A Christmas tale in a Pine Forest

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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

Moscow, Novogireevo metro station

Sightseeing tours

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Tour highlights

Palekh miniatures and icon painting

Take a trip to the world of Palekh art

Textile Ivanovo

Take a trip through the streets of the "City of Brides" and admire the estates of manufacturers and original metaphor houses

Christmas Festival

A unique light show in Shui City Park that will amaze you with its splendor and beauty

Shuisky tastes

You will taste local laughing tinctures and purchase unique souvenirs

Village Feast

Taste Russian rustic dishes cooked with soul

Christmas 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 - Transfer to Ivanovo and sightseeing tour
07:45 Gathering of the group and meeting with the guide M. Novogireevo in the parking lot of buses of the Mercury shopping center (the last car from the center, exit No. 6). The sign "A Christmas tale in a pine forest".
Boarding the bus (there is a fixed seating arrangement on the bus, seats are determined as they are booked).
Transfer to 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.
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. Patriarch Tikhon served in this church in 1918.
For many years, the state archive was located in the temple. In order to return the temple to the faithful, a hunger strike of 4 female members of the Orthodox community of the Vvedensky Temple continued for 16 days. Thanks to them, in 1990 the church was transferred to the Russian Orthodox Church. On April 27, 1991, Patriarch Alexy II of Moscow and All Russia signed a decree on the establishment of the Holy Vvedensky Convent.
Lunch at the cafe.
Bus sightseeing tour of the city of Ivanovo. The first mention of the village of Ivanovo dates back to 1561. In the 19th century, Ivanovo was growing rapidly, outpacing not only the county Shuya, but also the provincial Vladimir in terms of industrial development. In the second half of the 19th century, the village was called "Russian Manchester", it became the center of a large textile industry.
Ivanovo merchants-patrons D.G. Burylin and Ya.P. Garelin made a huge contribution to the cultural and artistic life of the city.
Accommodation in the Sosnovy Bor hotel complex.
Free time.
Dinner "On Christmas Night". Beautiful tables, delicious dishes, and a festive music program await you on this fabulous night.

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Day 2 - Palekh and the Shuya Christmas Festival
Departure to Palekh.
Palekh is a unique place where tradition has not been interrupted, but has taken on new forms, a place with a special cultural environment and an artistic community.
Thousands of tourists from all over the world rush to Palekh to see with their own eyes the masterpieces of miniature painting, which arose on the basis of the great art of icon painting.
Today you will have a unique opportunity to admire rare products and admire the masterpieces of Russian artists. You will see a unique collection of ancient icons and an Old Believer cross of the XVII century, which even visited the Vatican, in the Icon Museum.
The main temple of Palekh is Holy Cross. It is distinguished by its interior murals. As noted by art historians, this is the last painting in the history of art, created in the traditions of ancient Russian fresco painting.
You will visit the main shrine of Palekh and see the carved royal gates, a unique monument of decorative temple art of the XVI century.
Free time to visit souvenir shops on your own.
Transfer to the village of Ponkino.
A Christmas feast made from organic village products.
Rustic lunch from the oven is a unique taste of Slavic cuisine: Russian green cabbage soup, potatoes with herbs, homemade lard, pickles, pastries and a rustic drink, cooked with soul. We cook our cabbage soup in a Russian oven according to the recipe of our grandmothers. Have you been drinking tea from a charcoal samovar for a long time? We will treat you to floral tea and homemade lamb.
Remembering folk traditions, you will wear Russian cotton sundresses and men's shirts and be transported into the festive flavor of the holiday. Under the sonorous Shuisky accordion, we will sing drinking songs, learn a village quadrille, remember folk folklore — ditties, and of course, we will tell a little fortune for love, for luck, for prosperity in the house.
Transfer to Shuya.
An excursion to the city park, which will become the new location of the festival. Here you will find a unique light show that will not leave anyone indifferent.
Return to the hotel.

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Day 3 - Visit to the textile fair and sightseeing tour of Shuya
Breakfast. Room release.
Visit to the textile fair. You will be pleased with the quality of the products, and the prices will pleasantly surprise you.
Transfer to Shuya.
Sightseeing tour of Shuya, an ancient cozy Russian city above the river Teza, known since the beginning of the XVI century.
Shuya is famous as the birthplace of the "elected tsar" Vasily Shuisky, merchant dynasties, holy icons, the wondrous beauty of the Church of the Resurrection of Christ, where the list of the miraculous icon of the Shuisky – Smolensk Mother of God is kept, and the tallest "candle" bell tower in Russia.
On our tour, we will talk about the temples that were the centers of people's spiritual life before the revolution.
The Church of the Resurrection of Christ, where the list of the miraculous icon of the Shuisky – Smolensk Mother of God is kept. There was an icon in the Church of the Intercession, presented by Ivan the Terrible.
The Church of the Savior Not Made with Hands has a special fate, it was one of the most beautiful temples. Another Shui shrine was kept here – the Life-Giving Cross (an exact copy of the one in New Jerusalem, made of three types of wood), it was famous for healing. In 1930, the Church of the Savior was blown up. On holidays, the lights of the Temple installation on the site of the lost temple are lit on the square.
Visit to the festive fair on the central street of the city. Original souvenirs and gastronomic finds from all cities of the Ivanovo region. The gifts bought here will give warmth to you and your loved ones for the whole year 2024.
Lunch at a cafe with tasting of 3 types of Shuya berry infusions.
Visit to the Shuiskaya Vodka brand store. The products can be purchased at factory prices so that, upon returning home, you can impress your friends with unique tinctures.
Departure to Moscow.
The estimated time of arrival in Moscow is 22:00 (m. Novogireevo).

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

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 room	Single room
Standard	23 000	25 600

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 45 tourists

Minimum age

10 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Moscow, Novogireevo metro station

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);
accommodation of Sosnovy Bor Group;
Meals: 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, lunch in the village; festive dinner;
excursion program (including museum tickets);
entertainment programs;
the work of the escort and guides.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Moscow and back;
meals not specified in the program;
souvenirs.

It's important to know

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

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4 – 6 Jan, 2025 3 days 2 nights

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