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This 3-day tour will allow you to see all the main pearls of the Vologda region in one weekend!

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. 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

Northern Shrines

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

Lunch "Vologda style"

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

The lace capital of Russia

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 sightseeing 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, stroll along Milyutin Square, where there is a monument to the famous Cherepovets mayor, walk along Metallurgov Square, where you can make a wish in a cozy park, 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.m. Guided tour of 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, and audiovisual installations based on unique photo and video archives, documents, and artifacts.
13:00 Lunch.
14:00 Excursion to the Vereshchagin family House Museum.
The house of the leader of the county nobility, which has been preserved to this day, preserves the memory of the family that gave the world outstanding personalities: Vasily Vasilyevich Vereshchagin, the "world–famous" artist, and Nikolai Vasilyevich Vereshchagin, the founder of the Russian dairy industry. These are the best representatives of the Russian people, who have left a bright mark on the world of art and science.
15:00 Excursion to the Galsky Manor Historical and Art Museum, an architectural and cultural monument of the early 19th century, the estate of the Galsky noble family, who were called the "local Yusupovs" for their economic efficiency and entrepreneurship. A magnificent house with the belongings of several noble families, a flower garden, and a stable.
16:00 Transfer to Vologda (140 km).
18:00 Accommodation at the selected hotel according to the passport. Free time. Overnight stay.

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Day 2 - Vologda. Sightseeing tour and Lace Museum
Breakfast at the hotel.
Meeting with the guide at the entrance to the 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" in a cafe/restaurant in the city, the menu of 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.
15:30 A visit to the architectural and ethnographic museum "Semenkovo" (12 km) will begin with a guided tour of the restored village of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with a tour of peasant huts and an introduction to the origins of 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 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 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: 13-15.06, 08-10.08.2025:
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 check-in on 11-13.07.2025:
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 soldiers, 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

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:	2-bed accommodation	1-local accommodation	3-bed accommodation
VOLOGDA railway station/center	25 900	30 100	25 450
"GUBERNIA", the center	26 650	30 400	26 650
ATRIUM, the center	26 150	30 400	25 400

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, a telephone and a 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 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. The 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.