Gastronomic tour of the Golden Ring with tastings

07:00 Breakfast in the hotel restaurant.

Sightseeing tour of Kostroma, the most beautiful city on the Volga, one of the pearls of the Golden Ring.

The ancient merchant city, which has preserved to this day the original appearance of the architectural ensemble of the XVIII century, will lift the veil of mystery of its unique history.

In the center there are:

• The fire tower of the 19th century is an outstanding monument of classicism;
• The guardhouse building;
• a beautifully preserved ensemble of Shopping malls, which are still in service.

Kostroma is the cradle of the Romanov dynasty. It was in the Ipatievsky monastery in Kostroma that Mikhail Fedorovich Romanov hid from Godunov's disgrace. Ipatievsky Monastery is the main symbol of Kostroma.

An inspection of the territory of the recreated Kostroma Kremlin, where the miraculous icon of the Fedorovskaya Mother of God is kept in the Epiphany Cathedral. It was written around 1239 and is famous for its great miracles and healings.

This is the oldest work of icon painting in Kostroma. The icon has long been revered as the defender of the city and the guardian of the Romanov family.

What an association arises with the word "Kostroma", of course cheese!

Kostroma is famous for its cheeses, which is why it has rightfully received the title of the cheese capital of Russia!

Visit to the "Cheese Museum" with a tasting of Kostroma cheeses. The cheese sommelier, a well-known cheese specialist in narrow circles, will guide the guests through the halls of the ancient mansion, constantly telling them about the most mysterious, amazing and unexpected cheese stories.

You will learn how and where the first cheese appeared, see and even be able to touch ancient and modern cheese making devices, laugh at cheese fun, discover a whole world called "Cheese".

And what stories about cheese without tasting!

Once in the Tasting Cellar, you can taste 5 different varieties of Kostroma cheeses, from soft to semi-hard.

Everything is according to the rules and indisputable cheese laws with a glass of fragrant wine (juice for children), bunches of grapes and nuts.

Lunch at a cafe in the city.

Departure to Volgorechensk.

Excursion to the Volgorechensk fishery. It is the largest Russian producer of fish products, operating on the market for over 30 years. The product range includes sturgeon fish, carp and trout.

The company gained fame due to the production of high-quality black caviar of its own production.

The first part of the tour is a swimming pool area for commercial fish farming (under the open sky). They will tell about the history of the establishment of the farm, show the fish that are grown.

The second part of the tour (in the complex under the roof) is a place where fish are grown all year round in closed–circuit water supply installations. Get acquainted with the incubation process of sturgeon and trout caviar. You will visit the larval-fry complex.

You will see with your own eyes how the juveniles are raised.

Fish tasting at the Volgorechensk fishery. You can buy fish and black caviar in a specialty store.

Return to the hotel.

Dinner at the hotel restaurant.

07:00 Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.

Departure to Rostov Veliky. Rostov is not called Great for nothing, because its mentions date back to the year 862 in the chronicles.

The serene Lake Nero, strict and elegant monasteries, quiet streets and the majestic Kremlin help to break away from the hustle and bustle and touch the formation of Russia and Orthodoxy, to turn over the pages of chronicles and history textbooks live.

Excursion to the Rostov Kremlin, the former residence of the bishops of the Rostov-Yaroslavl Diocese. The program includes an inspection of the architectural ensemble of the Rostov Kremlin.

Its decoration is the Assumption Cathedral (XVI century) with a unique belfry, on which a set of 15 bells, the Bishop's Courtyard, Cathedral Square and the Metropolitan Garden have been completely preserved.

Visit to the Honey Factory in Rostov Veliky with the program "History and taste of ancient Russian drinks".

In the program:

• immersion in the traditions of Russian drinking culture;
• getting to know the ancient exhibits;
• tasting of honey drinks (18+) according to ancient recipes (original and traditional honey drinks, farm cheeses, treats).

Attention! A non-alcoholic tasting set is available for children and adults (on request).

Theatrical program "Christmas reception at the merchants of Semantic" (for arrival dates: 02-04.01.2026, 04-06.01.2026) in the "Gingerbread establishment of Smyslov merchants".

A homemade Christmas tree in the traditions of Russian merchants of the early twentieth century. The clerk Kuzma Dormidontovich will tell you about the pre-holiday troubles of the gingerbread establishment, and will advise you on which gingerbread should decorate the Christmas tree.

Apollinaria Timofeevna, the matchmaker, will tell you the latest city news and teach you how to guess on the circle of Solomon.

The Smyslovs merchant couple will raise a glass of champagne with the guests and invite them to a home Christmas ball with ancient dances, games and fun ideas. A tea party with gingerbread according to ancient recipes awaits all guests.

Lunch at a cafe in the city.

Departure to Pereslavl-Zalessky.

Sightseeing tour of Pereslavl-Zalessky, one of the cities of the famous Golden Ring route.

The heart of Pereslavl is Red Square, which is several centuries older than the famous Moscow namesake. A living confirmation of local antiquity is the Transfiguration Cathedral, founded by Yuri Dolgoruky in 1152. This is the oldest building in Northeastern Russia that has survived to the present day.

Gastronomic program at the Museum "The Kingdom of the Grouse", dedicated to the famous grouse fish, which adorns the coat of arms of the city and is popularly called the "royal herring".

During the tour, they will tell you how it was extracted, how it was salted and harvested for future use. You will learn many amazing and sometimes even unrealistic facts about the beautiful and mysterious lake Pleshcheyevo.

Hot smoked grouse tasting! After tasting this unique fish, you will understand why the kings loved to feast on it so much! Drinks and bread "from the oven" will be offered to the ryapushka.

Departure to Moscow.

22:30 Approximate time of arrival in Moscow (metro station "VDNKH").