The holiday of Volzhsky Boulevard

Take part in the fun festive festivities in honor of the Day of the Volga Boulevard in the wonderful city of Kineshma!

On this tour, you will congratulate the Volga city on the holiday and visit its equally famous surroundings: ancient Parskoye, ancient Reshma and Yuryevets, associated with the names of the avant-garde geniuses Tarkovsky and the Vesnin brothers.

Location

Ivanovo region, Shuya
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Duration
2 days
1 night
Departures
5 - 6 Sep
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 10 to 16 tourists
Minimum age
10 years old
Group meet at
Ivanovo region, Shuya
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Tour highlights

Festivities in Kineshma
A fair, interactive events, workshops, performances, games and quizzes and much more are waiting for you
Cape of Love
You will climb to the observation deck, learn creepy and romantic legends and take a photo against the background of the cliff and the bend of the Volga.
The oldest city in the region
Take a walk through the streets of Yuryevets, the oldest city in the Ivanovo region, which was once a fortress city on the border of the northeastern lands

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Parskoye, Kineshma and the Holiday of Volzhsky Boulevard

    10:30 Meeting of the group with the guide at the Shuya railway station. The sign "Volzhsky Boulevard Holiday".

    Boarding the bus (free seating).

    Transfer to Kineshma. Travel information.

    Stop in the village of Parskoye at a healing spring.

    During the reign of Ivan the Terrible, the village was one of the most important villages in the territory of the region. Vasily Shuisky, who owned the village in the late 16th and early 17th centuries, repeatedly came to Parskoye.

    Parskoye became known throughout Russia in the first half of the 19th century. It was the heyday of the fair, which was called "Ivanovskaya". Every year at the end of August, merchants from all over Russia came to the village for two weeks.

    According to legend, an icon of John the Baptist was found on the banks of the Scab, which is why a spring near the temple was dedicated to John the Baptist.

    The source, as well as the village of Parskoye, have been known for more than 600 years. The spring has a good swimming pool, and the Church of the Beheading of John the Baptist is located nearby.

    Lunch at a restaurant in the city.

    Walking tour of the historical city center.

    City festivities "Celebration of Volzhsky Boulevard".

    Independent participation in festive festivities.

    Kineshma's Volzhsky Boulevard is the hallmark of the city, it is rightfully considered one of the most picturesque places in the region.

    The "Merchant's Walk" program focuses on a wide festive fair that unfolds on the upper and lower parts of the embankment.

    Masters of applied and artistic creativity present products made of clay and ceramics, wood carvings, paintings on birch bark, handmade soap, artistic products made of wool.

    The Volzhsky Boulevard festival traditionally hosts an exhibition and sale of works by Kineshma artists.

    Stylized interactive platforms, photo zones, master classes in dowsing, pottery and ancient dances, autumn installations, musical and theatrical performances, games and quizzes, performances by theater groups were created for the guests of the holiday.

    In the evening there will be a fire show and a disco on the boulevard.

    Optional, for an additional fee, a boat ride along the Volga (to be paid on site) is a 40–minute walk in a small boat along the wide expanse of the river with access to the Volga arrow and the Kineshemka River.

    Accommodation at the Mirnaya Pier hotel in Kineshma or at the Semigorye Hotel.

    Dinner at the hotel cafe (800 rubles for an additional fee, paid together with the tour).

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  • Day 2 - Yuryevets, Reshma and Ivanovo
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone
Tour organizer's comments

Excursions by tourist bus around the cities of the Ivanovo region, as well as participation in folk festivals, are waiting for you.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Upscale

The tour includes accommodation at the Mirnaya Marina Hotel in Kineshma/Semigorye in Ivanovo.

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

2-bed room1-bed room
2060022600
Mirnaya Marina Hotel or "Semigorye" 1 night
Mirnaya Marina Hotel

The Mirnaya Marina Hotel is the only hotel afloat in the city of Kineshma. Beautiful nature and magnificent views from the windows of the rooms, fresh air, peace and comfort await the guests.

The hotel has 34 rooms of various categories and pricing policies. The bathrooms are equipped with a shower, toilet and sink. There is everything you need for a comfortable stay from appliances and furniture.

Guests can order delicious dishes of various cuisines. A children's menu is provided for younger visitors.

The hotel is located in the city center, so it will be easy for its guests to get to the right place. Ivanovo Airport is 106 km away.

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Another option
"Semigorye"

The Semigorye Country Hotel is located near Ivanovo, right on the banks of the Volga River. It has been awarded four stars. Its decoration emphasizes the traditional Russian style, in the spirit of a noble manor.

The building uses natural materials, so it perfectly harmonizes with the surrounding landscape. The room stock includes double rooms, studios in cottages and apartments. Each of them is equipped with all the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay.

The bonus is the breakfast included in the price, which you now don't have to worry about. The rest of the meals can be held in the restaurant, which serves dishes of various cuisines. There is also a bar with a wide selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

A wide range of additional services is provided here: a wellness center; a floating sauna; Volga soap baths; conference services; transfer; parking, etc.

This is a great place to spend time away from the hustle and bustle of the bustling city. Here you can truly appreciate and enjoy the silence and natural beauty. There are also comprehensive sightseeing tours, in which everyone can take part.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 10 to 16 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, free seating (for a group of less than 24 people, a tourist class minibus is provided);
  • Accommodation: 1 night in a hotel;
  • Meals: 1 breakfast, 2 lunches;
  • excursion program (including museum tickets);
  • the work of escorts and guides.

Paid extra

  • railway tickets to and from Shuya Ivanovo;
  • dinner at the hotel restaurant costs 800 rubles, to be paid together with the ticket.;
  • a boat trip along the Volga River — the cost starts from 800 rubles, paid together with the ticket.

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.

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Dates and Prices

  • $281
    5 – 6 Sep 2 days 1 night
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Reviews Leave a review

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