The story of the Ryazan land. Bus tour from Moscow

We invite you to take a tour of the cities that were part of the Great Ryazan Principality — Ryazan and Zaraysk. These cities are famous for their rich history and culture. 

Visit the village of Konstantinovo, the birthplace of the "poet of the Russian soul" Sergei Yesenin and see the Oka expanses sung by him. The poet, with his talent and a heart that loves his homeland, glorified the Ryazan land for centuries.

Location

Moscow
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$140
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Duration
2 Days
1 Night
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 8 – 9 February, 2025
    • 29 – 30 March, 2025
    • 17 – 18 May, 2025
    • 21 – 22 June, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 40 people
Minimum age
6 years old
Group meet at
Moscow
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

To the land of birch calico
Let's go to the homeland of the great poet S.A. Yesenin in the picturesque village of Konstantinovo
Zaraisk Kremlin
We will see the pearl of medieval architecture, a monument of defense art of the XVI century
Soulful Ryazan
Let's take a walk around the old city: its parks with unusual sculptures, cozy streets and the ancient Kremlin

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Ryazan Kremlin. Excursion to the homeland of the great poet S.A. Yesenin in the village of Konstantinovo

    Gathering of the group from 07:45 on the platform of the Kotelniki metro station, at the first car from the center. 

    The manager of the company meets you with a sign with the name of the tour.

    Departure from Moscow to Ryazan by bus at 08:00. 

    The waiting time for latecomers is no more than 5 minutes.

    Ryazan is one of the oldest cities in Central Russia. Ryazan was originally called a city located 50 kilometers from modern Ryazan, but it was completely destroyed by the Mongol-Tatars in the XIII century. 

    The city on the site of modern Ryazan was founded in 1095 and was called the city of Pereyaslavl (it was renamed Ryazan only under Catherine II), and the former ruined capital of the principality began to be called Old Ryazan. 

    The whole surrounding land was also called Ryazan. But once she argued with Moscow with her wealth and power. Much of the beauty and grandeur of the past has been preserved to the present day. 

    Let's make sure of this by taking a tour of the city: the Kremlin; Cathedral Square with a monument to Oleg Ryazansky; Gostiny Dvor; the building of the Noble Assembly of the Ryazan province; monuments to Yevpaty Kolovrat; the great poet Sergei Yesenin, etc

    Let's take a walk around the central park

    In the Lower garden of the park there is a sculptural composition "Mushrooms with eyes", in the Upper One there is a monument to the most famous native of the Ryazan province, Sergei Yesenin. Of course, we will take a photo to remember our stay in Ryazan!

    Undoubtedly, the pearl of the city is the Ryazan Kremlin — the historical, ancient core of Ryazan. 

    The earthen ramparts of the Kremlin offer stunning views of the city and the vast expanses beyond the river.  During its history, the Kremlin has repeatedly been rebuilt and over time a whole complex of remarkable monuments of ancient Russian culture and architecture has developed here. 

    We will walk around the Kremlin, admire the majestic Assumption Cathedral, built according to the project of the Russian architect Ya. Bukhvostov in the XVII century. 

    The height of the cathedral is 72 m, and it is the dominant feature of the entire architectural complex of the Kremlin. Let's get acquainted with other objects of the Kremlin — the Singing Building of the Vladychny Dvor, the Cherni Hotel, the two-headed Church of the Holy Spirit, etc.

    Let's return to the Cathedral Park, where architectural and memorial objects are located on a small plot: the monument to Sergei Yesenin, the Church of the Savior on Yar (XVII century), Ilyinsky Cathedral, the chapel of the 900th anniversary of Ryazan.

    After the tour, we will go to a cafe in the city for lunch.

    Next, we will go "To the land of birch calico" — to the homeland of the great poet S.A. Yesenin in the village of Konstantinovo (43 km from Ryazan). 

    There are many places in Russia where you can feel the presence of a real Russian soul. One of these is the village of Konstantinovo, the birthplace of the outstanding Russian poet Sergei Yesenin. The small village is located on the high right bank of the Oka and stretches along the river for almost three kilometers. 

    The nature in this place is amazingly beautiful at any time of the year. From here, an immense expanse of flood meadows opens up, Meschera forests are visible on the horizon. 

    During our excursion to the poet's Homeland, we will visit the following expositions: The Memorial Estate of S.A. Yesenin's parents, the House of the priest I.Ya. Smirnov, the Zemstvo School, the Estate of L.I. Kashina, the Museum of the poem "Anna Snegina", the Literary Museum, the Carriage Yard.

    The picturesque nature of the village and its surroundings will not leave anyone indifferent. 

    When you get to Konstantinovo, you realize that a POET could not have been born here.

    After the end of the excursion service, we return to Ryazan and stay at the Forum 4* hotel.

    Dinner (optional) at the hotel restaurant for an additional fee of 650 rubles.

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  • Day 2 - Zaraysk. Completion of the program
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in the Forum 4* hotel (Ryazan) in standard rooms, buffet breakfast.

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

Double room with separate bedsTriple (2 main + additional cr.)Single room
14 30014 30015 900
The Forum Hotel 4* 1 night

The Forum Congress Hotel is a modern, sought-after business class hotel in Ryazan, combining high-quality 4-star service, famous Russian hospitality and the best cuisine among Ryazan restaurants.

125 comfortable rooms of various categories are ready to receive guests: there are budget economy and luxury presidential apartments. In addition, guests will be pleased with the democratic prices for the European quality of service.

The Forum Congress Hotel with a telling name will be an excellent place for conferences and forums if the visit to the hotel is of a business nature.

The hotel is located next to a busy thoroughfare, from where you can get anywhere, but at the same time it is located in a quiet and cozy center of Ryazan.

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Tour conditions

Group
up to 40 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Duration
2 days 1 night
Group meets at
Moscow

Included in price

  • accommodation in a double room at the hotel for 1 night; 
  • meals (1 breakfast, 2 lunches);
  • excursion service (including museum tickets and guide services);
  • transportation services.

Paid extra

  • travel to Moscow and back;
  • meals not included in the program: dinner — 650 rubles.;
  • personal expenses.

It's important to know

Are plane/train tickets included in the tour price?

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

What else do you need to know about the tour?
Is insurance included in the price of the tour?

Dates and Prices

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    8 – 9 Feb, 2025 2 days 1 night
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  • from
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    29 – 30 Mar, 2025 2 days 1 night
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  • from
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    17 – 18 May, 2025 2 days 1 night
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    21 – 22 Jun, 2025 2 days 1 night
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  • from
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    2 – 3 Aug, 2025 2 days 1 night
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Reviews

  • L
    Lyudmila
    18 Dec, 2024
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    Thank you for a perfectly organized vacation—everything was seamless, straightforward, and convenient!
    18 Dec, 2024
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    Andrey and Inna
    16 Dec, 2024
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    Everything was great.
    16 Dec, 2024
  • LM
    Larisa Makarkina
    16 Dec, 2024
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    An unforgettable and magnificent trip! Our guide, Galina, was truly a professional—knowledgeable and engaging. We stayed at the Moscow Hotel, which offered a delicious breakfast and rooms with stunning views of the Neva River. The location was excellent, just a 20-minute walk along Nevsky Prospekt to the city center and train station, and conveniently close to the metro. The "Highlights of St. Petersburg" program was absolutely fantastic. A big thank you to the tour team! I highly recommend Big Country to everyone.
    16 Dec, 2024