A Christmas tale in a Pine Forest

Regardless of age and character, when Christmas comes, we all want to believe in miracles and magic. The golden light of the moon, delicate shaggy snowflakes falling quietly outside the window — the magic of nature awaits you in our festive program.

Russian Russian Christmas and spiritual center Shuya, you will be transported to the world of art of artists and icon painters from Palekh, go to the capital of Russian Christmas and the spiritual center Shuya, and spend the festive day in a real Russian village and immerse yourself in Russian traditions with fortune—telling, songs, dances to the sounds of harmony.

Location

Ivanovo
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Duration
3 Days
2 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 6 – 8 January, 2025
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Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 40 people
Minimum age
7 years old
Group meet at
Ivanovo
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Palekh miniatures and icon painting
Take a trip to the world of Palekh art
Textile Ivanovo
Take a walk through the streets of the "city of brides" and admire the estates of manufacturers and original metaphor houses
Christmas Festival
You will find a unique light show in the Shui City Park, which will amaze you with its splendor and beauty
Shuisky tastes
You will taste local laughing tinctures and purchase unique souvenirs
Village Feast
You will taste Russian rustic dishes prepared with a soul
Folk traditions
Russian Russian cotton sundresses will be put on and you will be transported into the festive atmosphere of the Russian village with songs, dances and fortune telling

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Ivanovo and sightseeing tour, Cheese Museum and cheese exchange, festive dinner

    11:00 Meeting of the group at the railway station in Ivanovo.

    Russian Russian Ivanovo — "The City of Brides", "Calico Paradise", "The Heart of Russian textiles", even "Russian Manchester" — all these are the folk names of Ivanovo.

    Bus sightseeing tour of the city of Ivanovo. 

    The first mention of the village of Ivanovo dates back to 1561. A number of documents characterize Ivanovo in the middle of the 17th century as a large trading village with a weaving industry.  

    On a sightseeing tour, you can admire the mansions of Ivanovo-Voznesensk manufacturers, perfectly preserved from the XVII-XIX centuries. 

    Among them are the Grachev estate in the classicism style, the Polushin and Burkov estates, the Burylin mansion in the Art Nouveau style, the house of the manufacturer Zubkov in the Baroque style. 

    As well as the well-preserved wooden town estate of merchant Bubnov, built in 1860. 

    There are Metaphor Houses here, and you will see the original Ship House and the Bird House! 

    On New Year's holidays, the city dresses up in festive attire. You will admire the Christmas trees, find the "crystal slipper" and tame the local bronze dachshund!

    The Church in honor of the Introduction of the Virgin is an architectural monument of the beginning of the XX century. 

    It was built according to the project of architect P.G. Begen with funds raised by the townspeople. 

    Lunch at the cafe.

    Visit to the Cheese Museum and Cheese exchange. 

    This is an interactive space where you can get acquainted with the history of cheese making in Russia, the secrets of production, and learn the latest global trends.

    Accommodation in the Sosnovy Bor hotel complex.

    The advantage of this Ivanovo hotel is its location — in an ecologically clean area of the city bordering a pine forest. 

    Free time. 

    A visit to the sauna complex is for an additional fee. 

    Dinner "On Christmas Night".

    Beautiful tables, delicious dishes, and a musical program are waiting for you on this fabulous night.

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  • Day 2 - Palekh, Christmas feast, light show in Shuya
  • Day 3 - Visit to the textile fair and a tour of Shuya
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale

The tour provides accommodation at the Sosnovy Bor Hotel in Ivanovo in standard double rooms.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation option, RUB.:

 Double roomExtra charge for a single room
Standard24 8003500

Sosnovy Bor Hotel Complex 2 nights

The Sosnovy Bor Hotel complex is located in an ecologically clean area of Ivanovo, near a pine forest.

It offers a garden, a terrace and a bar. Free Wi-Fi is available. The complex has a 24-hour front desk, a restaurant and a children's playground.

All rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. There is a private bathroom with a bath or shower. Some rooms have a balcony. The rooms are equipped with a wardrobe.

A buffet breakfast is served every morning at the Sosnovy Bor Hotel Complex. Guests can enjoy Russian cuisine at the restaurant.

Meeting facilities and a banquet hall are available. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including skiing and hiking.

Ivanovo Train Station is 12 km away. The city center is a 15-minute drive away.

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Tour conditions

Group
up to 40 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Duration
3 days 2 nights
Group meets at
Ivanovo

Included in price

  • transportation service according to the program: tourist class bus (for a group of less than 24 people, a tourist class minibus is provided, free seating in the bus);
  • accommodation for 2 nights in rooms of the selected category;
  • Meals: 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 lunch in the village; festive dinner;
  • excursion program (including museum tickets);
  • entertainment programs;
  • tastings;
  • the work of the escort and guides.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Ivanovo and from Shuya;
  • meals not specified in the program;
  • souvenirs.

It's important to know

Are air and railway tickets included in the price of the tour?

Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

Is insurance included in the price of the tour?

Dates and Prices

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    6 – 8 Jan, 2025 3 days 2 nights
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