Last minute tours by rail transport to the sea. Rail tours to the sea

Rail tours at sea: routes, cities and attractions along the way. What you need to know about rail tours at sea. Tour operators.

Rail tours to the sea have long found their regular fans among lovers beach holiday. This is a convenient, fairly comfortable and relatively inexpensive way to spend a summer vacation on sea ​​resorts away from everyday problems and inclement weather.

Rail tours to the sea are a convenient, fairly comfortable and relatively inexpensive way to spend a summer vacation at seaside resorts away from everyday problems and inclement weather.

Selection of resorts in Russia

The glorious tradition of packing suitcases every year and loading the whole family onto a train to spend a couple of weeks on the Russian Black Sea coast has not sunk into oblivion at all. Vacationers are offered a wide variety of resorts, which can be reached by railway, so choosing the right option will not be difficult.

Depending on your preferences, budget and goals, you can purchase an economical tour with accommodation in guest house, tours to sanatoriums with treatment, standard tours with hotel accommodation and three meals a day, or trips to campsites where independent living and cooking are expected.

Extensive railway network Krasnodar region passes through almost all major cities and resort villages, by train you can get to Sochi and Novorossiysk, to Tuapse and Anapa, and from them to the smaller Krasnodar resorts. You can get from Moscow to Anapa or Sochi by train in about a day and a half; the train will take you to Tuapse in a day.

As a rule, the cost of train tours includes hotel accommodation, meals (usually three times a day) and insurance; Tourists pay train tickets separately.

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By train to Abkhazia

The railway running along the Black Sea coast stretches all the way to Abkhazia, so getting to Abkhazian resorts is not much longer or more difficult than getting to Krasnodar resorts. Railway tours to Abkhazia are very economical, and even at the height of the season you can easily find offers with reasonable prices, however, it is better to take care of train tickets in advance.

From Russia to Black Sea resorts Abkhazia can be reached by one of the direct trains (No. 305C Moscow - Sukhum, No. 579B Voronezh - Sukhum and No. 479A St. Petersburg - Sukhum) or by train going to Adler with a transfer to a minibus or taxi. The journey by rail from Moscow to Sukhum will take approximately 45 hours.

By train to European resorts

You can also reach many Mediterranean resorts by rail. Holidays on the beaches of Italy, Bulgaria, France, Montenegro, Croatia will definitely be full of pleasant impressions and emotions. Tour operators offer several options for railway programs to the resorts of the Mediterranean and Black Seas: it can be combined tour, which implies excursion program in cities along the route, and then a relaxing beach holiday or a full-fledged vacation at sea without organized excursions.

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Many European train tours pass through Austria; if you wish, you can stay there for a couple of days and then continue your journey, for example, by going to one of the Italian or Croatian resorts. Bulgaria is great as a place for a beach holiday, get to Golden Sands and Sunny Beach quite possible by train. By rail (via Nice or Paris) you can get to the Cote d'Azur of France or the resorts of Normandy.

Train tours from Moscow. Our company Globe Travel is a direct agent of the European Railways (Rail Europe) and the German railways Deutsche Bahn.
Booking Railway tickets in our office you can:

• Receive your ticket, issued on a form, at our office in the center of Moscow.
• Make a refund or exchange of a ticket. If you have to cancel your planned trip for one reason or another, you can get a refund for the purchased ticket at our office in Moscow.
• Make a ticket reservation. If you are unable to immediately pay for your ticket, you can use the booking service. Reservations usually last for several days.

As an agent of the German Railways (Deutsche Bahn) concern, we offer our clients a variety of tariffs to and from Germany:discounted rates, rates for mini-groups, group rates from 6 people, weekend tickets, etc. Train tours from Moscow - hurry to book in advance.

You can travel to other European countries with a discount, for example, Great Britain, Italy, France, Sweden. InterRail travel tickets for one or more European countries significantly reduce the cost of travel, for example, in Switzerland - Swiss Travel System or BritRail travel tickets in the UK. Train tours from Moscow from Globe Travel.

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Russia is a country in two parts of the world, a state whose territory covers sandy Baltic Spit And rocky islands Chukotka, extends from the northern Arctic latitudes to the subtropics. Russia has unimaginable wealth - cultural and historical heritage, protected forests and untouched spaces. The elegant streets of St. Petersburg and the architectural monuments of Kaliningrad compete with the architecture of ancient cities - multi-domed churches and merchant houses, and the beaches of the Black Sea coast compete with the northern forests of Karelia and the ridges of the Ural Mountains.

Geography

Russia is the largest country on our planet by area, occupying 17.1 million square kilometers. The state is located in Eurasia and covers both parts of the continent. About a third of Russia's territory is located in Eastern Europe, and the rest of it belongs to the north of Asia. The Russian shores are washed by the waters of 12 seas belonging to the basins of the Arctic, Atlantic and Pacific oceans, and by the waters of the closed Caspian Sea.

Russia lies on large platforms, so its topography is predominantly flat. In the west of the country stretches the undulating Central Russian Plain, separated by the ridge of the Ural Mountains from the Siberian Plateau. In the south of Russia there are mountain systems Caucasus with highest point countries - Mount Elbrus, Sayan and Altai. On Far East The peaks of extinct and active volcanoes soar upward.

There are about 2.5 million rivers and 3 million lakes in Russia. Most rivers are flat in nature, but there are also turbulent mountain rivers in Russia with rocky, rapids beds. Largest rivers countries - Ob, Lena, Irtysh, Yenisei and Volga. The lake region of Russia - Karelia, is located here largest lakes Europe - Ladoga and Onega, in Eastern Siberia there is the most deep lake planet - Baikal.

The flora of Russia is a velvet of mosses and lichens in the taiga tundra, coniferous forests encircling the glacial lakes of Karelia, oak forests and birch groves, feather grass and fescue steppes, broad-leaved Far Eastern forests, subtropical flora on the Black Sea coast. Nature protection zones have been created in Russia, 42 operate national parks, 71 reserves.

Climate

The territory of Russia covers several climatic zones: Arctic and subarctic on the shores of the Arctic Ocean and in the northern regions, temperate, subtropical on the Black Sea coast. However, most of the country is characterized by a climate of temperate latitudes: continental, temperate continental, sharply continental and monsoon in the Far East.

In general, Russia has a long, snowy and cold winter. Depending on the region, average January temperatures range from 6 to −50 °C. Summer in most of Russia is moderately warm with an average temperature from 1 °C in the northern regions to 25 °C on the Black Sea coast.

Time

The territory of Russia covers 11 time zones:

Kaliningrad time - MSK−1 (UTC+2)
Moscow time - MSK (UTC+3)
Samara time - MSK+1 (UTC+4)
Ekaterinburg time - MSK+2 (UTC+5)
Omsk time - MSK+3 (UTC+6)
Krasnoyarsk time - MSK+4 (UTC+7)
Irkutsk time - MSK+5 (UTC+8)
Yakut time - MSK+6 (UTC+9)
Vladivostok time - MSK+7 (UTC+10)
Central Kolyma time - MSK+8 (UTC+11)
Kamchatka time - MSK+9 (UTC+12)

Language

Official language of Russia: Russian. Subjects of the Russian Federation have the right to establish state and official languages, used on a par with Russian. The most common foreign languages ​​in Russia are Ukrainian, Belarusian and German. English language widely used in business and tourism as a means of international communication, mainly in large cities.

Population

The population of Russia is 142 million people. About 80% of the population are Russians. In total, representatives of more than 200 nationalities and nationalities live in the country.

Currency

Official currency: ruble (RUB).

Customs regulations

Undeclared import and export of currency is limited to an amount equivalent to 10,000USD. Duty-free import of goods for personal consumption is limited - alcohol and cigarettes: a liter of alcohol, up to 50 cigars or cigarillos, or 200 cigarettes, or 250 grams of tobacco, as well as goods and things for personal use: clothing, toiletries, jewelry, photographic and film equipment .

Jewelry, artistic and cultural values, works of art, psychotropic and potent medicinal substances, ammunition and weapons are subject to mandatory declaration.

Connection

Services in Russia cellular communications are provided by more than a hundred operators, the largest of which are the so-called “Big Three” - mobile operators MTS, Megafon and Beeline. The remaining companies have a significantly smaller number of clients and provide services in individual regions. SIM cards from the Big Three operators can be purchased everywhere - in stores, mobile phone stores, and post offices.

Russia's telephone code is +7.

To call Russia on a mobile phone, dial +7-subscriber number***

Mains voltage

Mains voltage 220 volts.

Tourism

Russia has opportunities for any type of tourism. The rich historical heritage contributed to the creation excursion routes and educational tours, the long Black Sea coast is a traditional region of beach and active rest, are developing rapidly ski resorts Russia. One of the main types of tourism in the country is health tourism. Over the centuries, a system of resort treatment has developed in Russia - at the sources mineral waters, therapeutic mud, sanatoriums and spa hotels operate in places with a favorable climate.

Traditions/peculiarities. Russia has preserved many customs and traditions that go back centuries. Every spring in large cities and very small settlements they say goodbye to winter on a grand scale - they bake pancakes and burn a straw effigy of Maslenitsa, in the summer in the villages they celebrate Ivan Kupala Day, but most importantly winter holiday is New Year.

One of the main features of the Russian people was and remains hospitality, which is most manifested in the feast. A traditional Russian meal includes first, second and third courses - soups and stews, baked poultry or meat, all kinds of baked goods - pies and pies. Dishes national cuisine presented in all their richness in restaurants. Daily cabbage soup, roast, sbitni and tinctures are served in the best establishments.

Safety

The safety of tourists in Russia is ensured by the forces of law and order. Since June 2014, tourist police units began operating in a number of regions, patrolling busy areas. pedestrian streets, squares and parks.

In general, Russia is a safe country for tourists. However, to prevent unpleasant incidents, you should adhere to standard safety rules - do not leave personal belongings unattended, do not carry a wallet in the back pocket of your trousers or in an easily accessible place, beware of deserted and unlit places in the dark, do not use the services of unofficial taxi drivers, do not change currency at individuals.

Documentation

The list of documents required during vacation includes:

• Russian passport
• travel package or voucher
• health insurance policy
• if you plan to rent a car you must have a driver's license

If a tourist will relax in a sanatorium-resort institution and receive medical procedures, then a sanatorium-resort book is required, which can be obtained from a general practitioner.

Children accompanied by adults must have a birth certificate or passport, medical insurance.

Important phone numbers

Emergency numbers in Russia:

• Fire Service - 01
• Police - 02
• Ambulance - 03
• Unified 24/7 helpline when calling from a mobile phone – 112

Tourism

The choice of tourist destinations in Russia is wider than anywhere else. Peculiarities geographical location and historical development allowed the formation of resort regions, which are characterized by one or another type of recreation.

Beach holiday. There are many resorts in Russia offering comfortable stay on the sea coast. The traditional region of beach tourism in our country is the Krasnodar Territory. It is here that the summer capital of Russia is located - Sochi, the famous resorts of Anapa, Gelendzhik, Tuapse, Adler, and the resort of Yeisk, located on the coast of the Azov Sea.

Beach holidays are offered by Crimean resorts. Sanatoriums, resort hotels, private and public beaches stretch along the entire coast of the peninsula. The main destinations are Alushta, Evpatoria, Kerch, Koktebel, Saki, Sevastopol, Sudak, Feodosia, Yalta, the villages of Kurortnoye, Nikolaevka, Peschanoe and Shchelkino.

Sanatorium treatment carried out in almost all regions of Russia. At sources of mineral waters, medicinal mud, in places with favorable climatic conditions There are sanatoriums, resorts and medical centers. The most famous balneological resorts in the country are Essentuki, Zheleznovodsk, Kislovodsk and Pyatigorsk.

Rich traditions of using natural factors have been formed in Crimea, especially in Saki and Yevpatoria, where the first mud health resorts. Sanatorium-resort treatment is carried out on the coast of the Krasnodar region, in the Moscow, Ryazan, Kostroma, Ivanovo, Tver and Tula regions, in the Urals. In the northern and northwestern regions of the country there are medical resorts Marcial Waters, Sestroretsk, Svetlogorsk and Zelenogradsk, largest resort Siberia is Belokurikha.

Excursion tours in Moscow, the Golden Ring of Russia, Pskov, Uglich, Veliky Novgorod, Vologda and Nizhny Novgorod allow travelers to get acquainted with the historical heritage of ancient Russian cities - ancient temples with gilded domes, ancient fortresses and castles, city mansions and merchant houses. Dozens of excursion routes run through the territory of Kazan, St. Petersburg and its environs - Peterhof, Lomonosov and Kronstadt. Educational tourism in Crimea involves visiting royal palaces, nature reserves and cave cities.

Ski tourism in Russia is experiencing rapid growth. The country has large mountain systems and modern ski resorts. IN Krasnodar region The Krasnaya Polyana resort is located on the slopes of the Main Caucasus Range. The level of service and modern infrastructure of Krasnaya Polyana during the Winter Olympic Games were appreciated by tourists and athletes from all over the world. The resort has the most modern equipment, trails of various levels total length 72 km, ski villages with comfortable hotels.

Among high mountain resorts Russia ski holiday offer complexes in Dombay and the Elbrus region, Abzakovo-Bannoye in the Urals. Each of the resorts has the necessary infrastructure and comfortable accommodation conditions.

Weekend tours. Most popular destinations for weekend holidays are the cities of the Moscow region, the surrounding area major cities in different regions of the country. Short stay programs are offered by tourist centers, sanatoriums, spa hotels and hotels.

Children's holiday. Traditionally, summer health camps for children are located on the Black Sea coast of the Krasnodar Territory - in Anapa, Gelendzhik, Tuapse and Sochi, in Crimea - in the resorts of Evpatoria and Yalta, in the village of Peschanoye. Children's sanatoriums and camps are available in different regions of the country - Moscow, Kaluga, Leningrad and Rostov regions.

Leisure. There are many places in Russia where you can indulge in sports and active pastime, extreme tourism. Baikal attracts not only natural beauties, but also the possibility of hiking, scuba diving, hunting and fishing, ATV riding, cycling and horseback riding.

In the warm season, trekking, horseback riding, and rafting on mountain rivers are organized for tourists at resorts Gorny Altai, in Dombay and Krasnaya Polyana. In Crimea there are opportunities for mountaineering and hang gliding, mountain climbing, trekking, horseback riding, diving, sea ​​fishing. Active species Recreational activities in the north include sleigh rides, dog sledding and reindeer sledding. Conditions for active activities - hunting, fishing, hiking, cycling and horse riding - are available in Central Russia.

Visa

For visiting Russian Federation Citizens of most countries are required to obtain national visa. Visa-free entry for a period not exceeding 90 days, is allowed to citizens of the CIS countries (except Turkmenistan), Abkhazia and South Ossetia, a number of countries South America, a number of Balkan countries.

The basis for obtaining a Russian visa for foreign tourists is an Invitation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation or from travel company, which is included in the Federal Register of Tour Operators, which gives it the right to provide visa support to foreigners.

The most famous attractions

• The Moscow Kremlin is the oldest territory of the capital, with an area of ​​27.5 hectares. In 1367 The Kremlin was surrounded by a brick wall. On the territory there are the Arkhangelsk, Annunciation, Assumption Cathedrals, the Chamber of Facets, the Senate, the Terem Palace, the Tsar Bell, the Tsar Cannon.
• The Tretyakov Gallery was founded in 1856. This is the largest museum in the world, where unique paintings by masters of the 10th-20th centuries are collected.

• The Hermitage is the largest museum in the world, founded by Catherine the Great in the 18th century. The museum exhibits paintings by world-famous artists. In total, more than 3 million valuables are exhibited on the territory of the museum.
• St. Isaac's Cathedral was built in the 19th century by O. Montferrand - an outstanding monument of St. Petersburg. Both its external architecture and interior decoration are impressive, in which all types of art are presented - mosaics, painting, sculpture. The main iconostasis is decorated with lapis lazuli and malachite columns.
• Tsarskoe Selo is a nature reserve in Pushkino, includes a large park and architectural ensemble of the 18th-19th centuries, the country residence of the emperors. The museum is located on 107 hectares, consists of Catherine Park, Old Garden, English Park, Catherine Palace, Memorial Museum, Hermitage Pavilion, etc.
• Peter-Pavel's Fortress– located on Hare Island, oldest monument St. Petersburg. Within the boundaries of the museum there is the Commandant's House, the city museum, the Grand Ducal Tomb, Botny, the Engineering House, prison buildings, bastions, and the Peter and Paul Cathedral.
• The Russian Museum was opened in 1895 by Nicholas II. Within the walls of the building there is a rich exhibition of artistic treasures and a restoration center.
• Yusupov Palace - the most beautiful architectural monument 18-19 centuries. Guests of the palace were Queen Elizabeth II of England, the King of Greece, the Queen of Norway and other dignitaries. The building was built by I. Monighetti, J.B. Valen-Delamont, the Shuvalovs, Branitskys, Yusupovs lived in it.
• Palace and park ensemble Peterhof – the most beautiful monument, located not far from St. Petersburg, founded in the 18th century. On the territory there are Lower and Upper parks, Grand Palace, the largest system of fountains, water cascades, elegant sculptural compositions, bas-reliefs.

• Pshadsky waterfall is a unique natural structure. Located on the river. Pshada consists of a whole cascade of small waterfalls.
• The ruins of the old city of Gorgypia show ancient ruins from the 4th century BC. The ancient foundations and cobbled streets have been preserved here. On the territory there is a large archaeological museum, where you can see the crypt of Hercules, monuments to Mother Mary, and the “Russian Gate” - the remains of a Turkish fortress.
• The city's local history museum is located in the Shchetnev gymnasium. Visitors are offered an interesting exhibition about the fauna, flora of Anapa, and the history of the Bosporan kingdom.

• The Arboretum is the largest botanical park, a kind of museum located under open air. The park presents unique examples of the flora of the Western Caucasus, as well as many southern states located closer to the equator.
• Vorontsov caves are the largest underground agglomeration with a height difference of 240m. Some cavities are filled with water, and narrow passages sometimes make it difficult to navigate. In some sections of the caves there are ancient sites of primitive people.
• Sochi Art Museum- a major art center. The building displays paintings by Polenov, Aivazovsky, Shishkin, and exhibitions of contemporary masters are regularly held.

• Swallow's Nest is a famous historical and architectural monument located on the Aurora rock, rising 40 meters above the sea. The building is made in the style of a medieval knight's palace. The palace acquired its current appearance thanks to Baron Steingel.
• Vorontsov Palace located in Alupka, built from diabase, in the adjacent territory there is beautiful park. The style of the palace combines English and neo-Mauritanian styles.
• Livadia Palace is the imperial residence. The castle was built in the Italian light style in the 19th century. Counts the most luxurious palace Crimea, is the venue for the Yalta Conference.
• Mount Ai-Petri is located on a plateau and has a flat top. The height is 1234 m. The mountain is considered a symbol South Coast Crimea.
• Nikitsky Botanical Garden is a research institution working in the field of botany and fruit growing. There are several parks here - Montedor, Primorsky, Verkhniy, which contain a rich collection of plants brought from all over the world. This is the oldest botanical park in the world, which has interesting architectural structures.
• Masandra Palace is a beautiful architectural structure that served as the residence of Alexander the Third. The building was rebuilt in the 19th century in the style of French medieval castles. In the surrounding area there is a magnificent park, which features more than 250 species of shrubs and trees.
• House A.P. Chekhov is a memorial museum opened in honor of the writer in Yalta. The house has preserved all the furnishings of those times; Chekhov readings with the participation of foreign guests are often held there, and excursions are held.

Gurzuf

• House of Richelieu - erected in 1811 by the Duke of Richelieu in the form of a two-story stone building in European style. The Duke rarely came here on vacation, and more often provided the estate to his acquaintances. Pushkin, the Raevskys and other well-known personalities were here.
• Korovin's dacha is the home of an outstanding painter who worked in Gurzuf for a long time. A beautiful building with clear geometric proportions in the constructivist style.
• The watchtower is located on Cape Suuk-Su; it existed in the 6th century, when Byzantine legionnaires came to the land. The monument is often called the Tower of Geria or the Eagle's Nest.

• Admiralty Cathedral in honor of St. Vladimir is located on the Central Hill and is considered the greatest Orthodox monument of the 19th century. The building has one massive dome, emphasizing the Byzantine architecture of the 9th-11th centuries. Instead of icons, there are marble slabs in the interior halls.
• Malakhov Kurgan is a grandiose monument, where there is a 19th century Defense Tower, a museum of the Heroic Defense and Liberation of the City, memorial plaques made of cast iron, cannons, and a beautiful park.
• Chersonesos is the oldest monument of Sevastopol, the ruins of an ancient Greek town of the ancient era, in which Vladimir of Kiev adopted Christianity.
• Military historical Museum in honor of the Black Sea Fleet, it is considered the oldest similar museum in the world. It opened in 1869, is located in a beautiful building, presents a valuable exhibition dedicated to morals and everyday life Russian fleet from the tsarist era to the present day.
• Genoese fortress with interesting name Chembalo is located at a height above Balaklava Bay. Founded in 1357, it has defensive walls.

• Mangup – cave city medieval Crimea. There are numerous caves preserved here, carved into the rock along the entire perimeter of the plateau.
• The temple to the three horsemen is carved into a huge boulder. In the inner hall there is a fresco painting preserved from antiquity.
• Bakhchisarai Palace is a beautiful architectural structure that was previously the residence of the Crimean khans. The building is considered the only surviving monument of Crimean Tatar architecture. The Palace houses a museum of culture and history and an exhibition of weapons.

• Arboretum is unique nature reserve, located on rocky clay soil. Here is a rich collection of plants and shrubs, many of which are rare on the planet.
• Saki Resort Park was founded in 1890 by Melnichenko P.S. On the territory there are beautiful fountains, three lakes, and diverse vegetation.
• The Belyaus settlement was discovered in the 20th century and existed in the 4th-2nd centuries. BC. The monument is located on the Tarkhankun Peninsula.
• Kerkinida excavations opened in 1964, proving the existence of modern city Greek colonists. 30 burials were discovered on the territory.
• Kizyary are the oldest underground passages located under the old city. Tunnels carved into yellow shell rock are considered an important value of Evpatoria.

• The Genoese fortress is the oldest monument of the city with beautiful, strict medieval architecture. Today here you can see the Watchtower, a mosque, the residence of the Genoese consul, and the gates of the fortress.
• Church of the Intercession Ave. The Virgin Mary is the first architectural monument of the Russian era, which began after the annexation of Crimea. The building was built in the style of Russian classicism; the foundation stone took place in 1819 on September 20, as stated on the memorial plaque.

New World

• The Golitsyn trail begins at the green bay on the northern side of Khoba Kaya and leads to a natural grotto formed by sea waves in massive rocks.
• Chaliapin's Grotto - small concert hall, with excellent acoustics. The grotto reaches a height of 30 meters; in its depths there is a stage for musicians, and behind it a small compartment for Golitsin’s wines with preserved stone arches.

Suzdal

• The Kremlin is the oldest part of the city. On the territory there are the Nativity Cathedral, the Bell Tower, St. Nicholas, Assumption Churches, and the Bishop's Chambers. In the 11th century, the Kremlin was surrounded by an earthen rampart lined with clay.
• The Museum of Architecture is located on the site of the 11th century Dmitrievsky Monastery. The museum's collection includes outbuildings and household items of Russian peasants.

• The horse yard is located in an 18th century building in the city center. The exhibition consists of folk crafts - embroidery, carvings, wood painting, clothing.
• Chernigov monastery – cave monastery, which arose in 1844. Today it is a functioning complex where you can visit the caves on excursions.
• Sergievo Posad Lavra is the largest monastery, founded by S. Radonezh in 1337. A place revered by Orthodox Christians, a spiritual center with a rich library of ancient books.

• Detinets or the Kremlin was founded by Yaroslavl. First mentioned in 1044 in chronicles. Tallest Tower Detinetsa Kokuy, built in the 18th century.
• Hagia Sophia is a grandiose building of the century. The cathedral was built by Yaroslav the Wise as a temple for the entire city. Great bishops, princes, and mayors of the city found peace in its galleries.

• The Assumption Cathedral is the most important church in the city, included in all excursions around Vladimir. The cathedral was founded in the 12th century by Andrey Bogolyubsky to later become the main temple of the state.
• The Golden Gate was built in the 12th century. The building has rich decoration and was previously used for ceremonial entrances into the city.
• Vladimir Central is a famous prison built by order of Catherine II. At one time, Frunze, Powers, and Zoya Fedorova were kept there. Since 1996 it has been a museum open to visitors.

• Museum of the Transfiguration Monastery Complex. Architectural ensemble built in the 12th century, it is considered the largest of its kind. In the 16th century, the state treasury was located here; in 1612, the Headquarters of Pozharsky and Minin were located in the monastery.
• The Church of Proka Ilya was founded in the 17th century on the site of wooden churches at the expense of the Skripin merchants. The building is decorated with five green onion domes, covered galleries, a bell tower, and the Robe Limit.

Uglich

• The Kremlin was founded in the 15th century by Andrei the Bolshoi. The structure was surrounded by a high wall with two passages and nine blind defensive towers. Today here you can see the chambers that belonged to Tsarevich Dmitry.
• The Church of Demetrius on the Spilled Blood was erected in 1692 on the site where the prince died. The building is painted red, the domes are blue with white ornaments, and the interior has rich paintings from the 18th century.

Pereslavl-Zalessky

• Goritsky Monastery is a large architectural and historical museum. The exhibition consists of furniture, church utensils, a collection of ancient icons, paintings by Shishkin, Benois, a valuable library of ancient books and a collection of wooden sculptures.
• The Museum "Boat of Peter the Great" is the oldest building. The museum is notable for the fact that Peter the Great built an amusing flotilla here on Lake Pleshcheyevo. Today you can see the monument to the Tsar, the Botny House, the gatehouse, the Triumphal Gate, and the White Palace.

Rostov

• The Borisoglebsky monastery complex was built on a hill surrounded by the bed of the Ustye river in 1363 during the reign of Dmitry Donskoy with the blessing of S. Radonezh. It was he who indicated the place where the temple should stand.
• The Kremlin is the main attraction of the city with the Assumption Cathedral, five temples, and powerful walls. Previously, the Kremlin was the bishop's residence.

Kostroma

• Ipatiev Monastery – greatest monument Orthodox culture, built in the 13th century. At the site of construction, Mikhail Romanov was elected to reign, so it is often called the cradle of the Romanov family.
• The fire tower is a beautiful monument of Russian classicism, located on Susaninskaya Square. The building has the appearance of a temple from ancient times, complemented by a portico of columns and a pediment.

• The Vvedensky monastery complex was founded in the 19th century at the expense of Derbenev according to the original design of Begen P. Patriarch Tikhon served in the temple. In its halls are the relics of Blessed Alexy of Elnatsky, St. Basil of Kineshma and 168 other saints.
• Bubnov Museum. The house was built in 1860 for a merchant family and is located on the site of a city estate. The building has survived to this day and is open for tours.

• Lermontov places are Pyatigorsk Boulevard, Lermontov Baths, Lermontov's House, Elizavetinsky Spring in Pyatigorsk, Mount Ring and other places associated with the life of the poet in the Caucasus.
• The Castle of Cunning and Love is located in Kislovodsk - natural monument from rocks, in the outlines of which mournful faces can be discerned. The castle is located near the river gorge. Alikonovka.

• The Wrangel Tower is a grandiose historical structure, the thickness of the walls and ceilings is three meters. In the 20th century, the building ceased to be used as a fortification; today there are warehouses and wholesale stores here.
• Brandenburg Gate - beautiful historical monument and the only gate of the city, which is still used for its intended purpose. The building was erected in 1657.
• Cathedral- a beautiful architectural monument, a symbol of the city. Built in the Baltic Gothic style and is one of the rare examples of the Gothic style in Russia.

• The Buryat village is located in Olkhon. This is a colorful open-air museum, by visiting which you can get acquainted with the life and culture of the Buryats.
• Pillars of Huuhain-Khad - special sacred place, located in the Shumak valley. According to legend, you can see your future here.
• Ivolginsky datsan is an important Buddhist monument. The incorrupt body of Khambo Lama Itigelov, who passed into nirvana in 1927, rests in a beautiful, colorful temple.

• The Valley of Geysers is the largest natural monument discovered in the 20th century. There are 22 geysers and numerous pulsating springs, mud pots, and colored lakes with bubbling water.
• The Klyuchevsky volcano group unites 12 volcanoes located on an area of ​​7 thousand m². Here is the largest and most high volcano mainland Klyuchevskaya Sopka.

Transport component

The transport system of Russia includes aviation, rail, sea and road communications.

Air transport. There are 236 airports in Russia, more than 70 of them have international status. Largest airports countries are Domodedovo, Sheremetyevo and Vnukovo - in Moscow, Pulkovo airport in St. Petersburg, Koltsovo in Yekaterinburg and Adler in Sochi. Moscow airports are connected to the capital by high-speed Aeroexpress trains. Russian air carriers operate domestic and international flights.

Russian railways serve more than 124,000 km of tracks. In large cities there are passenger stations, in small towns - railway stations. Trains run between cities long distance, also act suburban electric trains. The Trans-Siberian railway line runs through the entire country, connecting Moscow and Vladivostok. View the long-distance train schedule and commuter trains, you can purchase a ticket on the Russian Railways website http://pass.rzd.ru

The total length of Russian highways is 1,000,000 km.

By sea transport intercity and international Passenger Transportation. Marine terminals operate in Sochi, St. Petersburg, Murmansk and Nakhodka.

Navigation is carried out along rivers and canals. The length of river routes is 200,000 km.

Metro available in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Kazan, Samara, Yekaterinburg and Novosibirsk. In each of the above cities, the metro has its own characteristics - for example, the capital has the most developed metro network, and the Novosibirsk metro has only 12 stations.

Ground transport in Russian cities– these are buses, trolleybuses, tram lines and minibuses. The most convenient and accessible way to travel around cities is by buses and minibuses. In each relatively big city There are bus terminals or bus stations connected by direct flights to regional centers.

Taxi and car rental. There are official and unofficial taxi drivers in Russian cities; it is not recommended to use the services of the latter due to the high risk of being deceived or paying an inflated tariff. Dispatch desks of official taxi companies are usually located in the arrival halls of airports, near railway stations and bus stations.

If you have a driver's license and at least one year of driving experience, you can rent a car. This service is offered by both large international companies Sixt, AVIS and Europcar, as well as small private companies. In most companies, the rental service with return in another city is limited to a small number settlements, or not provided at all.

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Sea tour to Croatia by train. 13 days. From 1250 euros per person.

ITALY.

ON THE SEA OF LIGNANO. Duration 13 days. Travel to Verona
Cost from 1420 euros per person.

Program:

Included in the price:
railway crossing;
hotel accommodation;
transfers according to the program;
food - breakfasts;
excursions according to the program;

HOLIDAY IN SAN REMO.
13 days / 12 nights. .
Direct train Moscow - San Remo - Moscow.
Price from 1080 € per person.

On Thursdays. Every week in 2019.

Program:
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THE TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:
railway tickets Moscow - San Remo - Moscow;
hotel accommodation;
food of the selected category;
excursions according to the program;
transfers according to the program.

SEA HOLIDAYS IN LIDO DI JESOLO.
Duration 13 days.

Price from 1230 € per person.
On Thursdays. Every week in 2019.
Tour program:

Included in the price:

railway crossing;
hotel accommodation;
transfers according to the program;
food - breakfasts;
internal transfers (for combined tours)

RIVIEVA DI ULISE.

Duration 13 days.
Travel to Verona.
Price from from 1340 € per person.

On Thursdays. Every week in 2019.

Program:

Included in the price:
railway crossing;
hotel accommodation;
transfers according to the program;
food - breakfasts;
excursions according to the program;
internal transfers (for combined tours) .

AT THE SEA IN ISCHIA.

Duration 13 days.
Price from 1190 € per person.

On Thursdays. Every week in 2019.

Program:

Day 1: In the evening, departure from Moscow to Verona from Belorussky railway station by train No. 17 Moscow - Nice(4-seater compartment).

Day 2: Day on the road.

Day 3: Arrival in Verona. Moving to Naples. Arrival in Naples transfer to the island of Ischia

Day 4-10: Rest on the island of Ischia.
Day 11: Breakfast. Release of rooms. Transfer to Naples. Departure to Verona. Arrival in Verona, departure to Moscow by train number 18 Nice - Moscow.

Day 12: Day on the road.

Day 13: In the morning, arrival in Moscow at the Belorussky railway station.

THE TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:
railway crossing;
hotel accommodation;
transfers according to the program;
food - breakfasts;
excursions according to the program;

BY THE SEA IN RIMINI .

Duration 13 days.

Price from 1170 € per person.

Program:

THE TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:

railway crossing;
hotel accommodation;
transfers according to the program;
food - breakfasts;
excursions according to the program;
internal transfers (for combined tours).

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TOURS TO THE LAKES OF ITALY (GARDA, COMO, MAGGIORE). Departure from Moscow on Thursdays.
Duration 12 days. Price from 1090 euros per person.

FRANCE.

EXPRESS TO NICE

13 days.

Price: from 1170 € per person

On Thursdays. Every week in 2019.

Tour program:

Included in cost:
railway crossing;
hotel accommodation;
transfers according to the program;
excursions according to the program;
food - breakfast.

HOLIDAY IN CANNES

13 days.
Direct train Moscow - Nice.
Price from 1090 € per person.
On Thursdays. Every week in 2019.

The tour price includes:
railway crossing
hotel accommodation;
transfers according to the program;
food - breakfasts;
excursions according to the program.

TOUR PARIS - NICE BY TRAIN.

15 days.

On Thursdays. Every week in 2019.

Price from 1490 € per person.

The tour price includes:
railway crossing;
hotel accommodation;
transfers according to the program;
food - breakfasts;
excursions according to the program;
internal transfers (for combined tours).

COTE D'AZUR. HOLIDAY IN MONACO.

From 1650 euros. On Thursdays. Every week in 2019.

Tour program:
Day 3. Arrival in Nice Meeting at the train station Transfer to hotels in Monaco.
3-10 days. Holidays on the French Riviera. Sightseeing tour of Monaco. For those interested, additional excursions to Nice and Cannes.
Day 10 Transfer to the Station. Departure for Moscow.
Day 12 Arrival in Moscow at the Belorussky railway station.

TOUR COTE D'AZUR FRANCE - Juan le Pin - Antibes. From 1290 euros.

Tour program:
1 day. Departure by direct train Moscow - Nice from Belorussky Station (4-seater compartment).
Day 3. Arrival in Nice. Meeting at the station. Transfer to the resort. Free time.
Day 4 Sightseeing tour of Cap de Antibes. Free time.
5-10 days. Holidays on the coast Cote d'Azur. For those interested, additional excursions to Nice and Monaco.
Day 10 Check out from the hotel. Transfer to the railway station in Nice. Departure for Moscow.
Day 12 Arrival in Moscow at the Belorussky railway station.

The tour price includes:
railway crossing;
hotel accommodation;
transfers according to the program;
food - breakfasts;
excursions according to the program;
internal transfers (for combined tours).

FRANCE+SPAIN

TOUR PARIS - BARCELONA - SEA HOLIDAY IN SPAIN BY TRAIN. 18 days.

From 1740 euros. On Thursdays. Every week in 2019.

Program:

1 day. Departure by direct train No. 23 Moscow - Paris from Belorussky Station (4-seater compartment).
Day 2. A day on the road.
Day 3. Arrival in Paris. Transfer to the hotel. Free time.
Day 4 Breakfast. Sightseeing tour of Paris - during this excursion you will get acquainted with the main attractions of Paris, namely the Paris Opera, Place de la Concorde, Pont Neuf, Louvre, Les Invalides, and visit Champs Elysees and much more. Free time.
Day 5 Breakfast. Free time.
Day 6 Breakfast. Transfer to the station. Departure to Barcelona on a comfortable high-speed Elipsos train. Arrival in Barcelona, ​​transfer to the resort.
6-16 days. Holidays at the resort. During rest, additional charges are possible. excursions.
Day 16 Breakfast. Transfer to Barcelona and departure to Paris. Arrival in Paris. Departure to Moscow by train No. 24 Paris - Moscow.
Day 17 A day on the road.
Day 18 Arrival in Moscow. The tour price includes:
railway crossing;
hotel accommodation;
transfers according to the program;
food - breakfasts;
excursions according to the program;
internal transfers (for combined tours) .

HOLIDAY ON THE LAKES OF AUSTRIA.

TOUR VIENNA + HOLIDAY ON THE LAKES OF SALZKAMMERGUT BY TRAIN. 13 days.

From 990 euros. On Thursdays. Every week in 2019.

Tour program:

The tour price includes:
railway crossing;
hotel accommodation;
transfers according to the program;
food - breakfasts;
excursions according to the program;
internal transfers (for combined tours).

Carinthian Lakes Tour by Train (via Vienna)

Tour cost from 990 euros.

Holidays on the lakes of Hungary.

HEVIZ BY TRAIN. From 9 to 23 nights (with travel time included). Cost from 501 euros per person. Travel through Vienna.

If you look at railway voyages through the eyes of an inveterate pragmatist who values ​​every minute of his time, then the train will lose to the plane in all respects. When traveling by train, you won’t be able to save time, and most of the trip will have to be spent passively watching out the window and reading. But there are, of course, pleasant moments: thanks to railway tours, your horizons will expand and unprecedented secrets of nature will be revealed, you will experience the most beautiful corners planet and get to know life in large cities and tiny villages.

IN last years sightseeing tours by train have become incredibly popular; more and more people want to explore the geographical space of our planet using rail tracks. This is partly facilitated by the variety of offers. Rail tours cover a variety of destinations: travel in Russia and the CIS countries, European voyages and Baltic programs, and even exotic routes - China and Mongolia.

Railway tours in Russia

Depending on the time you have, you can go on short two- to three-day train tours or choose a program lasting 10-14 days. Tours to the cities of the Golden Ring on a retro train are very popular, in which in 2 days you will visit Vladimir and Suzdal, and then have time to walk around Kostroma and Yaroslavl.

A cruise on the Golden Eagle train gives tourists an excellent opportunity to get to know our vast country: in two weeks on the road you will change 10 time zones and travel more than 9 thousand km! The train departs from Moscow, passes through Murom, Arzamas, Ufa, Chelyabinsk, Omsk and ends its “marathon” in Vladivostok.

Traveling by train, you can enjoy the beauty of the cities of the Volga region, Kazan, Pskov, Veliky Novgorod, St. Petersburg and many other Russian cities.

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European routes

The main feature of European train tours is the opportunity to visit several countries at once: trains traveling from Russia to Europe usually pass through the territory of transit states. Some programs include a stay in these countries for one or two days (you will be offered sightseeing tours or free time), in others you can see unfamiliar cities only from the train window.

In the Old World, railway communication is well developed, thanks to which almost all European countries are open to you. Several direct trains run from Russia to Europe, for example, train No. 23 "Moscow - Berlin", train No. 21 "Moscow - Prague", train No. 17/18 "Moscow - Nice". In addition, there are many combined excursion tours with a transfer in Brest to a bus (tourists get to Brest by train).

When going on a train tour of European countries, get ready for the fact that you will never be bored: usually such programs are very eventful and include sightseeing walking and bus excursions, visiting museums and art galleries, trips to famous castles and walks through exquisite parks.

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By train to exotic countries

Rail tours to the East are a real find for tourists experienced in travel. You can try to understand the soul of Asia by traveling by rail to China. There are as many as three direct trains from Russia to the Middle Kingdom, which reach the final station in 130-145 hours. Tour operators offer several excursion routes that include the sights of Beijing, Harbin, Wudalianchi and other cities.

In addition, tours have been developed during which you also travel around China by train.