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Day 1 |
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08.00 Transfer to Yaroslavl (~ 260 km) founded in 1010 as an outpost of the Principality of Rostov Veliky. The ancient legend says that Prince Yaroslav the Wise conquered local pagan tribes by axing the sacred bear whom the tribes worshipped (we can see that bear on the city's coat of arms). |
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13.30 Arrival in Yaroslavl. Lunch. |
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15.00 City sightseeing tour including a visit to Spaso-Preobrazhensky ("Transfiguration of the Saviour") Cathedral of the Spassky (St Saviour) Monastery which was constructed in 1506—1516 and which is the most ancient building of the city. You will also pay a visit to old churches of St. Nicholas Nadein and Elijah the Prophet which have the Golden Ring's most impressive looking frescoes. After that we plan to enjoy the Ancient Russian Art exhibition. |
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18.00 Hotel accommodation. Free time. |
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20.00 Dinner. |
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Day 2 |
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09.00 Breakfast in the hotel. Check out. |
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10.00 Transfer to Tolga. (~ 15 km). |
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10.30 A visit to Tolga Women Monastery which was founded in 1314- a marvelous white stone buikding situated on the left bank of Volga river. You will also see the famous Theotokos of Tolga icon. |
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13.00 Lunch in Yaroslavl city cafe. |
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15.00 Transfer to Moscow. |
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20.00 Approximate time of arrival in Moscow. |
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