To the Serpent Gorynych in the Tver kingdom on Maslenitsa

Do you want to spend the holiday weekend having fun and making good use of it? We invite you to the picturesque Tver region, where the Carnival days will be filled with joy, fun and unforgettable impressions!

Traditional festivities, gastronomic delights and guided tours of historical sites of the Tver region are waiting for you. Immerse yourself in the fabulous atmosphere of the spring holiday with us!

Location

Moscow
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$243
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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

Carnival festivities
You will feel the atmosphere of folk amusements – Carnival dancing, jokes, contests, songs, round dances
Feast at the Serpent Gorynych and Viper Vasilyevna
You will have a fabulous lunch with tasting of "Gadovsky tinctures" of local production
Old Torzhok
You will see the special flavor of the Old Russian provincial town, preserved through the centuries

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Sightseeing tour of Torzhok. Tver

    07:45 Gathering of the group in Moscow: VDNKh metro station, parking lot to the right of the Kosmos Hotel.

    Departure to Torzhok.

    Sightseeing tour of Torzhok– an ancient city founded by Novgorod merchants at the turn of the 10th-11th centuries.

    Its streets still preserve the spirit of pre-revolutionary Russia of the 19th century. The main reason for coming here is the special flavor of the Old Russian provincial town, which Torzhok has preserved through the centuries.

    Sightseeing of important attractions. Borisoglebsky Monastery, founded in 1038, is called one of the most ancient, created earlier by the famous Kiev Pechersk Lavra.

    Monument to Ephraim of Novotorzhsky, the patron saint of the city and the founder of the Borisoglebsky monastery.

    The Transfiguration Cathedral, the temple is "jokingly" called the "piece of St. Isaac." The main architectural dominant of Torzhok, welcoming with its splendor all who come to the city.

    The shopping area and the embankment of the Tvertsy River are the main tourist points of Torzhok. The embankment offers a magnificent view of the Borisoglebsky Monastery.

    Departure to Tver.

    Excursion to the Tver Imperial Palace (Tver Art Gallery).

    During the tour, you will get acquainted with the history of the Tver Imperial Palace, the most striking landmark in Tver, learn about those who visited and lived in the imperial residence, and visit the state halls with restored interiors of the 60s of the XIX century.

    Today there are paintings by artists of the second half of the 19th century: I.I. Levitan, I.I. Shishkin, A.I. Kuindzhi, V.I. Makovsky, I.E. Repin, V.I. Surikov.

    Lunch at a cafe.

    Next, you can choose one of the program options that suits you.

    Option 1. Free time at the local Tverskoy Arbat – Trekhsvyatskaya Street. Here you can meet street artists and musicians, many cafes and souvenir shops surrounded by low-rise mansions of the XIX-XX centuries. Take a walk through the beautiful streets, look into cozy cafes, arrange your own photo shoot.

    Option 2. Excursion to the existing production facility – Afanasy brewery (optional, payment upon purchase of the tour).

    During the tour, you can see with your own eyes how real live beer is brewed, which has become a symbol of the Tver land. Visit the brewhouse, the water filtration department, the bottling line, and the malt production plant.

    The tour will end with a tasting, which is a great opportunity to taste beer and other Afanasy Holding products.

    Please note: the tour has an age limit of 18+.

    Visitors under the age of 18 are allowed only with the permission of their parents and accompanied by them. Farm products (for example, goat yogurt and cranberries in sugar) are used as a substitute for alcohol.

    Placement.

    Basic accommodation: Gubernator 3* Hotel, Tver.

    Dinner at the hotel restaurant.

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  • Day 2 - Sightseeing tour of Tver. Sightseeing and entertainment program in Gadovo. Kimry
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

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

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel in Tver.

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

PlacementBreakfasts and lunchesBreakfasts, lunches and dinners
Governor 3*17 59018 390

The surcharge for single occupancy is 3,200 rubles (1 person in a room).

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

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

The Governor 1 night

The Governor's Hotel is located in the central part of Tver, in an architectural building. It offers comfortable accommodation with amenities, free internet and parking.

The hotel includes 51 spacious rooms of different price categories. All of them are equipped with ergonomic furniture, modern appliances and a bathroom with a shower. Hygiene products and towels are additionally provided.

There is an international restaurant on site that offers delicious a la carte dishes and drinks. Breakfast is served every morning. Any meals can be delivered to the room upon request. Guests can also visit the 24-hour bar.

The main attractions, parks, shops, restaurants, cafes, and entertainment centers are located nearby. The distance to the airport is 6.2 km, to the railway station - 2.7 km.

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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;
  • guide services, tour service, entrance tickets;
  • transportation service.

Paid extra

  • air or railway tickets to Moscow and back;
  • excursion to the Afanasy brewery – 3,000 rubles. (per person), payable upon purchase of the tour;
  • the choice of a seat on the bus is 980 rubles, payable upon purchase of the tour;
  • meals, outside the selected tariff;
  • personal expenses.

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Dates and Prices

  • $243
    20 – 21 Feb, 2027 2 days 1 night
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    Good afternoon! The tour was excellent. Everything was well organized, clear, and ran smoothly from start to finish. Thank you! We're already looking into our next tour and can't wait for another trip.
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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.