Ivanovo manners: Shuya – Palekh – Ivanovo. National route in the Ivanovo region

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Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of cozy provincial towns, where time seems to slow down. The cleanest air and breathtaking landscapes of the Ivanovo region are waiting for you.

You will be able to enjoy the art of Palekh miniature, taste the famous Shuya drinks, see the Tsvetaev family museum, various mansions, manors and much more.

The weekend will be filled with impressions, join us!

Travel route: Palekh — Shuya — Ples — Ivanovo.

Location

Ivanovo region, Shuya

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Tour highlights

Capitals of artists

You will visit Palekh, famous for icons and miniatures, and Ples, where you can meet a painter at every turn.

Shuya drinks

Over lunch, you will taste local liqueurs and get acquainted with the Shuiskaya Vodka brand

Colorful Ivanovo

Take a walk through the city of pre-revolutionary industrial architecture and workers' settlements, the "city of brides" and the "Russian Manchester"

Itinerary

Day 1 - Palekh, Shuya, Pavlov's mansion, museum "State Wine Warehouse No. 3"
07:07 Departure from Moscow from Vostochny railway Station.
Train 739TH "Swallow" (tickets for the Swallow are not included in the price of the tour).
10:30 a.m. Gathering of the group at the entrance to the Shuya railway station building from the platform.
Visit the current old Railway station and an interesting exhibition dedicated to train travel in pre-revolutionary Russia.
Departure to Palekh. Interesting travel information.
A walk through the cozy town of miniature painters, which itself resembles a painted box.
Visit the Naryshkin Baroque masterpiece of Holy Cross Cathedral with Palekh murals.
Museum of Palekh Art:
magnificent exhibition of antique lacquer miniatures;
an exhibition of icon paintings with rare icons of old masters;
ancestral wooden house of the founder of Palekh miniature art, Ivan Ivanovich Golikov, with tools of miniaturists and a photo collection of the old Palekh;
painted master class on "Firebird" (for an additional fee, optional when buying a tour);
Visit to an art salon with Palekh souvenirs.
Lunch with tasting of Shuya liqueurs.
Transfer to Shuya: travel to the 19th century on a sightseeing tour of the town of the richest merchants and famous fairs, with ancient mansions and stylized signs from the time of the Russian Empire.
The Voskresenskaya Bell Tower is the tallest bell tower in Europe. In your free time, you can climb the bell tower and admire the views for an additional fee.
The palace of Shuisky manufacturer Pavlov:
tour of the palace interiors with Palekh and Kholui murals;
a small concert in the walls of the mansion "Play Shuisky accordion".
Visit to the Shuisky State-owned wine Warehouse No. 3, tasting of the most famous Shuisky vodkas and balms, self-inspection of the museum exhibit with samples of Shuisky distillery products.
Transfer to Ivanovo: accommodation in a hotel.
Dinner (for an additional fee, optional when buying a tour).

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Day 2 - Ples and Ivanovo
Breakfast.
The capital of painters is Ples.
During the sightseeing tour "The Revived paintings of Ples" we will feel the magic of Levitan's landscapes and visit four main landscape sites, the views from which are captured on world-famous canvases (Cathedral Mountain, Plesskaya Church from the painting "Over Eternal Peace", Sweet Mountain, embankment).
A promenade along the main Volga embankment, where at every step you can meet a painter with an easel.
Free time in Ples.
Lunch.
Guided tours for an additional fee:
the charm of the Volga floods during a boat trip along the Volga (for an additional fee, optional, when buying a tour).
Levitan Museum in the house of merchant Solodovnikov, with preserved personal belongings of the artist, as well as an exhibition of original paintings and sketches by Levitan (optional, purchase tickets at the museum's ticket office).
Transfer to Ivanovo.
A small sightseeing bus tour "Calico region of Russia".
18:30 The end of the program in Ivanovo. Transfer to the railway station.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

1 night

Comfort

Upscale

The tour provides accommodation at the Sosnovy Bor 4* hotel, Ivanovo.

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

Placement	Cost
2-bed standard	14 900
2-bed standard (child under 14 years old in the main seat)	14 700
1-local standard	17 400
2-Bed Superior Room	15 900
2-Bed Superior Room (Adult extra place)	15 700
2-bed Superior room (child under 14 years old in the main seat)	15 700
2-Bed Superior Room (child under 14 years old for extra place)	15 700
1-Bed Superior Room	18 400

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 13 to 45 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

2 days 1 night

Group meets at

Ivanovo region, Shuya

Included in price

hotel accommodation;
meals (2 lunches, 1 breakfast);
sightseeing and transportation services;
entrance tickets to museums.

Paid extra

railway tickets to Shuya and air and railway tickets to Ivanovo;
meals not included in the tour program are dinners.

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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Olga Khrapovitskaya

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27 Jan, 2025

I live in Irkutsk and want to express my sincere gratitude to the tour operator Big Country for organizing the Moscow Kaleidoscope tour in June 2024. The efficiency and seamless coordination in handling all aspects of the trip's organization were truly impressive.
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Elena

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26 Jan, 2025

Thank you to the tour maangers for their excellent work! The information provided was prompt and thorough. The hotel was high-quality and conveniently located, with no logistical issues during excursions. I truly appreciate it. I highly recommend your services to anyone planning to travel.
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Margarita

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26 Jan, 2025

Four days of sightseeing flew by in no time. The organization was excellent. Every day, we were guided by Tatiana, who was responsible, friendly, and deeply passionate about her city. The excursion program exceeded our expectations in every way 💯. We will definitely recommend Big Country to our friends. Thank you so much!