Kaluga Weekend

Kaluga Weekend is a chance to get acquainted with one of the oldest cities in the Russian province and see the buildings of those times.

You will walk around the cozy city, visit the diorama museum, which tells about one of the most interesting historical events, and visit the amazing Museum of the History of Cosmonautics.

Location

Moscow
$243
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Duration
2 days
1 night
Departures
12 - 13 Jun
11 - 12 Jul
8 - 9 Aug
5 - 6 Sep
5 - 6 Dec
3 - 4 Jan, 2027
20 - 21 Feb, 2027
6 - 7 Mar, 2027
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 10 to 46 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Group meet at
Moscow
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

A bridge with a rich history
Take a walk along the unusual Stone Bridge built during the reign of Catherine II.
The ancient city
You will have a fascinating journey through the historical part of the city of Kaluga
Space exhibits
You will see rare museum exhibits, including those that have been in space flight

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Diorama Museum and Kaluga City tour

    07:45 Gathering of the group at the Yugo-Zapadnaya metro station (the guide greets with a sign with the name of the tour at the entrance to the Tasty and Dot cafe (a two-story building).

    In the subway: the last car from the center, after the glass exit doors — to the left, and to the left (exit to Pokryshkina St.).

    8:00 Departure, travel information.

    The Great Stand on the Ugra River Diorama Museum is Russia's first museum complex dedicated to the military campaign 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.

    They are beautiful not only for their location, but also for their 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 18th century (charming streets with merchant houses and noble mansions).

    You will take a fascinating journey through the historical part of the city, see the Living Rooms, the symbol of merchant Kaluga; the Korobov Chambers, the first stone building of the city; the place where Marina Mnishek and False Dmitry II lived during the time of troubles, who dreamed of making Kaluga the capital of Russia.

    You will also see the Stone Bridge, built during the reign of Catherine II, and the public places where Governor-General Krechetnikov decided the fate of the province.

    The Governor's House, where A.O. Smirnova-Rosset lived, who was admired by Russian writers Pushkin, Gogol, Odoevsky, Vyazemsky, Dahl.

    The building of the Noble Assembly, where Shamil, the imam of Chechnya and Dagestan, who lived in exile in Kaluga, took the oath of allegiance to the Tsar.

    You will see the Zolotarev estate, where the royal personages stayed, including Emperor Alexander I, Nicholas I, the Grand Duke, the future Emperor Alexander II.

    Take a walk through the City Garden, where the last Russian Emperor Nicholas II and members of the royal family once walked.

    Visit the Trinity Cathedral, where Saint John of Kronstadt served the Liturgy 120 years ago.

    Accommodation in a hotel in Kaluga.

    Dinner on your own.

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  • Day 2 - The Museum of the History of Cosmonautics and the Tsiolkovsky House Museum
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Upscale

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)
17 59019 59017 290

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, Ambassador Kaluga, Best Western Kaluga Hotel.

Historical Kaluga Hotel or Green Park Kaluga Hotel or 1 night
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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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 46 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Duration
2 days 1 night
Group meets at
Moscow

Included in price

  • hotel accommodation; 
  • guided tours according to the program (including museum tickets and accompanying guide services);
  • transportation service (foreign car along the entire route);
  • meals specified in the tour program: 1 breakfast, 2 lunches.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Moscow and back;
  • meals not included in the tour program are dinners.

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.

Is insurance included in the price of the tour?
Are there any active monasteries and cathedrals that we will visit?
Are there any possible changes in the program?
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Dates and Prices

  • $243
    12 – 13 Jun 2 days 1 night
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  • $243
    11 – 12 Jul 2 days 1 night
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  • $243
    8 – 9 Aug 2 days 1 night
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  • $243
    5 – 6 Sep 2 days 1 night
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  • $192
    5 – 6 Dec 2 days 1 night
    Tour option - Kaluga Winter Weekend
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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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    26 Jul, 2025
    Everything was just as expected, no complaints at all.