The edge of the Michurinsky Gardens. Lipetsk and Tambov Tour

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On this trip to Lipetsk, Chaplygin, Michurinsk and Tambov, you will be able to discover the "green" heart of Russia, experience the incredible story of the rise and fall of Alexander Menshikov, remember the great Russian writer in the village named after him, learn about the discoveries of the great biologist.

You will visit a private cheese factory and taste the famous pump room in Lipetsk's Lower Park, listen to Rachmaninov's music at his beloved Ivanovka estate and marvel at the elegant architecture of the Aseev estate.

Location

Lipetsk

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Tour highlights

The composer's Quiet Harbor

We will visit the S.V. Rachmaninov Estate Museum in Ivanovka

Pearl of Tambov

We will visit the estate of the Aseev brothers, an architectural pearl of Art Nouveau on the banks of the Tsna River.

Cheese tour

Let's try the exquisite cheeses on the farm with the best original cheeses of Central Russia

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Lipetsk. Chaplygin, Menshikov Museum, Leo Tolstoy Museum, cheese factory
Arrival in Lipetsk. Meeting with the guide at the railway station. Boarding the bus.
Breakfast in the cafe.
Transfer to Chaplygin.
Chaplygin is a small town located on the border of the Lipetsk and Ryazan regions. It is almost 400 years old. Like many settlements, Chaplygin was once named quite differently - Oranienburg. This is how Tsar Peter I named the small fortress he built to protect the southern borders of Russia.
Visit to the house-museum of A.D.Menshikov.
Once there was the Peter and Paul Monastery, founded with the money of Prince Menshikov. This building, like the entire Oranienburg fortress, once belonged to Peter's all-powerful favorite and friend, and he spent some time here on his way to exile in Siberia, from which he never returned.
Transfer to the village of Lev Tolstoy.
Leo Tolstoy Memorial Museum tour.
The local station was once called Astapovo, and 100 years ago it was renamed Lev Tolstoy. The last week of the writer's life passed here. There is now a memorial museum at the station, plus carefully restored buildings around it. It's just like then.
Entrance fees are charged additionally.
Lunch (extra charge).
Transfer to Maslovka.
Visit to the Private cheese factory "Syr-bor Maslovka".
Next, we will head to the village of Maslovka, lost among groves and open fields, to visit a Russian cheese maker. The creator of Maslov cheeses speaks French fluently and is in love with the picturesque Lipetsk land without looking back.
Thanks to the knowledge of hereditary Corsican cheese makers and the hardworking hands of Russian farmers, the master creates delicious cheeses that even the French ambassador appreciated.
Return to Lipetsk.
Check-in at the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 - Lipetsk City Sightseeing Tour
Breakfast.
Sightseeing tour of Lipetsk with a visit to the healing springs of the Lower Park.
We will go for a walk to Lipetsk Nizhny Park, an open–air architectural, historical and natural museum.
It was here that the most observant emperor of Russia noticed the source of the healing "glandular" water. The wonderful spring is still intact, and in the restored Lipetsk pump room you can taste the famous mineral water from the heart of the earth.
Transfer to Michurinsk.
Sightseeing tour with a visit to the I.V. Michurin House Museum and the Museum of Achievements of Michurin Science.
Michurinsk is a unique city in its architectural appearance, which has preserved the historical buildings of the 18th and 19th centuries intact. It was named after the great biologist and breeder Ivan Michurin in 1932, and before that, it was called the city of Kozlov.
We will visit a small stone house with a wooden veranda, where the scientist lived for 35 years. The furnishings of the house have been preserved in the same condition and place that they occupied during Michurin's lifetime. Here, every thing is special – furniture, photographs, books, tools and watches preserve the memory of their owner.
Lunch (extra charge).
Transfer to Tambov (75 km).
Check-in at the hotel. Free time.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 - Ivanovka, Rachmaninov Manor Museum. Tambov Walking Tour
Breakfast.
Transfer to the village of Ivanovka.
Visit to the Museum-estate of the great Russian composer S.V. Rachmaninov.
The talented musician spent almost every summer in Ivanovka, at the noble estate of his relatives, the Satins, from 1890 to 1917. Rachmaninoff associated the best years of his life with this "quiet haven" – his daughters were born here and it was here that the works that won worldwide recognition were conceived or created.
The manor Museum is a well-maintained and picturesque park, on the territory of which there is a house museum, an outbuilding, a cascade of ponds and a summer bandstand. During the tour, you will see many authentic items, icons, musical instruments and photographs belonging to the Rachmaninoff family.
Lunch (extra charge).
Return to Tambov.
Evening walking tour in Tambov.
The cozy, well–groomed and hospitable Tambov has preserved many cultural and historical monuments of the past - its historical part has remained practically untouched.
You will see Cathedral Square, Gostiny Dvor, the Roman Catholic Church, and numerous Art Nouveau buildings. On the main pedestrian street of the city you will see the monument to the Treasurer and the old pharmacy of Lana, one of the most beautiful buildings in the city.
Free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4 - Continuation of the sightseeing tour of Tambov. Aseev's estate. Departure
Breakfast.
Continuation of the sightseeing tour of Tambov.
Visit to the Estate of the Aseev brothers.
The Aseev Estate in Tambov is an elegant snow–white palace located in an old park on the high bank of the Tsna River. Before the revolution, the estate belonged to a famous manufacturer, philanthropist and public figure, an honorary citizen of Tambov, Mikhail Vasilyevich Aseev, who came from a merchant dynasty.
The original, beautiful and elegant M. V. Aseev house was designed by Moscow architect Lev Kekushev in the Art Nouveau style, with original facades and exclusive interior solutions.
Lunch (extra charge).
Transfer to the railway station.
Departure by recommended trains.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

3 nights

Comfort

Premium

The tour provides accommodation in hotels along the route: Lipetsk 4* and Tambov 3*.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation and meals, in rubles:

Placement	Breakfast only	Breakfasts and lunches
Double room	34300	37 500
Single room	41900	45 100

The four-star Lipetsk Hotel is located in the city of the same name on Lenin Street.

The room stock is represented by several categories, which differ in capacity and comfort class. There are single, double and triple rooms, as well as junior suites and suites. Each of them has a standard set of appliances and furniture.

Nearby are the Plekhanov House Museum, the Holy Dormition Monastery, the Nativity Cathedral and Cathedral Square. The distance to the airport is only 11 kilometers, and the railway station is less than 2.8 km away.

Tour conditions

Group

From 12 to 17 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

4 days 3 nights

Group meets at

Lipetsk

Included in price

hotel accommodation (rooms with amenities);
4 breakfasts (on day 1 and in hotels);
transportation service by comfortable bus/minibus;
guided tours throughout the program;
professional support of an experienced guide;
a radio guide for comfortable listening to excursions.

Paid extra

railway tickets to Lipetsk and from Tambov;
entrance tickets to museum sites and nature reserves;
meals not specified in the program or specified for an additional fee: lunches (if the no lunch rate is selected), dinners;
4 set meals according to the program — 3,200 rubles.;
personal expenses and souvenirs.

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

$473

25 – 28 Jun 4 days 3 nights

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I'm so glad I chose the 'Across the Expanses of Perm the Great' tour in July 2024. It was a high-quality, engaging, and thoughtfully designed journey through the entire Perm region. The trip was full of fascinating discoveries: ancient monasteries, unique museums, the distinctive Permian animal style and wooden deities, the history of salt production and the Stroganovs in the Urals, and much more. The natural beauty of Parma was breathtaking: dense forests, countless rivers, mountains, and even an ice cave. The hotels were comfortable, and the breakfasts and lunches were tasty, often featuring elements of local cuisine. Traveling in a small group made the experience even more enjoyable, after all, it's usually seasoned travelers who venture to the Perm region. One special moment was when we all got to bake and taste traditional gingerbread made from an old recipe, for many of us, it was a first. Huge thanks to our amazing guide, Andrey, and to Venaris, our incredibly skilled driver!