Suzdal

The king told me to eat honey

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Day 1.

Suzdal, drowning in silence, as if from a fairy tale, ancient as time, and eternal as beauty

+ majestic Suzdal Kremlin + Our Lady-Christmas Cathedral, bright as prayer + Mead tasting - a journey into the world of warm aromas and delicate tastes

Departure at 07-15 from the East Station (Moscow) to Vladimir on their own. Train 713M Swallow.

Tickets are included in the tour price. The guide meets the group at 09:00 with a sign "The Origins of the Golden Ring".

Departure to Suzdal.

The walk will begin in the center of Suzdal on Red Square, which is adjacent to one of the oldest monasteries of the city - Rizopolozhensky. It was founded in 1207 and is associated with the Suzdal saint.

Euphrosyne. It was thanks to her prayers that the inhabitants of ancient Suzdal were able to escape the invasion of Batu Khan.

Next, let’s take a look at Old Street. It leads to another center of attraction of people - the Shopping Square and the Shopping Rows. Staraya Street is one of the oldest in Suzdal and until the end of the XVIII century was part of

downtown. At the beginning of the XX century it was called Old Vladimir. Now this street is known to many as the location for the filming of episodes of the film “The Marriage of Balzaminov”, it is here that Balzaminov’s house is located, in which a small official Mikhail Balzaminov and his mother dream of a marriage of convenience.

Next, our way will go to the Shopping Rows, where we will stop and admire the delightful views of Suzdal from one of several observation decks, as well as see how rich the local shops are.

We will also see the building of the oldest inn of Suzdal, now there is a cozy cafe.

The famous Suzdal Kremlin is traditionally located on the Kremlin Street, on the tower of which unusual clocks are thoroughly located. Their dial is similar to the chimes of the Moscow Kremlin, but instead of numbers it depicts the letters of the Cyrillic alphabet. We will visit the Mother of God-Christmas Cathedral, which houses the most valuable monuments of decorative and applied art and ancient Russian painting of the XIII-XVII centuries: The Golden Gate of the Cathedral of the early XIII century with gospel stories on black copper plates, the Royal Gate, lanterns, crosses and icons from the iconostasis of the Cathedral of the XVII century. Particularly distinguished is the large water-holy bowl of the XIX century in the form of a samovar with four cranes. These exhibits testify to the rich cultural traditions of the Suzdal land and the city itself as a significant center of Orthodoxy and Russian national culture.

When visiting the Kremlin, we learn the history of Suzdal from ancient times to the beginning of the XX century: flowering in the XII-XIII centuries, the Mongol invasion, the formation of the principality, ruin in the Time of Troubles, economic growth in the XVII-XVIII centuries, turning into a county city in the XIX century. Special attention is paid to the development of monasteries and the formation of a unique architectural ensemble. Numerous authentic exhibits recreate the appearance of the city and acquaint with the spiritual life, occupations and life of citizens in different eras.

Next, we will walk along the bridge over Kamenka and continue a sightseeing tour of Suzdal by bus to one of the most significant objects - Spaso-Eufimievo Monastery. It is located on the outskirts of Suzdal, on the left, high bank of the Kamenka River. It reflects the whole complicated history of our state. He makes an incredibly strong impression, with his powerful appearance.

In addition, we invite you to visit the territory of the Savior-Euphimius Monastery and the interiors of the Transfiguration Cathedral 1000 (р)

Peasant-style lunch 950 (-)

Time for a walk or service according to the purchased packages:

Additional tasting 700 (ация)

We invite you to a unique tasting, where you can try 10 types of mead. You will be immersed in the atmosphere of antiquity and traditions. Sagittarius will show you the way to the honey cellar, and at the entrance you will be met by a hospitable hostess. She will invite you to the oak table and tell you ancient legends. Then the most interesting thing will begin - tasting mead! You will be able to appreciate the variety of flavors and aromas of this traditional drink. And for a snack you will be offered baked apples and urinary ash.

Return to Vladimir.

Dinner 950 ())

 

Day 2.

Spiritual and architectural masterpiece - Bogolyubovo + sightseeing tour of Vladimir - a picturesque corner of the Russian land + fervent Museum of Babusi Yagusi - an ancient fairy tale and the wisdom of ancestors

A walk around Vladimir will begin from the Golden Gate - a monument of ancient Russian architecture and the most famous military-defensive structure of the 12th century. They were built by order of Prince Andrei Bogolyubsky. It was during this period that the city of Vladimir flourished and many civil, religious and defensive structures were built. The monument is included in the UNESCO Heritage List (currently under reconstruction).

Further, our route will pass along the original Georgievskaya Street, before it was the heart of the New City, here in the XII century was the courtyard of Prince Yuri Dolgoruky. On the way, you will meet many interesting characters: a scientist cat, an artist, a sculpture of Vladimir Fireman with a functioning water pump - a mechanism of the XIX century, a hut and a filler. You will see the symbol of the old city - a monument to Vladimir cherry and learn what it was famous for. Especially for tourists, there are two observation decks on the street, from where a beautiful view of the banks of Klyazma and the magnificent Assumption Cathedral opens. Next to the first

The city pharmacy of the XVIII century is a monument to the pharmacist, according to legend, for good health, you need to rub his nose and baldness.

Then we will enter the world of fairy tales and magic, brave warriors, spirits and evil spirits. In the museum Babusya-Yagusya from the mouth of the hero of the Russian you will learn about the exploits of epic and the campaigns of the unheard of. Here Baba Yaga will show you his forest hut and its unusual inhabitants heroes of myths and legends. At an exciting master class, everyone will be able to make their own heroic potion, which will restore strength and health.

You will also have time to buy fabulous souvenirs and cosmetics in the youth shop. Here you will find everything you need to create an atmosphere of magic and fairy tales.

Let’s go to the Cathedral Square – this is the most important thing.

The heart of Vladimir, where ancient cathedrals and churches rise above the square, creating an atmosphere of spirituality and grandeur. Passing through the picturesque Lipka Park, we will visit the Assumption Cathedral (included in the UNESCO Heritage List) - a unique monument of Vladimir-Suzdal architecture with frescoes of the outstanding icon painter Andrei Rublev, then admire the architecture and unravel the secrets of the patterns of the Dmitriev Cathedral - a magnificent example of ancient Russian plastic and white stone carvings.

Lunch "princely" with chicken 850 (-) Departure to Bogolyubovo.

You will visit the picturesque, ancient village of Bogolyubovo. It was here that Prince Andrei Bogolyubsky founded the Holy Bogolyubsky Monastery in the 12th century. It is considered one of the oldest in Russia and built on the site of a miraculous appearance to the Prince of the Mother of God. It was also the location of his residence, the elements

This is the only civil building of pre-Mongolian Rus that has survived to our time (included in the UNESCO Heritage List). Also on the territory of the monastery there is a church of the Nativity of the Virgin of the 12th century, to our time only its lower part has been preserved, on the basis of which a new church was built in the 18th century. We will pass through the monastery pond and

We will go on a small pilgrimage through the Bogolyubov meadow to the pearl of ancient Russian architecture - the Church of the Intercession on the Nerl. The meadow in the bend of the Nerl River is a protected area. You.

walk to the temple along a hiking trail surrounded by chirping birds, fluttering butterflies, feel the aroma of more than two hundred species of herbs and flowers.

The sharpened image of the temple is known all over the world, it is often compared with an elegant and delicate swan floating in blue waters. Every spring, during a spill, the water can reach almost the walls of the temple and it feels like it hovers above the ground.

Departure to Vladimir

Departure to Moscow

Departure by bus or rail transport.

The price includes:

  • Accommodation in the hotel according to the program in rooms of the selected category - standard rooms in hotels 3-4 * or 4-6 local rooms in hostels;
  • food according to the program;
  • sightseeing
  • entrance tickets to museums;
  • guide services;
  • transport service under the program (a minibus for a group of up to 18 people);
  • Railway tickets.

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