Great Russia. Sightseeing tour of the cities of the Silver Ring

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An exciting tour with a visit to the cities of the Silver Ring along the route: Vyazma – Smolensk – Pushkin Mountains – Pskov – Pechory – Izborsk – Staraya Russa – Veliky Novgorod – Tver.

You will find the grandiose fortresses of Pskov, Pechora and Izborsk, the Mikhailovskoye Estate Museum - the family estate of Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin, a scattering of outstanding architectural monuments in Veliky Novgorod and the Vitoslavlitsy open–air museum of wooden architecture, as well as a voyage to the oldest Russian resort of Staraya Russa.

You will get acquainted with ancient Russian cities and wonderful places where everything breathes history, legends and unique charm.

Location

Moscow

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Tour highlights

A wonderful village

You will visit the most interesting open–air museum of wooden architecture - "Vitoslavlitsy"

Getting to know Staraya Russa

Go on a sightseeing tour of the city and visit the house museum of F. M. Dostoevsky

The birthplace of the great poet

Take a walk through the Mikhailovskoye Estate Museum, where A.S. Pushkin created the famous novel "Eugene Onegin"

The Novgorod Kremlin

Discover the history of the city within the walls of the Kremlin, learn the secrets of St. Sophia Cathedral and admire the scattering of wonderful temples

The history of Greater Pskov

Discover the rich history of the city, visit the Pskov-Pechersk Monastery and the ancient defensive towers

Itinerary

Day 1 - The meeting of the group in Moscow. Vyazma and Smolensk
07:30 Gathering of the group: Moscow, metro station "VDNKH", to the right of the hotel "Cosmos".
08:00 Departure to Vyazma.
Travel information.
Sightseeing tour of Vyazma.
On the territory of which many architectural monuments, ensembles and houses of the 17th and 19th centuries have been preserved.
Visit to the Vyazma St. John the Baptist active convent. The highlight of the monastery is the church of the Smolensk Hodegetria of the XVII century.
Holy Trinity Cathedral is the main cathedral in the city, located in the historical center of the city – on a high embankment hill, which offers a wonderful view of the city.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Transfer to Smolensk.
Sightseeing tour of Smolensk.
You will see a city that has been standing on the banks of the Dnieper River for more than 9 centuries.
An excursion along the fortress wall, a visit to the observation deck, from which you will have a magnificent view of the longest section of the Smolensk fortress wall, the legendary old Smolenskaya road and the ancient temples of the city.
Visiting memorable places associated with the defense of the city in 1609-1611, monuments to the heroes of the war of 1812 and the square in memory of the heroes of the Second World War, monuments to famous Smolyan: M.I.Glinka, A.T.Tvardovsky and his hero Vasily Terkin, M.A. Egorov, V.T. Kurylenko.
During the sightseeing tour, we will see the monuments of 3 eras, 3 wars, in which Smolensk defended the whole of Russia more than once.
Visit to the Holy Dormition Cathedral of the XVII-XVIII centuries, where the icon of the Smolensk Mother of God "Hodegetria" of the XVII century is located.
Accommodation in a hotel in Smolensk.
Dinner at the hotel restaurant.

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Day 2 - Pushkin Nature Reserve and Mikhailovskoye Estate
07:30 Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Departure to the Pushkin Nature Reserve.
A visit to the Petrovskoye estate, from which everything began for the Hannibal-Pushkin family on Pskov land.
An excursion "The Venerable Castle of Hannibals", to the houses of the poet's great-grandfather and great-uncle and an excursion walk through the park of the estate "Under the shadow of lime alleys" OR a visit to Trigorsky, the estate of the poet's friends, the Osipov-Wolf family. An excursion with a visit to the house where the family lived "Shelter dressed with the radiance of the Muses" and a walk through the park, following in the footsteps of Pushkin and Onegin.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Visit to the Mikhailovskoye estate, the estate of the poet's mother.
A tour of the "Poet's house of disgrace" in the manor house where A.S. Pushkin lived and worked.
Excursion "I love this dark garden ..." in the manor park.
Svyatogorsky Monastery, where the grave of A.S. Pushkin is located.
Transfer to Pskov.
Accommodation in a hotel in Pskov.
Dinner at the hotel restaurant.

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Day 3 - Pskov, Pechory and Izborsk
07:00 Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Bus and walking tour of Pskov.
During the walking tour, you will get acquainted with the Dovmont city and its sights, learn the history of Pskov's Veche Square, visit the main cathedral of the city – the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity.

During the bus part of the tour, you will explore the Pokrovsky complex, the Olginsky Chapel, see the Chambers of merchant Podznoyev, Menshikov Chambers, etc.
Get to know the numerous temples of Pskov, the twin temples, monuments and its ancient streets.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Transfer to Pechory.
Excursion to the Holy Dormition Pskov-Pechersk Monastery, founded in the XV century.
Transfer to Izborsk.
Izborsk is one of the oldest Russian cities, first mentioned in the chronicle under the year 862.
"From here the Russian Land has gone," and Russian statehood was born here. For centuries, the ancient city defended the northwestern borders, played a primary role in preserving the Orthodox faith and the independence of the Russian state.

One of the main attractions of Izborsk is the fortress on Mount Zheravye, which was built in the 14th century and has survived to the present day in relatively good condition. It is from this fortress that Izborsk is believed to have begun its existence: for many centuries the fortress defended the western borders of the country.

During the tour of the Izborskaya Fortress, you will be able to climb the battle course of the fortress and admire the beauty of the Izborsko-Malskaya Valley from the observation deck on the Lukovka Tower, visit St. Nicholas Cathedral of the XIV century, see the famous Slovenian keys.
Return to Pskov.
Dinner at the hotel restaurant.

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Day 4 - Staraya Russa
08:00 Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Departure to Staraya Russa.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Sightseeing tour of Staraya Russa with a visit to the oldest architectural monuments.
Waiting for you:
The Transfiguration Cathedral of the XII century.;
St. George's Church with the miraculous icon of the Mother of God “Starorusskaya”;
Trinity Church of the XVII century.;
Staraya Russa Resort;
inspection of the famous Muravyevsky fountain (height up to 10 meters)
a visit to the house-museum of F.M. Dostoevsky, where great works were created: the novel "Demons" and "The Brothers Karamazov", acquaintance with the life and work of the writer.
Transfer to Veliky Novgorod.
Accommodation in a hotel in Veliky Novgorod.
Dinner at the hotel restaurant.

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Day 5 - Veliky Novgorod
08:30 Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Sightseeing tour of Veliky Novgorod.
During the tour you will see:
Yaroslav's courtyard;
Ancient bargaining;
The Museum of Wooden Architecture "Vitoslavlitsy" is one of the most interesting museums of folk wooden architecture, located on the shore of Lake Myachino;
St. George Monastery (with sunset).
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Continuation of the tour: The Novgorod Kremlin is one of the oldest monuments of military defensive architecture in Russia of the XV-XVII centuries, St. Sophia Cathedral (with sunset) is the oldest stone temple in Russia.
Return to the hotel.
Dinner at the hotel restaurant.

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Day 6 - Completion of the program. Tver
07:30 Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Departure to Tver.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Sightseeing tour of Tver.
Tver was once the capital of all Russian lands, but now it is a modern city, the administrative center of the Tver region, located on both banks of the Volga.
The townspeople are rightfully proud of their countrymen, who have glorified the city for many centuries: the merchant-traveler Afanasiy Nikitin, who walked across three seas, Prince Mikhail Yaroslavich of Tver and Mikhail Krug, the author and performer of Russian chanson.
You will drive through the central city streets and see important sights:
the main shrine of the Tver land is the Transfiguration Cathedral;
the most beautiful embankment of Stepan Razin;
the front part of the city – the famous Tver "Three–Light" or "Versailles Trident" - a unique part of the city's layout that has been preserved since the XVIII century will not be left out.;
The Imperial Travel Palace (external inspection), from the windows of which Catherine the Second and not only admired the Volga views.
Departure to Moscow.
20:30 Approximate time of arrival in Moscow (metro station "VDNKH").

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Difficulty

For any person

Accommodation

Hotel

5 nights

Comfort

Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in hotels along the way in rooms of the "standard" category.

The cost of the tour for 1 person in rubles (double occupancy) for the October – April season:

Food	Breakfast only	Breakfast and lunch	Breakfasts, lunches and dinners
Cost	36 390	39 390	41 890

The cost of the tour for 1 person in rubles (double occupancy) for the season May – September:

Arrivals/Food	Breakfast only	Breakfast and lunch	Breakfasts, lunches and dinners
August 2-7, August 9-14	39 390	42 390	44 890
All other races	38 390	41 390	43 890

The surcharge for a single room is 10,590 rubles.

Discount for an extra bed (3 people in a room) – 1,000 rubles.

Choosing a seat on the bus – 2,940 rubles.

The hotels are indicated approximately, it is possible to replace them with similar ones.

Smolenskotel Hotel is located in the historical center of Smolensk, right on the main Lenin Square. It offers elegant rooms and free Wi-Fi.

All rooms are decorated in a classic style and feature a TV and a refrigerator, and most of them have air conditioning. The bathroom comes with slippers and free toiletries.

The hotel's restaurant serves a variety of Russian and European dishes, and drinks can be enjoyed at the bar.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 50 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

6 days 5 nights

Group meets at

Moscow

Included in price

accommodation in hotels with all amenities along the way in standard rooms;
meals (according to the selected option);
guided tours according to the program (including museum tickets and guide services);
transportation service.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Moscow and back;
the surcharge for a single room is 10590 rubles.;
choosing a seat on the bus – 2940 rubles.;
meals (if you select incomplete);
personal expenses.

It's important to know

The time of departure and arrival in Moscow is indicative and cannot be considered a mandatory item of the program.
The company reserves the right to make changes to the excursion program depending on objective circumstances while maintaining volume and quality. It is possible to replace some excursions with equivalent ones. And also to replace hotels of the same category or higher.
If the number of tourists in a group is less than 20 people, a minibus of a foreign tourist class can be provided.
The company does not arrange room check-in for your safety and comfort.
This program is recommended for children from 6 years old.
The seating on the bus is fixed. Seats on the bus are provided automatically 1 day before the start of the tour. In case of an emergency, the available places are determined by the guide. The "Place selection" service, the manager will fix the desired place for you in advance for an additional fee.
The time according to the tour program (especially the arrival time) is indicated approximately. There may be delays due to circumstances beyond the control of the Tour Operator (traffic jams, vehicle breakdowns, etc.), and therefore the arrival time of the bus at the final destination along the route may be extended by 2-3 hours. When self-booking travel documents by Tourists for further travel to their destination (permanent residence), it is necessary to take into account the possible increase in tour time. Compensation for travel tickets (air, railway), in case of delay of vehicles within the tour for reasons beyond the control of the Tour Operator, is not made.

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