Maslenitsa in Vladimir

Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Maslenitsa national holiday in Vladimir!

You will drive through the famous cities of the Golden Ring, such as Suzdal, Gavrilov Posad, Vladimir and Bogolyubovo. Enjoy the exquisite Russian cuisine, visit ancient temples and monasteries, stroll through the streets of ancient settlements and plunge into the world of folk traditions.

Treat yourself to an unforgettable weekend in the company of friends and family, enjoying folk festivals and Carnival treats!

Location

Moscow
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$237
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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
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Tour highlights

Broad Maslenitsa
You will enjoy the celebration of Maslenitsa, the meeting of Spring-red, funny animated games, a large folklore and competition program, and the burning of an effigy.
Meeting according to Hussar traditions
Go to Gavrilov Posad, where you will get acquainted with the famous hussar tradition of opening champagne with a single movement of the saber.
A touch of history
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 - Sightseeing tour of Suzdal. Excursion to the museum and tasting center "Dvortsovy Zavod"

    07:15 Gathering of the group in Moscow, VDNKh metro station, parking lot to the right of the Kosmos Hotel.

    07:30 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 Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral and the famous bell tolls. 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 Gury Nikitin and Sila Savin.

    Lunch at a cafe in the city.

    Departure to Gavrilov Posad.

    The city is famous for horses and rich drinking traditions: the Vladimir Heavyweight horse breed was bred here, and it was here that the Sinebryukhov merchants lived – famous brewers, founders of the Sinebrychoff brewing company in Finland.

    Excursion to the museum and tasting center "Dvortsovy Zavod" with a meeting of guests according to the Hussar traditions.

    In the program:

    • Sabrage is a well–known hussar tradition – opening champagne with a single movement of the saber. The bravest will be taught this art.;
    • a visit to the halls of the museum of Russian national beverages, unique in its kind, the only one in Russia and in the world, with a story about 21 types of drinks, including 15 non-alcoholic and 6 alcoholic, which can be confidently called Russian national;
    • inspection of the expositions "Homeland of the Vladimir heavy truck" and "Hussars in the city";
    • interactive tasting program "Hop acquaintance" (optional, payment upon purchase of the tour).

    You will learn interesting facts about Russian alcoholic national drinks and will be able to taste five types of drinks: tincture, liqueur, honey, bread wine, and March beer.

    Departure to Vladimir.

    Accommodation in a hotel according to the selected option: Levitan 3* or Russian Village 3*. Rooms of the "standard" category.

    Dinner at the hotel restaurant.

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  • Day 2 - Bogolyubovo. Vladimir. Shirokaya Maslenitsa
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

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

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel in Vladimir.

The cost of the tour for 1 person in a double room (2 people in a room) in rubles:

PlacementBreakfasts and lunchesBreakfasts, lunches and dinners

"Levitan" 3*

 

18 59019 590

"Russian village" 3*

 

17 19017 990

Surcharge for single occupancy (1 person per room):

  • "Levitan" 3* – 3 000 rub;
  • "Russian Village" 3* – 4 400 rub .

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

Levitan Hotel or The Russian Village Hotel 1 night
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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Another option
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

Included in price

  • transportation service;
  • guided tours according to the program (including museum tickets and accompanying guide services);
  • hotel accommodation;
  • meals specified in the tour program:
    • breakfast on day 2;
    • lunches;
    • 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;
  • tasting program "Hop acquaintance" – 1,000 rubles (per person); 
  • meals not included in the tour program:
    • dinners (if the no-dinner fare is selected).

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Dates and Prices

  • $237
    20 – 21 Feb, 2027 2 days 1 night
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    Tatiana
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    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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    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!
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    Ivan
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    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.
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    Marina
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    4 Mar, 2026
    Everything was perfectly organized. From boarding the bus in Moscow to our return home. Every detail was handled smoothly, and there was never a moment of concern. A truly relaxing time. Thank you very much.