Breakfast on the train.
08:35 Arrival of the tourist train at Yaroslavl railway station.
Meeting with the guide, boarding the bus (the bus number is indicated on the voucher).
Sightseeing tour of Yaroslavl.
You will walk along the longest Volga embankment.
You will be able to see the new Assumption Cathedral – Yaroslavl Cathedral and one of the most beautiful temples of the 17th century – the Temple of Elijah the Prophet, the Shopping malls of the 19th century and the unique preserved towers of the second Yaroslavl Kremlin, and of course the famous Volkovsky Theater.
Visit to the Yaroslavl Kremlin State Museum-Reserve with the Yaroslavl Meal program.
Transfer to Kostroma by bus.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Interactive tour at the Kostroma Sloboda Museum.
Traditional Russian tea drinking is not pampering, but a ritual.
And before that, they didn't drink tea casually, but only at a strictly set time.
At an untimely time, it never occurred to anyone to light a samovar: business is time, fun is an hour!
The whole family was sure to gather for the samovar.
No one was allowed not to come "to tea": the hostess of the house ordered at the samovar, not to sit down at the table on time meant to demonstrate disrespect for the established custom.
The friendly hosts will treat you to fragrant strong tea in Kostroma Sloboda and tell you about the traditions of Russian hospitality.
During tea gatherings, as expected, fun games and charades will be played with the guests.
During this fun program, tourists will not only relax their souls, but also see how a real samovar works, learn how and when tea appeared in Russia, what "disperse" is, and much more.
Interactive Cheese Stories guided tour with tasting.
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".
You will find strange artifacts and tricky surprises, technical gadgets and absolutely unverified facts.
In small, cozy shops, you need to buy a piece of cheese from local cheese makers.
Peter the Great Toy Museum with a master class.
The museum is unique, the only one in the whole world.
The main place in the museum's exposition is occupied by Peter's toy familiar to visitors from childhood – clay whistles, figurines and kitchen utensils. Petrovsky toy originated in the Kostroma region and has been one of the main crafts of the region for many centuries.
Since ancient times, the toy was created specifically for children.
At first it was a variety of whistles, but later the range expanded.
The museum features works by famous Kostroma craftsmen, as well as original works by other artists from the regions of Russia and the world.
The museum offers to plunge into the world of creativity, where you will get the opportunity to realize the most incredible ideas: a master class on modeling whistle toys!
Sightseeing tour of the city.
Kostroma is the pearl of the Golden Ring of Russia!
Kostroma is the oldest jewelry center, craft and merchant city on the Volga, and the beautifully preserved ensemble of 18th–19th century mansions, patterned wooden houses and fan-shaped streets gives it a special, unique charm.
You will admire the Fire Tower, an outstanding monument of classicism, the Guardhouse, the House of Senator Borshchov, and get acquainted with the beautifully preserved ensemble of Shopping Malls that are still in service.
Dinner at a cafe in the city.
Transfer to Kostroma railway station.
22:15 Departure of the tourist train to Vladimir.
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