The Russian North is an earthly delight, a joy to a tired heart. Spring tour for 3 days

We invite you to an exciting journey through the beautiful places of the Russian North – the Vologda region! 

You will visit Vologda, the lace capital of Russia, admire the time–untouched frescoes of Dionysius in the Ferapontov Monastery and enjoy the beauty of the mighty Kirillo-Belozersk fortress monastery, which is compared to the fabulous city of Tsar Saltan. And also visit the Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker with a bell tower. Enjoy the peace and quiet of these places.

Location

Vologda
from
$165
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Duration
3 Days
2 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 6 – 8 December
    • Dates for next season
    • 7 – 9 March, 2025
    • 28 – 30 March, 2025
    • 11 – 13 April, 2025
    • 27 – 29 April, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 50 people
Minimum age
7 years old
Group meet at
Vologda
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker
We will visit the temple, where a large number of ancient icons have been preserved, and the bell tower, where guests are allowed to ring the bells
The lace capital of Russia
We will go to Vologda and visit the unique lace museum, which will introduce you to the traditions of lace weaving
Vologda Region is a hospitable paradise
We will have a lunch of dishes prepared according to ancient Sisem recipes in a Russian oven (for adults - tasting of Sisem beer)

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival in Vologda. Excursion to the Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker

    Arrival in Vologda before 09:00.

    Meeting with the guide at the agreed place no earlier than 08:30-09:00.

    Accommodation at the hotel in the evening according to the passport.

    If you book an early check–in at the hotel (for an additional fee - specify the cost when booking), meet with the guide at the entrance to the hotel no earlier than 08:30-09:00. 

    Guests can get from the railway station to the hotel by taxi on their own.

    Important! We recommend that tourists arriving by train early in the morning additionally book early hotel accommodation (cost on request).

    09:00 Transfer to the village of Sizma (110 km) with travel information.

    10:30 Meeting in Sizma according to the old Russian custom with an icon and bread and salt.

    Excursion to the church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker (1867-1873), where a large number of ancient icons, stone parts from the honest and life-giving Cross of the Lord, which, according to legend, sailed to Sizma in 1875 along the river against the current, have been preserved. There are also icons that were miraculously renewed during the restoration of the temple (images of the Kazan Mother of God, Seraphim Sorovsky, etc.).

    Excursion to the bell tower of the Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker (height 18 m), where guests are allowed to ring the bells.

    Excursion to one of the museums (village history Museum, flax museum, museum of peasant life).

    Lunch of dishes prepared according to ancient Sisem recipes in a Russian oven (for adults - tasting of Sisem beer).

    Visiting D.Solovarka (the wooden chapel of Blessed Xenia, the holy well of the Great Martyr George the Victorious (1678), the holy mountain ash, on which the icon of the Virgin appeared, the destroyed church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary).

    15:00 Transfer to Vologda (110 km).

    16:30 Arrival in Vologda. 

    Accommodation in a hotel according to a passport. 

    Overnight stay.

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  • Day 2 - Visit to the Ferapontov monastery. Visit to the Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery
  • Day 3 - Completion of the program. Bus and pedestrian sightseeing tour "Vologda carved, oil, lace"
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in a Vologda hotel of your choice.

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

Accommodation in hotels:2 places. placement1-places. placement3 places. placement
VOLOGDA, railway/center175001995016350
SPASSKAYA, the center176002070016800
"GUBERNIA", the center183502270018150
"ATRIUM", the center185002270017750

Breakfast type: buffet.

When choosing a double room, tell the manager which room is required: with two single beds or one double bed.

"Spasskaya" 2* or "Province" 3* or 2 nights
"Spasskaya" 2*

Near the center of Vologda there is a comfortable hotel "Spasskaya". A few hundred meters away there are such attractions as the Zasetsky House, the museum of Forgotten Things, and a carved Palisade.

It offers 196 rooms of different categories, all have a TV, telephone, shower. The double rooms also have toiletries, slippers, and towels. The suite room also has a sauna. The hotel also has billiards, bowling, a swimming pool, and a spa center for an unforgettable vacation.

There is a cafeteria on site, and breakfast is served as a buffet in the morning. There are many cafes and shops nearby.

The hotel provides rental services for an equipped conference hall with a capacity of up to 100 people.

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"Province" 3*

The Gubernia Hotel is located in Vologda. You can park your car in the free parking lot. You can check in with your pets.

The hotel has 16 rooms of two categories: "standard" and "superior". Additional amenities include a refrigerator, telephone and TV. And in some, guests will be pleased with the presence of air conditioning.

Meals for vacationers are organized in the hotel cafe, where they can enjoy breakfast, which is already included in the price. They also have a shared living room-kitchen for self-catering.

Within walking distance there is a supermarket "Magnit", the Central market, the Vereshchagin restaurant, the cafe On Glinka. It will take you no more than 20 minutes to get to the airport.

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Vologda Hotel

The Vologda Hotel is located in the city of the same name. The main infrastructure and attractions can be reached in a short period of time.

The rooms are presented in different categories and pricing policies. Each has the necessary furniture and appliances for a comfortable stay.

You can have lunch or dinner at the restaurant, which is located on the territory of the hotel.

A conference room can be rented for important events or business meetings.

The nearest train station is 415 metres away.

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Atrium Hotel

The Atrium Hotel is conveniently located in the very center of Vologda, which is an undoubted advantage of this hotel. For its guests, the hotel offers a wide range of services for maximum comfort. It is aimed at guests who have come to the city on business matters, as well as tourists who want to explore the many attractions.

The rooms are designed in a classic style, which is dominated by the clarity of lines and simplicity of design, all this creates a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere in which it is pleasant to relax and work. The room fund is represented by business class rooms, each of which is equipped with necessary furniture and appliances.

A hearty and delicious breakfast is served every morning in the cozy hotel restaurant, where you can also have lunch and dinner. The dishes of European cuisine will not leave you indifferent.

For business meetings and any kind of events, the hotel has a spacious conference room with modern equipment.

Less than 1 km from the Atrium there are museums, theaters, architectural monuments, as well as cathedrals and temples that can be visited while walking around the city or during a break between meetings.

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Tour conditions

Group
up to 50 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Duration
3 days 2 nights
Group meets at
Vologda

Included in price

  • Accommodation in the selected hotel: 2 nights;
  • Meals: 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches;
  • tour service with entrance tickets;
  • transportation services;
  • guide services.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Vologda and back;
  • earlier hotel accommodation;
  • dinners;
  • personal expenses.

It's important to know

Are plane tickets included in the tour price?

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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