Visiting the past: Staritsa

Bookings must be made 2 working days in advance.

On our way to Staritsa we willvisit the 'Russian Versailles' as well as the first Soviet rural hydro-electric power station, while on the way back we will discover a real Gothic cathedral in the depths of Tver countryside. This two-day trip will not leave anyone indifferent.

Day 1: The high-speed New Riga highway will quickly bring us to Volokolamsk - the oldest city of Moscow Region. Having passed through it, we will soon find ourselves in the Yaropolets village, where we will spend an hour and a half, examining the estates of Goncharov and Chernyshev families, amazing Kazan Church and the historical rural hydro-electric power station. After that we will move on to the Tver region, learning along our way about the destiny of Shakhovskoy princes, merchant Baev and the production of first Russian cheese. Soon we will reach the banks of Volga – the 'mother of all Russian rivers', on which the ancient Assumption monastery of the city of Staritsa stands. Besides magnificent architecture and rich history, we are awaited here by a real monastic meal which you will certainly enjoy. The afternoon is devoted to off-roading - the old path along Volga has not been used for a long time and it is accessible only by our well prepared 4x4 vehicles. Around 10pm we will arrive at the hotel in the city of Zubtsov where we will have dinner with wine.

Day 2: After breakfast we will return to Staritsa and climb up to the high left bank of the Volga, where once there used to be a fortress, and nowadays we will find some impressive churches. By taking the picturesque route along the Volga, we will soon reach the famous Staritsa caves where you have a fascinating excursion combined with a treasure hunt and lunch. Having crossed several smaller rivers by wade, we will finally get to our last destination - a Gothic cathedral in an ordinary Tver village. The tour ends around 10pm as we make our way back to Moscow.

Highlights:

1. Yaropolets

2. Staritsa

3. Zubtsov

4. Staritsa caves

5. Krasnoe

• Car rent;
• Fuel costs;
• Accommodation;
• Meals (Day 1: breakfast, lunch, dinner, Day 2: breakfast, lunch);
• Car insurance (Third party liability + car damage);
• Life and health insurance of all passengers;
• A separate car with 2 guides;
• Equipment needed for the off-road;
• Excursions;
• Off-road basic learning.