Bus tour from Moscow to Vologda region during New Year's miracles

Are you planning to spend the New Year in a cozy atmosphere, away from the hustle and bustle of the city? Then we invite you to a New Year's tour to the Vologda region! Along the way, you will visit Pereslavl-Zalessky and Yaroslavl.

You will enjoy the beauties of the Russian provinces, admire the Orthodox churches, visit the New Year's program "Solntsevorot" or "Yule-Karachun" and the Lace Museum. And also a New Year's Eve festive banquet!

Don't miss the opportunity to celebrate the New Year in the atmosphere of a real Russian winter fairy tale!

Location

Moscow
$510
$586
The price is valid until 26 Jul
+ tickets to the starting point of the tour
No need to pay now
Duration
3 days
2 nights
Departures
24 - 26 Jul
7 - 9 Aug
21 - 23 Aug
11 - 13 Sep
25 - 27 Sep
31 Dec - 2 Jan, 2027
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 2 to 50 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

Pearl of Yaroslavl
Admire the unique architectural ensemble of the central part of the city and the Church of Elijah the Prophet
Immersion in history
You will find out how the celebration of the ancient Slavic and Scandinavian New Year and the Christmas that succeeded them took place.
DIY beauty
Visit Russia's only lace museum, where you will learn about the history of Vologda's most famous brand and try your hand at weaving.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Pereslavl-Zalessky. Yaroslavl. Transfer to Vologda

    The participants get to the meeting place of the group by themselves in any convenient way.

    07:00 Gathering of the group in Moscow: metro station "VDNKH" to the right of the hotel "Cosmos".

    07:15 Departure to Pereslavl-Zalessky.

    Travel sightseeing tour of Pereslavl Zalessky, one of the cities of the famous Golden Ring route.

    Pereslavl-Zalessky stands on the shore of Lake Pleshcheyev and is famous for its picturesque landscapes, architectural masterpieces, and surprisingly rich history. Russian Russians consider this city to be the birthplace of Alexander Nevsky, the cradle of the Russian navy, and it occupies a large place in Russian history.

    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.

    Departure to Yaroslavl.

    Sightseeing tour of Yaroslavl, the "Capital of the Golden Ring", which will introduce you to the history of the thousand-year-old city and its modern way of life.

    • You will see the arrow of the Volga and Kotorosli rivers – the place where Yaroslavl began.;
    • walk along the picturesque Volga embankment, explore the Assumption Cathedral, recreated for the 1000th anniversary of the city.;
    • admire the unique architectural ensemble of the central part of Yaroslavl (under UNESCO protection) and its pearls – churches of the 17th century (one of which is the Church of Elijah the Prophet);
    • You will listen to stories about the first Russian theater, walk along the streets where the heroes of famous Soviet and Russian films walked.;

    Guided tour of the territory of the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery (12th century), an urban dominant with impregnable stone walls, which is sometimes popularly called the "Yaroslavl Kremlin". It was here in the XVIII century that a handwritten list of the masterpiece of ancient Russian literature "The Word about Igor's Regiment" was discovered.

    Lunch at a cafe in the city.

    Transfer to Vologda.

    Stop to visit the Kazan Danilovsky Monastery on Gorushka (Danilovsky district, Yaroslavl region) under favorable weather conditions. Self-examination.

    Placement.

    Basic accommodation: Atrium Hotel, Vologda.

    Free time. Preparing for the New Year's Eve.

    New Year's banquet at the hotel restaurant (included in the price).

    The current program will be published later.

  • Day 2 - Snowdrifts. New Year's program "Solntsevorot" or "Yule-Karachun". Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery
  • Day 3 - Sightseeing tour of Vologda. The Lace Museum. Return to Moscow
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel in Vologda.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, in rubles:

PlacementDouble roomAdditional fee for single occupancy
Atrium39 9903 000

The discount for an extra seat is 400 rubles. (3 people in a room).

The choice of a seat on the bus is 1,470 rubles, payable upon purchase of the tour.

It is possible to change the price, please check the current information when booking.

Tour conditions

Group
From 2 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Duration
3 days 2 nights
Group meets at
Moscow

Included in price

  • hotel accommodation;
  • meals specified in the program:
    • Day 1: Lunch, New Year's banquet;
    • Day 2: Breakfast, lunch, dinner;
    • Day 3: Breakfast, lunch;
  • guided tour service according to the program:
  • group support and information support on the route;
  • transportation service.

Paid extra

  • air or railway tickets to Moscow and back;
  • meals not included in the program: 1 dinner;
  • choice of a seat on the bus (optional; payment upon purchase of the tour) – 1,470 rubles.;
  • personal expenses.

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Reviews Leave a review

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    Eduard
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    14 Jul, 2026
    Everything was very well organized! Our guide, Ksenia, was fantastic: friendly, cheerful, and had a great sense of humor. We were also very lucky to have such a wonderful group.
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    Oleg
    about provider
    4 Jun, 2026
    Everything went very well
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    Tatiana
    about provider
    14 May, 2026
    Many thanks to “Big Country” for this wonderful tour. The entire trip was organized exceptionally well: the hotels, meals, and transportation were all excellent. But the real highlight of the journey was our tour guide, Denis!!! Honestly, without him the trip would not have been nearly as memorable. Visiting so many churches and historical sites without meaningful context would have quickly become monotonous. Most of the local guides simply rushed through the program with dry facts and dates, almost like a school lecture. Denis, however, made everything come alive. Even before we arrived at each destination, he was already sharing fascinating stories and background information on the bus, which helped us appreciate the places so much more once we got there. Not a single person was late for the bus in the mornings! Everyone was eager not to miss his stories!!! He has an incredible knowledge of the history and geography of the region, and he could make even the scenery outside the window interesting!!! Listening to him never felt tiring because he spoke with such enthusiasm and passion!!! For the last two days we had a different guide, and the contrast was huge - unfortunately, it just wasn’t engaging at all. To sum it up: excellent organization, comfortable travel conditions, and an outstanding guide like Denis made this trip truly special!!! I only wish there were more professionals like him.
    Photo Big Country Travel
    Big Country Travel
    Hello Tatiana, Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the trip and especially appreciated Denis’s work as your tour guide. We will be sure to pass your kind words on to him. We have also shared your comments regarding the local guides with our partners on the ground. We would be very happy to welcome you on another of our tours across Russia in the future!