Unique Dacha Countryside Trip Around Moscow 3 Days
We propose a unique journey in an authentic Russian Izba, lost in the forest in the region of Kostroma, 550 km away from Moscow. This fairy-tale like house was built at the end of the XIXth century by a rich peasant so he could win the heart of his loved one. Following the soviet revolution, the place was taken away from his owner, and the mansion was transformed into a cultural center for soviet propaganda. Then, after the last inhabitants of the region left for the city in the 1970's, the mansion and the village fell into ruin. The nature slowly took over the remaining izbas... until early 2010's, when a mysterious benefactor fell in love with the place and decided to invest enough money to renovate the Izba alike. The work they made is astonishing as they strictly followed the style and techniques from the time to be as loyal as they could to the mansion's history.
per adult from
$612
NZDDuration
3 days
Voucher
Mobile ticket
What's included :
- 2x Breakfast
- 3x Dinner
- 2x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 3 nights
- Entry/Admission - Komsomolskaya Square
- Entry/Admission - Kostroma Oblast State Philharmonic Society
- Entry/Admission - Lake Chukhloma
What's excluded :
- All Fees and Taxes
Day 1: Departure!
Stop At: Komsomolskaya Square, Moscow Russia
Meeting with your guide at Moscow Yaroslavsky Railway station. Get in the train, settle in your sleeper car, and enjoy a Russian toast to celebrate the beginning of the journey!
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Night on the train
Day 2: Discovering Galitch & Russian Izba
Stop At: Kostroma Oblast State Philharmonic Society, Sovetskaya, 58, Kostroma 156005 Russia
Arrival in Galitch city in the early morning.
Breakfast at the museum and city tour.
The museum is located in the former city mayor's 19th century grand house. The breakfast is served in the original dining room. During breakfast you will learn about the history of Galitch and then have a walk around.
Transfer to the Izba
Lunch
Trail in the nature
The trail is a 7-8km loop, the guests will be accompanied by rangers who will show them some interesting plants and animals' tracks (i.e. the northern variety of wood orchids beavers' dam, lynx, ...) and also an abandoned church. The trail will take you in the forest's lake where you will have an excellent opportunity to swim and sunbath on a waterfront patio. Fishing is possible too!
Dinner
Russian Banya
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Night in the Russian Izba
Day 3: Adventure yourself in the wild!
Stop At: Lake Chukhloma, Chukhloma 157130 Russia
Breakfast
Trail to Pogorelovo manor
A bus will take you to a point 4 km away from Pogorelovo. From there starts a beautiful walk through the wood and meadow. The trip takes about 4.5 hours door to door.
Picnic
Visit of the Pogorelovo manor Or option for a Quad Expedition or boat trip.
The Pogorelovo manor is also a very nice pre-sovietic isba (19th century), in the same style as yours. You will see the famous house both outside and inside. The remaining residents are two very nice ladies, one of them will happily show you her collection of rustic antiquities, while offering you a tea with a taste at her home-made honey.
Then you will go back to the main izba by bus.
Musical dinner, with a local accordionist playing.
Departure in train to Moscow in the evening
Arrival in Moscow in the early morning on Monday
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Night on the train back to MoscowDeparture Point :
Ooo "Zheleznodorozhnyy Servis-Tsentr "Kurs", Komsomolskaya Square, 5, Moskva, Russia, 107140Return Detail :
Returns to original departure pointHotel Pickup :
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Language
English - Guide
Age Req.
-
Fitness Req.
None
Group Size
12
Organised by Immersion in Russia
Activity ID: V-152133P5
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