The cities of the masters: Nerekhta, Ples, Kostroma and Yaroslavl. Sightseeing tour with a boat trip along the Volga

The three–day combined tour is a great opportunity to visit Yaroslavl and Kostroma – ancient cities with a rich historical and cultural heritage, enjoy the views of nature and the Volga expanses, as well as get acquainted with the charming town located on the territory of the Kostroma region – Nerekhta!

Location

Yaroslavl
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Duration
3 Days
2 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 1 – 3 May
    • 2 – 4 May
    • 8 – 10 May
    • 9 – 11 May
    • Dates for next season
    • 2 – 4 January, 2026
    • 4 – 6 January, 2026
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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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Tour highlights

Nerekhta
We will walk along the ancient streets of the city and admire the grandeur of the church ensembles
Master classes
Let's paint a wooden souvenir with our own hands at the Lavrovsky wooden toy factory
Boat trip
We will take a boat along the Volga and enjoy the incredible scenery of the Ples from the water

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Nerekhta city tour, master class

    11:00-11:15 Arrival in Yaroslavl. Gathering of the group at Yaroslavl-Main railway station.

    Transfer to Nerekhta (~70 km).

    Nerekhta is one of the most unique and distinctive corners of Kostroma land. 

    Wooden merchant houses with lace trim panels and magnificent ensembles of churches and shopping malls have been perfectly preserved here. It's not for nothing that Nerekhta is called the open-air museum city. 

    Visit to one of the monasteries – the Trinity-Sypanov Pakhomiev Monastery/or the Assumption Monastery. Teterinskoe.

    Lunch at a cafe in the city.

    A visit to the Lavrovsky wooden toy factory is an amazing opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of wooden toys. You will learn about the history of wooden toys, what games were played in Russia, and try this fascinating activity yourself. 

    And at the master class, paint a wooden souvenir with your own hands. 

    Sightseeing tour of Nerekhta – you will stroll through the ancient streets of the city and enjoy the beauty and grandeur of the magnificent ensembles of the churches of the Resurrection and Epiphany, Holy Cross Church, St. Nicholas, Varvarinsky temples and the bell tower of Kazan Cathedral.

    Departure to Kostroma (~ 40 km)

    Check-in at the hotel. 

    Free time.

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  • Day 2 - A tour of the city of Ples, a boat trip
  • Day 3 - Excursions to Yaroslavl and Kostroma, the Museum of flax and birch bark
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour includes hotel accommodation.

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

HotelAdultChild under 14 years of age
Ostrovsky 4*31 00030 500
Volga 4*, Ya-hotel 4*25 00024 500
Moskovskaya zastava 3*22 50022 000
Snow Maiden 3*/Shelestov 3*21 50021 000

Additional payment for 1-bed accommodation: 

  • 3* hotels – 4000 rubles;
  • 4* hotels – 7000 rubles.

Discount for additional accommodation. place – 1000 rubles.

Children under 3 years old are free of charge (without providing a separate seat on the bus, hotel, and meals).

Ostrovsky Hotel or Volga Hotel or 2 nights
Ostrovsky Hotel

Featuring a restaurant, bar and free private parking, this Kostroma hotel is 1.1 km from Bogoyavlensky Monastery. A concierge service is available at the 4-star hotel. Other facilities offered at the property include a tour desk and a 24-hour front desk. Room service is available at the hotel. A shuttle service to and from the airport is available. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fridge and a kettle. The private bathroom comes with a bathtub and a hairdryer. They also have a work desk and a wardrobe.

A buffet breakfast is served every morning for guests of the Ostrovsky Hotel.

A sauna is also available.

The Ostrovsky Hotel has a business center where guests can read newspapers and use fax and photocopying services.

Popular attractions near the Ostrovsky Hotel include the Kostroma State Drama Theater named after A. N. Ostrovsky, the Romanov Museum and the Central Market.

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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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The Ya-Hotel

Ya-Hotel occupies a modern 4-storey building located next to the Epiphany-Anastasiinsky Monastery. Guests are provided with an expanded range of services, including meals.

The hotel's rooms are decorated in a modern style. Moscow artists worked on the design of the rooms. The rooms have not only a comfortable bed and other furniture, but also a workplace so that hotel guests can continue to work while on a business trip.

There is a restaurant complex on the territory of the hotel, which is divided into several zones. In the morning, guests are invited to the breakfast room to recharge with hearty meals and a good mood. There is also a banquet hall and a lobby bar.

Staying at the hotel, you can diversify your stay by visiting interesting places nearby. There is a Literary Museum, a monument to a Dog, and a fire tower within walking distance. You can get to the airport by minibus in 10-15 minutes.

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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 dine at the lobby bar or take advantage of room service.

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The Snow Maiden Hotel

The Snegurochka Hotel was opened in 2008. It is located in the central part of Kostroma, away from the noisy city streets near the 17th century temple. Resurrection on the Wilderness, which is one of the most famous symbols of the city.

The famous "Snow Maiden's Tower" and the restaurant "Metelitsa" are located on the territory of the hotel. Some rooms have excellent views of the Volga River and the city.
A mini market, a pharmacy are within walking distance, the central Sovetskaya Street is 10 minutes away, and the city beach is 5 minutes away.

It offers free parking, free Wi-Fi, a free gym, a souvenir shop, special prices for sauna and sauna services and a visit to the Snow Maiden's Chamber.

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The ShelestoFF Hotel

The ShelestoFF Hotel is the modernity of an ancient city, located in the historical part of Kostroma, near the main architectural and cultural attractions.

The European interior and high level of service distinguish the hotel from all the hotels in the city. The hotel is considered an alliance of tradition and style.

The respectable restaurant surprises with a variety of delicious dishes, and a Russian and Turkish sauna with a deep warm pool will complement the feeling of comfort and harmony.

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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

  • hotel accommodation (2 nights, rooms with amenities);
  • transportation services according to the program;
  • meals (2 breakfasts + 3 lunches);
  • guided tour service according to the program.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Yaroslavl and back;
  • meals not specified in the tour program;
  • the surcharge for a special menu (vegetarianism, diets, etc.) is 400 rubles. for one 1 lunch.

It's important to know

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Clothing should be comfortable and not restrict movement.

For a trip to Ples, we recommend taking comfortable shoes.

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