A train cruise. The Silver Route

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We are pleased to introduce tourists to ancient Russian cities, those wonderful places where everything breathes history, legends, and unique charm.

On our railway cruise through the cities of the north of Russia, you will get acquainted with Pskov, Veliky Novgorod, Rybinsk and Yaroslavl.

During the trip, you will learn more about the way of life in these cities, which have become an integral part of Russian history, the culture of Ancient Russia and the Volga merchants.

Location

Russia, Moscow

from

US$ 423

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Tour highlights

The ancient city of Izborsk

In the "Tale of Bygone Years" it is mentioned in 862, the Russian statehood was born here

Veliky Novgorod

We will explore the towers and walls of the Kremlin, monuments of ancient Russian architecture and the monument "1000th anniversary of Russia"

The heart of ancient Russia is Yaroslavl

The entire historical center of Yaroslavl is a treasure trove of the most valuable monuments of ancient Russian art

Itinerary

Day 1 - Departure from Moscow
Self-boarding the train according to the original documents (passport, birth certificate for children under 14 years old).
20:22 Departure of the train from Leningradsky railway station in Moscow.
Day 2 - Pskov and Izborsk. Veliky Novgorod
08:08 Arrival of the train to Pskov. Meeting with guides on the platform, organized passage to buses.
Departure to Izborsk, a travel tour.
Izborsk is one of the most ancient Russian cities, it was mentioned in the "Tale of Bygone Years" in 862.
There are very few such places in Russia, as well as all over the world, where unique historical, cultural and natural monuments have been preserved, where life has never stopped.
Departure to Pskov.
Excursion to the Pskov Kremlin (visit to the Kremlin, Trinity Cathedral, Dovmont city).
The Pskov Kremlin is an open—air museum, which includes:
Dovmont city — "Pskov Pompeii";
Veche Square is a symbol of freedom and the first experience of democratic government in our country;
Trinity Cathedral is one of the first Christian churches in Russia;
Kromsky Cape is the confluence of the winding Pskov River with the deep—flowing Velikaya River and the first settlement of the Pskovites.
12:30 Transfer to Pskov railway station.
13:07 Departure of the tourist train.
Free time to relax, visit the dining car, the bar car.
17:47 Arrival of the tourist train to Veliky Novgorod.
Meeting with guides on the platform, organized passage to buses.
Sightseeing bus and walking tour of the city with a visit to the unique monuments of ancient Russian architecture of the XI-XVII centuries, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The monument "Millennium of Russia", Yaroslav's Courtyard and Ancient auction.
Walking tour of the Novgorod Kremlin.
Dinner in a restaurant with a folklore program.
22:00 Transfer to Veliky Novgorod railway station.
22:55 Departure of the tourist train.

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Day 3 - Rybinsk. Yaroslavl
09:28 Arrival of the tourist train at the Rybinsk railway station.
Meeting with the guide on the platform and organized passage to the bus.
Bus and walking tour of the city.
Rybinsk is a picturesque city on the shore of the largest man—made sea in Europe — the Rybinsk reservoir.
On a sightseeing tour of the historical part and the modern center, you will get to know this amazing city closer!
We will admire the buildings of merchants and industrialists, the monumental Fire Tower in the Art Nouveau style, and see the New and Old building of the Grain Exchange, the largest in Russia.
We will pass by the temples built by Rybinsk merchants. The most striking of them is the grandiose Transfiguration Cathedral, which can accommodate up to 3,000 people.
We will see the Majestic Church of the Heart of Jesus and the unique architectural ensembles of churches of the XVIII–XIX centuries.
We will see the Volga Embankment, which has concentrated many installations, among them is the monument to the radiant Plumber, the only monument to a Boatman in the world, and the unique Lenin in a hat with earflaps and a winter coat.
11:30 Free time in the city center.
12:20 Transfer to the Rybinsk railway station.
13:00 Departure of the tourist train.
Free time to relax, visit the dining car, the bar car.
14:20 Arrival of the tourist train to Yaroslavl Main.
Meeting with guides on the platform and organized passage to the buses.
Bus and walking tour of the city.
Yaroslavl is our northern "Florence", the heart of ancient Russia.
The entire historical center of Yaroslavl is a treasure trove of the most valuable monuments of ancient Russian art.
Excursion to the international creative center "Emalis" with a master class.
18:50 Dinner in a cafe in the city.
20:24 Departure of the tourist train to Moscow from Yaroslavl Main station.

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Day 4 - Return to Moscow
00:09 Arrival of the tourist train at Yaroslavsky railway station in Moscow.

Difficulty

For any person

Accommodation

Train

3 nights

Comfort

Midscale
Upscale

The tour provides for travel in wagons of the selected category along the route.

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

Carriage category	Four-seater compartment	sv	sv single room
For an adult	37 250	54 500	93 700
For children up to and including 9 years old (with a seat)	36 300	53 600	—

The tourist train includes comfortable luxury, CB, compartment and second-class carriages.

SUITE 6 compartment	1 upper shelf + 1 lower (unfolds, it turns out the analogy of a bed is slightly smaller than a 2-bedroom bed), bathrobes + slippers, 1 medium + 1 large towel. Personal amenities in the form of a WC with a sink. A soft corner sofa, there is a TV (you can use a USB stick or disks). There are only 12 people in the carriage.
sv	2 lower shelves, 1 medium towel for 1 person, mini travel kit (toothbrush + toothpaste, slippers, refreshing napkin). Amenities per carriage. The maximum number of people in a carriage is 18.
COMPARTMENT	2 lower and 2 upper shelves. Amenities per carriage. Mini travel kit (toothbrush + toothpaste, slippers, refreshing napkin). The maximum number of people in a carriage is 36.

Tour conditions

Group

up to 50 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

4 days 3 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Moscow

Included in price

travel in a carriage of the selected category on the route Moscow — Pskov — Veliky Novgorod — Rybinsk — Yaroslavl — Moscow;
transportation and excursion services according to the program;
entrance tickets to tourist sites according to the program;
meals specified in the program (2 dinners).

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Moscow and back;
meals not specified in the program;
personal expenses.

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.

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