Vacation on the Volga shores

09:00-09:30 Breakfast.

09:30 Meeting with the guide in the lobby. 

Departure to Kostroma (~ 30 min.).

The beginning of the excursion program.

Sightseeing tour of the city of Kostroma – the pearl of the Golden Ring of Russia! 

Kostroma is the oldest jewelry center, craft and merchant city on the Volga, and the perfectly preserved ensemble of mansions of the XVIII–XIX centuries, patterned wooden houses and the fan arrangement of streets gives it a special, unique charm. 

You will admire the Fire Tower – an outstanding monument of classicism, the Guardhouse building, the House of Senator Borshchov, get acquainted with the beautifully preserved ensemble of Shopping malls that regularly serve until now, see the monument to Ivan Susanin, V.I. Lenin, visit the territory of the second Kostroma Kremlin. 

A visit to the Epiphany Cathedral on the territory of the second Kostroma Kremlin, its main shrine is the healing icon of the Mother of God Feodorovskaya, which was painted in the 12th century and glorified by great miracles and healings.

Excursion to the Holy Trinity Ipatievsky Monastery of Kostroma rightfully has the status of the cradle of the Romanov dynasty.

After all, it was within the walls of the Ipatiev Monastery that Mikhail Fedorovich Romanov was called to the royal throne. 

From here, the royal path of the dynasty began, which lasted a little more than 300 years. 

A tour of the territory and the Trinity Cathedral with unique frescoes.

Excursion to the Museum of Flax and Birch bark – Your attention will be presented to the peculiarities of the weaving craft of the past centuries, unique birch bark and linen products made by our predecessors and modern craftsmen.

Also in the store you can buy linen products from manufacturers at wholesale prices.

Lunch at a cafe in the city.

Transfer to the sanatorium.

Supper.

Free day.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner – according to the schedule of the sanatorium.

09:00 Breakfast. 

9:30 Meeting with the guide in the lobby. Departure to Krasnoselsky district, Kostroma region (~ 1 hour).

Excursion to the Sumarokovskaya moose farm, which is famous for its amazing inhabitants.

You will see wonderful animals that live in our forests. 

In terms of strength and size, moose compete only with bears. 

But despite their strength and power, they are kind and calm animals.

You can pet them, treat them to sweet, crunchy carrots and, of course, try real moose milk. 

Lunch at a cafe in the city.

Excursion to the Cheese Museum.

The cheese sommelier, a well-known cheese specialist in narrow circles, will guide guests through the halls of the ancient mansion, constantly telling about the most mysterious, amazing and unexpected cheese stories. 

You will learn how and where the first cheese appeared, see and even be able to touch ancient and modern cheese making devices, laugh at cheese fun, discover a whole world called "Cheese". 

You will find strange artifacts and tricky surprises, technical gadgets and absolutely untested facts. 

In small cozy shops, you need to buy a piece of cheese from local cheese makers.

Cheese tasting for an additional fee.

Transfer to the sanatorium.

Supper.

Free day.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner – according to the schedule of the sanatorium.

Breakfast.

09:30 Meeting with the guide in the lobby. 

Departure to Ples (~ 1 hour).

The beginning of the excursion program.

The city of Ples is amazingly beautiful, it is even called the "pearl of the Volga" and the "Russian gem". 

There are no architectural masterpieces in Ples, but there are unique masterpieces of natural beauty.

A sightseeing walking tour of the city will allow you to see the Ples in all its glory: the high Cathedral Mountain, where the fortress walls have not stood for a long time – only century-old birch trees, the royal Assumption Cathedral, the bulbs of ancient churches and the Volga expanses stretching beyond the horizon.

Excursion to the Levitan Museum – the artist Isaac Levitan first appeared in Ples in the summer of 1888 and was simply amazed by the beauty of these places, it was here that he created a total of 23 paintings and more than 200 sketches, which brought him worldwide fame. 

Boat trip along the Volga – you will enjoy the beauty of the great Russian river and the views of the Ples (in adverse weather conditions, the boat trip will be replaced by an excursion to the museum of Public places).

Lunch at the cafe.

The end of the excursion program, transfer to the sanatorium.

Supper.

Free day.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner – according to the schedule of the sanatorium.

Optional excursion to the city of Nerekhta (for an additional fee).

Please note: this additional tour will take place when a group of 15 people or more is recruited.

9:00 a.m. Breakfast.

09:30 Meeting with the guide in the lobby. 

Departure to Yaroslavl (~ 2.5 hours). 

The beginning of the excursion program. 

Sightseeing tour of the city of Yaroslavl.

You will walk along the longest Volga embankment. 

You will be able to see the new Assumption Cathedral – Yaroslavl Cathedral and one of the most beautiful temples of the XVIII century – the temple of Elijah the Prophet, the Shopping malls of the 19th century and the unique preserved towers of the second Yaroslavl Kremlin, and of course the famous Volkovsky Theater.

Lunch at a cafe in the city.

A visit to the museum complex – The Museum of Music and Time – unique collections of watches, porcelain and samovars will be presented to your attention, you will learn many interesting facts and appreciate the beauty and sophistication of the creations of the masters. 

Excursion to the Yaroslavl Kremlin State Museum-Reserve – you will have a fascinating immersion in the history of the ancient city and the opportunity to touch the most ancient stone buildings of Yaroslavl.

17:00 The end of the excursion program. 

Transfer to Yaroslavl-Main railway station.