"The land of epics, tales and legends." Bus tour from Moscow to Ryazan region

Meshchera is a protected area in the heart of Russia. Many legends and tales were born in this ancient land. They live in human memory, are passed down from generation to generation, as the crown of the long historical life of the people, being the basis of their culture.

We invite you to join an exciting tour of the Meshchersk region. We are waiting for meetings with a Merchant in Yegoryevsk, a Tumsky storyteller in Tuma, the hostess of an Inn on the Kasimovsky tract, delicious cuisine of the Meshchersk region, honey tasting at the beekeeping museum.

Location

Moscow
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$171
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Duration
2 Days
1 Night
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 12 – 13 April
    • 31 May – 1 June
    • 19 – 20 July
    • 23 – 24 August
or
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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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

The patterned thread of the Tumsky region
We will learn the history of the folk costume of the Tumsky region, weaving techniques and attend a master class on an ethnographic loom
Tea party with the program
Let's get acquainted with the traditions of tea drinking in Tuma with a tasting of tea from a samovar, pancakes according to ancient recipes, jam from garden and forest berries, honey, homemade condensed milk
The largest Research Institute of Beekeeping
Let's touch on the history of beekeeping in Russia, get acquainted with the activities of the inventor of the world's first frame beehive P.I. Prokopovich, and see ancient honey pots

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Tuma. Excursion "Patterned thread of the Tumsky region". Tea party with the program "Literary pancakes"

    The group will gather from 07:45 on the platform of the Kotelniki metro station near the first carriage from the center.

    08:00 Departure to Spas Klepiki (202 km).

    Excursion to the Museum of Wood Carving named after V.P. Groshev.

    The place where the museum is located is ancient. Here, on a sandy ridge between two lakes, people have settled since ancient times, and the ancient village of Lunkino has been located for the last few centuries.

    The museum began to take shape in 1997. During the museum's operation, its collections have collected more than 3,500 exhibits, which represent the whole variety of styles of carving, wood painting, the art of weaving, various genres of painting and everyday life of the old Meshchera.

    Transfer to Tuma (114 km).

    Lunch of traditional dishes of the Meshchersk region.

    We are going to the "Inn on the Kasimovsky tract".

    In the northeastern part of Kasimov County, among the dense forests and mysterious lakes, people hunted, fished, and collected wild honey from different people, tall and blond, squat and brown-eyed. And they were called in different ways: cuffs, cursaks, sores, even differing in their environment.

    Excursion “Patterned thread of the Tumsky region” – we invite you to get acquainted with the folk costume of the Tumsky region and weaving techniques, a master class on an ethnographic loom.

    A temple grew up among the forests, initially wooden, and then white-stone. The locals loved their temple and tried in every way to decorate it with the whole world.

    The temple still stands today, it pleases the human soul with its painting. Visit to the Trinity Church, get acquainted with the unique murals.

    The village of Tuma Nikolaevskaya is located next to the temple on the Kasimovsky tract.

    Fairs and bazaars were held in the village, welcoming merchants and passing people with various goods, wine shops, inns with inns.

    So today, the Inn on the Kasimovsky tract is waiting for its guests from the road to relax and warm up by the stove.

    The "Inn on Kasimovsky Tract" tour includes a conversation about the history of the village of Tumy, a walk around the inn (built in 1910), and an introduction to the operating Russian stove and the way of life of the inn.

    The program at the museum-house is "Once upon a time." The founder and head of the museum is poet, publicist, member of the Writers' Union of Russia, public figure Alexei Nikolaevich Gushan.

    The Tumsky storyteller's "Once upon a Time" House Museum is the first private museum in Tuma. Guests will be introduced to the museum's themed venues.:

    • with the main Tuma symbol;

    • With a bandit 's Tuma;

    • with the main gold of Meschera – honey and the traditions of beekeeping in the Tumsky region (interactive program "Honey coin");

    • with a Tuma literaturnaya;

    • with the way of life, traditions, rituals and crafts of Tumchan;

    • with Russian fairy tales.

    And then we will have a tea party with the program “Literary pancakes".

    Guests will be introduced to the traditions of tea drinking in Tuma (with tea tasting from a samovar, with favorite pancakes of Russian writers and poets according to ancient recipes, jam from garden and forest berries, honey, homemade condensed milk).

    At the end of the program, we will scroll through the "Poetic calendar of Alexei Gushan".

    Alexey Gushan is a poet, winner of many Russian and international literary awards, competitions and festivals.

    During the presentation, the author will present his poems about the seasons, holidays, traditions and rituals. After the concert, you will be able to purchase Alexey's autographed books as a keepsake.

    Transfer to Ryazan (100 km).

    Accommodation at the Forum 4* Hotel.

    Dinner (optional) for an additional fee of 650 rubles.

  • Day 2 - Ryazan. Excursion to the largest Beekeeping Research Institute in Russia. Return to Moscow
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Upscale

The tour includes accommodation at the Forum 4* hotel (Ryazan).

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

Double roomSingle room
14 60016 200
Forum Ryazan 4* 1 night

The Forum Congress Hotel is a modern, sought-after business class hotel in Ryazan, combining high-quality 4-star service, famous Russian hospitality and the best cuisine among Ryazan restaurants.

125 comfortable rooms of various categories are ready to receive guests: there are budget economy and luxury presidential apartments. In addition, guests will be pleased with the democratic prices for the European quality of service.

The Forum Congress Hotel with a telling name will be an excellent place for conferences and forums if the visit to the hotel is of a business nature.

The hotel is located next to a busy thoroughfare, from where you can get anywhere, but at the same time it is located in a quiet and cozy center of Ryazan.

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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 (1 breakfast, 2 lunches);
  • excursion service (including museum tickets and guide services);
  • transportation service.

Paid extra

  • travel to Moscow and back;
  • meals not included in the program: dinner – 650 rubles.;
  • 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

  • $171
    12 – 13 Apr 2 days 1 night
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  • $171
    31 May – 1 Jun 2 days 1 night
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  • $171
    19 – 20 Jul 2 days 1 night
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  • $171
    23 – 24 Aug 2 days 1 night
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  • $171
    11 – 12 Oct 2 days 1 night
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    13 Feb, 2025
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    12 Feb, 2025
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