From Nizhny Novgorod we are heading to Svetloyar - an epic lake associated with the legends about the city of Kitezh. You will unravel the tangle of tales, stories and legends from Sveta Yaroslavl, learn about the life of the Trans-Volga peasants. Touch the Slavic mythology in the "City of Light" ceramics museum and make a wish at the edge of the holy lake. Individual excursion for 1-4 people Duration 7 hours Children Allowed with children How it goes By car Rating 5 on 1 review RUB 8500 per excursion Price for 1-4 people, regardless of the number of participants
What awaits you
In search of the city of Kitezh IN Historical and Art Museum "City of Kitezh" you will immerse yourself in the life of the Trans-Volga peasants, learn about the traditions of these places and see the unique Old Believer exhibits. And in the hall dedicated to Lake Svetloyar, you will hear the legend about the city of Kitezh and learn about the writers, poets and artists who were inspired by the beauty of these places. We will look at images of the city, listen to the music of Rimsky-Korsakov from the opera "The Legend of the Invisible City of Kitezh and the Maiden Fevronia." In addition, you will get acquainted with hypotheses about the origin of Svetloyar, archaeological finds and the results of expeditions
Symbols and traditions of Russian ceramics Museum of ceramics "Light City" will surprise you with a stunning collection of pottery works. First, you will see the products with references to Slavic mythology: you will see the birds of Sirin and Alkonost, the Prophetic Boyan and the Tree of Life, the ancient gods and the legendary Pigeon Book - a collection of medieval East Slavic poems. In the second hall you will meet the Kitezh bells, images of the Russian righteous and saints. And in the third - appreciate the clay products of different peoples of the world
Legends of Lake Svetloyar A lake will appear in front of you, which is called a small Russian Atlantis. Since olden times, Svetloyar has been fanned by ancient legends, and its riddles still baffle researchers. We will walk around the lake, admiring the epic landscapes, and then you can make a cherished wish and plunge into the holy water of Svetloyar.
Organizational details
How the excursion goes
- Excursion auto-pedestrian, takes place on a VW POLO Sedan car
- On the way back, at your request, we can stop by Semyonov at the Semyonovskaya painting factory to select and take away with us a famous Russian beauty - matryoshka
What is included in the price and what is not
- Included: transfer from and to Nizhny Novgorod, all entrance fees and excursions to museums
- The program provides time for lunch (30-35 min.) - optional, paid additionally
Venue
The beginning of the excursion is Nizhny Novgorod. You will find out the exact meeting point immediately after booking. History and ArchitectureOutside the city23Svetloyar Lake7
