There is a Russian spirit here, there is a smell of Russia here. Autumn-winter tour of the Vologda region for 3 days

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We invite you to plunge into the spirit of ancient Belozersk and charming Vologda!

We will visit ancient monasteries, immerse ourselves in the culture of the Russian village and get acquainted with the traditions of local crafts.

Location

Vologda

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Tour highlights

The art of lace

Visit the unique lace museum and get acquainted with the traditions of lace weaving

Interactive immersion

Immerse yourself in the daily life of the Russian village of the XIX-XX centuries on an interactive program at the Museum of Ethnography

The Spirit of Orthodoxy

Go to the shrines of Vologda land and get acquainted with architecture, history and traditions

Itinerary

Day 1 - Belozersk, Museum of Local Lore, sightseeing tour and interactive program at the Museum of Ethnography
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.
We recommend that tourists arriving by train early in the morning additionally book early hotel accommodation (cost on request). If you book an early check-in at the hotel, 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.
09:00 Transfer to Belozersk (200 km) with travel information and a sanitary stop along the way.
12:00-13:00 Excursion to the Museum of Local Lore. The halls of the museum are dedicated to archaeology, the medieval history of Belozerye, household items of the XIX-XX centuries, revolutionary events in the city and county, the development of various watercraft on the White Lake (from the simplest raft to modern ships).
13:00-14:15 Sightseeing tour "From the top of the Belozersky shaft".
We offer you a unique chance to visit one of the oldest cities in Russia, the same age as Smolensk and Murom – Belozersk. The city is a contemporary of Russian writing. History was born here! From here the Russian Land went! What do you know about Belozersk– a city dating back 11 centuries?
During the tour you will see wonderful historical and architectural monuments such as:
Belozersky Kremlin – moat and earthworks of the XV century.;
fortress – monument of defensive architecture (place of shelter of the Moscow treasury);
historical reservoirs-ponds;
the bridge over the fortress moat of the XIX century.;
panorama of the city and the White Lake;
a memorial sign to the Belozersk soldiers who fell on the Kulikov field (1380);
the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin of the XVI century.;
The Transfiguration Cathedral of the XVII century.;
Cathedral of the Savior of the All-Merciful beginning of the XVIII century.
14:15-14:45 Lunch.
15:00-16:00 Interactive program "As parents lived, so we were blessed" at the Museum of Ethnography.
You will be greeted by friendly hostesses and invited to the world of the Russian village of the late XIX – early XX centuries. In a cozy village setting, in the local dialect, they talk about the life, customs, and traditions of Belozer, which allows you to immerse yourself in the past, get acquainted with folk signs, the history of the holidays, with the customs and traditions of their holding in Belozerye.
16:00-16:45 Visit to the museum "Traditional boats of the Belozersk region" with a tour of the unique interactive exhibition "From the canoe to the Belozerka boat" and a meeting with a master of folk arts and crafts.
16:45-17:30 Free time on the beach or for a walk along the promenade.
17:30 Departure to Vologda (200 km), transfer with a sanitary stop.
20:30-21:00 Arrival in Vologda. Accommodation in a hotel with a passport. Overnight stay.
Day 2 - Ferapontov Monastery and Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery
Breakfast at the hotel.
Meeting with the guide at the entrance to the hotel.
10:00 Transfer to Ferapontovo village (120 km) with travel information along the route.
12:00 Visit to the Ferapontov Monastery with a thematic tour of the frescoes of Dionysius with a visit to the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Virgin.
14:00 Transfer to Kirillov (20 km).
14:30 Lunch.
15:15 Visit to the Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery: sightseeing tour of the territory of the "sovereign fortress" of Ivan the Terrible with architectural monuments of the XV-XVIII centuries. Visit to the Monastic Cell exhibition.
For arrivals after 05/01/2024, a visit to the exhibition "Antiquities of Belozerye" in the Basement of the Refectory is added.
17:45 Transfer to Vologda (130 km).
19:30 Arrival in Vologda. Free time. Overnight stay.
Day 3 - Vologda, sightseeing tour, lace Museum and Spaso-Prilutsky Dimitriev Monastery
Breakfast at the hotel, room check-out, check-out with things.
Meeting with the guide at the entrance to the hotel.
10:00 The bus and pedestrian 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, the picturesque embankment of the Vologda River, ensembles of wooden mansions with "carved palisades".
12:30 Visit to the lace museum with a tour of the exposition dedicated to the history of the development of the traditional Vologda craft "Lace in peasant costume and ethnographic textiles". Visit to the souvenir shop.
14:00 Lunch.
15:00 Excursion to the active Spaso-Prilutsky Dimitriev monastery. Russian grave site inspection, interior decoration of the Spassky Cathedral and exterior architecture of the wooden Assumption Church of the 16th century, with a stop at the tomb of the Russian poet K.Batyushkov.
16:00 Transfer to the city center.
16:30 Visit to the shops 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.
17:30 Arrival at the railway station. The end of the program.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

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 and arrival dates, RUB.:

Accommodation in hotels:	2 places. placement	1-places. placement	3 places. placement
VOLOGDA, railway/center	19150	21600	17950
SPASSKAYA, the center	19250	22350	18450
"GUBERNIA", the center	20000	24350	19800
"ATRIUM", the center	20150	24350	19400

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". Within a few hundred meters there are such sights as the Zasetsky House, the museum of Forgotten Things, and a carved Palisade.

It offers 196 rooms of different categories, all with 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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"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 Archaeology. The nearest airport is 17.3 km away.

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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.