Volga landscapes of the Ivanovo region

Levitanovsky Ples, Puchezh on the banks of the Gorky reservoir, the city of boatmen, ancient Yuryevets, standing at the bend of the Volga, Kineshma with the famous Volzhsky Boulevard — this is how an exciting journey through ancient Russian places sounds.

And the most charming thing is that such quiet provincial towns are rich in their history, and their residents are always ready to share their skills: jewelry in Privolzhsk, stitched craft in Puchezh, cheese using European and Soviet technologies in Shuya. 

You will admire the views of the Volga River from different places and see Ples, an open—air museum city.

Location

Ivanovo
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Duration
3 Days
2 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 21 – 23 May
    • 11 – 13 June
    • 25 – 27 June
    • 9 – 11 July
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Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 10 to 16 tourists
Minimum age
10 years old
Group meet at
Ivanovo
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Tour highlights

Legends of Cape of Love
Let's climb to a high point on the right bank of the Volga River and see the stories about this place.
Cheese factory behind glass
Let's see how they make cheese for frying haloumi, American parmesan, camembert, and taste
Jewelry Factory Store
We will visit the branded jewelry store of the Krasnaya Presnya factory in Privolzhsk.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Privolzhsk and Ples

    11:00 Meeting at the Ivanovo railway station at the loom. The sign "Volga landscapes".

    A short excursion into the history of the railway station.

    In 1932, a train station was built in Ivanovo for passenger traffic, which was ten times higher than the existing one. And it was not just a railway station, but the first Soviet railway station, a railway station for all stations. The temple of progress, science and victory of the proletariat. Naturally, this station was built in the architectural style of constructivism.

    Boarding the bus (free seating).

    Transfer to Privolzhsk.

    The jewelry business in the village of Bolshoe Yakovlevskoye (now the city of Privolzhsk) originated at the end of the 19th century by single artisans. In 1940, the disparate jewelry workshops merged into the Krasnaya Presnya artel.

    Visit to the branded jewelry store of the Krasnaya Presnya factory: the company produces jewelry made of silver, gold and non-ferrous metals with silver and gold plating.

    Transfer to Ples (20 km).

    Sightseeing tour "Ples through the prism of time".

    Ples is a bright star in the constellation of the Volga cities.

    A small, white-stone church, surrounded by dense greenery. From the Cathedral Mountain, from a bird's-eye view, you can enjoy a unique view of the beautiful Volga River, you can spend hours admiring this inescapable beauty.

    Ples is an open-air museum city. There are signs of the historical past at every step: narrow picturesque streets with buildings of the late XVIII — early XIX centuries, Cathedral Mountain, once favored by Prince Vasily, the son of Dmitry Donskoy, to build a fortress, there is also a monument to the founder of the fortress.

    Levitan Mountain, which served as a favorite place for the great master of landscapes to work and walk. On the edge of the mountain stands the same wooden church of the XVI century, which the artist captured in his painting "Over Eternal Peace."

    The picturesque embankment gives the city a unique image — stone merchant mansions with 2-3 floors, preserved the architectural appearance of the embankment from the time of I.I. Levitan.

    Free time for lunch and independent museum visits.

    Our way lies to the merchant town of Kineshma, which is located on the banks of the Volga River. The first mention of the city dates back to the 15th century.

    Accommodation at the Mirnaya Marina hotel on the banks of the Volga River.

    Supper.

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  • Day 2 - Puchezh, Yuryevets and Reshma
  • Day 3 - Kineshma, Shuya and the "Cheese Factory behind the glass"
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone
Tour organizer's comments

Bus and walking tours and walks are waiting for you.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale

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

The cost of the tour for 1 person, rub.: 22,300 rub.

Surcharge for single occupancy: 3,000 rubles.

Mirnaya Pristan Hotel 2 nights

The hotel is located in the center of Kineshma, in the building of the former landing stage, right on the Volga. The rooms are very small but cozy, with private access to the deck. Beautiful restaurant, good breakfast buffet.

The Mirnaya Pristan Hotel is located on a floating house on Volzhsky Boulevard, a 5-minute walk from the center of Kineshma, and has a restaurant serving Russian and European cuisine. Private parking is available on site.

All rooms at the Mirnaya Pristan Hotel include a TV, free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries.

Breakfast is served every morning. The hotel's bar serves snacks and drinks.

The hotel is located 400 metres from the Assumption Trinity Cathedral and a 5-minute walk from the Kineshma Art Gallery. The local train station is 1.2 km away, and the bus station is a 10—minute drive away.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 10 to 16 tourists
Minimum age
10 years old
Duration
3 days 2 nights
Group meets at
Ivanovo

Included in price

  • Transportation service: tourist class bus (free seating);
  • Accommodation: Mirnaya Pier Group of Companies, Kineshma;
  • Meals: 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner;
  • excursion program: entrance tickets to museums;
  • cheese tasting;
  • the work of escorts and guides.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to and from Ivanovo;
  • boat trip along the Volga (for an additional fee, paid on site — 600 rubles per person);
  • additional excursions in your free time.

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Dates and Prices

  • $261
    21 – 23 May 3 days 2 nights
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    11 – 13 Jun 3 days 2 nights
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    25 – 27 Jun 3 days 2 nights
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  • $261
    9 – 11 Jul 3 days 2 nights
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    23 – 25 Jul 3 days 2 nights
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