Pearls of the Russian North. The national route in the Vologda region

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We invite you to an exciting trip to Vologda! Visit ancient temples and learn their history, enjoy the beauty of nature and architecture of this amazing 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.

Location

Vologda

Sightseeing tours

Tour highlights

A unique lace museum

You will learn the history of the development of the traditional Vologda craft and the world history of lace weaving

Northern Shrines

Admire the Kirillo-Belozersk Monastery and the unique frescoes of Dionysius Ferapontov monastery, which tourists from all over the world come to see

Lunch "Vologda style"

You will taste dishes of authentic Northern cuisine, fragrant tea with northern pastries, as well as taste the famous Vologda butter

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Vologda. Sightseeing tour of Vologda. Lace Museum
Arrival in Vologda before 09:00.
Early check-in at the hotel with a passport (guests can get from the railway station to the hotel by taxi on their own).
Breakfast at the hotel.
Meeting with the guide at the selected hotel.
10:00 Bus and walking city tour "Vologda carved, oil, lace" is an immersion into the legendary past and present of the provincial capital, acquaintance with the historical center of the city, ancient white-stone cathedrals and temples, the majestic complex of the Vologda Kremlin (external inspection), the picturesque Vologda river embankment, ensembles of wooden mansions with "carved palisades."
12:00 Excursion to the unique Lace Museum, dedicated to the history of the development of traditional Vologda craft and the world history of lace making.
13:00 Guided tour of the salon-shop of the famous lace company "Snowflake" with a wide range of Vologda lace products from home textiles to designer jewelry.
The lace-making workshop will provide an opportunity for guests to try their hand at this unique craft on a training cushion under the guidance of a master.
14:00 Lunch "Vologda style", which includes dishes of authentic Northern cuisine, aromatic tea with northern pastries. During lunch, guests will be offered a tasting of the famous Vologda butter.
14:45 Transfer to Semenkovo (12 km).
15:30 Visit to the Semyonkovo Architectural and Ethnographic Museum.
A walk through the restored village of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with a tour of peasant huts and an introduction to the origins of the life, culture and spirituality of the Slavs of the Russian North. Participation in one of the interactive programs or a master class in folk art (the program depends on the museum's capabilities).
17:00 Return to the city (12 km).
17:30 Visit to the shop under the brand "Real Vologda product", where you can buy products made of linen, wood and birch bark, jewelry "Northern rabble", famous Vologda butter, meat and dairy products, sweets, alcoholic beverages and much more.
18:30 Transfer to the hotel.
Free time. Overnight stay.

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Day 2 - Visit to the Kirillo-Belozersky monastery. Visit to the Ferapontov Monastery/the program "Primordial Russia". Completion of the tour
Breakfast at the hotel. Room release.
Meeting with the guide at the entrance to the hotel.
09:00 Transfer to Kirillov (130 km) with travel information.
11:00 Visit to the largest functioning Orthodox monastery, the Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery.
Sightseeing tour of the territory of the "sovereign fortress" of Ivan the Terrible with an inspection of architectural monuments of the XV-XVIII centuries. Visit to the Monastic Cell exhibition and the Assumption Cathedral.
13:30 Lunch.
Next, the program depends on the selected dates:
For arrivals: 07-09.02, 25-27.04, 09-11.05, 13-15.06, 08-10.08, 24-26.10.2025:
14:15 Transfer to Ferapontovo (20 km).
14:45 Visit to the only site on the territory of the Vologda region from the UNESCO World Heritage List – the Ferapontov Monastery, an exceptionally well–preserved Orthodox monastery complex of the XV-XVII centuries, a period of great importance for the formation of a centralized Russian state and the development of its culture. A thematic tour of the complex with a visit to the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Virgin and acquaintance with the surviving paintings of Dionysius, the main Russian painter of the turn of the XV–XVI centuries.
16:30 Return to Vologda.
18:30 The end of the program at the railway station.
For arrivals: 21-22.03, 11-13.07, 12-14.09, 21-23.11:
14:15 Transfer to Goritsy (8 km).
14:30 Interactive program "Primordial Russia".
Meeting of the group with a guide in an ancient Russian costume, acquaintance with the history of Sugorye.
The costume program at the Prince's Dressing Room will bring together the prince and his retinue in the grand chamber of the prince's court. Guests will learn about the costumes and charms of Russian warriors, gold-woven jewelry, and "forged lace" of Ancient Russia. The master of a medieval forge will introduce you to the secrets of blacksmithing and help you forge a simple souvenir. The Viking Longhouse will reveal the secrets of the lifestyle of Scandinavian warriors of the 9th-10th centuries.
16:30 Return to Vologda.
18:30 The end of the program at the railway station.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

1 night

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-bed accommodation	1-local accommodation	3-bed accommodation
VOLOGDA railway station/center	18 900	22 050	18 500
ATRIUM, the center	19 100	22 250	18 500
"GUBERNIA", the center	20 200	23 000	20 200

Breakfast type: buffet.

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

"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 room 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. 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.