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The cities of the Golden Ring are full of wonders and magic for the New Year!

Treat yourself and your children to a real fairy tale at the Snow Maiden's residence, spend an unforgettable three days and immerse yourself in the history of Kostroma and Yaroslavl.

You will visit an interactive tour with a cheese sommelier, learn about the peculiarities of moose and see the most beautiful temples.

Location

Yaroslavl

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Tour highlights

Snow Maiden's Tower

Let's meet the real ice beauty Snow Maiden

Moose Farm

We will feed the moose by hand at the Sumarokovskaya moose farm

Cheese Stories

A cheese sommelier will take us through the halls of an ancient mansion, telling us how and where the first cheese appeared

Itinerary

Day 1 - Meeting in Yaroslavl. Transfer to Kostroma, Snow Maiden's Terem, Flax and Birch Bark Museum, New Year's banquet
10:30-11:15 Meeting with a guide at Yaroslavl Main Square in Yaroslavl (at the monument to S. Mamontov).
Transfer to Kostroma (~70 km).
The beginning of the excursion program.
A travel tour – the Russian province holds incredible secrets and stories: we will remember the first female cosmonaut; one of the outstanding mathematicians of the twentieth century; a self-taught architect, whose creations are still an ornament of our cities; and find out why salt was worth its weight in gold.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Kostroma city Sightseeing tour
Kostroma is the pearl of the Golden Ring of Russia.
A city with a centuries-old history and beautifully preserved architecture of the XVIII-XIX centuries.
You will see the central square of the city, affectionately called the "frying pan", an ensemble of shopping malls, offices, a fire tower, a guardhouse, a monument to the patriot of the Russian land, Ivan Susanin, the gazebo of A.N. Ostrovsky and much more.
Visit the Epiphany Cathedral on the territory of the second Kostroma Kremlin, where the most valuable Miraculous icon of the Fedorovskaya Mother of God is kept.
Interactive tour to the Snow Maiden's Cave with a visit to the ice room.
We have prepared a fabulous miracle for you – a meeting with the ice beauty Snow Maiden! Open the doors to the winter fairy tale and get to know the Snow Maiden personally.
In a cozy Chamber with carved patterns, she welcomes dear guests and shares the secrets of winter magic.
Fairy tales come to life here, and funny brownies create a mood.
A visit to the Holy Trinity Ipatievsky Monastery is one of the main spiritual symbols of Kostroma.
The history of the Romanov royal dynasty began here, and the silence of centuries and the breath of Orthodox tradition resound here.
You will visit the majestic Trinity Cathedral and see unique fresco paintings, learn about the fate of Mikhail Romanov, hear legends and historical facts that forever changed the course of Russian history.
A visit to the Museum of Flax and Birch Bark is an excursion to the heart of Kostroma crafts.
This is not just an exhibition, but a real journey through the centuries, where traditions, the smells of the village and the rustle of birch bark patterns come to life.
Here you will learn how elegant fabrics and clothes that can warm the soul are born from simple linen straw, and whole works of art are created from birch bark.
Here, every object has a history and the warmth of the hands of craftsmen.
And in the store you can buy linen products from manufacturers at reasonable prices.
18:30 Transfer to the hotel.
New Year's banquet (for an additional feepayment).

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Day 2 - Sumarokovskaya moose farm, "Cheese stories"
Late breakfast at the hotel.
12:00 Meeting in the hotel lobby.
Departure for an excursion.
Transfer to the Sumarokovskaya salmon farm (~ 40 min.).
Visit the moose – an excursion to the Sumarokov moose farm – touch the amazing world of the northern giants.
Here you will be greeted not by exhibits, but by real live moose – friendly, graceful and surprisingly charming.
This place is not a zoo, but a real scientific center and nursery, where moose are studied and carefully raised.
On the tour you will learn: how moose calves are born and grow, pet and feed carrots to adult moose, and hear exciting stories about the lives of these animals, their habits and character. Take vivid photos against the background of a pine forest and with a moose model.
Return to Kostroma.
Late lunch at a cafe in the city.
Interactive Cheese Stories tour – A cheese sommelier, a well-known cheese specialist in narrow circles, will guide guests through the halls of an ancient mansion, constantly telling about the most mysterious, amazing and unexpected cheese stories.
You will learn how and where the first cheese appeared, see and even be able to touch ancient and modern cheese making devices, laugh at cheese fun, discover a whole world called "Cheese".
You will find strange artifacts and tricky surprises, technical gadgets and absolutely unverified facts. In small, cozy shops, you need to buy a piece of cheese from local cheese makers (cheese tasting for an additional fee).
The end of the excursion program, transfer to the hotel.

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Day 3 - Yaroslavl, museum complex "Music and Time", Yaroslavl Art Museum
09:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
09:30-10:00 Meeting with the guide in the lobby (with things).
The beginning of the excursion program.
Departure to Yaroslavl (~1.5 hours).
Sightseeing tour of Yaroslavl.
Yaroslavl is the capital of the Golden Ring of Russia.
You will have a walk through the most beautiful places of the historical part of the city.
You will see: the temple, which is depicted on a 1,000-ruble bill, the first Russian theater, the Transfiguration Monastery – the main attraction of Yaroslavl, the temple of Elijah the Prophet, and of course you will walk along the Volga embankment and see Strelka Park, the most favorite place for walking.
Visiting the museum complex "Music and Time" – do you want to plunge into the wonderful world of musical instruments and clocks from different eras?
Here you will experience the atmosphere of time and sound, learn the stories and secrets that the museum exhibits hold.
Vintage musical instruments, gramophones, clocks, bells and many other interesting things are waiting for you.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Theatrical interactive tour "The Art of beautiful life" Yaroslavl Art Museum.
The museum's guests will take a chamber trip into the daily life of the Governor's Residence of the 19th century.
They will walk through the main halls of the palace, examine the preserved interior details, reveal the secrets of social coquettes and get acquainted with etiquette.
How were the preparations for the ball? What unusual dishes were served at the table? What was the handbag hiding? How did one of the Yaroslavl governors save his life during the assassination attempt?
The answers to these and many other questions can be found in the Palace on the Embankment.
18:00 The end of the excursion program, transfer to Yaroslavl railway station (the time of arrival at the station is indicated approximately).

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Upscale
Premium

The tour includes hotel accommodation.

The cost of the tour for 1 person with 2-bed accommodation, rub.:

Hotel

Adult

Children (up to 14 years old)

Surcharge for single occupancy

Moskovskaya zastava 3* (attic)

27500

26500

5000

Moskovskaya zastava 3* (standard)

28500

27500

5000

Snow Maiden 3* (standard)

27500

26500

5000

Volga 4* (improved standard)

32000

31000

8000

I am a 4* hotel (standard)

32000

31000

8000

Discount on the additional place — 1,000 rubles.

Moskovskaya Zastava 3*

Moskovskaya Zastava is a good choice of a hotel in Kostroma. Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, and private parking is also available. The reception is open 24 hours a day, and guests can contact us with any questions they may have.

The elegant rooms are equipped with stylish and comfortable furniture, an LED TV with satellite channels, air conditioning, a telephone and a private bathroom with a set of personal hygiene products, towels and a hairdryer.

Guests can always order their own food or take advantage of room service in the hotel's lobby bar.

For business events, the hotel provides a conference hall with a capacity of up to 50 people.

The hotel is located in the very center of Kostroma, on the Volga River embankment, a 15-minute drive from the main train stations and within walking distance from public transport stops.

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Another option

"The Snow Maiden" 3*

The Snow Maiden Hotel was opened in 2008.

The hotel offers 55 comfortable rooms, which are equipped with all necessary appliances and comfortable furniture.

There is a restaurant "Metelitsa", a bar, and an entertainment complex "Snow Maiden's Tower" on site.

Thanks to the professionalism of the staff of the accommodation and reception service, the settlement procedure will take no more than 3 minutes so as not to detain guests from the road.

The building consists of three floors and is ideally located on the banks of the Volga River next to the Church of the Resurrection in the center of Kostroma.

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Another option

Volga 4*

Located in the center of Kostroma, Volga Hotel offers 2 restaurants and a spacious terrace with panoramic views of the city and the Volga River. Ipatievsky Monastery is a 15-minute drive from the hotel.

The Volga Hotel offers non-smoking rooms with a bathroom, telephone and satellite TV. Some rooms have an LCD TV, while others offer views of the Volga River.

The Volga Hotel has a 24-hour bar. The hotel's trendy restaurant serves Russian, Japanese and Mediterranean cuisine. A buffet breakfast is also served daily in the restaurant. Meals can be enjoyed on the wide terrace overlooking the city.

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"I am a hotel" 4*

Ya-Hotel occupies a modern 4-storey building located next to the Epiphany-Anastasiinsky Monastery. Guests are provided with an expanded range of services, including meals.

The hotel's rooms are decorated in a modern style. Moscow artists worked on the design of the rooms. The rooms have not only a comfortable bed and other furniture, but also a workplace so that hotel guests can continue to work while on a business trip.

There is a restaurant complex on the territory of the hotel, which is divided into several zones. In the morning, guests are invited to the breakfast room to recharge with hearty meals and a good mood. There is also a banquet hall and a lobby bar.

Staying at the hotel, you can diversify your stay by visiting interesting places nearby. There is a Literary Museum, a monument to a Dog, and a fire tower within walking distance. You can get to the airport by minibus in 10-15 minutes.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 1 to 50 tourists

Minimum age

6 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Yaroslavl

Included in price

accommodation in the selected hotel according to the tour program;
Meals: 2 breakfasts + 3 lunches;
transportation service according to the program (for a group of less than 20 people, a minibus is provided);
museum entrance tickets;
guided tour service according to the program.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Yaroslavl and back;
meals not included in the tour program;
Kostroma cheese tasting;
additional payment for a special menu (vegetarianism, diets, etc.) – 500 rubles. for one 1 lunch;
New Year's banquet.

It's important to know

Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

Dates and Prices

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31 Dec, 2025 – 2 Jan, 2026 3 days 2 nights

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New Year in Kostroma

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