A gold ring. The Volga Journey

Breakfast.

Transfer to Martynovo.

 The village of Martynovo is the "capital" of the ancient Katsky camp. Katskari live here – an original community of the Russian people (officially recognized), with their own dialect, traditions and even their own mythology! 

You will have a fascinating acquaintance with the way of life, traditions and myths of surprisingly cheerful Katskars. This is a real encyclopedia of peasant farming, preserving the authentic ancient spirit of Mother Russia. 

Excursion program: an excursion through the ethnographic hut, a visit to the Katsky farmstead, a treat from the Russian stove (stewed potatoes, melted milk, pickles, bread, tea).

Participation in the interactive program "The real Katskar!".

Departure to Myshkin. 

On the high bank of the Volga River, not far from the Rybinsk reservoir, there is a small town with a funny name — Myshkin. It has only 6.5 thousand inhabitants. Nevertheless, it has entered all routes along the Upper Volga and is currently a real tourist center of Russia. 

The excursion program: visit the Museum of the Mouse, the museum of peasant architecture of small forms and the museum of unique technology "Myshkinsky Samohod", visit the house of crafts: forge and pottery workshop, the museum "Russian Valenki".

Lunch. 

Departure to Rybinsk is a beautiful city located on the picturesque shores of the Rybinsk reservoir and the Volga River. 

Rybinsk combines the rich history of merchants, the hard work of boatmen, and the rapid development of industry. 

Sightseeing program: a sightseeing tour of the city is a great way to get acquainted with a cozy and warm city. 

In the historical center you will feel the spirit of antiquity, see pre-revolutionary signs and architectural monuments, as well as listen to a fascinating guide's story about the past of Rybinsk and how the city lives now.

Accommodation at the hotel. 

On request, it is possible to organize a dinner for an additional fee.

Breakfast.

Transfer to Yaroslavl, the capital of the Golden Ring of Russia.

Excursion program: sightseeing tour of Yaroslavl, the Volga embankment, the oldest part — the arrow of the Volga and Kotorosli rivers, the monument to Yaroslav the Wise— the founder of the city, the church of Elijah the Prophet. 

A master class on tile painting.

Tiles are one of the brands of Yaroslavl. They have been known for a long time. Yaroslavl tiles are a separate branch of the development of the art of ceramics. 

The presenter will talk about these products from different times, about the plots and colors. Visitors will find out what the muralized and Dutch tiles looked like and where they can be found in Yaroslavl. 

Moving to the village. Nekrasovskoe. 

Solyanoy Island is an amazing tourist complex in the heart of Yaroslavl land in terms of beauty and originality. The picturesque location in the bay of the Solonitsa River allows you to combine the best qualities to create an unforgettable vacation. 

Lunch.

Excursion program: interactive educational and entertainment program in the tourist complex "Solyanoy Ostrov".

Transfer to Kostroma.

Excursion program: sightseeing tour of the city. We will see a complex of Shopping malls, a central square, a monument to Ivan Susanin, a fire tower, a gazebo N. Ostrovsky and much more!

Transfer to Ivanovo.

Accommodation at the hotel. 

On request, it is possible to organize a dinner for an additional fee.

Breakfast.

Bus tour of Ivanovo.

We are going on an excursion to Suzdal, the museum city, because there are nowhere such a number of monuments of the history of Russia, as well as ancient buildings that have survived intact and preserved, unique churches and objects of wooden architecture. 

Interestingly, at the same time, there is not a single industrial enterprise in Suzdal, which makes it an environmentally friendly place. Most of the buildings in Suzdal are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. For decades, the ancient city has served as a film set for many films. 

Excursion program: sightseeing tour, the architecture of the majestic Suzdal Kremlin, the construction of which began in the X century! The architecture of the Pokrovsky Monastery. 

Moving to Vladimir is one of the largest cities of the Golden Ring of Russia, located on the high bank of the Klyazma River. The main asset of the Vladimir land is the most beautiful examples of white stone architecture included in the UNESCO list. 

Lunch. 

Excursion program: sightseeing tour, Cathedral Square ensemble. Assumption Cathedral, Dmitrievsky Cathedral is a unique example of Russian white stone carved architecture of the 12th century. 

The Golden Gate is a unique monument of military engineering and architectural art of ancient Russia, a symbol of Vladimir and the entire Golden Ring of Russia. A walk along a pedestrian street. 

Visit to the Old Vladimir Museum

Departure of the group to Moscow. 

Arrival in the evening, the time depends on the traffic situation.