There is a Russian spirit here, there is a smell of Russia here. Sightseeing tour of the Vologda region

The wonders of Vologda land on a journey to the Russian North!

Embark on this tour to see with your own eyes the architectural, spiritual and picturesque pearls of the Russian North: the many–headed Vologda, which is called the lace capital of Russia, the holy monasteries of Kirillov and Ferapontovo, one of the oldest cities in Russia, the same age as Smolensk and Murom - Belozersk.

Location

Vologda
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Duration
3 Days
2 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 6 – 8 December
    • Dates for next season
    • 27 – 29 April, 2025
    • 9 – 11 May, 2025
    • 23 – 25 May, 2025
    • 6 – 8 June, 2025
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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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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Belozersky Museum of Ethnography
In a cozy rustic atmosphere, you will be greeted by friendly housewives and will tell you about the life, customs and traditions of Belozer
Vologda lace
Visit the unique lace museum and get acquainted with the traditions of lace weaving
Shrines of the northern land
You will see the frescoes of Dionysius untouched by time and enjoy the beauty of the mighty Kirillo-Belozersk fortress-monastery

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 devoted to archeology, 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 according to a passport. Overnight stay.

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  • Day 2 - Ferapontov Monastery and Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery
  • Day 3 - Vologda, sightseeing tour, lace Museum and Spaso-Prilutsky Dimitriev Monastery
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 and arrival dates, RUB.:

Accommodation in hotels:2 places. placement1-places. placement3 places. placement
VOLOGDA, railway/center191502160017950
SPASSKAYA, the center192502235018450
"GUBERNIA", the center200002435019800
"ATRIUM", the center201502435019400

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 are also offered 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.

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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 according to the program.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Vologda and back;
  • early check-in at the hotel;
  • dinners;
  • personal expenses.

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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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