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We invite you to go on an amazing trip to Maslenitsa in Murom and Diveevo! The weekend will be filled with joy, fun and unforgettable experiences!

Traditional festivities, delicious treats, and an introduction to the culture and history of these wonderful Russian cities await you.

Location

Moscow

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Tour highlights

Shrovetide festivities

Shrovetide games and fun with jokes and jokes are waiting for you, your favorite Shrovetide treat is hot tea with a pancake. And at the end of the program – the traditional burning of an effigy!

The birthplace of Ilya Muromets

Take a walk around Murom, visit the Trinity Convent, where the relics of Peter and Fevronia rest, the Transfiguration Monastery and see the monument to Ilya Muromets.

Wonderful Diveevo

Visit the major spiritual center of Russian Orthodoxy – Diveevo, where you will have a tour of the Serafimo-Diveevsky monastery and an inspection of the existing temples.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Sightseeing tour of Murom. Shrovetide festivities
06:45 Gathering of the group in Moscow: VDNKh metro station, parking lot to the right of the Kosmos Hotel.
07:00 Departure to Murom.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Sightseeing tour of Murom. Visiting the sights.
The Trinity Convent, where the relics of Peter and Fevronia, the patrons of love and marriage, rest.
Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery: The miraculous Icon of the Mother of God is a Quick Listener."

In the Oka Park You will see the monument to Ilya Muromets, one of the most notable sights of Murom.
Shrovetide festivities in Murom are a great reason to spend Mother Winter and celebrate Spring!
Maslenitsa street program "Maslenitsa shirokaya":
Carnival games and fun with jokes and jokes;
congratulations on the broad, cheerful and riotous Carnival;
parting words for the coming year after Shrovetide.
My favorite Pancake treat is hot tea with a pancake.
And at the end of the program – the traditional burning of a scarecrow!
Accommodation in the hotel "Batashev 4*" Vyksa. Rooms of the "standard" category.
Dinner at the hotel restaurant.

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Day 2 - Diveevo. Completion of the tour
06:00 Breakfast in the hotel restaurant.
Transfer to Diveevo village.
Excursion to Diveevo at the Serafimo-Diveevsky Monastery, named after Seraphim of Sarov, who took care of this monastery.
An inspection of the existing temples.
Trinity Cathedral: the holy relics of St. Seraphim, the miraculous icon "Tenderness".
Transfiguration Cathedral: relics of St. Martha of Diveevo, relics of Blessed Paraskeva.
Kazan Church: relics of Saints Alexandra, Martha, and Elena.
The Holy Groove of the Most Holy Theotokos is the greatest Diveevo and universal shrine in the world. The Priest spoke about the grace bestowed by the Holy Groove: "Whoever goes through the Groove with prayer, and reads a hundred and fifty "Theotokos", it's all here: Mount Athos, Jerusalem, and Kiev."
VisitingDiveevo Holy Springs: in the name of the Mother of God "Kazan", the "Tenderness" icon, the holy healer Panteleimon. You will be able to collect healing water and, if desired, swim in it.
Free time.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Departure to Moscow.
23:00 Approximate time of arrival in Moscow (metro station "VDNKH").

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

1 night

Comfort

Midscale
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The tour includes accommodation in a hotel in Vyksa.

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

Placement	Breakfasts	Breakfasts and lunches	Breakfasts, lunches and dinners
Batashev 4*	12 190	13 390	13 990

The surcharge for single occupancy is 2,500 rubles (1 person in a room).

The discount for an extra seat is 200 rubles. (3 people in a room).

The choice of a seat on the bus is 980 rubles.

Joining children's groups to the tour is on request.

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

This 4-star hotel is located in the center of Vyksa, a 3-minute walk from Metallurg Stadium.

It features a spa and a swimming pool.

The facade of the Batashev Hotel is decorated in a classic style.

Free Wi-Fi is available in the bright, elegant rooms.

They are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a stylish bathroom with a bathtub.

The Aristocrat Restaurant is decorated in a classic style.

The restaurant serves a buffet breakfast, as well as a wide selection of European dishes and imported wines.

Guests can enjoy drinks and free Wi-Fi in the lobby bar with chic furniture and an open fireplace.

The Batashev Hotel's spa is open daily from 07:00 to 23:00.

A sauna, steam room and gym are available for guests.

Guests can book a massage session.

The Vyksa Shopping Center is a 5-minute walk from the Batashev Hotel.

The hotel's reception is open 24 hours a day and seven days a week.

Her staff can arrange a shuttle service to Navashino Train Station, 25 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

Included in price

hotel accommodation;
meals at the selected rate;
guided tours according to the program (including museum tickets and accompanying guide services);
transportation service.

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;
personal expenses.

It's important to know

Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

Dates and Prices

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28 Feb – 1 Mar, 2026 2 days 1 night

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Reviews

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Yulia

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21 Mar, 2025

The trip was absolutely wonderful. Anyone interested in the country's history will truly enjoy it. A special thanks to the guides for their fascinating excursions, and to the providers for putting together such an exciting tour.

Maslenitsa in Murom