Gastronomic trip to Vologda "Cranberry in the sahara"

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With the breeze, take a boat to the island monastery, where the storm gave a man a second life and a place of power. And before that, a breakfast with the secrets of Vologda cuisine, a "carved palisade" of wooden mansions, tea with lively romances in the estate of merchant Samarin and the grandeur of the Kremlin with the monastery, the stronghold of the Moscow princes.

On the second day, immerse yourself in the 19th century with the traditions of the northern village and visit the Lace Museum. Finish with a theatrical lunch, after which you will say goodbye to Vologda well-fed, happy and knowing for sure that you want to return here.

Location

Saint-Petersburg

Sightseeing tours

Tour highlights

To the Lost Island

Take a boat to Kamenny Island to see the monastery, born from the legend of salvation during the storm

A fairy tale come to life at the Lace Museum

You will find yourself in a world made of the finest threads, where lace turns into architecture and painting, and you will definitely want to come back here again.

The capital of the Russian North

Get acquainted with the historical center of Vologda — wooden mansions with a "carved palisade", the Vologda Kremlin and the Spaso-Prilutsky Monastery

Itinerary

Day 1 - Sightseeing tour of Vologda. Visit to the museum "Merchant Samarin's House". Kamenny Island tour
07:00 Arrival in Vologda.
Welcome breakfast with stories about Vologda cuisine.
Sightseeing tour of Vologda. Acquaintance with the historical center of the city — wooden mansions with a "carved palisade", a visit to the Vologda Kremlin and the Spaso-Prilutsky Monastery.
The artistic significance of these places is extremely great: the most typical monuments of Vologda architecture of three centuries, from the XVI to the XVIII century, have been preserved here.
The monastery served as a stronghold of the Moscow princes in the Russian North and enjoyed great privileges.
Visit to the museum "Merchant Samarin's House", the only surviving urban estate of the early 20th century.
You will learn the history of the owner of the house and his family, as well as gain very valuable knowledge about tea etiquette. You can apply your skills immediately at a welcoming tea party with real Vologda romances that will be performed to you live.
Transfer to S. The mouth, where high-speed boats will be waiting for you, which will take you to Kamenny Island with a breeze.
Sightseeing of Kamenny Island. Visit to the Spaso-Kamenny Monastery. Despite the long distance, the ferry to the island operates all year round, and in winter you can get to the island by ice on all-terrain boats.
The incredible story of the fate of a man who escaped from a violent storm on an island that later became a place of strength for many.
Ferry back on speedboats. Transfer to Vologda.
Check-in at the hotel.
Vologda-style late lunch with tasting.
18:00 Evening visit to the Vologda Oil Museum (for an additional fee when recruiting a group of 10 people or more).

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Day 2 - Visit to the Architectural and Ethnographic Museum. Guided tour of the famous Lace Museum. Theatrical and gastronomic lunch
08:00 Breakfast at the hotel. Room release.
Visit to the "Real Vologda product" store.
Short transfer to Semenkovo.
Free visit to the Architectural and Ethnographic Museum of the Vologda region Semenkovo (for an additional fee). An attempt to immerse yourself in the life of the northern village, get acquainted with the traditions and the structure of the household of the XIX-XX centuries.
Return to Vologda.
Guided tour of the famous Lace Museum. The Vologda Lace Museum is a world of beauty and harmony, woven by the skillful hands of lace makers. A fairy tale come to life, where you want to come back again and again.
Farewell Vologda theatrical and gastronomic lunch. Get ready, it's going to be delicious!
15:00 Transfer to Saint Petersburg.
The estimated time of return to St. Petersburg is 00:00.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Tour organizer's comments

There are long trips on the tour.

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Midscale
Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in hotels along the route.

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

2-seater – 20,500 rubles;
1-bed – 22,500 rubles.

The wonderful Aura hotel & spa at Blagoveshchenskaya 54 is located within the historical center of Vologda, welcoming its guests with a friendly atmosphere and a good level of service. After a tiring day, you can visit the SPA.

The hotel has 43 comfortable rooms in its arsenal. Each of them is equipped with a TV, refrigerator and high-quality furniture. Comfort is provided by the installed air conditioner and the availability of a tea set. There is a private bathroom with toiletries.

Excellent breakfasts are included in the price of your stay. The catering service is provided by the restaurant. Chefs prepare European and Russian cuisine. There is a bar with local and imported drinks.

There are several attractions near the hotel itself: Dom Zasetsky, the museum "The World of Forgotten things". No less interesting will be a visit to the carved Polisade and the Bishop's court. There are cafes, bars and shops nearby. The distance to the airport is about 10 kilometers.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 10 to 40 tourists

Minimum age

10 years old

Duration

2 days 1 night

Group meets at

Saint-Petersburg

Included in price

transportation and tour service;
accommodation in standard rooms with amenities;
meals included in the program: 1 breakfast and tea at the museum "House of Merchant Samarin";
guide services;
entrance tickets to all tour facilities according to the program;
personal radio equipment;
ferry to Kamenny Island (round trip).

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to St. Petersburg and back;
meals not included in the program: Vologda meal package: 1 breakfast and 2 lunches — 6125 rubles, as well as dinners;
excursion to the Vologda Oil Museum — 800 rubles.
visit to the Semenkovo Architectural and Ethnographic complex - 300 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.

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Elena

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10 Apr, 2025

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I'm so glad I chose the 'Across the Expanses of Perm the Great' tour in July 2024. It was a high-quality, engaging, and thoughtfully designed journey through the entire Perm region. The trip was full of fascinating discoveries: ancient monasteries, unique museums, the distinctive Permian animal style and wooden deities, the history of salt production and the Stroganovs in the Urals, and much more. The natural beauty of Parma was breathtaking: dense forests, countless rivers, mountains, and even an ice cave. The hotels were comfortable, and the breakfasts and lunches were tasty, often featuring elements of local cuisine. Traveling in a small group made the experience even more enjoyable, after all, it's usually seasoned travelers who venture to the Perm region. One special moment was when we all got to bake and taste traditional gingerbread made from an old recipe, for many of us, it was a first. Huge thanks to our amazing guide, Andrey, and to Venaris, our incredibly skilled driver!