freed” moose accompanies the group on the way to the parking lot or back - just like that, “for company.” It happens that excursion groups encounter them immediately after arrival, right at the bus parking lot. Those who are not afraid can pet it and take a photo hugging it.

Dinner.
“Village” of Russian jewelers, Krasnoye village - on the Volga - jewelry art center not only the Kostroma land, but the entire country. Unique master jewelers work in Krasnoye, whose products have repeatedly taken first places at international exhibitions. Their products were exhibited in many countries; collectors all over the world consider it an honor to have products from Krasnoselsky jewelers in their collections. You can see the best examples of their craftsmanship in the Krasnoselsky Museum of Jewelry and Folk Applied Arts, the building of which was built in 1904 according to the design of the famous architect A.N. Benoit and is an architectural monument of the early twentieth century. The museum's exposition contains unique exhibits from archaeological excavations in the Krasnoselsky region - these include household utensils, tools, and the most interesting pieces of jewelry from the 30s to the 90s of the last century. The guide will introduce you to the history of the development of Krasnoselsky jewelry from handicrafts to a world-famous modern jewelry center, tell you about the traditions of jewelry making and its roots. You will see and enjoy an exhibition of jewelry by local artists, presented in the form of a wide variety of women's jewelry, vases, souvenirs, and tableware, which were and remain a kind of anthem of Russia. In addition, you will learn about what it is Krasnoselskaya filigree, otherwise scan, learn about its significance in the development of jewelry art in the Kostroma Province, as well as about the peculiarities of the process of making jewelry by craftsmen of the Kostroma region using the filigree technique, both in the last century and today
Master jewelers will conduct a master class especially for you. And for those who want to purchase some exclusive jewelry as a souvenir for themselves, there will be a great opportunity to do this in a specialized store. The prices will pleasantly surprise you...

Departure to Moscow.
Arrival in Moscow in the evening, depending on the congestion of the route.

EXPAND COLLAPSE

program description

Excursion tour around the Golden Ring for 2 days, “Visiting the Snow Maiden in Kostroma”

ROUTE:Moscow - Pereslavl-Zalessky - Yaroslavl - Kostroma - Sumarokovo - Plyos - Vladimir - Moscow

TOUR PROGRAM

1 day

• 7-45. Meeting in Moscow, station metro station "Komsomolskaya", in the building of the Leningradsky railway station, in the ticket hall, from Komsomolskaya Square. The group is met by a guide holding a sign “The Origins of the Golden Ring”.
• Departure to Pereslavl-Zalessky.
• Approaching Pereslavl-Zalessky, you immediately understand that Orthodox traditions here are intertwined with our pagan past. Not every city can boast of an architectural monument of the 12th century. On Red Square like a mighty hero from ancient times stands Transfiguration Cathedral, witness to many historical events.
• Departure to Yaroslavl.
• Dinner(or free time).
• Founded by Yaroslav the Wise back in the 11th century at the confluence of the Volga and Kotorosl rivers, the city of Yaroslavl is becoming prettier day by day. Its entire central part is under the protection of the World Organization UNESCO. The excursions here are special: you have the opportunity to wander around the center and admire famous arrow, singing fountains, temples of the 17th century. Northern Florence, the city’s name did not appear by chance; it is one of the brightest, most solemn and, at the same time, ancient cities in Russia. Inspection of the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery, architecture Temple of Elijah the Prophet and nearby is magnificent embankment, built for the 1000th anniversary of the city.
• Departure to Kostroma.
• Visit to the Snow Maiden's residence. The Snow Maiden's residence is not just the abode of a good sorceress. Here the “snow girl” not only works wonders in front of an admiring audience and shares all her secrets with pleasure, but also allows you to have a hand in it...
• Hotel accommodation in rooms of the selected category.
• Dinner (extra charge) or free time.

Day 2

• Breakfast. Releasing the rooms BEFORE departure for the excursion.
• We will have an excursion in the northernmost city on the “Golden Ring” - Kostroma. This is a surprisingly cozy, quiet and calm city. Here you can take a break from the frantic rhythm of big cities, admire the absolutely round “frying pan”, this is how the central square of Kostroma is called, In fact Susaninskaya. Thanks to the immortal feat of this peasant from the village of Domnino, the first Tsar of the Romanov dynasty, Mikhail, was able to ascend the throne.
• Departure to Sumarokovo.
• Excursion to the only Sumarokovskaya moose farm in Russia. Winter fairy forest, communication with amazing animals that you can pet and feed by hand.
• Dinner(or free time).
• Departure to Plyos.
• Clean air, beautiful nature, rural silence and the spirit of Rus' - all this is a city of antiquity and landscapes beloved by tourists, it is beautiful as a whole, like an amazing panorama, beautiful in every detail, in every nook and cranny, the splendor of which was conveyed to us by the artist Isaac Levitan . You will see the residential buildings of the Plyos merchants - magnificent examples of Russian classicism and baroque. On freedom's mount is the oldest temple in the city - Assumption Cathedral 1699 - the oldest landmark of urban architecture. Right along the route we have Museum -exhibition complex "Public places". You will be greeted at the entrance monument to Vasily I. Located on the embankment memorial house museum of the great artist I. I. Levitan, not far from the Church of St. Barbara, next to the pier where part of the “Cruel Romance” episodes were filmed, you will be greeted by two new sculptures that have become new attractions of the city: "Plyos cat" And "Summer resident".
• Moving to Vladimir.
• The walk starts from Golden Gate- a masterpiece of Russian fortification by Water tower (now the “Old Vladimir” museum) according to original Georgievskaya street, it used to be the heart of the New Town; here in the 12th century the court of Prince Yuri Dolgoruky was located. Along the way you will meet many interesting characters: scientist cat, artist, sculpture Vladimir Firefighter with a functioning water pump- mechanism of the 19th century, naughty And filler. You will see the symbol of the old city - monument to Vladimir Cherry and find out what she was famous for. The streets are equipped especially for tourists two observation decks, which offers a beautiful view of the banks of the Klyazma and magnificent Assumption Cathedral. Near the first city pharmacy 18th century monument to a pharmacist, according to legend, you need to rub his nose and bald head for good health. On Cathedral Square You will admire Assumption Cathedral- a unique monument of Vladimir-Suzdal architecture with frescoes by Andrei Rublev, Dmitrievsky Cathedral- a magnificent example of ancient Russian sculpture and white stone carving.
• Departure to Moscow(estimated arrival time 23-30, Komsomolskaya metro station).

The tour price includes:

• hotel accommodation in a room of the selected category - 1 night,
• food to choose from 2 options: 1). breakfasts (except 1st day) 2). Breakfasts (except 1st day) and lunches.
• excursion program,
• entrance tickets to museums according to the program,
• services of an accompanying guide and guides in museums,
• transport services according to the program.

Additional charges (net prices):

• Supplement for dinner on the 1st day of the tour - 450 rubles per person. for the program (optional);
• Additional payment for a Russian-speaking foreigner - 400 rubles/person. for the program

When the number of tourists in a group is less than 19 people A foreign-made minibus may be provided for transport services.

Duration of the tour 2 days / 1 night. Length of stay at the hotel this tour– 1 day. Check out time at the hotel is 12:00.

The tour operator reserves the right to change the order of excursions, and if it is impossible to conduct any excursion, replace it with an equivalent one, without reducing the total volume of the program.

The tour operator is not responsible for weather, traffic jams, road repairs, changes in travel rules to attractions.

The time of arrival in Moscow is approximate and cannot be considered a mandatory point of the program.

ATTENTION!

• Please inform mobile phone tourists for emergency contact with a guide.
• Please send information to:

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On the trip you need to take:

1. Identity document (passport) and insurance policy.

2. Medicines if you suffer from chronic diseases.

3. Drinks.

On your trip it is advisable to take:

1. A raincoat or umbrella in case of rain, in summer - a hat to protect from the sun, sunglasses and, most importantly, comfortable shoes.

2. A small pillow under your head and a blanket, woolen socks will make your trip more comfortable, especially if it is a long trip and there are night crossings.

3. When traveling in bad weather, as well as in autumn and spring, it is advisable to wear closed shoes, because In small towns in Russia, roads are usually unpaved.

4. When traveling accompanied by visits to existing Orthodox churches and monasteries, women must have a scarf on their heads, and clothing must cover their shoulders and knees. Visiting active monasteries in trousers, shorts, open T-shirts and tracksuits is not allowed.

5. Photo and video camera. Remember - almost all visiting sites charge a fee for photo and video shooting; in some monasteries, as well as inside temples, photo and video shooting is strictly prohibited.

In the bus:

1. There is no smoking on our buses.

2. During the journey, the bus makes technical (sanitary) stops every 2.5 - 3 hours, the duration of which is set by the group leader. We kindly ask you to strictly adhere to the time allotted for stopping.

3. While the bus is moving, you are not allowed to walk around the cabin.

4. It is prohibited to distract drivers while driving. All your questions will be resolved by the group's accompanying person/guide.

5. The top shelf in the bus interior is intended only for small things and books; Heavy objects (including bottles) are strictly prohibited from being placed on top to avoid accidents.

6. The bus seats recline back (this is not possible in minibuses). When parked, the seats must be returned to their original position and your trash must be taken out of the bus.

Excursion day order:

1. Exact time and the departure point of the group is indicated in your program. If tourists are late to the group meeting place, money for the tour will not be returned.

2. The time of departure from the hotel for excursions, the time of breakfast, dinner and additional program is announced by the group’s accompanying person. This time is mandatory for all tour participants. A delay in the departure of the bus may lead to a reduction in the excursion program, and, in some cases, to the cancellation of visits to planned sites. The program has an approximate time. In some cases there may be slight delays, which the group’s accompanying person informs tourists about.

3. The time of visiting excursion sites is communicated to the accompanying group. We kindly ask you to strictly adhere to the time allotted for inspecting a particular site.

4. If you decide to leave the group, you must inform the group attendant in advance. In any case, check with your escort for phone numbers and addresses of hotels along the route.

5. It is not allowed to be drunk on the territory of monasteries, to run, to talk loudly, or to photograph monastery residents (monks, clergy).

6. If you have any doubts, ask the group’s accompanying person for help.

7. The bus is one of the most convenient types of transport and the most unpredictable, since delays along the way always make their own adjustments, namely: traffic jams, congestion, and traffic accidents. Therefore, we recommend that you be patient, don’t worry, and, of course, take an interesting book, a good magazine or guidebook with you on the road.

8. The travel schedule of the excursion group is scheduled; if you are behind the group, then you get to Moscow on your own, and at your own expense. The travel agency is not responsible for your lateness.

Nutrition:

During a multi-day tour, meals are provided according to the program.

Hotels:

1. To check into a hotel during a multi-day tour, you must have an identification document (Russian passport). We kindly ask you not to forget your documents at home and in the hotel.

2. In order not to forget things in the room, take all things out into the corridor and carefully inspect the room again, check the drawers of the table and bedside tables.

3. Room keys must be handed over to the hotel administrator.

4. If your things are delivered to your room by a hotel employee, then it is advisable to pay the so-called. tips.

Precautionary measures:

1. Handbags and wallets should be held firmly in your hands, and not on your shoulder.

2. It is advisable to store documents separately from money. If a passport is lost, all costs associated with obtaining a certificate are paid by the tourist himself.

3. On the bus, do not leave valuables, handbags, photo or video equipment in plain sight.

4. Do not leave things unattended while visiting excursion sites.

5. If you get lost, don’t hesitate to ask passers-by for directions.

Due to tightening control over the transportation of passengers, it is necessary to book tours with complete tourist data, namely:

• - Full name (full);
• - passport series and number;
• - Date of Birth;
• - if the tourist is a foreigner, citizenship must be indicated in the note.

If for some reason all the tourists’ data have not been entered, then it is possible to add data two days before the start of the tour (deadline). If two days before the start of the tour there are no tourists, then we are forced to cancel the reservation.
The basis for transferring information about passenger transportation to ACBPDP are:

• - Federal Law of 02/09/2007 No. 16-FZ “On Transport Security” (Article 11);
• - Federal Law No. 15-FZ dated 03.02.2014 “On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts” Russian Federation on issues of ensuring transport security";
• - Order of the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation dated July 19, 2012 No. 243 “On approval of the Procedure for the formation and maintenance of automated centralized databases of personal data on passengers and personnel (crew) Vehicle, as well as providing the data contained therein”;
• - order of the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation dated September 5, 2014 No. 242 “On introducing amendments to the order of the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation dated July 19, 2012 No. 243.”

Breakfast.
Sightseeing tour of Kostroma.
Kostroma is the reserved pearl of the Golden Ring and the most beautiful city of Rus'! Kostroma is the same age as Moscow, the oldest jewelry center, a well-established merchant city and the largest port city on the Volga. Beauty-Kostroma is located on seven picturesque hills at the confluence of two rivers - the Volga and Kostroma, and the perfectly preserved ensemble of rich mansions of the 18th-19th centuries, patterned wooden houses and a fan-shaped arrangement of streets (by the way, invented and approved by Empress Catherine the Great herself) gives it a special, unique charm.
The squares and streets of Kostroma literally “breathe” with history, and in a well-groomed, decorated with luxurious flower beds historical center of Kostroma rare historical and architectural monuments are concentrated. You will admire the tall Fire Tower - an outstanding monument of classicism, the building of the Guardhouse, the House of General Borschov, and get acquainted with the superbly preserved ensemble of the Trading Rows, which are still in good service. This is a real ancient “city within a city”!
Kostroma is famous for its unusual monuments. The most romantic monument of Kostroma is Ostrovsky’s gazebo on the embankment of the ancient Kostroma Kremlin. The views of the Volga from here are simply enchanting! At the top of Milk Mountain stands a monument to the national hero and patriot of Russia - Ivan Susanin, who saved the future Tsar Mikhail Romanov at the cost of his own life. You will admire the sculpture of the most fabulous native of Kostroma - Snegurochka and the touching monument to the Rescue Dog, who served in the Kostroma fire brigade and saved many lives. Kostroma is the cradle of the Romanov dynasty, because it was in the Ipatiev Monastery of Kostroma that Mikhail Fedorovich Romanov hid from Godunov’s disgrace.
Excursion to the only Sumarokovskaya moose farm in Russia. A fairytale forest, communication with amazing animals, one-year and two-year-old moose calves can be petted and hand-fed. If you're lucky, along the way, on a forest path, while listening to the guide's fascinating story, you will be able to meet a moose cow. It happens that one of the “freed” moose accompanies the group on the way to the parking lot or back - just like that, “for company.” It happens that excursion groups encounter them immediately after arrival, right at the bus parking lot. Those who are not afraid can pet it and take a photo hugging it.

Dinner.
“Village” of Russian jewelers, Krasnoye village - on the Volga – jewelry art center not only the Kostroma land, but the entire country. Unique master jewelers work in Krasnoye, whose products have repeatedly taken first places at international exhibitions. Their products were exhibited in many countries; collectors all over the world consider it an honor to have products from Krasnoselsky jewelers in their collections. You can see the best examples of their craftsmanship in the Krasnoselsky Museum of Jewelry and Folk Applied Arts, the building of which was built in 1904 according to the design of the famous architect A.N. Benoit and is an architectural monument of the early twentieth century. The museum's exposition contains unique exhibits from archaeological excavations in the Krasnoselsky district - these include household utensils, tools, and the most interesting pieces of jewelry from the 30s to the 90s of the last century. The guide will introduce you to the history of the development of Krasnoselsky jewelry from handicrafts to a world-famous modern jewelry center, tell you about the traditions of jewelry making and its roots. You will see and enjoy an exhibition of jewelry by local artists, presented in the form of a wide variety of women's jewelry, vases, souvenirs, and tableware, which were and remain a kind of anthem of Russia. In addition, you will learn about what it is Krasnoselskaya filigree, otherwise scan, learn about its significance in the development of jewelry art in the Kostroma Province, as well as about the peculiarities of the process of making jewelry by craftsmen of the Kostroma region using the filigree technique, both in the last century and today
Master jewelers will conduct a master class especially for you. And for those who want to purchase some exclusive jewelry as a souvenir for themselves, there will be a great opportunity to do this in a specialized store. The prices will pleasantly surprise you...

Departure to Moscow.
Arrival in Moscow in the evening, depending on the congestion of the route.