In Russia the mighty
Description:
1 day.
08:45 Group gathering in Moscow: metro station "VDNKh", parking to the right of the hotel "Cosmos": the scheme of bus parking.
09:15 Departure from Moscow to Vladimir from the VDNKh metro station, to the right of the Kosmos hotel.
Travel program.
13:00 Lunch at the restaurant in the city.
14:00 Tour of Vladimir - the ancient capital of North-Eastern Russia.
Visiting the sights of the 12th century:
The Golden Gate (architecture) is a symbol of the greatness and power of Ancient Russia.
Dmitrievsky Cathedral is a monument of Vladimir-Suzdal architecture of the pre-Mongol period.
Vladimir - Golden Gate Vladimir - Dmitriev Cathedral
The Assumption Cathedral is a masterpiece of white-stone architecture. It is a unique treasure trove of Russian church art. It preserves the paintings of the XII-XIX centuries. Famous frescoes of the icon painter Andrei Rublev. .
Lacquer miniature and embroidery" or the exposition "Old Vladimir" in the 4-storey tower of 1912 (tells about the city of the late XIX century - early XX century.).
Vladimir - Assumption Cathedral Vladimir - Crystal, lacquer miniature and embroidery
Departure to Bogolyubovo.
On the territory of the palace-castle of Andrei Bogolyubsky (the only civil building of Ancient Russia, which has survived to our time at least partially), an excursion to one of the oldest Russian monasteries on the Vladimir land - Bogolyubovsky monastery: the chambers of Prince Andrew, the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Virgin (interior).
Church of the Intercession on Nerli (exterior) - according to weather conditions. It was almost on the river “arrow”, making out the crossroads of the most important water trade routes.
This miracle, preserved from the XII century, is called a swan-temple.
Accommodation in the hotel "GTC 3*" Suzdal (reserve hotels: GC "Golden ring 3*" Vladimir, "Russian village 3*" Vladimir, "Sokol 4*" Suzdal).
19:00 Dinner at the hotel restaurant. (for extra charge)
2 days.
08:00 Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
09:00 Sightseeing tour of Suzdal - the city-museum, about 200 historical monuments, many of which have the status of UNESCO world heritage.
Examination of the architectural ensemble of the Suzdal Kremlin. Attraction visits:
Spaso-Efimiev monastery with a concert of bell ringings. Visiting the Transfiguration Cathedral. In the monastery is the grave of Prince Dmitry Mikhailovich Pozharsky, an outstanding Russian commander.
Museum of Wooden Architecture with unique buildings of the 17-19 centuries. The museum is built in the form of a rural street with temples, houses, mills, barns and other buildings transported from different villages and villages of the Vladimir region.
The Pokrovsky Monastery (from the observation deck) is a female abode, keeping many secrets.
14:00 Lunch at the city restaurant.
Departure to Kostroma.
A guided tour to Ivanovo.
Accommodation in the hotel "Azimut 3*" in Kostroma (reserve hotel: "Love 3*" in Yaroslavl).
Free time.
20:00 Dinner at the hotel restaurant. (for extra charge)
3 days.
07:00 Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Departure to Yaroslavl.
10:00 Tour of Yaroslavl.
You will see the arrow of the Volga and Kotorosli rivers, the Assumption Cathedral, walk along the reconstructed Volga embankment for the 1000th anniversary of the city, explore the unique architectural ensemble of the central part of Yaroslavl, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
A visit to the Transfiguration Monastery - thanks to the fortified walls is called the Kremlin. The main cathedral of the monastery has preserved the original paintings, this is the oldest of the extant temples of Yaroslavl. Here was found a handwritten list of the masterpiece of ancient Russian literature “The Word about Igor’s regiment”.
Inspection of the church of Elijah the Prophet (interior in summer, exterior in winter) is an outstanding architectural monument of the Yaroslavl school of architecture.
14:30 Lunch at the city restaurant.
Moving to Kostroma
15:30 Sightseeing tour of Kostroma.
Acquaintance with the merchant city, which has preserved to this day the original appearance of the 18th century architectural ensemble. Inspection of the central square (“pan”), shopping rows, fire tower of the 19th century. Ipatiev Monastery is the main symbol of Kostroma, the cradle of the Romanov dynasty. Visit to the Epiphany-Anastasia Monastery, where the miraculous icon of the Feodorovsky Mother of God is kept (13th century).
Back to the hotel.
20:00 Dinner at the hotel restaurant. (for extra charge)
4 days.
07:00 Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Departure to Rostov the Great
10:00 Excursion to the Rostov Kremlin - the residence of Rostov bishops and metropolitans (architecture of the Rostov Kremlin* exterior). The architectural ensemble of the Rostov Kremlin, the decoration of which is the Assumption Cathedral (XVI century) with a unique belfry, on which a set of 15 bells, the Bishops’ Court, the Cathedral Square are completely preserved. An exhibition of pottery in the Kremlin. The exposition "Walls and crossings of the Rostov Kremlin" (small crossings) - in summer, in winter - "Museum of Rostov Finifti".
Departure to Pereslavl-Zalessky.
12:30 Pereslavl-Zalessky is the birthplace of Alexander Nevsky and the cradle of the Russian fleet. Visit the Red Square and the Transfiguration Cathedral.
13:00 Lunch at the restaurant in the city.
Departure to Sergiev Posad. 16:00.
Excursion to the Holy Trinity Sergius Lavra: The architecture of the monastery, the Trinity Cathedral - the oldest of the buildings preserved on the territory of the monastery, the Assumption Cathedral, created by order and on the contribution of Tsar Ivan the Terrible. Visit the temple in honor of Prp. Sergius with the Refectory.
Departure to Moscow.
20:00
Approximate time of arrival in Moscow.
Accommodation in the hotel "Cosmos 3*" (Moscow) - 1 night (without dinner in this hotel).
Attention!!! the continuation of the excursion program is possible as part of another group.
5 days.
07:30 Group gathering: metro station "VDNKh" (parking 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.
Lunch at the city's restaurant.
Departure to Smolensk.
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 Second World 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.
19:30 Accommodation in the hotel "Smolenskkotel 3*" (Smolensk) - 1 night.
20:00 Dinner at the hotel restaurant. (for extra charge)
6 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, to the houses of the grandfather and cousin of the poet and a tour of the park of the estate "Under the shadow of linden alleys" OR a visit to the Trigor estate of the poet's friends, the Osipov-Wulf family. Tour with a visit to the house where the family lived
“Shelter shining muses dressed” and a walk in the park, in the footsteps 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 (Pskov) - 2 nights.
20:00 Dinner at the hotel restaurant. (for extra charge)
7 days.
07:00 Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
08:00 Bus and pedestrian 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. (for extra charge)
8 days.
08:00 Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
09:00 Departure to Staraya Russa.
13:00 Lunch at the restaurant in the city.
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 Accommodation in the hotel "Sadko 3*" (Velikiy Novgorod) - 2 nights.
20:00 Dinner at the hotel restaurant. (for extra alata)
9 days.
08:30 Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
09:30 Sightseeing tour of Veliky Novgorod: Yaroslavov Palace and Ancient Trade, the Museum of Wooden Architecture "Vitoslavlitsy" - 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 Return to the hotel.
19:00 Dinner at the hotel restaurant.
10 days.
07:30 Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
08:30 Departure to Tver.
14:00 Lunch at the city 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 (estimated arrival time ~ 20:00).
20:00 Approximate time of arrival in Moscow (to the metro station "VDNKh").
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