Simbirsk Madam Maslenitsa. Ulyanovsk Region Tour

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Simbirsk, the capital of Russia's largest province, a city of merchant dynasties and philanthropists, has always widely celebrated the holiday of farewell to winter.

The streets of the provincial town were lined with shopping malls and shops, solid profitable brick houses with basements and warehouses. People were walking merrily and fervently through the streets with jokes and old games.

But not only Simbirsk celebrated Shrovetide, but also the city of Sengiley, the pancake capital of the province, was famous for the scale of Shrovetide festivities.

Location

Russia, Ulyanovsk

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Tour highlights

Balalaika Museum

You will hear beautiful old-time music and take part in a master class.

Traditional Pancake Festival

Carnival festivities with traditional round dances, ditties and delicious treats

Itinerary

Day 1 - Ulyanovsk city tour. The Balalaika Museum. A master class. Museum of Simbirsk Merchants
Carnival meeting at the railway station.
10:00 a.m. "Where there's porridge, there's ours" – breakfast with porridge from the oven.
10:30- 11:30 Sightseeing bus tour of Ulyanovsk.
Ulyanovsk has a secret – it has a soul – it is old Simbirsk, which lives in the hearts of residents and peeks behind the facades of buildings made of glass and concrete, on the old streets of the city center behind the spreading poplars.
The tour will take you through modern streets and the historical center of the city, along the old Imperial and the longest river bridge in Europe, the Presidential.
During the trip, you will get acquainted with the history of St. Andrew the Blessed, the patron saint of the city of Simbirsk.
They say that even his relics stored in the temple work wonders, and during his lifetime he was able to predict the future – you will hear these amazing stories on the tour.
11:30-12:30 At the song and gastronomic show, the Balalaika Museum greets the guests with a bust on an ancient Russian instrument!
Here, every guest can be not only a spectator, but also an active participant in the events.
The program includes balalaika, a master class on playing an ancient musical instrument in a cozy concert hall, beautiful old music, pancakes and a real soul–strengthening drink on Sengileyevsky honey and wild Volga herbs.
12:30-14:30 Walking tour "Four centuries of the Volga Crown".
On a walking tour, you will learn the secrets and legend of the city of Seven Winds, stroll along the highest Volga Crown, from which the other shore is not visible, visit the historical sites of Simbirsk and take a selfie with the largest letter E in Ulyanovsk!
14:30-15:30 Lunch in Simbirsk traditions.
You will taste dishes from the Simbirsk menu from the restaurant's brand chef.
Volga residents have always been very fond of fish dishes, pike perch and pike were always present during the festive feasts.
You will be able to taste one of Simbiryan's favorite fish dishes.
15:30-16:30 Visit to the Museum of "Simbirsk merchants" with an interactive program.
Can you dance a quadrille? We are sure that it is not.
Here you will be taught this playful dance.
You will visit a luxurious manor house, recreated on the site of the merchant shop Zharkov – famous Simbirsk patrons.
A friendly hostess will invite you to a rendezvous, treat you to Simbirsk drinks, and introduce you to the traditions of festive receptions.
16:30-18:00 "A walk through Moscow".
The tour is for those who love the history and architecture of ancient cities.
You will visit several ancient streets of the 19th century, which have preserved their historical appearance.
You will see the museums located on two streets of the city block.
It is on this tour that you can understand what old Simbirsk looked like.
Free time.
Check-in at the hotel.

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Day 2 - Pancake capital of the Volga region. Shrovetide festivities
Breakfast at the hotel.
9:00 Departure to Merchant Sengiley, the pancake capital of the Volga region.
The city of Sengiley is located in a picturesque place among the Sengiley Mountains, the foothills of the Zhiguli Mountains.
The history of the city begins in 1666, when the Sengileevskaya Cossack settlement was founded near the ancient settlement to strengthen the protection of the Simbirsk zasechnaya line.
Here you can walk along the cozy streets, which were once walked by local merchants and merchants.
Sengileevskaya land holds many legends and tales, and, perhaps, Stepan Razin's treasure is hidden here.
10:00-14:00 "Hail pancake capital, we are waiting for guests to have fun!".
The guests will immerse themselves in the atmosphere of festive festivities in the ancient merchant city with a guided tour of the wonderful places of the city, get acquainted with the history of Sengiley.
Sengiley has long been considered the center of Carnival festivities with traditional round dances and ditties, pancake festivals.
The pancake traditions of Sengiley date back to the time of its foundation, when in its place there were several settlements that were at war with each other, and the truce came only on big holidays, especially on Shrovetide.
These days, yesterday's abusers reconciled and treated each other.
The tables were full of pancakes, the recipes of which each hostess kept secret.
Since those ancient times, baking pancakes as a pledge of friendship and reconciliation has become a tradition.
Even now, the Sengileyevsky people are walking on Shrovetide on a special scale.
Stoves are set up on the central square and streets of the city, pans are taken out, dough is prepared, pancakes and pancakes are baked, and passers-by are treated.
By the way, it was in Sengiley that a monument to a pancake was erected, and the former governor presented a one-meter pancake pan, which was solemnly taken out to send off the winter.
Lunch (on your own) at the fairground.
14:00-15:00 Transfer to Ulyanovsk.
15:00-18:00 "We will drive away the snowstorm and frosts, melt the snow with fun games, jokes and jokes, and to "conjure" spring, as in ancient times, we will make Martinique dolls.
The guests will enjoy the Museum-estate of urban life "Simbirsk of the late 19th – early 20th centuries", "Carnival fun", tea drinking from an old samovar with traditional Russian treats.
Free time for shopping on the road.
Transfer to the railway station.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

1 night

Comfort

Upscale
Premium

The tour includes hotel accommodation.

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

Oktyabrskaya 3* Hotel, Azimut 3* (2-bed) The surcharge for single occupancy in a standard room is 1,250 rubles.
	Standard
Adults	21 400
Children (under 14 years old)	21 100
Radisson 4* Hotel (2-bed) The surcharge for a single room in a standard room is 2000 rubles.
	Standard
Adults	23 500
Children (under 14 years old)	23 200

Oktyabrskaya Hotel 3*

The Oktyabrskaya Hotel is located in the center of Ulyanovsk, on the banks of the Volga River.

Each room here will provide you with a cable TV and a private bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. It offers a 24-hour front desk, free Wi-Fi, and private parking on site.

The hotel's restaurant serves European and Russian cuisine. A buffet breakfast is also served here.

Business travelers can use the conference room.

The hotel is located a 10-minute walk from historical monuments such as the Lenin Memorial, the I.A. Goncharov Museum of Local Lore and the Ulyanovsk Drama Theater.

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Azimut Hotel 3*

The hotel is located in the central part of the city. Within walking distance are: observation deck Volga River embankment, Peoples' Friendship Park, Lenin Memorial, Governor's Palace of Culture, Ulyanovsk Drama Theater named after I.A. Goncharov, Ulyanovsk Regional Philharmonic, Versailles Shopping mall.

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. The lobby bar, parking, laundry, and library services are available to guests. A luggage storage service is available for an additional fee.

The room stock is represented by a variety of categories, from "standards" to "apartments". All rooms have cable TV, telephone, refrigerator, hair dryer. The rooms offer panoramic views of the Volga River and Ulyanovsk.

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The Radisson Ulyanovsk Hotel 4*

The Radisson Ulyanovsk Hotel is located in the center of Ulyanovsk, close to the main administrative buildings and business centers. Due to its convenient location, the guest complex is suitable not only for business trips, but also for exploring the city, its history and cultural attractions, which are within walking distance. Not far from the Radisson is the Volga River embankment, which offers a magnificent view of the shore from the other side.

The hotel provides rooms of various categories - from standard to suite, all of them are equipped with modern amenities. Each of them includes air conditioning, high-speed Wi-Fi network, SMART TV and a private bathroom. There is a sports hall on site.

Guests can visit the stunning Gallery Restaurant, which is part of the guest complex, with European cuisine and a lobby bar on the ground floor. There is also a spacious cloakroom, a passage to an internal guarded parking lot, in addition, escalators and elevators operate for the convenience and comfort of guests. In summer, there is a beautiful Italian-style terrace in the courtyard. A children's menu is provided for the youngest.

There are public transport stops within a 5-minute walk from the building, which provide access to all areas of Ulyanovsk. The distance to the airport is 11.3 km, and to the railway station is 7.4 km.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 8 to 17 tourists

Minimum age

6 years old

Duration

2 days 1 night

Group meets at

Russia, Ulyanovsk

Included in price

accommodation in a hotel of the selected category;
meals – 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch in the restaurant, pancakes;
guided tour service according to the tour program;
7 excursion programs;
visiting 3 museums;
3 interactive programs;
the accompanying professional tour guide.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Ulyanovsk and back;
meals not specified in the program;
souvenirs;
personal expenses.

It's important to know

Additional medical insurance is not included in the price of the tour. If you wish, you can apply for insurance on the website of a Large Country without commission directly from insurance companies.

Dates and Prices

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1 – 2 Mar 2 days 1 night

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