"The lands of my native hoary antiquity." New Year's tour of the Vologda region

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Spend a festive weekend in the cozy city of Vologda!

Our tour will begin with a visit to the Ferapontovo Monastery, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, then we will go to Kirillov, where we will visit the Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery, one of the oldest and most beautiful monasteries in Russia.

We will finish our tour in festive Vologda. Here you will find a walk through the city center, a visit to the lace museum and lunch "Vologda style".

Location

Vologda

Sightseeing tours

Tour highlights

Lunch "Vologda style"

We will taste dishes of authentic Northern cuisine, fragrant ivan tea with northern pastries and taste the famous Vologda butter

Vologda lace

We will visit the unique lace museum and get acquainted with the traditions of lace weaving

Orthodox shrines

We will see the frescoes of Dionysius untouched by time and enjoy the beauty of the mighty Kirillo-Belozersk fortress-monastery

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. Ferapontov Monastery and Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery
Arrival in Vologda before 09:00.
Meeting with the guide at the appointed place no earlier than 08:30-09:00.
Accommodation at the hotel in the evening.
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Meeting with the guide at the hotel no earlier than 08:30-09:00, subject to early check-in at the hotel.
Earlier check–in for an additional fee is an opportunity to specify the cost when booking.
09:00 Departure to Ferapontovo village (120 km) with travel information along the way.
11:00 a.m. 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.
12:45 Transfer to Kirillov (20 km).
13:15 Lunch.
14:00 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.
16:30 Transfer to Vologda (130 km).
18:30 Arrival in Vologda at the hotel.
The end of the excursion day.

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Day 2 - Vologda, sightseeing tour, lace Museum. Completion of the tour
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
Room release.
Meeting with the guide at the entrance to the hotel.
10:00 Bus and walking sightseeing 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.
13:30 Lunch "Vologda style", which includes dishes of authentic Northern cuisine, fragrant Ivan tea with northern pastries.
During lunch, guests will be offered a tasting of the famous Vologda butter.
14:30 Visit to the center of folk crafts and crafts "Carved palisade".
The program "What crafts smell like": a fascinating tour of the house, a master class in folk crafts, a visit to the salon-shop of unique author's works by folk artists of Vologda region.
16:30 Visit to the shop under the brand "Real Vologda product", where you can buy the famous Vologda butter, meat and dairy products, sweets, alcoholic products from northern berries and much more.
18:00 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 and arrival dates, RUB.:

Hotel

Room category with in-room amenities

2 places. placement

1-places. placement

3 places. placement

"SPASSKAYA"

first category (family) with single beds

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13 800

first category (standard) with a double bed

14 200

15 750

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"ATRIUM"

standard with a double bed

14 650

16 750

14 250

"AURA"

standard with a double bed or two single beds

15 200

18 000

14 150

"PROVINCE"

standard with a double bed or two single beds

14 600

16 750

14 050

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*

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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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.

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The Aura Hotel

The wonderful Aura hotel & spa on 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 room is equipped with a TV, refrigerator and high-quality furniture. Comfort is provided by the installed air conditioner and the presence of a tea set. There is a separate bathroom with toiletries.

The price of your stay includes excellent breakfasts. The restaurant is responsible for catering. Chefs prepare European and Russian cuisine. There is a bar with local and imported drinks.

There are several attractions near the hotel itself: Zasetsky House, 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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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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"Northern Dawns" 3*

"Northern Dawns" is a three-star hotel located in Cherepovets. It was opened in 1975 and is considered historic. Private parking is available for guests arriving by car.

The hotel has 150 comfortable rooms, which are divided into different categories. All rooms are very cozy and clean, they have comfortable furniture and a TV. Guests will enjoy access to a free Wi-Fi network.

In the morning, guests can enjoy a fragrant and hearty buffet breakfast. There is also a restaurant in the building, which always serves only fresh and mouth-watering dishes.

Especially for business people, a conference hall is equipped here, which has the equipment necessary for conducting important negotiations.

The Northern Dawns are located near the National Drama Theater and the Museum of Archeology. The nearest airport is 17.3 km away.