A fabulous trip to the cities of the masters: Kostroma, Nerekhta, Yaroslavl

I invite you to spend the New Year holidays in the amazing cities of the Golden Ring of Russia: Kostroma, Nerekhta and Yaroslavl!

You will visit the open-air museum city, immerse yourself in the world of wooden toys, meet with a real Frost master, take part in a master class on painting Christmas decorations and go to the only place in Russia where moose are kept in natural conditions.

Location

Yaroslavl
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$408
$357
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Duration
3 Days
2 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 27 – 29 June
    • 4 – 6 July
    • 11 – 13 July
    • 18 – 20 July
    • Dates for next season
    • 3 – 5 January, 2026
    • 5 – 7 January, 2026
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 1 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Group meet at
Yaroslavl
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

New Year's Master class
At the master class, together with the factory's design artists, we will paint Christmas decorations
Majestic architecture
We will see ensembles of churches and perfectly preserved merchant mansions of the XVIII-XIX centuries.
Visiting the moose
We will visit the only place in Russia where moose are kept in natural conditions

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival. Nerekhta city tour, Lavrovsky wooden toy factory, master class

    10:30-11:15 Meeting with a guide at the Yaroslavl railway station.

    Departure to Nerekhta (~1.5 hours).

    The beginning of the excursion program.

    Travel tour — the Russian province holds incredible secrets and stories: we will remember the first female cosmonaut; one of the outstanding mathematicians of the twentieth century; one of the great works of Alexander Pushkin; and find out why salt was worth its weight in gold.

    Lunch at a cafe in the city.

    Sightseeing tour of the city of Nerekhta.

    Nerekhta is one of the most unique and distinctive corners of Kostroma land, a great example of a real Russian province.

    It's like pages from different times are connected here. You will see ensembles of churches, cozy wooden houses with carved architraves and beautifully preserved merchant mansions of the XVIII-XIX centuries. You will also learn which great people have left their mark on its history and why Nerekhta is called the "open-air museum city".

    We are going to visit the Frost master at the Lavrovsky wooden toy factory.

    The program "Visiting the Frost master".

    You will be immersed in the world of wooden toys and meet the real Frost master.

    During the tour, you will learn about the features and production of wooden toys, when and what kind of toys appeared in Russia, and of course which toy is the most popular.

    At the master class, together with the factory's design artists, you will paint Christmas decorations that will go home with you and become a worthy decoration for your Christmas tree.

    A wonderful addition will be the game program "Master Frost's Ideas and amusements". Together we launch the bundles, master the quirk and tame the cripple, and make a New Year's wish.

    And, of course, wonderful New Year's surprises and gifts are waiting for you.

    Transfer to Kostroma (~ 1 hour).

    Check-in at the hotel.

    Free time.

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  • Day 2 - Kostroma city tour, meeting with the Snow Maiden, interactive Cheese Stories tour
  • Day 3 - Yaroslavl city tour, Music and Time Museum, Sumarokovskaya Moose Farm
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour includes accommodation in a Kostroma hotel.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation, RUB.:

Hotel

Adult

Children (up to 14 years old)

Surcharge for single occupancy

Moskovskaya zastava 3* (attic)

28000

27000

5000

Moskovskaya zastava 3* (standard)

29000

28000

5000

Snow Maiden 3* (standard)

28000

27000

5000

Volga 4* (improved standard)

34000

33000

8000

Discount on the additional place 1,000 rubles.

The Moskovskaya Zastava Hotel or Volga Hotel or 2 nights
The Moskovskaya Zastava Hotel

The hotel is located on the banks of the Volga River in Kostroma. Free Wi-Fi is available.

All rooms are equipped with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom comes with free toiletries and a hairdryer.

Guests can eat at the lobby bar or take advantage of room service.

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Another option
Volga Hotel

Located in the center of Kostroma, Volga Hotel offers 2 restaurants and a spacious terrace with panoramic views of the city and the Volga River. The Volga Hotel has a 24-hour bar. 

The trendy hotel restaurant serves Russian, Japanese and Mediterranean cuisine. A buffet breakfast is also served daily in the restaurant. Meals can be served on the wide terrace overlooking the city.

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Another option
The Snegurochka Hotel

Snegurochka Hotel is located 2 km from the center of Kostroma, 350 meters from the Volga River. It offers a fitness center, sauna, restaurant, free parking and rooms with free Wi-Fi.

The rooms at the Snegurochka Hotel are equipped with air conditioning. The interior of the rooms is decorated in a folklore style and is dedicated to the Snow Maiden. Each room here will provide you with a TV, a minibar and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Slippers and bathrobes are available at an additional cost.

The Metelitsa restaurant specializes in both classical and modern Russian cuisine. A buffet breakfast is served every morning. In the Snow Maiden's tower, located next to the hotel, guests will enjoy a live entertainment performance and drinks, in addition, guests can visit the ice chambers, the temperature of which is - 14ºC all year round.

The Epiphany Monastery is 10 km from the hotel.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 1 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Duration
3 days 2 nights
Group meets at
Yaroslavl

Included in price

  • accommodation in a selected hotel in Kostroma;
  • transportation service according to the program (for a group of less than 20 people, a minibus is provided);
  • Meals: 2 breakfasts + 3 lunches;
  • entrance tickets to museums and guided tours according to the program.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Yaroslavl and back;
  • meals not included in the tour program;
  • additional payment for a special menu (vegetarianism, diets, etc.) – 500 rubles for 1 lunch;
  • New Year's banquet;
  • cheese tasting at the Cheese Museum.

It's important to know

Are plane and train tickets included in the tour price?

Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

Is insurance included in the price of the tour?

Dates and Prices