• 07:45 Meeting of the group in Moscow, Komsomolskaya metro station, Leningradsky railway station building, in the center of the waiting room on the ground floor, by the elevator (sign "Volga journey"). • Departure to Dmitrov. One of the most ancient cities in the Moscow region, which has a history of more than 8 centuries. Dmitrov is an important port city located on the Moscow Canal at a distance of 65 km from the capital. Excursion program: an excursion to the Dmitrov Kremlin is a unique monument of defense architecture, and we will also visit the Assumption Cathedral of the XVI century. • Departure to Kalyazin – this is one of the oldest Russian cities on the Upper Volga. Peter I adored Kalyazin, often visiting the city during his funny river trips. Kalyazin blacksmiths, shoemakers, felters and lace makers were famous throughout Russia. Kalyazin is, first of all, an opportunity to see the unique bell tower of St. Nicholas Cathedral. It seems as if the bell tower is floating above the surface of the water. This building has become the hallmark of the city. • Lunch. • Excursion program: sightseeing tour, ensembles of the Vvedenskaya and Voznesenskaya churches, walking along the ancient merchant street with access to the embankment to the flooded bell tower of St. Nicholas Cathedral. • Transfer to Uglich, a native Russian city on the banks of the bend of the Volga. When Uglich was founded, the bend was so steep that it was called the "corner" — hence the name of the city. It is so quiet, beautiful and serene here that you do not feel at all that passions once boiled on its streets and the history of the country was being made. Uglich is a small city, but in terms of attractions it can easily be compared with its large and famous neighbors on the Golden Ring. • Excursion program: sightseeing tour of the city, Assumption Square. The architecture of the Uglich Kremlin, the Temple of Dmitry on blood. The church was built on the site of the murder of Ivan the Terrible's heir, Tsarevich Dimitry of Uglich. • Hotel accommodation. On request, it is possible to organize a dinner for an additional fee.

• Breakfast. • Transfer to Martynovo. The village of Martynovo is the "capital" of the ancient Katsky camp. Katskari live here – an original community of the Russian people (officially recognized), with their own dialect, traditions and even their own mythology! This is an amazing protected area, a real Russian strong village. You will have a fascinating acquaintance with the way of life, traditions and myths of surprisingly cheerful Katskars. • Excursion program: an excursion through the ethnographic hut, a visit to the Katsky farmstead, a treat from the Russian stove (stewed potatoes, melted milk, pickles, bread, tea). Participation in the interactive program "The real Katskar!". • Departure to Myshkin. On the high bank of the Volga River, not far from the Rybinsk reservoir, there is a small town with a funny name – Myshkin. It has only 6.5 thousand inhabitants. As the legend says, the city of Myshkin got its funny name thanks to a brave rodent who saved the prince-owner of the local lands from the bite of a poisonous snake. • Excursion program: visit the Museum of the Mouse, the museum of peasant architecture of small forms and the museum of unique technology "Myshkinsky Samohod", visit the house of crafts: forge and pottery workshop, the museum "Russian Valenki". Lunch. • Departure to Rybinsk is a beautiful city located on the picturesque shores of the Rybinsk reservoir and the Volga River. Rybinsk combines the rich history of merchants, the hard work of boatmen, and the rapid development of industry. In addition, many famous people, one way or another, were associated with the city: Rostotsky, Raikin, Andropov, Shcherbakov, Solzhenitsyn, Mikhalkov and many others. • Excursion program: a sightseeing tour of the city is a great way to get acquainted with a cozy and warm city. In the historical center you will feel the spirit of antiquity, see pre-revolutionary signs and architectural monuments, as well as listen to a fascinating guide's story about the past of Rybinsk and how the city lives now. • Hotel accommodation. On request, it is possible to organize a dinner for an additional fee.

• Breakfast. • Transfer to Yaroslavl, the capital of the Golden Ring of Russia. Excursion program: sightseeing tour of Yaroslavl, the Volga embankment, the oldest part - the arrow of the Volga and Kotorosli rivers, the monument to Yaroslav the Wise– the founder of the city, the church of Elijah the Prophet. A master class on tile painting. Tiles are one of the brands of Yaroslavl. They have been known for a long time. Yaroslavl tiles are a separate branch of the development of the art of ceramics. Tiles decorated buildings and stoves in rich houses. The presenter will talk about these products from different times, about the plots and colors. Visitors will find out what the muralized and Dutch tiles looked like and where they can be found in Yaroslavl. • Moving to the village. Nekrasovskoe. The Salt Island is an amazing tourist complex in its beauty and originality in the very heart of Yaroslavl land. The picturesque location in the bay of the Solonitsa River allows you to combine the best qualities to create an unforgettable vacation. This secluded corner of Yaroslavl will always leave a bright mark on the soul of any guest. • Lunch. • Excursion program: interactive educational and entertainment program in the tourist complex "Solyanoy Ostrov". • Transfer to Kostroma. • Excursion program: sightseeing tour of the city. We will see a complex of Shopping malls, a central square, a monument to Ivan Susanin, a fire tower, a gazebo by N.Ostrovsky and much more! • Transfer to Ivanovo. • Hotel accommodation. On request, it is possible to organize a dinner for an additional fee.

• Breakfast. • We are going on an excursion to Suzdal – the museum city, because there are so many monuments of the history of Russia, as well as ancient buildings that have survived intact, unique churches and objects of wooden architecture nowhere else. Interestingly, at the same time, there is not a single industrial enterprise in Suzdal, which makes it an environmentally friendly place. Most of the buildings in Suzdal are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. For decades, the ancient city has served as a film set for many films. • Excursion program: sightseeing tour, the architecture of the majestic Suzdal Kremlin, the construction of which began in the X century! • Transfer to Vladimir – one of the largest cities of the Golden Ring of Russia, located on the high bank of the Klyazma River. The main asset of the Vladimir land is the most beautiful examples of white stone architecture included in the UNESCO list. In 1157, Andrei Bogolyubsky moved the capital of the Rostov-Suzdal Principality from Suzdal to Vladimir. After the death of his father, Yuri Dolgoruky, he did not go to reign in Kiev, but made Vladimir the capital of Russia. In the 13th century, the city was captured and ravaged by the troops of Batu Khan. The city never recovered from this shock and already in the 14th century ceded Moscow the status of the capital. • Lunch. • Excursion program: sightseeing tour, Cathedral Square ensemble. Assumption Cathedral, Dmitrievsky Cathedral is a unique example of Russian white stone carved architecture of the 12th century. The Golden Gate is a unique monument of military engineering and architectural art of ancient Russia, a symbol of Vladimir and the entire Golden Ring of Russia. A walk along a pedestrian street. • Visit to the Old Vladimir Museum. • Departure of the group to Moscow. Arrival in the evening, the time depends on the traffic situation.