Travel tours to the 1000th 1000TH anniversary of Yaroslavl 1000 Stories about Yaroslavl ANNIVERSARY ANNIVERSARY OF YAROSLAVL OF TOURS FOR FOR TOURS Yaroslavl Day 1 Departure of the bus Moscow–Yaroslavl Arrival in Yaroslavl During the city tour «1000 Stories about Yaroslavl» you will see renovated sights of the historical city centre that belongs to the UNESCO World Heritage Site; it is a gem of Russian architecture – you will see old city’s temples and mansions, the famous Spit – the place where Yaroslavl was founded, the picturesque Volga embankment, ornate and renovated; you will admire Assumption Cathedral built specially for the 1000th anniversary of Yaroslavl and St. Elijah-the-Prophet Church – a unique temple of the 17th century famous for its non-canonical frescoes, inside of it there is a extant world relic – a fraction of the Seamless Robe of Jesus. You will visit the Yaroslavl History and architecture Museum-Reserve (the former Saviour Monastery) where you will be met with aromatic pies, mead (an alcoholic beverage made from honey), a bell concert and bell-ringing master classes. Departure of the bus Yaroslavl-Moscow Cost for one person for a double room according to groups: Groups 8+1 10+1 15+1 20+1 Roubles/euros 1750/51 1400/41 950/28 710/21 Prices include: chosen transportation services, excursion services according to the programme, escort guide, admission tickets in museums, interactive games and master classes. Agency commission – 10 % | MICE-department | Event-department | Excursion department | Travel agency | Aircenter | Register number of IIT 005420 and United federal register of touroperators 24-a, Trefoleva str., Yaroslavl, Russia,150000 p.o. 122, Yaroslavl, Russia, 150014 Tel.:+7 (4852) 58-87-13/14 Fax:+7(4852)30-80-83, www.volga-tours.com, e-mail:[email protected] Travel tours to the 1000th anniversary of Yaroslavl 1000TH Handicraft Yaroslavl 2 days/1 night ANNIVERSARY ANNIVERSARY OF YAROSLAVL OF Yaroslavl – Gavrilov Yam – the village of Velikoye TOURS FOR FOR TOURS Day 1 Departure of the bus Moscow-Yaroslavl. Arrival in Yaroslavl. Dinner. Th e City tour «Handicraft Yaroslavl» will let you get acquainted not only with the gems of Russian architecture – the churches and cathedrals of the millennial city, but you'll learn where handicraft settlements were, what traditional trades fl ourished in Yaroslavl and what skill traditionally made Yaroslavl famous all over Russia. Of course, you'll have a chance to see and buy souvenirs: unique ornamented tiles and majolica, wonderful linen and leather items! You'll visit the Yaroslavl History and Architecture Museum-Reserve (the former Saviour Monastery). Th en you are welcome to the private museum «Music and Time», where one can hear the collection of «live music» sounds - bells, music cabinets, old musical instruments. Moreover, you'll have a chance to play them yourself and buy unique souvenirs. «Fairy felt boots» is the absorbing and exotic tour to the felt boots factory (Russian winter footwear) in Yaroslavl (from the cycle of programs «How it is made»), where almost nothing has changed since its foundation 100 years ago. Th ere one can see all stages of manual felt boots making! You'll visit the only Russian International creative centre «Emarlese». Here you'll not only get acquainted with the wonderful art type, but a hot enamel making master class will be presented to you as well! You'll make a sketch yourself and bake (it is precisely the way enamel is usually made) a unique picture-souvenir which you'll take with you! Check-in. Free time. | MICE-department | Event-department | Excursion department | Travel agency | Aircenter | Register number of IIT 005420 and United federal register of touroperators 24-a, Trefoleva str., Yaroslavl, Russia,150000 p.o. 122, Yaroslavl, Russia, 150014 Tel.:+7 (4852) 58-87-13/14 Fax:+7(4852)30-80-83, www.volga-tours.com, e-mail:[email protected] Day 2 Breakfast. Check-out. Departure to Gavrilov-Yam – the capital of Russian coachmen and the home of «Russian silk». Arrival in Gavrilov-Yam. You'll go to see coachman Gavrila (a man who rides post horses) – to the «Yamschik's Museum» where the only monument to Yamschik is. According to the legend he founded a post station – yam- on the place where Gavrilov-Yam is situated nowadays. Here you'll get acquainted with a yamschik's everyday life and hear many mysterious stories about this area. You'll take part in the exclusive excursion «Russian fl ax» to the former factory of merchant Lokalov. In addition to some others items it supplies the company «IKEA» with its production. You'll see with your own eyes how a common fl ower turns into traditional Russian cloth as it was more than a hundred years ago. At the end of the excursion you'll visit the fi rm shop of linen items «Russian Lint». Dinner. Departure to the village of Velikoe. You'll visit the unique Velikoselsky Kremlin – the monument to the victory of Russian troops in the famous Poltavskaya Battle, the Russian Castle which belonged to the merchant Lokalov, the linen king of the Russian Empire, where the marvellous room- grotto, that can be compared with the Bavarian miracle in the Neuschweinstein castle, is preserved. You'll admire the enigmatic Black Pond, where local ladies used to drown their grief and the beautiful Lime Park. Departure to Moscow. Price for 1 person/double arrangement Additional Hotels 8+1 10+1 15+1 20+1 charge for single room 4* Ring Premier Hotel 11850/340 10300/295 8360/240 7650/219 1838/53 rouble/ 3* Jubileinaya Hotel 11250/322 9750/279 7780/223 7150/205 850/25 euro 3* Kotorosl 10150/291 8670/249 6750/194 6160/177 325/110 Th e price includes: the chosen transport service, excursion services in accordance with the program, the guide, entrance tickets to the museums, meals in accordance with the program, accommodation in a double standard room in the chosen hotel, interactive games and master classes according to the program, accident insurance. Agency commission – 10%. «Volga-tour» keeps the right to change the order of the provided services without violating their quantity and quality. | MICE-department | Event-department | Excursion department | Travel agency | Aircenter | Register number of IIT 005420 and United federal register of touroperators 24-a, Trefoleva str., Yaroslavl, Russia,150000 p.o. 122, Yaroslavl, Russia, 150014 Tel.:+7 (4852) 58-87-13/14 Fax:+7(4852)30-80-83, www.volga-tours.com, e-mail:[email protected] Travel tours to the 1000th anniversary of Yaroslavl 1000TH Theatre Yaroslavl ANNIVERSARY ANNIVERSARY OF YAROSLAVL OF 2 days/1 night TOURS FOR FOR TOURS Yaroslavl – the village of Vyatskoye Day 1 Departure of the bus Moscow-Yaroslavl Arrival in Yaroslavl. Dinner. During the city tour «1000 Yaroslavl Stories» you'll see the renewed sights of the historic centre of the city which is protected by the UNESCO, the gems of Russian architecture – cathedrals and mansions of the old city, the famous Spit – the place where Yaroslavl was founded, the picturesque Volga embankment in its new bright setting. You'll admire Assumption Cathedral, erected specially to Yaroslavl's millennium and St. Elijah-the-Prophet Church – a unique church of the 17th century famous for its non-canonical frescos, where the world relic – a part of God’s chasuble – was contained. You'll visit the Yaroslavl History and Architecture Museum-Reserve (the former Saviour Monastery). Here you can take part in the dramatized interactive game «City 1612»: you'll become «militiamen» of Meenin and Pozharsky (the folk militia of 1611 – 1612 organizers and leaders), ascend the defensive walls with their tricks and ticklish tasks. Th en you'll visit the fi rst private museum «Music and Time», where one can hear how the collection of «live music» sounds - bells, music cabinets, hand organs (mechanical wind musical instrument), record players (portable version of gramophone, a mechanical device to play gramophone records). You'll have a chance to play them yourself and buy unique souvenirs. An excursion to the fi rst Russian professional theatre. In the famous F. Volkov Th eatre (F. Volkov is the founder of the fi rst Russian theatre) you'll be guided into the mysterious backstage area and you'll learn where and how scenery, costumes and wigs for plays are made, fi nd yourselves on the stage, and if lucky, you'll watch the rehearsal! Check-in. Free time. | MICE-department | Event-department | Excursion department | Travel agency | Aircenter | Register number of IIT 005420 and United federal register of touroperators 24-a, Trefoleva str., Yaroslavl, Russia,150000 p.o. 122, Yaroslavl, Russia, 150014 Tel.:+7 (4852) 58-87-13/14 Fax:+7(4852)30-80-83, www.volga-tours.com, e-mail:[email protected] Day 2 Breakfast. Check-out. Departure to the cucumber capital of Russia – the village of Vyatskoye (35 km from Yaroslavl)! On your way you'll see amazingly beautiful gothic castle one of the fi rst Russian capitalist – merchant Ponizovkin, where only ghosts inhabit nowadays. Arrival at the village of Vyatskoye– an open-air museum: here 53 (!) buildings are recognized as architectural monuments! Nowadays many old estates with bas-relief are being actively repaired. You'll visit the wonderful functioning Resurrection Cathedral (the 18th century), the interesting «Museum of Russian Enterprise, or Th e Story of One Village, which Wanted to Become a City», you'll learn the secrets of vyatskiye cucumbers salting – the winners of the settlement till now, try the crispy, salted cucumbers! You'll face the famous local casks of a human size. Here you'll have a chance to dip into holy water in the unique Chapel-Font.