A cozy corner of the soul: Ivanovo lands in winter

On a trip to the Ivanovo region, you will find cozy cities on the Volga shores, ancient Russian villages and hamlets where our history and crafts are carefully preserved.

You will enjoy the special atmosphere of the Russian province in Shuya, try to create original products in the village of Kholui with your own hands, learn interesting facts from the history of villages and towns and visit temples with a rich history.

The route of the trip: Shuya — Vvedenie — Dunilovo — S. Kholui – S. Palekh — S. Parskoye – Vasilyevskoye village.

Location

Ivanovo region, Shuya
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Duration
2 days
1 night
Departures
6 - 7 Jun
11 - 12 Jul
22 - 23 Aug
26 - 27 Sep
24 - 25 Oct
21 - 22 Nov
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 4 to 30 tourists
Minimum age
10 years old
Group meet at
Ivanovo region, Shuya
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Tour highlights

Cheese tasting
You will enjoy a tasting of the products of a private cheese factory with tea, bagels and homemade jam
Master class on painting
You will take part in a master class on painting lacquer miniatures, where you will discover the secrets of this art
Temples of the region
Visit the blessed places with numerous ancient temples, enjoy the wonderful landscapes of provincial towns, Russian villages and villages.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - The villages of Vvedenie and Dunilovo, the city of Shuya

    10:25 Meeting with a guide in Shuya on the platform at the entrance to the train station. The sign "Soul cozy corner".

    Boarding the bus (free seating on the bus).

    Moving to the village of Vvedenie is one of the most interesting villages in terms of history, richness of temple complexes and beauty can be attributed to one of the most prominent villages in the Ivanovo region.

    It originated at the end of the 14th century at the intersection of the river and the old road from Kostroma to Vladimir.

    Located in the village of Vvedenie, St. Nicholas-Shartomsky Monastery is one of the oldest monasteries in Russia.

    The monastery in the Introduction was built in the style of the Byzantine-Russian architectural school. It is an ensemble of church buildings and structures.

    Visit to the monastery and the monastery shop, where you can buy products from the monastery compound and local farmers.

    The Shuisky Berries eco-farm is located near the village

    Shuisky Berries eco—farm is engaged in the cultivation of various berry crops, such as strawberries, raspberries, honeysuckle, currants, gooseberries, produces natural berry desserts - jams, nectars, juices, marmalade, etc.

    From June to September, we will be able to visit the eco-farm with an excursion. The rest of the time, we will be able to try berry products.

    Departure to the village of Dunilovo.

    Not far from Shuya, separated by the Teza River, there are two villages — Dunilovo and Goritsy, which have now become one.

    Their history is connected with the ancient history of Shuya, with the fate of the Shuisky and Lopukhin families.

    Dunilovo received the unofficial name "The Second Suzdal". Here, on a small patch of land, there are 11 temples and 2 monasteries.

    Panorama of the village of Dunilovo.

    The history of the Dormition Convent of Dunilovo. The monastery was founded in the 16th century by F.I. Lopukhin, father-in-law of Peter I. The modest wooden monastery was lavishly rebuilt and equipped in the 19th century with the money of the Moscow merchant Karetnikova.

    Now the monastery is in perfect condition, there is an exemplary Orthodox children's gymnasium on the territory, where 30 pupils study and receive education.

    Lunch.

    Sightseeing tour of Shuya, an old cozy Russian town above the Tezoi River, famous since the beginning of the 16th century.

    Shuya is famous as the birthplace of the "elected tsar" Vasily Shuisky, merchant dynasties, holy icons, the wonderfully beautiful Church of the Resurrection of Christ and Russia's tallest "candle" bell tower, which is 106 m high.

    Shuisky harmonicas, Shuisky chintzes, Shuisky embroidery and Shuisky liqueurs were also famous throughout the country. The object of our pride, our history, was collected bit by bit here and is carefully preserved.

    Visit to the Calico Pocket creative workshop

    You will plunge into the world of Russian history, where you will not only see, but also try on the roles of royalty and princes who once decided the fate of our wonderful Shuya. And also what drinks were served to guests in Russia.

    The program is waiting for you:

    • interactive program "How they lived in Russia";
    • master class "Amulet in calico traditions";
    • a photo shoot in costumes.

    Visit to the Gagarin family's private cheese factory "Behind glass".

    Here you will be told about cheese production, shown through glass how it works.

    Tasting of cheese factory products with tea, bagels and homemade jam in the tasting room. The tasting is accompanied by a story about each type of cheese, the history of cheese making, and interesting facts about cheese.

    Here you can buy products from local farmers: Shuya berries.

    Free time.

    During the warmer months, there is a small boat trip along the Teza river "5 bridges". Purchased at the venue.

    Accommodation in the hotel "Grand Hotel Shuya" 4*, Shuya (reserve hotel of the Sosnovy Bor Group of Companies, Ivanovo).

    For an additional fee, dinner (750 rubles, paid together with the ticket).

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  • Day 2 - Kholui, Palekh, Parskoye, Vasilyevskoye: museums, temples and a master class
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone
Tour organizer's comments

Bus and walking tours, walks and a craft workshop are waiting for you.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Upscale

The tour provides accommodation at the Grand Hotel Shuya 4*, Shuya (reserve hotel of Sosnovy Bor Group of Companies, Ivanovo).

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

2-bed standard room1-bed standard room
19 80022 300
The Grand Hotel Shuya or Sosnovy Bor Hotel Complex 1 night
The Grand Hotel Shuya

The Grand Shuya Hotel is located in the town of the same name, 0.5 km from the Teza River. The hotel opened its doors in 2011 and has already gained the love of guests and popularity among tourists staying in Ivanovo. 

The hotel has 49 rooms, each with a bed, desk, mirror, coffee table, telephone, bedside table, wardrobe, mini-bar. The bathroom is equipped with toiletries, a hairdryer, and a set of towels.

There is a restaurant on site. Guests can go there for breakfast, lunch and dinner, or order a meal in their room. There is a special menu for children.

At guests' disposal: Finnish sauna with Jacuzzi, closed parking. Ivanovo Airport is 28.1 km away, and Shuya Railway Station is 1.5 km away.

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Another option
Sosnovy Bor Hotel Complex

The hotel includes several double rooms, which are equipped with a bathroom, sleeping places, wardrobe, safe, bathroom, TV, air conditioning. Hygiene products, slippers, and a bathrobe are provided. There is access to a Wi-Fi network.

A buffet breakfast is served every morning at the Sosnovy Bor Hotel. During the day, guests can eat at the restaurant.

For those who like active recreation, the hotel offers the opportunity to shoot arrows, play darts, table tennis. There is also a sauna, an indoor pool, a children's playground, and a terrace. The distance to the railway station is 7.2 km, and the airport is 5 km away.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 4 to 30 tourists
Minimum age
10 years old
Duration
2 days 1 night
Group meets at
Ivanovo region, Shuya

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 on the bus);
  • Accommodation: 1 night at the hotel;
  • Meals: 1 breakfast, 2 lunches;
  • the excursion program;
  • master class "Lacquer miniature";
  • master class "Amulet";
  • cheese tasting;
  • tasting of Shuisky Berries products;
  • the work of escorts and guides.

Paid extra

  • railway tickets to Shuya and back;
  • meals not included in the tour program: 1 dinner – 750 rubles (to be booked in advance, to be paid with the ticket);
  • personal expenses.

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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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  • I
    Irina
    about provider
    6 Nov, 2025
    The tour was organized well.
  • PM
    Polina Maslova
    about provider
    20 Oct, 2025
    Comfortable, convenient, small group.