Weekends on the Volga. Yaroslavl, Ples and Kostroma

A two-day tour in the expanses of the great Russian Volga River. Exciting excursions in three cities of the Golden Ring are waiting for you. 

In this tour you will learn the peculiarities of the weaving craft of the past centuries and see unique birch bark and linen products. Admire the Fire Tower – an outstanding monument of classicism, the Guardhouse building, the House of Senator Borshchov and get acquainted with the beautifully preserved ensemble of Shopping malls.

Location

Yaroslavl
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Duration
2 Days
1 Night
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 1 – 2 March
    • 8 – 9 March
    • 29 – 30 March
    • 12 – 13 April
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Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 50 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Group meet at
Yaroslavl
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Boat trip
Let's enjoy the beauty of the great Russian river and the unique masterpieces of the natural beauty of the Ples
Spiritual Enlightenment
We will see the healing icon of the Mother of God Feodorovskaya (12th century) and find ourselves in the monastery where Mikhail Romanov was called to the royal throne
The Art of Levitan
We will visit the artist's museum in Ples, where he created a total of 23 paintings and more than 200 sketches that brought him worldwide fame

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival. Sightseeing walking tour of the city of Ples, Levitan Museum and boat trip

    11:00-11:20 Arrival in Yaroslavl. Gathering of the group at the Yaroslavl-Main railway station.

    Transfer to Kostroma (~ 1.5 hours).

    Lunch at a cafe in the city.

    Transfer to Ples (~ 1 hour).

    The city of Ples is amazingly beautiful, it is even called the "pearl of the Volga" and the "Russian gem". There are no architectural masterpieces in Ples, but there are unique masterpieces of natural beauty. 

    A sightseeing walking tour of the city will allow you to see the Bald in all its glory: the high Cathedral Mountain, where the fortress walls have not stood for a long time – only century-old birch trees, the royal Assumption Cathedral, the bulbs of ancient churches and the Volga expanses stretching beyond the horizon.

    An excursion to the Levitan Museumthe artist Isaac Levitan visited Ples for the first time in the summer of 1888 and was simply amazed by the beauty of these places, it was here that he created a total of 23 paintings and more than 200 sketches, which brought him worldwide fame.

    Boat trip along the Volga – you will enjoy the beauty of the great Russian river and the views of the Plain (in case of adverse weather conditions, the boat trip will be replaced by an excursion to the museum of Public places).

    Departure to Kostroma (~ 80 km).

    Check-in at the hotel. Free time.

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  • Day 2 - Sightseeing tour of Kostroma, museums, sightseeing tour of Yaroslavl. Departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale

The tour includes accommodation in Kostroma hotels.

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

HotelAdultChildren (up to 14 years old)Additional payment for 1-bed accommodation
Volga 4* / Ya-Hotel 4*16 00015 5003 500
Moskovskaya zastava 3*15 50015 0002 000
Snow Maiden 3* / Shelestov 3*14 50014 0002 000

Discount on the additional place — 500 rubles .

Children under 3 years old are free of charge (without providing a separate seat on the bus, hotel, and meals).

Volga Hotel 4* or The Snow Maiden Hotel 3* or 1 night
Volga Hotel 4*

The Volga Hotel is located near the central embankment in Kostroma. Near the historical part of the city with many attractions. The convenient location will ensure a comfortable stay during tourist or business trips.

102 rooms are offered for accommodation, with categories from "Standard" to "Suite". Their interior is decorated in light shades, and from the panoramic windows you can see the city or the river. There are beds with orthopedic mattresses, Wi-Fi, a TV and a private bathroom.

There is a restaurant on site that serves delicious dishes.

Two conference halls are equipped for business events.

In 258 m - the Church of the Resurrection on the Forest, in 416 m - the State Philharmonic, in 575 m - the landscaped Muravyovka Park. The distance to the airport is 6.8 km, to the railway station - 1.8 km.

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The Snow Maiden Hotel 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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Moskovskaya Zastava Hotel 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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The Ya-Hotel

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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The Shelestov Hotel

The hotel is the modernity of an ancient city, located in the historical part of Kostroma, near the main architectural and cultural attractions.

The European interior and high level of service distinguish the hotel from all the hotels in the city. The hotel is considered an alliance of tradition and style.

The respectable restaurant surprises with a variety of delicious dishes, and a Russian and Turkish sauna with a deep warm pool will complement the feeling of comfort and harmony.

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Tour conditions

Group
up to 50 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Duration
2 days 1 night
Group meets at
Yaroslavl

Included in price

  • transportation services according to the program;
  • accommodation in the selected hotel (rooms with amenities);
  • Meals: breakfast and 2 lunches;
  • guided tour service according to the program.

 

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Yaroslavl and back;
  • surcharge for single occupancy;
  • additional payment for a special menu (vegetarianism, diets, etc.) – 400 rubles. for one 1 lunch;
  • meals not included in the tour program (dinner).

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.

What kind of transportation is provided on the tour?
Are there any possible changes in the tour program?

Dates and Prices

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