A marked line. Tikhonova Deserts – Kaluga – Optina deserts – Kozelsk – Serpukhov

The inspiring landscapes of the Kaluga region, the quiet streets of the regional center and the ancient Serpukhov will diversify your weekend and give you an unforgettable experience!

You will admire the architectural monuments, touch the history and culture of these places and feel the special atmosphere of the temples and monasteries that are famous throughout Russia.

Location

Russia, Moscow
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Duration
3 days
2 nights
Departures
12 - 14 Jun
11 - 13 Jul
8 - 10 Aug
5 - 7 Sep
1 - 3 Nov
3 - 5 Jan, 2027
20 - 22 Feb, 2027
6 - 8 Mar, 2027
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 10 to 45 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Group meet at
Russia, Moscow
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Tour highlights

The charming streets of Kaluga
Let's take a walk through one of the oldest cities in the Russian province
An Orthodox shrine
We will see one of the oldest monasteries located on the banks of the Zhizdra River – Optina deserts
The beauty of the Prioksky places
Let's go to Tarusa to admire the wonderful landscapes that inspired artists and poets

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - The museum-diorama "The Great Stand on the Ugra River". Sightseeing tour of Kaluga

    07:45 Gathering of the group at the Yugo-Zapadnaya metro station (at the entrance to the Tasty and Dot cafe (two–story building), in the subway: the last car from the center, after the glass exit doors turn left (exit to Pokryshkina Street), the guide greets with a sign with the name of the tour).

    8:00 Departure, travel tour.

    The Great Stand on the Ugra River Diorama Museum is the first museum complex in Russia dedicated to the military company of 1480. It was created on the initiative and through the efforts of the Kaluga St. Tikhon's Desert Monastery.

    The diorama Museum is located on the territory that in 1480 was occupied by troops who participated in the Great Stand on the Ugra.

    The diorama accurately conveys the picture of those historical days when the Russian army under the command of Grand Duke John III defeated the troops of the Khan Akhmat of the Horde, about the end of the Tatar-Mongol yoke that weighed on Russia for 243 years, about the birth of Muscovy in the XV century.

    The author of the painting "Standing on the Ugra River" is Pavel Ryzhenko, for whom this work was the last in his life.

    In addition to the diorama itself, the museum houses an exposition of his other works dedicated to the theme of the liberation of Ancient Russia from the Mongol-Tatar yoke.

    In a separate room, archaeological evidence of those events and samples of military weapons and armor are presented.

    Transfer to Kaluga.

    Lunch.

    Kaluga. Sightseeing tour of one of the oldest cities in the Russian province, beautiful not only for its location, but also for its historical buildings, architectural monuments, and functioning temples associated with the stay of many great Russian people.

    Today, the city center is a famous monument of urban planning, as it has managed to partially preserve the buildings of the XVIII century (charming streets with merchant houses and noble mansions).

    Accommodation in a hotel in the center of Kaluga.

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  • Day 2 - Kozelsk. Optina Deserts. Kazan Ambrosievskaya desert
  • Day 3 - Excursion to Tarusa. Serpukhov
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Premium

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel in Kaluga.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation, in rubles:

Standard doubleStandard singleExtra bed (in a double room)
24 79028 79024 190

To stay at the hotel, you need: a passport or a birth certificate for a child.

Accommodation is provided in one of the listed hotels: historical Kaluga Hotel, Green Park Kaluga, Hilton Garden Inn Kaluga, Ambassador Kaluga, Best Western Kaluga Hotel.

Historical Kaluga Hotel or Green Park Kaluga Hotel or 2 nights
Historical Kaluga Hotel

The Kaluga Hotel is located in the very heart of the city, in close proximity to its infrastructure. The hotel offers: secure parking, internet access and billiard room.

The renovated hotel offers 90 comfortable rooms designed in a classic style. All rooms come with a TV, a wardrobe, and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Wi-Fi is available.

Meals are served in a cozy buffet restaurant, and there is also a lobby bar.

The airport is 8 km away and the train station is 2 km away.

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Green Park Kaluga Hotel

The Green Park Kaluga Hotel is located in Kaluga, 7 km from the center, in an eco-friendly area of the city, nearby there is a monument to the Vostok launch vehicle.

The hotel offers 60 stylish and bright rooms of different levels, each with modern appliances and Wi-Fi access. 

Check-in at the hotel starts at 14:00, you need to leave before 12:00. 

The on-site restaurant offers a variety of dishes and a selection of drinks.

The distance between the accommodation and the airport is 14 km, and the railway station is 8 km.

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Hilton Garden Inn Kaluga

The hotel is located in Kaluga on Saltykov-Shchedrin Street. It has 134 spacious rooms, all decorated in a classic style and warm colors. 

Each room has a TV, refrigerator, air conditioning and a bathroom. There is a Wi-Fi network throughout the property.

Guests can enjoy European cuisine in the on-site restaurant, and enjoy a drink at the bar.

Kaluga Airport is 7.5 km away, and the railway station is 4 km away.

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The Ambassador Kaluga Hotel

The Ambassador Hotel is located in Kaluga at 6 Avtomobilnaya Street. Its convenient location on the city map allows you to get to the center in 15 minutes and to the airport in 3 minutes. The advantageous location, comfort, own restaurant and qualified staff attract tourists and business guests of Kaluga.

The high class of rooms provides full facilities. There is a soft sofa, a work area, and a TV. In the bathroom: hairdryer, towels, hygiene items. Cleaning is done regularly.

A delicious homemade breakfast is served daily at the Ambassador Restaurant. In addition, the hotel has an English Time-out bar and a Compliment lobby bar.

The distance to the airport is 2 km, and the train station is 6 km away.

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Best Western Kaluga Hotel

The Best Western Kaluga Hotel is waiting for new guests in Kaluga. Here, first-class service is combined with the unobtrusive staff. 

The room stock is represented by 4 categories, all have their own bathroom, TV, Wi-Fi is available. It can be accommodated in one double bed or two single beds. 

The restaurant is ready to surprise you with various culinary masterpieces every day. In the lobby bar, everyone can order a drink or a light snack. All events, including business events, can be held in the banquet hall.

Once here, you should definitely visit the museums and other attractions of the city, stroll along the main streets and enjoy the atmosphere.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 10 to 45 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Duration
3 days 2 nights
Group meets at
Russia, Moscow

Included in price

  • hotel accommodation (standard rooms);
  • meals included in the tour program: 2 breakfasts and 3 lunches;
  • accompanying guide services; 
  • guided tours (including entrance tickets to museums);
  • transportation service by bus (eurostandard), with a group of less than 18 people, a DeLUX minibus (Mercedes Sprinter/equivalent) can be provided.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Moscow and back;
  • meals not included in the program – dinners;
  • additional excursions and entrance tickets to museums (not included in the program).

It's important to know

Are plane 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.

Are there any possible changes in the program?
Is insurance included in the price of the tour?

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    Irina
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    12 Aug, 2025
    This was my first time booking a tour with you. Everything was perfectly organized, and all my questions were answered. Thank you!
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    Anastasia
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    26 Jul, 2025
    Everything was just as expected, no complaints at all.