"Province, that's what you're good at." Bus tour to Tula region from Moscow

This is a calm and leisurely tour, just like life itself in the province. It will help you escape from the hustle and bustle of the big city and plunge into the cozy atmosphere of amazing Russian provincial settlements located south of the capital. 

In addition to an extensive excursion program in Venev, we will taste the Venev bagels, in Nettles we will find out what our ancestors made from nettles and have dinner in Dubna at the restored estate of industrialist Mosolov.

Location

Moscow
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Duration
2 days
1 night
Departures
22 - 23 Aug
17 - 18 Oct
5 - 6 Dec
4 - 5 Jul
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 10 to 40 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Group meet at
Moscow
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Tour highlights

The Doll Museum
Let's get acquainted with the collection of bears of all times, porcelain toys and ritual dolls
Master class
We will learn about the history of nettle spinning and make a nettle amulet thread, and then we will tie it on our hand, making a wish.
Fragrant pies, jam and some nettles
Let's try unusual pies and jam with nettles.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Kashira and the Doll Museum. Venev

    07:45 Gathering of the group on the platform of the mesto Annino station at the last carriage from the center. The guide greets you with a sign with the name of the tour.

    08:00 Departure to Kashira.

    Evgeny Yefremov's author's sightseeing tour of the city awaits us.

    From the first chronicle mention to the latest news, on the tour you will turn over the pages of Kashira's history and get acquainted with its heroes.

    You will hear a story about the era of the Tatar-Mongol yoke and the Time of Troubles, about the construction of the railway, the feat of the townspeople during the Second World War and the modern life of one of the oldest towns in the Moscow region.

    We will walk along the ancient streets and talk about the owner of the estates of the XIX century, visit the buildings of the city administration, local museums and squares, and besides, from our guide you will hear poems of your own composition about the history of Kashira!

    On a walk you will see:

    1. Nikitsky Monastery and church are the main Orthodox complex in Kashira. The observation deck offers a picturesque panorama of the city and its surroundings.
    2. Bread Square near the Vvedensky Temple, where you will learn about the traditional St. George's Fair and the ancient shopping malls, the arcades of which were in harmony with the shapes of the temple.
    3. The monument to Sagittarius, symbolizing the feat of the Kashirsky archers of 1572, who stopped the Turkish-Crimean army on its way to the capital.
    4. Monuments to the heroes of the Second World War, passing by which we will remember the feat of the detachment of General Belov.
    5. A.S. Pushkin Square, where you will find out which of the relatives of the famous poet lived on Kashirskaya land.
    6. The Church of St. Nicholas the Soldier with the adjacent Summer Garden and St. Sergius of Radonezh Square — why the shrine received a double name, how the Zaraisk monument to the monk turned out to be here.

    Finally, we will stop at the Assumption Cathedral.

    Next, we will visit the doll museum.

    In 2003, with the assistance of the Kashira branch of the Russian Cultural Foundation, a Doll Museum was established in the city children's library. The museum presents the history of toys from the second half of the 19th century to the present day.

    Most of the exhibits belong to the 1950s and 1980s, with special attention paid to Soviet toys, dolls and dolls made in the USSR. At the time of the museum's opening, there were about 300 toys in the collection.

    Today, the museum has more than 1,500 exhibits. Visitors to the museum have the opportunity to get acquainted with the collection of bears of all times, porcelain toys and ritual dolls. The collection also contains exhibits transferred from the Moscow Regional Puppet Theater.

    The pride of the collection is a teddy bear made at the Moscow Toy Factory in 1936.

    The doll Museum tells how our great–grandmothers and great-grandfathers were brought up, what they played, what dolls were created - the museum's expositions will tell about all this.

    Transfer to the city of Venev.

    Lunch at a cafe in the city.

    Next, we will have a sightseeing tour of the city of Venev. Don't think that Red Square is only in Moscow! Venev is no exception, there is also a Red Square here.

    According to the canons of classicism, the majestic St. Nicholas Church was built on the square, from which only the bell tower has survived to this day.

    This is the tallest building in the Tula region — its height is 75 m and it is visible from everywhere in the city, being the hallmark of Venev.

    Let's get acquainted with other architectural monuments.: The Epiphany and Kazan churches of the former Epiphany Monastery, which was abolished in 1764.

    Then our way lies to Stationnaya Street, where a Historical and cultural complex is open right at the Venev railway station.

    The place has gained national fame as a unique open-air museum. On the right is a water tower in the form of a lighthouse, on which a lantern slowly lights up and goes out at night.

    Thanks to the agreement of the Venevites with the von Mecks ("railway kings"), it was possible to lay a branch line to Venev at the beginning of the 20th century.

    The residents of Venev remember the good and a sculptural composition von Meckam was installed inside the station. At the station alley we will see unique exhibits: steam locomotives of various sizes and other interesting railway equipment.

    Be sure to buy a double steering wheel in the shape of the letter "B" in Vienna according to the local original recipe. In the 19th century, the city was famous for its "Venevka" bagels and at the same time conducted a fairly large bread trade.

    In addition, the Venevka steering wheel is a wonderful gift that you can bring back from a trip.

    We finish the tour in Venev and drive to Tula (52 km).

    Free time to visit the Tula Kremlin on your own.

    You can walk along the new Embankment and Metallistov Street on your own, which has been turned into a pedestrian museum and exhibition space, and buy Tula souvenirs and hotels with you.

    We are staying at the 4* Bon Voyage Hotel.

    Dinner (optional) for an additional fee — 800 rubles.

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  • Day 2 - Nettles. A master class on making nettle thread. Museum "Industrial Estate of the Mosolov nobles"
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Upscale

The tour includes accommodation in the Bon Voyage 4* hotel (Tula), buffet breakfast, standard rooms.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the stay and arrival date, RUB.:

Check-in dateDouble room with separate bedsTriple (2 main+extra cr.)Single room
24.01.202615 40015 40018 500
07.03.2026, 01.05.202617 80017 80022 050
04.07.2026, 22.08.2026, 17.10.2026, 05.12.202616 30016 30019 500

Discount for a child under 12 years old in the main or additional seats — 200 rubles.

Bon Voyage Hotel 4* 1 night

The Bon Voyage Building 1 Hotel is located in Tula. A parking space is provided for guests by car. The use of Wi-Fi is free for guests.

It offers double rooms with the possibility of arranging an extra bed. The rooms are equipped with necessary furniture, a tea station, appliances and a safe for storing valuables. Bed linen and towels are provided. The bathroom has toiletries and hygiene products. Laundry services are available for an additional fee.

A buffet breakfast is served in the morning. Guests can also order food and drinks in the room. There is a restaurant on the ground floor.

For business events, there are two conference halls with 35 and 100 seats. The staff will help you organize coffee breaks and business lunches.

There is a public transport stop 200 meters away. The distance to the railway station is 4.3 km, to the bus station — 1.1 km.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 10 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 included in the tour program:
    • 1 breakfast;
    • 2 lunches;
  • tour service (including museum tickets and guide services);
  • transportation service.

Paid extra

  • air or railway tickets to Moscow and back;
  • meals not included in the tour program (optional, to be booked upon purchase of the tour) — dinner — 800 RUB/person.;
  • 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?
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Dates and Prices

  • $225
    4 – 5 Jul 2 days 1 night
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    22 – 23 Aug 2 days 1 night
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  • $225
    17 – 18 Oct 2 days 1 night
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  • $225
    5 – 6 Dec 2 days 1 night
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Reviews Leave a review

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    Charming small towns and villages that you would normally just pass by on the way to the sea or a larger city. But each of them has its own history and unique sights!
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    Sebastian Constantin Egerer
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    28 Apr, 2026
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    I greatly appreciate that it was possible to visit the Russian Federation in these turbulent times.
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    Tatiana
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    10 Apr, 2026
    I enjoyed the trip!