Vologda Spring Kaleidoscope

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Weekend tour of the Vologda region!

You will visit the multi-headed Vologda with its unique "carved palisades", admire the time-untouched frescoes of Dionysius in the Ferapontov Monastery and enjoy the beauty of the mighty Kirillo-Belozersk fortress-monastery. You will also get acquainted with the history of metallurgy at the Severstal Museum in Cherepovets and buy the famous Vologda butter and dairy products at the Vologda Combine company store.

Location

Vologda region, Cherepovets

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Tour highlights

Lunch "Vologda style"

In the city's restaurant you will taste authentic Northern cuisine, fragrant tea and the famous Vologda butter

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

Lace Museum

Go to Vologda and visit the unique lace museum, which will introduce you to the traditions of lace weaving

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Cherepovets. Sightseeing tour of the city and the Severstal Museum
Arrival in Cherepovets before 09:00.
Meeting with the guide at the railway station building no earlier than 08:30-09:00 (!).
09:00 City tour "Welcome to Cherepovets!".
During the tour you will visit the most important sights of Cherepovets: the ancient Cathedral Hill, Sovetsky Prospekt with its ancient merchant buildings of the XIX – early XX centuries.
You will see the first stone building of the city – the Resurrection Cathedral, walk along Milyutin Square, where a monument to the famous Cherepovets mayor is installed, walk along Metallurgov Square, where in a cozy square you can make a wish by holding the hand of a sculpture of a bronze boy (monument "Continuity of Generations" in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Cherepovets Metallurgical Combine).
11:00 A guided visit to the Museum of the metallurgical industry of the Severstal enterprise, whose expositions, designed using modern technologies, tell about the history of metallurgy. The halls are equipped with interactive screens, electronic stands, audiovisual installations created on the basis of unique photo and video archives, documents and artifacts.
13:00 Lunch at a cafe in the city.
14:00 Excursion to the Vereshchagin family House Museum.
The most famous were the Vereshchagin brothers: Nikolai Vasilyevich, the founder of industrial dairy production in Russia, and Vasily Vasilyevich, the world–famous Russian artist. The house presents authentic works of the artist, reproductions of his famous paintings in the collections of museums around the world, photographs and documents.
15:00 Excursion to the Galsky Manor Historical and Art Museum - a monument of architecture and culture of the early 19th century, the estate of the Galsky noble family, who were called "local Yusupovs" for their economy and enterprise. A magnificent house, which contains the belongings of several noble families, a flower garden, a stable.
16:00 Transfer to Vologda (140 km).
18:00 Accommodation in the selected hotel according to the passport. Free time. Overnight stay.
Day 2 - Vologda. Sightseeing tour and Lace Museum
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:50 Meeting with the guide at the entrance to the hotel.
10:00 City tour "Lace Line" – tourists will travel along an imaginary line, plunging into the legendary past of the provincial capital with ancient white-stone cathedrals and temples, the majestic Vologda Kremlin complex, the picturesque Vologda River embankment.
Inspection of wooden mansions with "carved palisades".
12:00 Excursion to the unique Lace Museum dedicated to the history of the development of the traditional Vologda craft and the world history of lace weaving.
13:00 A visit to the salon-shop of the lace company "Snowflake" with a wide range of products with Vologda lace from home textiles to original jewelry, will provide an opportunity for those who wish to try their hand at lace weaving – to weave the simplest element on a training pillow under the guidance of a master.
14:00 Lunch "Vologda-style" in a cafe / restaurant in the city, the menu of which includes dishes of authentic Northern cuisine, fragrant tea with northern pastries. During lunch, guests will be offered a tasting of the famous Vologda butter.
15:30 A visit to the architectural and ethnographic museum "Semenkovo" (12 km) will begin with an excursion through the territory of the restored village of the late 19th-early 20th centuries with an inspection of peasant huts and acquaintance with the origins of life, culture and spirituality of the Slavs of the Russian North.
Continue with participation in one of the interactive programs or a master class (the program depends on the capabilities of the museum).
17:00 Transfer to the hotel.
Free time to visit the store under the brand "Real Vologda product", where you can buy products made of flax, wood and birch bark, jewelry "Northern black", the famous Vologda butter, meat and dairy products, sweets, alcoholic beverages and much more.

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Day 3 - Completion of the program. Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery and Ferapontov Monastery
Breakfast at the hotel.
Room release.
Meeting with the guide at the entrance to the hotel.
09:00 Transfer to the city of Kirillov (130 km) with travel information.
11:00 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. Photo shoot on the shore of Lake Siversky in the summer.
For arrivals after 05/01/2024, a visit to the exhibition "Antiquities of Belozerye" in the Basement of the Refectory is added.
13:00 Lunch.
14:30 Visit to the Ferapontov Monastery: a sightseeing tour of the monastery territory of the XV-XVII centuries, a visit to the Church of St. Peter the Great. Martinianus of Belozersk, a visit to the exposition "The History of the Ferapontov Monastery" in the Refectory, an inspection of the porch of the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary with a portal painting by Dionysius. ! A session visit to the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Virgin with frescoes by Dionysius for an additional fee.the fee is on the spot.
Visit to the souvenir shop-exhibition "Kurakinskaya ceramics" with products of decorative and applied art by the artist N.G. Mishintseva in the traditions of ceramic masters of the 16th and 17th centuries.
Replacement of the program for arrival on 17-19.05 instead of the Ferapontov monastery, the program "Rus bylinnaya" in the IC "Sugorye":
14:30 Interactive program "Rus epic". Meeting of the group with a guide in an ancient Russian costume, acquaintance with the history of the Snowdrifts. The costume program in the "Princely Gridnitsa" will gather in the grand chamber of the prince's court for the council of the prince and his retinue. Guests will learn about the costumes and charms of Russian soldiers, gold-woven decoration, "forged lace" of Ancient Russia. The master of the 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

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, RUB.:

Accommodation in hotels:	type of breakfast	2 places. placement	1-places. placement	3 places. placement
"SPASSKAYA"	the buffet	21700	24800	20900
"PROVINCE"	the buffet	22450	26800	22250

*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 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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"History" 3*

The hotel "History" is located near the center of Vologda in the historical part of the city. The building was built in the classical style. It has 12 rooms from standard to business.

The rooms have a classic look. There is air conditioning, mini fridge, TV, comfortable furniture, work desk, seating. In the bathroom there is a shower or a large bathtub, a toilet, towels. Daily thorough cleaning, linen change once every three days.

The residents eat in a cozy restaurant located on the 1st floor. Breakfast is free of charge. Room service. The dishes are delicious, constantly fresh pastries.

The reception desk functions without interruption. The attendants help in ordering a transfer, organizing trips to the sights of Vologda. Paid services of ironing items, household appliances. Guests can use the swimming pool, sauna, hammam.

Near the hotel "History" there are "Carved Palisade", the Kremlin, St. Sophia Cathedral, the Museum "World of Forgotten Things", the historical monument "House of Zasetsky", numerous shops, city parks with entertainment, cafes, bars, a cinema.

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"Aura" 3*

The 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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"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.