Nizhny Novgorod

Ilya Muromets' homeland. Moore. Bus tour 1 day. Sunday. n

Description:

07:00 Departure from N. Novgorod from Lenin Square, 08:00 Departure from Dzerzhinsk (Northern Gate). The approximate travel time is 3.5 hours (170 km) from Nizhny Novgorod.

10:30 Arrival at Murom. A sightseeing bus tour of the city. Murom is one of the most interesting and ancient cities of the Golden Ring. You will hear legends and epics about Russian heroes and their great exploits. On the Murom land was born the famous Russian hero Ilya Muromets. In the historical center of Murom perfectly preserved buildings of the 19th century, which are well restored and give an elegant look to the city. A walk through the Oka Garden, where there is a monument to Ilya Muromets and an observation deck, which offers magnificent views. There are several ancient monasteries in the city.

A visit to the Holy Trinity Women's Monastery, where the relics of two amazing people of Peter and Fevronia, devoted spouses, holy Prince Peter and Princess Febronia are located. Saints Peter and Fevronia of Murom are the heavenly patrons of family, love and prosperity in marriage. The feat and miracle of the life and death of Peter and Fevronia are so amazing and blessed that the day of remembrance of the saints even received official state status as the Day of Family, Love and Fidelity.

A visit to the Annunciation Monastery, in the temple of which are the relics of Saints Michael, Constantine and Theodor, the iconostasis gifted by Catherine II.

A visit to the Transfiguration Monastery, there is an exact copy of the icon of the Mother of God “Speaker”, stored in the Athos monastery of Dohiar since the X century.

Visit to the village of Karacharovo - the birthplace of Ilya Muromets. You will have the opportunity to plunge into the springs of Ilya Muromets (Karacharovo village) and collect holy water.

Free time to walk around the city.

Departure from Murom.

20:00 Approximate time of arrival in Nizhny Novgorod on Lenin Square.

The price includes:

The tour price includes:

  • Travel by tourist class bus (foreign car) / minibus;
  • Services of an accompanying person;
  • Excursion program with guide;
  • Sightseeing tour of Murom;
  • Visiting monasteries: Trinity female, Annunciation male, Spaso-Transfiguration male;

The tour price does not include:

  • Visiting unclaimed museums;
  • Lunch - for an additional fee of 400 rubles per person

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