07:00 Departure to Yuriev-Polsky.
Travel tour of the city of Yuriev-Polsky.
Yuriev is a Polish town founded by Yuri Dolgoruky in 1152, an ancient town that has fully absorbed the spirit of bygone times.
The "metropolitan" status of the 13th century transformed the city: it was then that the main attractions of modern Yuriev-Polsky were built: the Mikhailo-Arkhangelsk Monastery and St. George's Cathedral.
Departure to Pereslavl-Zalessky.
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 its 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.
Visit the Nikitsky Monastery, named after St. Nikita the Great Martyr, better known as Nikita Stylites.
Gastronomic program at the Museum "The Kingdom of the Grouse", dedicated to the famous grouse fish, which adorns the coat of arms of the city and is popularly called the "royal herring".
During the tour, they will tell you how it was extracted, how it was salted and harvested for future use. You will learn many amazing and sometimes even unrealistic facts about the beautiful and mysterious lake Pleshcheyevo.
Hot smoked grouse tasting! After tasting this unique fish, you will understand why the kings loved to feast on it so much! Drinks and bread "from the oven" will be offered to the ryapushka.
Lunch at a cafe.
Departure to Alexandrov.
Guided tour of Alexandrovskaya Sloboda, the residence of the first Russian tsar Ivan the Terrible.
Admiring the white-stone churches, one can fantasize about how Ivan the Terrible once made important state decisions here and established an oprichnina.
The excursion program includes an introduction to:
- the architectural ensemble of the museum-reserve;
- the exhibition "The Tsar's Court in Alexandrovskaya Sloboda";
- the house temple and the palace chambers;
- medieval cellars;
- exhibitions "Alexandrovskaya Sloboda. The legends were " and "Alexandrovskaya Sloboda of the XVII-XVIII centuries. Assumption Monastery".
Theatrical program "Take a walk, Maslenitsa!"
At the rousing theatrical program "Walk, Maslenitsa!", dear guests of Alexandrovskaya Sloboda will get acquainted with the customs and rituals of the ancient Russian holiday.
Together with Ivan the Terrible, we say a royal farewell to winter – with enthusiasm, festivities and round dances! Whoever wins the competition is rewarded by the emperor. And of course, according to tradition, the burning of a ceremonial doll, just like in the old days! I had fun on Shrovetide – I treated myself to a pancake. After all, we always celebrate Spring with pancakes and delicious tea!
Departure to Moscow.
21:00 Approximate time of arrival in Moscow (metro station "VDNKH").