Great Russia (spot.-Wednesday)
Description:
1 day
07:30
Gathering group: metro station "VDNH", to the right of the hotel "Cosmos"
08:00
Departure to Vyazma. Travel information.
Sightseeing tour of the city, on the territory of which many architectural monuments, ensembles and houses of the 17-19 centuries have been preserved. Visit to the Vyazemsky Ioanno-Predechensky active female monastery. The highlight of the monastery is the church of Odigitria of Smolensk XVII century. Holy Trinity Cathedral - the main cathedral in the city, located in the historical center of the city - on a high mound hill, which offers a wonderful view of the city.
13:00
Lunch at the city's restaurant.
Departure to Smolensk.
17:00
Sightseeing tour of Smolensk, which for more than 9 centuries stands on the banks of the Dnieper. Excursion along the fortress wall, a visit to the observation deck, which will offer a magnificent view of the longest section of the Smolensk fortress wall, the legendary old Smolensk road and the ancient temples of the city. Visiting memorable places associated with the defense of the city of 1609 - 1611, monuments to the heroes of the war of 1812 and the square in memory of the heroes of the Great Patriotic War, monuments to the famous Smolensk: M.I. Glinka, A.T. Tvardovsky and his hero Vasily Terkin, M.A. Egorov, V.T. Kurylenko. During the sightseeing tour, we will see monuments of 3 eras, 3 wars, in which Smolensk repeatedly defended the whole of Russia.
Visit to the Holy Dormition Cathedral of the XVII-XVIII centuries, where the icon of the Smolensk Mother of God “Odigitria” of the XVII century is located.
Accommodation in the hotel "Smolenskotel 3*"
20:00
Dinner at the hotel restaurant.
2 days
07:30
Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
08:30
Departure to the Pushkin Reserve.
A visit to the Petrovsky estate, with which it all began for the Hannibal-Pushkin family on the Pskov land. Excursion "Honorable Castle" Hannibalov, the houses of the great-grandfather and cousin of the poet and a sightseeing tour of the park of the estate "Under the shadow of lime alleys"
Or a visit to Trigorsky, the estate of the poet's friends, the Osipov-Wulf family. Excursion with a visit to the house where the family lived "Shelter with the radiance of the muses dressed" and a walk in the park, following the trail of Pushkin and Onegin.
Lunch at the city's restaurant.
Visit to the Mikhailovsky estate, the estate of the poet's mother. Excursion “Poet’s disgraced house” to the master’s house, where A.S. Pushkin lived and worked. Excursion "I love this dark garden ..." in the manor park.
Svyatogorsk monastery, where the tomb of A.S. Pushkin is located.
Departure to Pskov.
Accommodation in the Riga 3* hotel (reserve: Pushkin 3* and October 3* hotels).
20:00
Dinner at the hotel restaurant.
3 days
07:00
Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
08:00
Bus and walking tour of Pskov, during which you will make a walking walk along the Golden Embankment with a visit to several observation platforms, get acquainted with the Dovmontov city and its attractions, learn the history of Vecheva Square of Pskov, visit the main cathedral of the city - the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity. During the bus part of the tour you will visit the Pokrovsky complex, the Olginsky chapel, the monument to Prince Alexander Nevsky on the Sokolikha mountain, see the Chambers of the merchant Podznoev, Menshikov Chambers, etc. Get acquainted with the numerous Temples of Pskov, with the Twin Temples, monuments and its ancient streets.
Lunch at the city's restaurant.
Departure to Pechora.
Excursion to the Holy Dormition Pskov-Pechersk Monastery, founded in the XV century.
Departure to Izborsk.
Izborsk is one of the oldest Russian cities, first mentioned in the chronicle under 862. “From here is the Russian Land,” and here Russian statehood was born. For centuries, the ancient city defended the north-western borders, played a paramount role in preserving the Orthodox faith and the independence of the Russian state.
One of the main attractions of Izborsk is the fortress on Mount Zheravie, which was built in the 14th century and has reached our days in relatively good condition. It was from this fortress that Izborsk began its existence: for many centuries the fortress protected the western borders of the country. During the tour of the Izborsk fortress you can climb the battle course of the fortress and admire the beauty of the Izborsk-Male valley from the observation deck on the Lukovka tower, visit the Nikolsk Cathedral of the XIV century, see the famous Slovenian keys.
Return to Pskov.
19:00
Dinner at the hotel restaurant.
4 days
08:00
Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
09:00
Departure to Staraya Russa.
13:00
Lunch at the city's restaurant.
14:00
Sightseeing tour of Old Russa with a visit to the oldest monuments of architecture: the Transfiguration Cathedral of the XII century, St. George's Church with the miraculous icon of the Mother of God "Starorusskaya", Trinity Church of the XVII centuries, the resort "Old Russa", inspection of the famous Muravyov fountain (height up to 10 meters) Visit to the house-museum of F.M. Dostoevsky, where great works were created: the novel “Demons” and “Brothers Karamazov”, acquaintance with the life and work of the writer.
17:30
Departure to Veliky Novgorod.
19:00
Hotel accommodation
20:00
Dinner at the hotel restaurant.
5 days
08:30
Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
09:30
Sightseeing tour of Veliky Novgorod: Yaroslavov Palace and Ancient Trading, the Museum of Wooden Architecture "Vitoslavlitsy" is one of the most interesting museums of folk wooden architecture, located on the shore of Lake Myachino, St. Yuriev Monastery (with a call).
Lunch at the city's restaurant.
Continuation of the excursion: Novgorod Kremlin is one of the oldest monuments of military-defensive architecture of Russia XV-XVII centuries, Sofia Cathedral (with a sunset) is the oldest stone temple of Russia.
18:00
Back to the hotel.
19:00
Dinner at the hotel restaurant.
6 days
07:30
Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
08:30
Departure to Tver.
14:00
Lunch at the city's restaurant.
15:00
Sightseeing tour of Tver with a tour of the historical center: a unique three-beam city planning system, preserved from the 18th century. - "Trident of Versailles", the Assumption Cathedral, the Imperial Travel Palace, monuments to Afanasy Nikitin - merchant and traveler of the XV century, I.A. Krylov, A.S. Pushkin, the most beautiful embankment of Stepan Razin.
16:30
Departure to Moscow
20:30
Approximate time of arrival in Moscow (metro station "VDNKh").