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Ivanovo, Ples, Palekh... The local views inspired the most famous resident of these places, the artist Isaac Levitan, to create his most famous landscapes.

Our four-day tour of the Levitan sites of central Russia will allow you to take a fresh look at the beauty of Central Russia, admire the paintings of the great artist that seemed to come to life.

This tour will introduce you to a wonderful corner of our country, where majestic temples, fascinating museums and places that inspired the most talented creators await you.

Location

Russia, Ivanovo

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Tour highlights

Vacation in the outback

You will find gentle Russian nature, amazing landscapes, numerous parks and, of course, the Volga River

Fabulous souvenirs

You will be able to purchase souvenir works of art: the plots of folk epics, fairy tales and songs come to life in the works of Palekh masters

Cultural education

We will admire ancient and modern monuments, get acquainted with Levitan places and masterpieces of Russian painting

Itinerary

Day 1 - Meeting. Getting to know the city
Meeting with a guide at the railway station of Ivanovo.
Sightseeing tour of Ivanovo.
During the tour we will see the famous Shchudrov Tent, the rarest monument of civil stone architecture of the 17th century, the central square of the Revolution, the impressive buildings of the post office, the musical theater, the new circus, the Literary Square, where busts of Ivanovo poets who died during the war are installed, the "Ship House" and the "Bird House" – unusual monuments of the Soviet constructivism, the memorial complex "Krasnaya Talka", dedicated to the events of the first Russian Revolution, and much more.
Visit to the St. Vvedensky Convent.
The convent in the center of Ivanovo was founded relatively recently, in 1991, but the Vvedenskaya Church, which forms the basis of the monastery complex, is an ancient one, dating back to the early 20th century.
Lunch (to be paid separately).
Excursion to the Museum of Ivanovo chintz.
The museum is located in the ancestral home of Dmitry Gennadyevich Burylin, built in the early 20th century in the Art Nouveau style. The main exposition of the museum is "Ivanovo textile. History and Modernity" tells about the development of production from ancient times to the present day.
Looking at Ivanovo chintzes, one can see how folk art manifested itself in the artistic design of fabrics, trace the development of a special style, bright and elegant, inherent in Ivanovo fabrics.
Accommodation in a hotel in the city center.
Free time.

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Day 2 - Palekh Shuya
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to Palekh.
Walking tour of the village.
This small village in the Ivanovo region is included in the list of historical cities of Russia.
Palekh style – caskets, brooches, panels and other lacquer miniatures painted in gold and bright colors on a black background.
In these original works, the plots of folk epics, fairy tales and songs come to life.
In the village we will see old wooden houses, one of which houses the museum of Palekh miniature.
Inspection of the Holy Cross Cathedral.
In addition to the Palekh painting, the main attraction of the village is the Cathedral of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross – an outstanding architectural monument of the XVIII century.
A beautiful tent-roofed bell tower rises above the temple, inside it is decorated with a carved iconostasis and paintings by Palekh masters, who glorified the cathedral far beyond the Ivanovo region.
Visit to the Museum of Palekh Art.
Palekh has been famous for its skillful painters since pre–Petrine times - the village supplied icon painters and restorers for the Moscow Kremlin, the Novodevichy Monastery and the Trinity-Sergius Lavra.
Transfer to Shuya.
Shuya city tour.
During the tour, we will take a walk along the main pedestrian street – Shuisky Arbat.
Cozy stone mansions lined up along it.
On the main square of the city stands the 17th-century Resurrection Cathedral, which seems grandiose for little Shuya, where the list of the miraculous icon of the Shuisko-Smolensk Virgin is kept.
In front of the cathedral there is a wonderful five–tiered 106-meter "candle" bell tower.
Lunch (paid separately).
Visit to the palace of M. A. Pavlov.
The palace belonged to the manufacturer, merchant of the first guild Mikhail Alekseevich Pavlov (1846-1915).
The rich interior of that time has been perfectly preserved in the palace.
Free time.
Return to the hotel.

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Day 3 - Museum-reserve of A.N. Ostrovsky – Kineshma
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to Shchelykovo.
Visit to the memorial and nature museum-reserve of A.N. Ostrovsky "Shchelykovo".
Shchelykovo is the estate of the great Russian playwright Alexander Nikolaevich Ostrovsky, a place that he compared "with the best places in Switzerland and Italy," a place that became his lifelong love.
Manor house surrounded by an ancient park, the Church of St. St. Nicholas of the XVIII century, the literary, theatrical and ethnographic museums, the cultural and educational center Blue House are always ready to receive you.
Transfer to Kineshma.
Sightseeing tour of Kineshma.
Kineshma is the second largest and economically most promising city in the Ivanovo region, located on the right bank of the Volga River.
Kineshma has retained its provincial charm to this day.
During a walking tour of the historical center of the city, we will see architectural monuments of the XVIII – early XX centuries: shopping malls, schools, factories and other residential and public buildings.
We will walk along the embankment along Volzhsky Boulevard, admire the cozy gazebos, ancient and modern monuments and, most importantly, the beautiful Volga landscapes.
Visit to the Trinity Assumption Cathedral.
The architectural ensemble consists of two churches – Assumption and Trinity, a bell tower and a priest's house.
The cathedral is located on the high bank of the Volga River, on the territory of the former Kineshma fortress.
Return to the hotel.
Free time.

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Day 4 - Ples is an open–air museum city
Breakfast at the hotel.
Room release.
Transfer to Ples.
Sightseeing tour of the city of Ples.
Ples is a small town with a population of 2,000 people, but it has the status of a nature reserve and is actually an open–air museum.
The main attractions of Ples are the gentle Russian nature, amazing landscapes, numerous parks and, of course, the Volga River.
During the tour, we will get acquainted with Levitan's places, the history of the city and take a walk along the embankment.
Visit to the Isaac Ilyich Levitan Museum.
The house museum dedicated to the life and work of the great artist was opened on August 25, 1972.
It is located in an old mansion built in the first half of the 19th century.
The museum houses original paintings by Isaac Levitan, as well as Vasily Polenov, Alexei Savrasov, Ivan Shishkin and other artists.
You can also visit Levitan's memorial rooms in the museum and get acquainted with the most interesting pages of his biography.
Free time in Ples.
Transfer to Ivanovo railway station.
Departure from Ivanovo by any train after 17:30.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

3 nights

Comfort

Midscale

The tour provides accommodation in hotels in comfortable rooms with amenities.

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

Double Room	Single room
27 900	32 600

3 set meals according to the program – 2,400 rubles.

The hotel complex "AMAKS Tourist Hotel" is located in the center of Ivanovo, in a picturesque park area and close to developed infrastructure. It offers Wi-Fi internet access, parking and tour service.

The room fund is represented by comfortable rooms, each of which includes everything necessary for a comfortable stay. It has comfortable furniture, modern appliances, and a private bathroom. The rooms offer a colorful view of the city.

The on-site restaurant offers a wide range of a la carte dishes. Guests can also visit the bar.

The train station is 1.5 km away and the airport is 7.3 km away. Within a 5-minute walk from the accommodation there are museums, the Palace of Arts, the circus, the shopping center "Silver City".

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Tour conditions

Group

From 8 to 17 tourists

Minimum age

12 years old

Duration

4 days 3 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Ivanovo

Included in price

accommodation in hotels in comfortable rooms with amenities;
comfortable bus according to the program;
3 breakfasts in hotels;
services of a tour guide according to the program;
guided tour service according to the program;
transfers from the railway station and to the railway station of Ivanovo.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Ivanovo and back;
3 set meals (optional) – 2,400 rubles;
entrance tickets to museums according to the program.

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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8 – 11 May 4 days 3 nights

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Reviews

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Olga

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30 Oct, 2024

A wonderful tour with a rich and engaging itinerary. Our guide, Svetlana, was very responsible and did an excellent job, explaining everything in detail. I was pleased with both the hotels and the food. Adding extra lunches was a great decision; it made everything more convenient, and I especially enjoyed the Pomor-style lunch at the Pomor restaurant. The transportation was also comfortable and reliable.

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Levitanovsky landscape: Ivanovo – Ples – Palekh