The beginning of Russian statehood. Kaluga Region Tour

There are key moments in the history of Russia that not everyone knows about. One of these events happened back in 1480 near Kaluga, on the banks of the Ugra River. The Russian troops won an important, bloodless victory over the hordes that threatened Russia, led by Khan Akhmat. 

You will travel to these heroic lands, walk around Kaluga, get acquainted with amazing temples and monasteries. This tour will reveal the secrets of the distant times when Russia was becoming a strong state.

Location

Moscow
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Duration
2 Days
1 Night
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 12 – 13 June
    • 12 – 13 July
    • 9 – 10 August
    • 6 – 7 September
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 10 to 45 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Group meet at
Moscow
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Tour highlights

Monument of urban planning
You will have a guided tour of one of the oldest cities in the Russian province, the center of which has partially preserved the buildings of the XVIII century.
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Visit the first museum complex in Russia dedicated to the military company of 1480
Ancient shrines
You will see the Svyato-Vvedenskaya Optina of the Deserts, one of the oldest monasteries, as well as several temples that can safely be called architectural wonders.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Kaluga Diorama Museum and guided tour

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

    08:00 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 Kaluga.

    Dinner is not provided according to the tour program.

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  • Day 2 - Kozelsk, Svyato-Vvedenskaya Optina Pustyn, Church of the Transfiguration of the Savior, St. Ambrose Convent
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

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 890
Surcharge for single occupancy14 640
Placement in an additional place12 790

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, BestWestern, Hilton Garden Inn. The name of the hotel is announced 4 days before departure.

Best Western Kaluga Hotel or Kaluga Hotel or 1 night
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. Businessmen and those who have come to relax will enjoy living in the complex equally.

The room stock is represented by 4 categories. It can be accommodated 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 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.

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 apply to the city's largest fitness center with a swimming pool and saunas. The Hilton Garden Inn Kaluga has a 24-hour front desk.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 10 to 45 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Duration
2 days 1 night
Group meets at
Moscow

Included in price

  • hotel accommodation (standard rooms);
  • meals according to the tour program (2 lunches, 1 breakfast);
  • accompanying guide services; 
  • guided tours (including entrance tickets to museums); 
  • transportation service (Eurostandard bus), if the number of tourists in a group is less than 18 people, a DeLUX minibus (Mercedes Sprinter/equivalent) can be provided for transportation services.

Paid extra

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

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?

Dates and Prices

  • $163
    12 – 13 Jun 2 days 1 night
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  • $163
    12 – 13 Jul 2 days 1 night
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  • $163
    9 – 10 Aug 2 days 1 night
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  • $163
    6 – 7 Sep 2 days 1 night
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