Pilgrimage to the Veliky Ustyug saints

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We invite you to Orthodox Ustyug. In four days we will walk through ancient places, learn the history of the monasteries and churches of the city, visit the Barsukovo equestrian estate and the museum of New Year and Christmas toys.

The tour is available on any dates upon request starting from January 27.

Location

Vologda region, Velikoustyugsky municipal district, Valga settlement

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Tour highlights

Guided tour of Veliky Ustyug

We will visit the most famous sights and be sure to take a picture for memory

Visit to the horse farm

Let's get charged with positive emotions from communicating with horses and, if desired, ride a horse

Religious education

We will see unique works of Ustyuzha icon painting, face sewing and rare books

Itinerary

Day 1 - A tour of Veliky Ustyug and a visit to the Cathedral of Procopius the Righteous
Check-in at the hotel "On Valga".
Lunch at the cafe-restaurant of GK "On Valga".
Transfer to the city of Veliky Ustyug.
An inspection of the Cathedral Courtyard, a story about its temples, the history of Veliky Ustyug.
Visit to the Cathedral of Procopius the Righteous.
The second cathedral of the Cathedral Courtyard is dedicated to Saint righteous Procopius, the heavenly patron saint of Veliky Ustyug.
A German by birth, he converted to Orthodoxy and remained forever in Russia, choosing one of the most difficult and great feats of Christian piety – foolishness for Christ's sake.
The first fool for Christ's sake in Russia, famous for numerous miracles, the most important of which was the salvation of Ustyug from destruction by a stone cloud, was canonized at the Council of 1547.
Meeting and communication with Father Vyacheslav, if desired, blessing, anointing.
Sightseeing of the Veliky Ustyug Embankment accompanied by a tour guide.
Free time in the city.
Self-guided tour of the central part of the city.
Dinner at the cafe-restaurant of the Group of Companies "On Valga"

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Day 2 - Visit to the Museum of Ancient Art, the Museum of Nature. Inspection of the Mikhailo-Arkhangelsk Monastery and the Church of the Myrrh-Bearing Women
Breakfast in the cafe-restaurant of the Group of Companies "On Valga".
Visit the Museum of Ancient Art located in the Church of the Ascension.
The locally venerated Saints John and Mary are the Church of the Ascension, their resting place.
There are 6 iconostases in the temple in the XV111 century. Unique works of Ustyug icon painting, face sewing and rare books.
Interactive lesson "In the icon painting workshop", acquaintance in the interiors of the temple with the world of the ancient Russian icon, the main stages of its creation.
Transfer to the Mikhailo-Arkhangelsk Monastery.
Inspection of the monastery buildings.
Lunch at the cafe-restaurant of GK "On Valga".
Visit to the Nature Museum.
Interactive classes "Riddles of the northern nature".
Sitting on birch stumps, our guests get acquainted with the life of the northern nature in different seasons in an accessible playful way.
Inspection of the Church of the Myrrh-Bearing Women.
Visit to the museum of New Year's and Christmas toys.
A lesson at an old Russian school.
Dinner at the cafe-restaurant of the Group of Companies "On Valga".
Day 3 - A tour of the Dymkovo side of the city of Veliky Ustyug. Horse manor "Barsukovo"
Breakfast in the cafe-restaurant of the Group of Companies "On Valga".
Transfer to the city of Veliky Ustyug.
A tour of the temples of Veliky Ustyug.
Lunch at the cafe-restaurant of the Group of Companies "On Valga".
A tour of the Dymkovo side of the city of Veliky Ustyug.
Inspection of the Dymkovo temples.
Transfer to the Barsukovo horse Farm.
Dinner at the cafe-restaurant of GK "On Valga".
Day 4 - Free time in Veliky Ustyug. Departure
Breakfast in the cafe-restaurant of the Group of Companies "On Valga".
Transfer to the city of Veliky Ustyug.
Free time in the city.
Lunch at the cafe-restaurant of the Group of Companies "On Valga".
Check out of the hotel.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

3 nights

Comfort

Midscale

The tour provides accommodation in a 3* hotel On Valga in a Standard room with a private bathroom.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, RUB.:

Age	Cost
Adult	22 800
Children (up to 14 years old)	18 000

Group discount from 7 people – 10%. Please specify the details when booking.

Pets are welcome at the Na Valga Hotel. Regarding the participation of animals in excursions, it is necessary to specify separately.

Featuring a bar and a shared lounge, Na Valga Hotel is located in Veliky Ustyug. It offers a 24-hour front desk, free Wi-Fi and a restaurant. Room service is available upon request.

All rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Towels and bed linen are provided in the rooms of the Na Valga Hotel.

A continental breakfast is served every morning.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 45 tourists

Duration

4 days 3 nights

Group meets at

Vologda region, Velikoustyugsky municipal district, Valga settlement

Included in price

accommodation in the Na Valga hotel complex in a Standard room for 4 days/3 nights;
transfer to the hotel complex from the airport or from the bus station of Veliky Ustyug and back;
meals according to the program: breakfast (3), lunch (4), dinner (3);
the cost of entrance tickets to master classes and museums according to the program;
transportation services within the framework of the program;
guide services.

Paid extra

air tickets to Veliky Ustyug and back or railway tickets to Kotlas and back;
transfer from Kotlas to Veliky Ustyug/hotel complex "On Valga" and back (independently by bus/taxi or for an additional fee);
other additional 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.

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