Along the Kaluga highway

On this tour Kaluga will open for you as a scientific and at the same time a religious center.

You will not only walk through the historical sites of the Kaluga region and its capital, which has preserved its identity, but also admire the frescoes in Borovsk, explore the cities of military glory: Maloyaroslavets and Kozelsk. And you will also see space exhibits and, of course, holy places — Optina of Deserts and the largest convent in Europe.

Location

Moscow, Yugo-Zapadnaya metro station
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Duration
2 Days
1 Night
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 23 – 24 November
    • 7 – 8 December
    • Dates for next season
    • 2 – 3 January, 2025
    • 4 – 5 January, 2025
    • 25 – 26 January, 2025
    • 22 – 23 February, 2025
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Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 46 people
Minimum age
6 years old
Group meet at
Moscow, Yugo-Zapadnaya metro station
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Space exhibits
Let's admire the valuable exhibits, some of which were in space flight
One of the oldest monasteries
We will explore the Optina of Deserts — the light of Orthodox Russia, where Gogol, Turgenev, Dostoevsky and others came
The city of military glory
We will visit Maloyaroslavets, a city where all the sights remind of the events of 1812 and 1941, for which he received his honorary title

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Sightseeing tour of Borovsk and Kaluga, Maloyaroslavets and the Cosmonautics Museum

    07:45 Gathering of the group in Moscow: metro station Yugo-Zapadnaya (at the entrance to the restaurant "Tasty and dot" (two-storey building)), in the subway: the last car from the center, after the glass exit doors — left and left (exit to Pokryshkina Street), the guide meets with a sign with the name of the tour).

    08:00 Departure for the tour.

    Borovsk. Sightseeing tour of the city, which is famous for its ancient architecture, modern frescoes on the walls of houses and other beauties. In addition, there are many religious shrines and historical sites in this place.

    In the 18th century, Borovsk became the scene of the tragedy of the Old Believers. Protopope Avvakum was exiled here, and Boyarina Morozova and her sister Princess Urusova were placed in the Borovsky prison.

    St. Paphnutiev Monastery, located near Borovsk. The majestic monastery is a fortress of the 15th century with narrow loophole windows, an example of the defensive architecture of medieval Russia.

    Today, this monastery combines a whole complex of church buildings of various styles and times. There is a lot to see here!

    Maloyaroslavets is a "City of military glory". Now it is a quiet county town in the Kaluga province, as it has always been. But all its sights persistently remind of the events of 1812 and 1941, for which he received his honorary title.

    Lunch.

    Transfer to Kaluga.

    K.E. Tsiolkovsky Museum of the History of Cosmonautics (new building).

    An excursion to the world's first and largest space-themed museum in Russia. The museum has the most comprehensive collection of museum objects on cosmonautics in the country, most of which are unique. 

    The exposition reveals the history of Russian cosmonautics from the first artificial Earth satellite to modern long-term orbital stations. 

    In addition to the unique exposition, new space-themed monuments are on display, and authentic exhibits that have been on a space flight are of particular value. The scientific legacy of K.E. Tsiolkovsky, the founder of theoretical cosmonautics, is exhaustively presented.

    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, operating temples associated with the stay of many great people of Russia.

    Today, the city center is a famous monument of urban planning, as it managed to partially preserve the buildings of the 18th century (charming streets with merchant houses and noble mansions).

    Accommodation at the hotel.

    Dinner on your own.

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  • Day 2 - Optina Deserts, Kozelsk and Kazan Amvrosievskaya deserts
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone
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Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in double rooms in one of the hotels in Kaluga.

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

Double occupancy12 590
Single occupancy14 090
Placement on the additional. location12 490
The Ambassador Kaluga Hotel or The Best Western Kaluga Hotel or 1 night
The Ambassador Kaluga Hotel

Ambassador Kaluga Hotel is located in Grabtsevo Industrial Park, a 15-minute drive from the center of Kaluga and just a 5-minute drive from Kaluga Grabtsevo Airport.

It offers free parking and free Wi-Fi in all areas. The elegant, soundproofed rooms are equipped with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

Some rooms have a fully equipped kitchenette, a desk and a safety deposit box.

The Ambassador Restaurant serves a delicious breakfast, as well as European and Russian cuisine. Guests can relax in the Compliment and Time Out bars.

The reception is open 24 hours a day. Guests have free access to the spa area with a fitness center, sauna, Turkish/steam bath and relaxation area.

Billiards, mini golf and table tennis are available for an additional fee. Conference and banquet facilities are available.

Kaluga-1 Train Station is 6.4 km from Ambassador Kaluga Hotel, while Kaluga Grabtsevo Airport is just 1.7 km away. Moscow is 160 km southwest of the hotel.

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The Best Western Kaluga Hotel

"Best Western Kaluga Hotel" is waiting for new guests in Kaluga. Here, first-class service is combined with the unobtrusive staff. Businessmen and those who came to relax will equally enjoy living in the complex.

The room stock is represented by 4 categories. You can sleep in one double bed or two single beds. They perfectly let in daylight and create a homely atmosphere in the room.

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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Kaluga Hotel

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

The renovated room stock includes 90 comfortable rooms designed in a classic style.

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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Hilton Garden Inn Hotel

All rooms are equipped with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Featuring a bath or shower, the private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and bathrobes. 

A safety deposit box and a desk are also provided. Special prices are available for guests to visit the largest fitness center in the city with a swimming pool and saunas. The Hilton Garden Inn Kaluga has a 24-hour front desk.

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Tour conditions

Group
up to 46 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Duration
2 days 1 night
Group meets at
Moscow, Yugo-Zapadnaya metro station

Included in price

  • hotel accommodation (standard rooms with all amenities);
  • meals according to the tour program (2 lunches, 1 breakfast);
  • guided tours according to the program (including museum tickets and guide services);
  • transportation service (foreign car along the entire route).

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Moscow and back;
  • meals outside the program.

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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