The New Year's capital of 2026 is Ryazan. Ryazan and Moscow Region Tour

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Don't miss the chance to celebrate the New Year in winter Ryazan full of magic, get acquainted with honey making in Kolomna, try to make a Zaraisk pastry and enjoy Ryazan chocolate!

Walking through the main sights of ancient cities, beautiful kremlins and temples, interesting facts from the life of the famous Russian poet, as well as several fascinating master classes will give you a festive New Year's mood and will remain in your memory for many years.

Location

Moscow

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Tour highlights

The birthplace of the great poet

You will touch upon the history and formation of S.A. Yesenin as a poet and personality by visiting his parents' estate, the Priest's House, and the Zemstvo School.

Secrets of Kolomna honey

The housekeeper, the honey cook and his assistant will introduce you to the history of the history of beekeeping and honey making, not only in theory, but also in taste

Ryazan chocolate

You will learn why Ryazan can be considered the birthplace of milk chocolate, and take part in an unusual workshop on making Ryazan Chocolava.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Visit to the Kolomna Kremlin and the museum "Secrets of Kolomna honey" with an interactive program and tasting
08:00 Gathering of the group: Moscow, VDNKh metro station, parking lot to the right of the Kosmos Hotel.
08:15 Departure to Kolomna.
Kolomna is one of the oldest cities in the Moscow region, Dmitry Donskoy's favorite city. Its main symbol is the Kolomna Kremlin, which has remained inaccessible to invaders since the 16th century.
Guided tour of the Kolomna Kremlin.
The inspection program includes:
fragments of the fortress wall and preserved towers, of which the more significant are Marinkina, Granovitaya and Pyatnitskaya passage;
Cathedral Square, whose architectural appearance consists of the Assumption Cathedral, built by decree of Dmitry Donskoy, the tent bell tower (17th century) is the most powerful belfry of this type in the Moscow region.;
Trinity Novo-Golutvin Monastery (XVII – XIX centuries);
The Resurrection Church (14th – 19th centuries) is one of the most ancient buildings of the Kolomna Kremlin, where Prince Dmitry Donskoy and Evdokia of Suzdal were married in 1366.;
St. Nicholas Gostiny Church (1501) is one of the first brick churches in Russia.
Visit to the museum "Secrets of Kolomna honey" with an interactive program and tasting in wine cellars.
Honey is an ancient symbol of health, wealth and well–being. Kolomna has always been a center of beekeeping, where the traditions of honey-making were developed and preserved.
Under the cool vaults of the cellar of the boyar's house, the housekeeper, the honey cook and his assistant, the bee keeper, will meet. They will introduce you to the history of ancient crafts, the history of beekeeping and honey making, not only in theory, but also in taste.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Departure to Ryazan.
Accommodation at the Oka 3* hotel in Ryazan. Rooms of the "standard" category.
Preparing for the New Year's Eve.
22:00-03:00 New Year's banquet at the Atrium restaurant (at the hotel, optional for an additional fee when booking the tour).
Day 2 - Sightseeing tour of the city with a visit to the territory of the Ryazan Kremlin. Ryazan Chocolate History Museum and tasting
Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
City sightseeing tour with a visit to the territory of the Ryazan Kremlin:
A walk through the Small city center, affecting Sobornaya and Sennaya Squares, Lenin Square, the summer house of the Noble Assembly, Pochtovaya and Astrakhanskaya streets, at the intersection of which there is a monument to Yevpatiy Kolovrat. On the Theater Square there is a Drama Theater, a monument to K.E.Tsiolkovsky and the Nikolo-Yamsky Temple.
The monument to S.A.Yesenin is the main and largest monument to the famous countryman located in Ryazan.
The Church of the Savior on Yar, an elegant five-domed church, is deservedly considered one of the best in Ryazan, and is also the oldest functioning temple in the city.
The saying "We have mushrooms with eyes in Ryazan, they are eaten, they look" is dedicated to the original sculptural composition "Mushrooms with eyes in Ryazan".
A beautiful panorama of the Ryazan Kremlin opens from the "embankment" of the Trubezh River.
A walk through the territory of the Ryazan Kremlin (independently). The Assumption Cathedral and the Cathedral bell tower are the main dominants of both the Kremlin and the city.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
An excursion to the most amazing museum about Ryazan and chocolate – the Museum of the History of Ryazan chocolate.
Where does chocolate come from in Ryazan? What is the Ryazan chokolava? What does Emperor Alexander I have to do with it? Why can Ryazan be considered the birthplace of milk chocolate? You will learn how Ryazan is connected with Nestle on the interactive guided tour "Ryazan Chokolava".
They will also tell you about the local Arbat, Pochtovaya Street, which got its name from the post office located here.
At the end, there will be a master class on making Ryazan Chokolava, as well as a tasting.
Return to the hotel.
Free time in New Year's Ryazan.
Dinner at the hotel restaurant.

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Day 3 - The village of Konstantinovo, Zaraysk and its Kremlin, master class
08:00 Breakfast in the hotel restaurant.
Departure to the village of Konstantinovo, the birthplace of the great Russian poet of the Ryazan Nightingale, Sergei Yesenin.
S.A. Yesenin Museum-Reserve in the village of Konstantinovo.
The village of Konstantinovo, located on the steep bank of the Oka River, is famous for the fact that the famous Russian poet Sergei Alexandrovich Yesenin was born here on October 3, 1895. His childhood and youth were spent in Konstantinovo.
Visiting the museum's exhibitions is an opportunity to touch the history, the formation of Yesenin as a poet and personality, in the program:
memorial estate of S.A. Yesenin's parents;
the house of the priest I.Ya. Smirnov;
Zemstvo school;
the estate of L.I. Kashina and the Museum of the poem "Anna Snegina";
Literary Museum;
the carriage yard.
Lunch.
Departure to Zaraysk.
Zaraysk is a cozy town on the banks of the Sturgeon River. An ideal place for travelers and connoisseurs of Russian antiquity and antiquity.
Guided tour of the Zaraisk Kremlin.
The pearl of the city and the entire Moscow region is the Zaraisk Kremlin, the smallest in Russia. And one of the 12 preserved in Russia. It was built in the XVI century and has been preserved almost in its original form.
A tour of the Zaraisk Kremlin is a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in the history and customs of the 16th century, hear amazing legends that have come down to us from the depths of time, climb the fortress walls, from where you can enjoy a wonderful view of the city.
Acquaintance with the gastronomic brand of the city – Zaraiskaya pastry.
An up-to-date version of the ancient delicacy has been created in Zaraysk, making it a gastronomic brand of the city.
Gingerbread is an ancient dish of Russian cuisine, similar to gingerbread, but it has a unique composition, thanks to the addition of honey, it does not harden for a long time, and the combination of spices gives strength and vivacity. This is the first assistant in Russia on a long journey and military campaigns.
A master class on cooking cookies – "Zaraisky kneading" – is an opportunity to prepare your own unique delicacy.
The participants of the master class will become owners of secret recipes and properties of spices. In conclusion, the award of the honorary title of "Kovrizhkopektsa".
Departure to Moscow.
21:00 Approximate time of arrival in Moscow (metro station "VDNKH").

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Midscale
Upscale
Premium

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel in Ryazan.

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

Placement	Double room	Single occupancy
The Eye	29 990	36 080

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

The Oka Hotel is a comfortable hotel for tourists, business travelers and other guests of Ryazan. The first reason is the convenient location on the city map. The hotel is located at Kuibyshevskoe highway, 25/15, near the center of Ryazan and the Olympic Town.

134 rooms, a cafe and a restaurant, a sauna and, of course, decent service are prepared for the guests.

The hotel's room stock consists of various categories from economy to luxury. Regardless of the comfort level, each room has a pleasant color scheme and interior, electronic lock, fan, heater, tea set, TV, telephone, refrigerator, individual safe, hair dryer.

Laffite Cafe and Atrium restaurant will take care of the satiety of the hotel guests. The prices for the dishes are very affordable

The train station is about 5 km away and is easily accessible by taxi or public transport.

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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 included in the tour program: 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinner;
guide services, tour service, entrance fees;
transportation service.

Paid extra

air or railway tickets to Moscow and back;
New Year's banquet:
- from the age of 15 – 7,000 rubles/person.;
- up to 14 years old (children's menu) – 3,000 rubles/person.;
The surcharge for single occupancy is 6,090 rubles.;
the choice of a seat on the bus is 1,470 rubles.;
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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$414

30 Dec, 2026 – 1 Jan, 2027 3 days 2 nights

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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.

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.