Morning excursion to the Tolga Monastery

At 10:00 departure from Epiphany Square (center of Yaroslavl).

Saint-Vvedensky Tolga convent is not only one of the most important sights of Yaroslavl, but also a real spiritual center of the city, founded in 1314 on the site of the miraculous icon of the Mother of God, called Tolga, which has since become one of the most revered in the Yaroslavl land.

During a group tour at an excellent price you:

• You will hear the legend about the acquisition of the icon and its miracles.
• get acquainted with the rich history of the monastery and modern life of the monastic community;
• you will see architectural monuments of the XVII-XIX centuries - beautiful temples, cell buildings, rectory rooms, fortress walls and towers;
• Walk along the famous Tolga cedar grove, personifying the Garden of Eden;
• visit the ancient active temples, where the Tolga Icon of the Mother of God (XIV century) is kept today, attracting pilgrims from all over the country;
• You will be able to go to the bank of the Volga, where you will breathe the healing Volga air and admire the monastery from the river side.

In your free time you will have the opportunity to taste the monastery treats in the refectory "Arkhondarik" and buy souvenirs.

• transport service (microbus);
• services of a guide-accompanying, a tour;
• donation