Multi-day tours:All tastes of the Middle Don

Route: Voronezh - open-air Museum "The Village of the XVII - XIX centuries" - Beaver’s land (Biosphere Reserve) - Tolshevsky the Transfiguration of the Saviour Monastery - Cave monastery of Divnogorie and open-air museum - "Academy of milk" - The Oldenburg’s Palace - Voronezh: sightseeing tour around the city + ship-museum "Gott Praedestinatio”

Day 1

The open-air museum "Village of 17-19 centuries" was created by Vladimir Brezhnev. There are all necessary conditions for unforgettable holidays: untouched nature, picturesque surroundings, natural food. For those, who loves history, here are collected various tools of carpenters, weavers, blacksmiths and other masters (17-20 centures). The museum is interesting not only for its exhibits, but also for the fact that it is absolutely alive! You can touch everything, try some pastoral occupations, plunge into the history of Russia! During the tour there is an opportunity to take part in a cooking master class of traditional Cossack meal. The friendly owner of the village will serve us a lunch from the products of his own farm. On the territory of the peasant farm there is an opportunity to observe the process of reconstruction of a small settlement of artisans. After lunch, transfer to the Biosphere Reserve.

After lunch, we are going to the only in the world beaver's farm, as well as place of living for many animals, some of them are listed in the Red Book of Russia - Voronezh Biosphere Reserve which is also included in the list of UNESCO Biosphere Reserves. You will visit a "Beaver's city" that includes two-level aquarium with a family of beavers, as well as as interective museum, which has been created using the best technologies. After visiting of Beaver's farm, we will have a walk around the territory of the Tolshevsky Monastery, which was founded in the first half of the 17th century.

We invite you to visit the unique place in our region, the biggest in Russia beaver's farm, which is also shelter for many animals, some of which are listed in the Red Book of Russia - Voronezh State Nature Biosphere Reserve, which is administered by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Ecology of the Russian Federation. It was given the status of a biosphere reserve by UNESCO and it is currently a part of the international network of biosphere reserves, to monitor the state of the environment.

The reserve territory includes a unique complex - "Beaver's city", created on the basis of an experimental farm, which is nowadays, the place for regular filming. We will visit a beaver's shed and a two-level aquarium, an interactive museum "Beaver's House", created using the best technologies.

One more significant place on the territory of the reserve is Tolshevsky Monastery, which was founded in the first half of the 7th century. The name "Tolshevsky" came from the incredible thickness of trees growing here.

Day 2

It is not for nothing, that Chalk Divas attract people from all over the world. This unique creation of nature is plentifully represented in the Voronezh region. Our journey begins with a visit of Small Divas, which are located on the territory of male monastery of Divnogorie. Then, we move to the Museum- Reserve Divnogorie. Scheduled a visit to the Church of Sicilian Icon of the Mother of God (XIX century), the remains of a medieval fortress and necropolis (IX-X centuries), as well as natural wonder - Chalk Diva. On the top, opens a breathtaking view of the Don River and its valley. The complex of Small Divas includes a cave church and a bypass gallery with two chapels. The complex was first mentioned in some documents in the year 1653, although there are suggestions of its earlier origin. The principle of building the cave temple and graffiti on the walls resembles images in the Roman catacombs of the first centuries of Christianity.

Then, we move to the Museum- Reserve Divnogorie. Scheduled a visit to the Church of Sicilian Icon of the Mother of God (XIX century), the remains of a medieval fortress and necropolis (IX-X centuries), as well as natural wonder - Chalk Diva. On the top, opens a breathtaking view of the Don River and its valley.

Visit to modern dairy complex "Academy of milk", where you will be able to see how milk is being produced and are grown cows will not leave indifferent neither children, nor adults. “Eco Niva” is one of the most technologically advanced companies in the Voronezh region, we will see how it works and also, we will taste some products of the company, that are just produced. Contact with newborn calves brings you only positive emotions.

Day 3

Excursion to “Palace complex of princess of Oldenburg”

You will visit the only in the Central Black Earth Region palace of Imperial family, granddaughter Francoise Marie-Josephine (wife of Napoleon I Bonaparte), Princess Oldenburg's Palace. The Unique Palace, that was built in the  XIX century. It is registered as an object of Russian cultural heritage. In 1879 Tsar Alexander II gave the estate of Ramon to the Princess Eugenia and the Duke of Oldenburg as a wedding gift. In 1883 they commissioned construction of the palace, in red brick, in the style of an English Gothic castle with gatehouse.

Princess was an active woman, so, she has founded in our region the first Russian steam chocolate factory, products of her factory had an international recognition. Some recipes are still used at Voronezh chocolate factory. 

Excursion: Symbols of the capital of the Central Black Earth Region

Bus-walking tour over the most beautiful places in Voronezh city. 
Excursion begins with a visit of the current historical copie of "Gott praedestinatio," Russian battleship of the times of Peter the I. Next, we will visit some significant and legendary places of Voronezh, to know more about famous people who lived and left their mark in the history. Voronezh land gave to the world such an outstanding writers and poets as A.Koltsov, I.Nikitin, Bunin, A.Platonov, D.Venevitinov and others.

The city has a rich heritage, the great military history, religious shrines and modern image that harmoniously combined, creating a unique memorable appearance of the capital.

Complexity of the route: LIGHT*

Cost of the tour per person (accommodation included): 

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