08.07 Sa | Saint Petersburg (Salt Pier) | | 17:00 | Embarkation and accommodation from 2:00 p.m. (dinner). |
09.07 Su | Svirstroy | 11:00 | 16:00 | - 2017 Мостурфлот(на выбор 3)
Your choice: 1) Bus tour to the Holy Troitsky (Trinity) Alexander Svirsky Monastery. Tour length – 3.5 hours.
2): Bus tour to Vvedeno-Oyat Women’s Convent (Group size: 35+).
3) Bus tour to Olonets. Visit to the National Museum of Ethnic Karelians-Livviks. The museum serves as an introduction to the development of the first Karelian city – Olonets, its role in the history of Russia, traditional culture of Karelians-Livviks and their crafts, trades and family rituals. Tour length – 4 hours. (Group size: 35+).
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10.07 Mo | Kizhi | 08:00 | 13:00 | - 2019 Мостурфлот (на выбор 2)
At your choice: 1) Walking tour “Masterpieces of Kizhi Island”. During the tour you will see the unique multi-domed churches and their icons, examine a house of a Zaonezhie peasant, enjoy the chimes of Archangel Michael chapel and see the Church of the Resurrection of Lazarus - the oldest wooden church in Russia.
Tour length - 2 hours.
2) Walking tour “Villages of Kizhi Island”. A fascinating trip to the central part of the island to visit the ancient Kizhi villages Yamka and Vasilyevo. In the Vasilyevo village, you will see the largest and most beautiful wooden house of the island, richly decorated with carvings, the Mother of God Assumption chapel, and climb the Naryina Mount - the highest point of the island. In the village of Yamka you will explore one of the 19 th century houses and learn about the peasant life of the past, as well as the experiences of the Zaonezhie villagers today.
Tour length - 2 hours.
Дополнительная экскурсия 2018 Тематическая экскурсия «Таинство реставрации». ( price)
Special tour program “Historic Restorations Works”. The Preobrazhensky (Transfiguration of the Saviour) Church is conducting restoration works unprecedented in their complexity - the temple is mounted on lifting supports - it's practically "floating" in the air. Excursion to the Carpenter’s Center, an area traditionally closed to the public.
Tour length - 45 minutes (Group size: 5-30 people.)
Дополнительная экскурсия 2016 Велоэкскурсия с аудиогидом «Потаенные Кижи». ( price)
Audio-guided bike tour “Secret Kizhi Island”. During the tour you are invited to cross almost the whole island from south to north. You will have a chance to visit special, hidden places of the island rarely seen by tourists.
Tour length - 2 hours.
Дополнительная экскурсия 2019 Программа «Музыка северной деревни». ( price)
Program length is 20 minutes. (Group size: 5 -15 people.)
Дополнительная экскурсия 2016 Программа «Встреча с мастером». ( price)
Program «Meet the Artisan». A hands-on experience of craftsmanship! Join the craftsmen for specific artworks and stories, then participate in a related art-making activity. Program length is 45 minutes. Your choice of workshops: “Blacksmithing”, “Weaving Traditions”, “Spinning Traditions”. (Group size: 5-10 people.)
Дополнительная экскурсия 2019 Программа «Прогулка по деревням острова Кижи» в бричке. ( price)
A fascinating trip to the central part of the island to visit the ancient Kizhi villages Yamka and Vasilyevo. Don’t hesitate to talk to the locals. Program length: 30 minutes. (Group size: 5-7 people.)
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11.07 Tu | Kuzino | 15:00 | 20:00 | - Автобусная экскурсия в Кирилло-Белозерский монастырь.
Bus tour to Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery.
Дополнительная экскурсия Кирилло-Белозерский монастырь(вместо основной) ( price)
Tour length - 3 hours. (Alternative to the main excursion).
Дополнительная экскурсия Ферапонтов монастырь (вместо основной) ( price)
Bus tour to Ferapontov Monastery. You will see the refectory, the parvis, frescoes of The Virgin Nativity Cathedral and the monastery site. Tour length - 3 hours. (Alternative to the main excursion).
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12.07 We | Cherepovets | 08:00 | 14:00 | - Мостурфлот(4 на выбор) Крылов
Your choice: 1) Bus tour “Cherepovets-Gates of the “Iron Field” with a visit to the “Metallurgy Museum”- the first Russian museum dedicated to this industry. The cutting-edge exhibits will inform you about the development of metallurgy. The museum’s exhibits trace the history of metallurgy from its origins to our days. Explore a wide range of interactive programs via touch screens, special displays, and audio-visual installations. This museum is a special project of the company “Severstal”.
Tour length - 4 hours.
4) Bus tour «Holy Sites of Cherepovets» with a stop at the “Russian Orthodox Art of the 14 th to 19 th centuries” exhibition at the art museum. Tour length - 3 hours. (Group size: 35+ )
Дополнительная экскурсия Автобусная экскурсия Усадьба Гальских. ( price)
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13.07 Th | Yaroslavl | 08:00 | 13:00 | - 2021 Мостурфлот(2 на выбор)
2)Historical Center Bus Tour with a stop at the Emalis Enamel Art Museum. The three halls of the museum display exhibits made in the following techniques: painted enamel, cloisonné enamel, champlevé enamel, filigree enamel, jewelry enamel. During the excursion the visitors will find out about the evolution of the “hot enamel” technique and will admire the best works of the world’s leading artisans. Each visitor has an opportunity to create his own art work under the supervision of master craftsmen. The program also involves the tour of the art gallery with a great selection of exclusive paintings, jewelry and souvenirs made with the use of hot enamel technique.
Tour length – 3 hours (group size: 35+).
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14.07 Fr | Nizhny Novgorod | 12:00 | 16:00 | - 2019 Мостурфлот(на выбор 4)
Your choice:
2) City bus tour with a visit to the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin and a stop at Maxim Gorky Museum House. Group size: 35+. Tour length - 3 hours.
4) Industrial Nizhny Bus tour with a visit to the Museum of City Transport. Nizhny Novgorod is one of the first cities of Russia that launched a railway tram, doing so in 1869. Rare trams of Nizhny Novgorod are exhibited in the Museum of Electric Transport. Don’t miss wagons VDN-82, RV, HDP-6, and a replica of a pre-revolutionary open platform wagon at depot № 1. Hop into the operator’s cab and try the tram driver’s seat for yourself. Group size: 35+. Tour length - 3 hours.
Дополнительная экскурсия Автобусная экскурсия «Промышленный Нижний» ( price)
Bus tour "Industrial Nizhny" with a visit to the Museum of City Transport. Nizhny Novgorod is one of the first cities of Russia that launched a railway tram, doing so in 1869. Rare trams of Nizhny Novgorod are exhibited in the useum of electric transport. Don’t miss wagons VDN-82, RV, HDP-6, and a replica of a pre-revolutionary open platform wagon at depot № 1. Hop into the operator’s cab and try the tram driver’s seat for yourself. Tour length - 3 hours.
Дополнительная экскурсия Автобусная экскурсия на фабрику елочных игрушек «Ариэль». ( price)
Bus tour to Christmas ornament factory “Ariel”. You will visit a glass blowing workshop where you can watch the artists manually painting the Christmas decorations, following a tradition unchanged since the 19 th century. You can also try to paint your own ornament as a souvenir. After the factory visit you can also stop by the factory museum (the tour to the factory doesn’t include a guided museum tour).
Check the factory shop for bargains.
Tour length - 3 hours.
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15.07 Sa | Ples | 08:00 | 12:00 | |
15.07 Sa | Kostroma | 15:00 | 20:00 | - Мостурфлот 3 на выбор2019
Your choice:
1) City Bus Tour with a visit to Ipatiev Monastery and the functioning Epiphany Convent of St. Anastasia. Tour length – 3 hours.
2) The Blessed City of Kostroma Bus Tour. Stop at the shops, farmer’s market, cheese stores, textile, linen and jewelry studios and the functioning Epiphany Convent of St. Anastasia which is known as the location of the ancient Feodorovskaya Icon of God’s Mother, a miraculous Icon of Mother of God worshiped by the Russian Orthodox Church, one of the House of Romanovs relics. Tour length – 3 hours (Group size: 35+).
3) City Bus Tour with a stop at the City Mayor Botnikov History Museum. You will find out about the remarkable person who made a difference in his city. The first city power plant, a fire station, a public library, and several educational facilities were all built during Botnikov’s time as mayor. He also introduced a mandatory house numbering system and installed telephone lines. Botnikov made personal contributions to urban improvements. The museum recreates the atmosphere of a residence of an affluent person at the beginning of the 20th century. Tour length: 3 hours. (Group Size: 35+).
Дополнительная экскурсия "Что там за кулисами?" ( price)
Bus Tour to the Kostroma Drama Theatre of A.Ostrovsky. The tourists can find out about the theatre’s set-up, check the props and scenery workshops, the sewing room, the wig department and wardrobe, view the auditorium from the balcony. Here at the theatre the visitors can discover many interesting facts about the history of the Russian theater costume – for instance, look at the costumes of boyars (court nobility), townsmen, streltzy (shooters), merchants, noblemen from the plays by Ostrovsky, Alexey Tolstoy, Chekhov, Lev Tolstoy and also by classics of world literature such as Lope de Vega and Sсhiller. Tour length – 3 hours.
Дополнительная экскурсия Сказочный терем снегурочки ( price)
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16.07 Su | Uglich | 12:30 | 16:00 | - Мостурфлот(на выбор 4)2020
Your choice:
2) Tour to the Leather Craft Workshop Museum. Learn about the history of one of the oldest crafts, the leathercraft of Uglich, the production of leather in Russia, the history of the legendary Russian calf leather. Visit an exhibition of antiques and see reconstructed ancient pieces, take a look at original models of leather making equipment of the 17-19th century. Learn about contemporary art: leather carving, embossing, sculptures. At the end of the tour, each of the visitors will be able to briefly become an artisan and create a magnet, take pics with the exhibits, or read his/her fortune on runes. Visit the Alexey Monastery. The tour lasts 2 hours (for groups of 15 people and more).
4) Tour to the Vintage Scooter Bike Museum. Find out about the evolution of the bicycle. The museum displays the 19-20 th century bicycles, sports bicycles and leisure bicycles, bikes for adults and kids, etc. Ride any of the museum exhibits! Visit to the Alexeevsky Monastery. Tour length 2 hours. (Group Size: 20+).
Дополнительная экскурсия Музей "История русской водки". ( price)
Дополнительная экскурсия Пешеходная экскурсия по территории Кремля, Церковь,Палаты ( price)
Kremlin walking tour with a visit to the Сhurch of Prince Dmitry “On Blood”, the Palaces of the Princes (1st floors), and Spaso-Preobrazhensky (Transfiguration of the Saviour) Cathedral. Tour length - 1.5 hours. (alternative to the main excursion)
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17.07 Mo | Moscow (NRT) | 18:00 | | Arrival at 6:00 p.m. (afternoon tea) at the North River Terminal. |