Weekends on the Volga. Yaroslavl and Kostroma

This beautiful two-day tour is for connoisseurs of true Russian culture.

Enjoy the expanses of the great Volga River, its picturesque nature and beauty on sightseeing tours of two cities: Yaroslavl and Kostroma.

Location

Yaroslavl
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$198
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Duration
2 days
1 night
Departures
6 - 7 Jun
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11 - 12 Jul
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25 - 26 Jul
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 1 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Group meet at
Yaroslavl
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Snezhnaya Kostroma
Let's go on a sightseeing tour of the Pearl of the Golden Ring of Russia
Interactive tour
You will learn how and where the first cheese appeared and discover a lot of new information about this beloved product
The soul of Yaroslavl
You will have a tour of Yaroslavl, the treasury of ancient Russian art, which holds a great history

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Kostroma city tour. Museum of Flax and Birch Bark

    10:30-11:15 Arrival in Yaroslavl.

    Gathering of the Yaroslavl railway station group is the main one at the monument to S. Mamontov.

    Departure to Kostroma (~ 80 km).

    Lunch at a cafe in the city.

    Sightseeing tour of the city.

    Kostroma is the pearl of the Golden Ring of Russia!

    Kostroma is the oldest jewelry center, craft and merchant city on the Volga, and the beautifully preserved ensemble of 18th–19th century mansions, patterned wooden houses and fan-shaped streets gives it a special, unique charm.

    You will admire the Fire Tower, an outstanding monument of classicism, the Guardhouse, the House of Senator Borshchov, get acquainted with the beautifully preserved ensemble of Shopping Malls that are still in service, see the monument to Ivan Susanin, V. I. Lenin, visit the territory of the second Kostroma Kremlin.

    Visit 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.

    Kostroma rightfully holds the status of the cradle of the Romanov dynasty. After all, it was within the walls of the Ipatievsky Monastery that Mikhail Fedorovich Romanov was called to the royal throne.

    From here, the royal path of the dynasty began, which lasted just over 300 years. Guided tour of the territory and the Trinity Cathedral with unique frescoes.

    Excursion to the Museum of Flax and Birch bark.

    Your attention will be drawn to the peculiarities of the weaving craft of the past centuries, unique birch bark and linen products made by our predecessors and modern craftsmen.

    You can also buy flax products from manufacturers at wholesale prices in the store.

    Check-in at the hotel.

    Free time.

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  • Day 2 - Yaroslavl. Interactive tour "Cheese stories". Music and Time Museum Tour
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Upscale

The tour includes hotel accommodation.

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

Place of residenceCost
Adult doubleChildren (up to 14 years old)
I am a 4* hotel / Volga 4*16 00015 500
Moskovskaya zastava 3*15 50015 000
Snow Maiden 3*/ Shelestov 3*14 50014 000

Additional payment for 1-bed accommodation:

  • 3* hotels – 2000 rubles;
  • 4* hotels – 3,500 rubles;
  • discount on the additional place – 500 rubles.
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Tour conditions

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

Included in price

  • transportation services according to the program;
  • accommodation in the selected hotel (rooms with amenities);
  • Meals: 1 breakfast + 2 lunches;
  • excursion service according to the program.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Yaroslavl and back;
  • meals not included in the tour program (breakfast 1 day, dinners);
  • additional payment for a special menu (vegetarianism, diets, etc.) – 500 rubles. for one 1 lunch;
  • cheese tasting.

It's important to know

Are plane tickets included in the price of the tour?

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

What kind of transportation is provided on the tour?
Is insurance included in the price of the tour?
Can excursions change?

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Reviews Leave a review

  • M
    Marina
    about provider
    19 Mar, 2026
    Everything was well organized. All the tour information was sent in advance, we were met promptly, and the hotel check-in was quick and smooth.
  • S
    Shorena
    about provider
    9 Nov, 2025
    I’m grateful to the tour provider, overall, I really enjoyed the trip. My only comment is about the meals. For example, I don’t eat meat or dairy products, and when filling out the questionnaire, I clearly listed everything I strictly avoid. When I arrived at the café for lunch, I double-checked about getting a meat-free meal, and they assured me they had my information and would serve a suitable option. I trusted that, but after just a few spoonfuls of borscht, I found pieces of meat which was quite disappointing and irresponsible. As a result, I was left half hungry, since I could only eat a small piece of pollock with some potatoes and salad and the portions were very small. I also wasn’t happy with lunch at the Slavyansky restaurant: the borscht they planned to serve as a "meat-free" dish was clearly cooked in meat broth, so I had to refuse it. The portion of cod there was maybe about 100 grams, served with rice, so at least I didn’t stay completely hungry. In conclusion, I’d really like to see dietary requests taken more seriously. Some travelers may also have allergies, so if someone writes that they don’t eat certain foods, it’s important to pay close attention to that.
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    Big Country Travel
    Hello Shorena, Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the trip overall. We’ll definitely share your comments with our colleagues in the region to help improve the catering quality on future tours. We hope that despite this issue, you’ll choose us again to organize your next trip around Russia!