Carnival in Suzdal

Go to the cozy museum city of Suzdal for Maslenitsa! Traditional folk festivals, gastronomic delights and guided tours of the iconic places of the Vladimir region are waiting for you. 

You will visit the village of Bogolyubovo and the Church of the Intercession on the Nerl, stroll through the historical center of Vladimir, explore the architectural monuments, and, of course, see the main attraction of Suzdal – the Suzdal Kremlin.

Location

Moscow, Prospekt Mira, 150
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Duration
2 days
1 night
Departures
20 - 21 Feb, 2027
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 2 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Group meet at
Moscow, Prospekt Mira, 150
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Tour highlights

World Heritage
Local attractions are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. One of them is the Church of the Intercession on the Nerl – the Swan Temple
Maslenitsa revelry 
Take part in Russian amusements, sing folk songs, treat yourself to pancakes and pies, and taste several varieties of Suzdal mead.
The Spirit of the Times
You will walk through the center of Vladimir, one of the few cities of the Golden Ring, where architectural monuments from before the Mongol–Tatar conquest have been preserved.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Maslenitsa razgulyai "Seeing off winter". Suzdal Sightseeing Tour

    07:00 Gathering of the group in Moscow: VDNKh metro station, parking lot to the right of the Kosmos Hotel.

    07:15 Departure to Suzdal.

    The creator of the Golden Ring route, Yuri Bychkov, while in Suzdal, called it "Sweet Museum. The city is unique" and noted with surprise that there are a lot of people here and the city is very popular.

    Sightseeing tour of Suzdal. In the program:

    • visit the main attraction of Suzdal – the Suzdal Kremlin, which has existed since the 10th century according to archaeological data;
    • The Pokrovsky Monastery (from the observation deck) is a women's monastery that holds many secrets. In the 16th century, it served as a place of exile for disgraced tsars and women of noble boyar families.;
    • an inspection of the territory of the Spaso-Efimiev Monastery with a visit to the Transfiguration Cathedral and the famous bells.

    The monastery is famous for the fact that the walls of the cathedral contain unique frescoes of the XVI century from the facades of the building and paintings of the XVII century from the famous masters Guriy Nikitin and Sila Savin.

    Lunch at a cafe.

    Carnival fun at the Museum of Wooden Architecture in Suzdal.

    Among the chopped huts, creaking mills, wooden churches, wells and barns of the Suzdal Museum of Wooden Architecture, merry Carnival festivities will unfold with folk games and contests, traditional Carnival fun, comic fights, performances by folklore groups and treats (for an additional fee, if desired, on the spot).

    Accommodation at the hotel.

    Dinner at the hotel restaurant.

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  • Day 2 - The village of Bogolyubovo. Vladimir
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour includes accommodation at the Knyazhy Dvor Hotel in Suzdal.

Reserve hotels: SCC "Suzdal" in Suzdal and "Levitan", "Zarya", "Prince Vladimir", "Russian village" – in Vladimir. The hotel is selected automatically depending on the date of the tour and the availability of hotel rooms. 

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

PlacementBreakfastsBreakfasts and lunchesBreakfasts, lunches and dinners
"The Prince's Court"16 29017 69018 690

The surcharge for single occupancy is 4,000 rubles (1 person in a room).

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

The Knyazhy Dvor Hotel or The hotel SCC "Suzdal" or 1 night
The Knyazhy Dvor Hotel

The Knyazhy Dvor Hotel is located on the outskirts of Suzdal.

The hotel offers 39 rooms of various categories from "standard" to "suite". The amenities include air conditioning, a safe, a refrigerator, a flat-screen TV, and satellite TV.

There is a restaurant on site, the menu of which offers a large number of delicious dishes. Breakfast is served here every morning, the price of which is included in the accommodation.

Guests can visit the sauna, beauty room. Parking for cars is located on the territory of the hotel. A transfer and tour service can be arranged for an additional fee.

The hotel is located near the Museum of Wooden Architecture, the Suzdal Kremlin. These architectural monuments are visible from the windows of the cozy rooms of the hotel.

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The hotel SCC "Suzdal"

The tourist complex "Suzdal" is located in the picturesque areas of the city of the same name, near the Kamenka River. The distance from Moscow and Nizhny Novgorod is about 250 kilometers. Here you will find excellent service, a restaurant, a swimming pool and many services for every taste.

Spacious rooms are prepared for check-in, located in a historic building that was filmed in the movie "Wizards". Cozy tanhouses with beautiful views of the coastal area are also available for accommodation.

Guests can visit the on-site restaurants. A summer cafe and a bar with a variety of drinks also open their doors. A buffet breakfast is served in the morning.

In their free time, vacationers can relax in the SPA, which offers a variety of wellness treatments. Hot water lovers can visit the sauna, and a swimming pool is available for those who want to cool off. The tourist complex also has a billiards, bowling and karaoke area. On holidays and weekends, a cinema room and a children's room are open to the public. And you can spend time outdoors in the well-kept garden of the complex.

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Levitan Hotel

The Levitan Hotel is located in Vladimir. The rooms are decorated in a classic style and warm colors. Categories: "wedding", "standard superior", "family", "standard", "tourist", which have a double bed, bed linen, TV. There is a private bathroom with toiletries and bathrobes. Free internet is available to the guests.

There is a restaurant on site, a vending machine, and it is possible to order breakfast. There is a wide variety of bars and coffee shops nearby.

The distance to the airport is 5.6 km, to the railway station — 875 m. Within walking distance of the Assumption Cathedral, Pushkin Park.

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Zarya Hotel

The Zarya Hotel is located in the center of Vladimir, next to the Golden Gate. Facilities include free Wi-Fi, laundry, luggage storage, 24-hour front desk and parking. 

The room stock includes various categories. All rooms are decorated in the same classic style, with comfortable double or single beds, furniture, modern TV and refrigerator.

There is a restaurant on the ground floor, which serves European and Russian cuisine.

There is a public transport stop in the immediate vicinity, as well as the main infrastructure facilities. The Golden Gate attraction, the Drama Theater, the Crystal Museum, the Patriarch's Garden, the Babusya Yagusya Fairy Tale Museum, and Gogol Square are located within 1.5 km. The distance to the airport is 4.2 km, to the railway station — 2.3 km.

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The Prince Vladimir Hotel

Knyaz Vladimir is one of the Vladimir hotels, the main philosophy of which is striving for European standards and an individual approach to each client. The reception and accommodation service is open 24 hours a day, free Wi-fi and parking spaces are provided.

The castle-like building has four floors. The rooms are divided into categories – you can stay in a more budget or more elite version.

The lobby bar offers a full range of drinks, and the spacious restaurant offers a menu that combines several well-known cuisines. Catering is available on request.

The complex is located near important federal highways, along which you can get to Suzdal.

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The Russian Village Hotel

The Russian Village Hotel is located in Vladimir in the Leninsky district.

97 comfortable rooms are available for accommodation. All rooms have air conditioning, TV, bathroom, wireless internet.

The hotel has a restaurant "Russian Village" and a tavern "Okolitsa". There is a cafe and a shop within walking distance.

Nearby are Druzhba Park – 517 m, Semyazinsky Beach, Vladimir Railway Station is 6.21 km away, Vladimirsky Bus Station is 6 km away, and Vladimir Airport is 1.6 km away.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 2 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Duration
2 days 1 night
Group meets at
Moscow, Prospekt Mira, 150

Included in price

  • hotel accommodation;
  • guided tours according to the program (including museum tickets and accompanying guide services);
  • transportation service;
  • meals specified in the program:
    • breakfast on day 2;
    • lunches (if the lunch plan is selected);
    • dinner on day 1 (if the dinner rate is selected).

Paid extra

  • air or railway tickets to Moscow and back;
  • the choice of a seat on the bus is 980 rubles, payable upon purchase of the tour;
  • meals not specified in the program:
    • lunches (if the lunch-free fare is selected);
    • dinners (if the no-dinner fare is selected).

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Dates and Prices

  • $223
    20 – 21 Feb, 2027 2 days 1 night
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    Andrei
    about tour - Carnival in Suzdal
    26 May, 2026
    Good afternoon. Overall, everything went great. The only downside was the weather - it was very windy. Thank you for the trip.
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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.
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    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!
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    Ivan
    about provider
    10 Apr, 2026
    I really enjoyed the trip. I learned a lot more about my country and its history, and visited many historic cities and monasteries. It’s an experience I will remember for a long time. Everything along the route was well organized. Special thanks to our guide, Zhanna, who accompanied us throughout the trip!! She made everything so engaging and interesting. Wishing her all the best.