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TRUE RUSSIA (enduro tour, Moscow - St.Petersburg)
| Duration | 10 |
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| Tour distance | 1500km. |
| Tour complaxity | medium |
| Tour quota | 8 |
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Highlights
Moscow — Uglich — Tver — Seliger — Velikiy Novgorod — St.Petersburg
Tour description
Russia has long become one of major tourist destinations of the world, but unfortunately most of the itineraries offered to a foreign traveler comprise the cities of Moscow, St. Petersburg and several museum towns. At the same time, the true wonders and spirit of Russia remain hidden from the foreign tourists.
We are now attempting to present Russia as it is. It is not an easy task, because the most interesting things are far away from big cities and major tourist destinations with their hustle and glamour. Even tarmac roads are not everywhere to be found, and a endure motorbike may be the only possible transport. But what to be seen is a reward in itself. Small Russian towns which history goes many centuries back, authentic villages unaffected by modern civilization, virgin forests and quite rivers and lakes, tranquil and friendly people - all this is what is called “The True Russia”. Quite symbolically, the itinerary connects two Russian capitals – the old and the new ones, and passes through the places where the history of Russia has been made.
Tour description
Day 1. Moscow
Meeting at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Evening for leisuer.
Day 2. Moscow
Moscow City tour. During this four hour tour you will see the Kremlin, the Red Square and other highlights of Moscow. After dinner you will pick up the motorcyle aòâ ride around the city. In the evening visit to the popular bikers places - Vorobjevy Gory and Bikers' Club Sexton. Welcom dinner in Sexton.
Day 3. Moscow - Uglich, 288 km (tarmac 200 km, gravel and dirt 88 km)
Tour starts. After 58 km of highway we are arriving to one of the most famous historical and religious place – Troitse-Sergiev monastery in Sergiev Posad. It was founded in the ÕIV century and until now remains one of the most important centers of the Russian Orthodox church. We shall make a brief tour of the monastery. Our tour goes on in the direction of the ancient Russian town of Uglich. We are driving, alternatively, tarmac, gravel and dirt roads for 177 km among forests, fields and abandoned villages, until we reach Ilyinskaya village. After that, an old brick road built by the medieval Russian tsars will lead us to the Uleyma convent. Following a brief visit to the monastery (please note that in Russian convents and monasteries shorts and mini-skirts are not welcome, and women should preferably have their heads covered) and a 10-km tarmac road drive, we reach Uglich, one of the most ancient Russian towns founded in 937 AD. The town is known for its 3 monasteries of the XIII century, typical Russian provincial architecture (mainly XIX century) and some tragic historical events dating back to the times of Ivan the Terrible… A brief tour of the small town and accommodation in a hotel.
Day 4. Uglich - Tver, 294 km (tarmac 134 km, gravel and dirt 160)
We cross Volga and drive along its banks for some time. The picturesque dirt road leads us to an old town of Kashin founded in the XII-XIII centuries. After a brief tour of the town we proceed to Tver, a big city with long and interesting history, lie in the heart of the Middle Russian valleys with their forests, quite rivers and charming lakes. 111 km of gravel and tarmac roads lead us to the village of Stoyantsy. After Stoyantsy, a difficult section – 10 km of narrow and winding dirt road. Next, 22 km of tarmac and 70 km of sand road to Savateevo village. And finally, 12 km of tarmac to Tver. The city was founded in the ÕII century, and it was a capital of the most powerful princedom in the North-Eastern Russia. Some architectural monuments of the ÕIII century have remained till our time. Accommodation in a hotel.
Day 5. Tver - Seliger, 282 km (tarmac 200 km, gravel 82 km)
In the morning – a tour of the city followed by a 100 km drive to the town of Staritsa (tarmac). Staritsa was mentioned in ancient chronicles in 1297. The local Assumption monastery has been founded in 1110 and is one of the oldest acting monasteries in Russia. After 1569, Staritsa was owned by tsar Ivan the Terrible. Lunch and a brief tour of the town. After that, we drive to the pearl of Russia, the Seliger system of lakes. Accommodation in a lake lodge.
Day 6. Seliger lake
In the beautifully located lodge on the river bank, you could swim, do water ski, travel by boats and motor boats, or just relax after the tiring travel. After lunch you will have a nice boat tour on the Seliger system of lakes with its 160 islands, visiting Nilova Pustin monastery founded in the XVI century on one of the island. In the evening you will get to know what is Russian sauna ("banya") and try tasty Russian barbeque - shashlick.
Day 7. Seliger - Velikiy Novgorod, 216 km (tarmac 166 km, gravel and dirt 50 km)
Tarmac, gravel and dirt roads among the breathtaking scenery of lakes and forests will lead us to the old Russian town of Novgorod, once a powerful medieval city-state. You will visit Russian Village Vitoslavlitsy which situated in Novgorod suburb. Accommodation in a hotel in the historical center of the town.
Day 8. Velikiy Novgorod - St.Petersburg
Following two hours tour around ancient Novgorod Kremlin, you will drive to St. Perersburg. Before entering St.Petersburg you will visit Petrodvorets - wonderfull Tsar Residence. Arriving to St. Petersburg accommodation in a hotel. Motorcycle drop off. In the evening – a walking tour of the city.
Day 9. St.Petersburg
City tour, visiting some famouse museums. Farewell dinner in the river boat. For riders who have back flight from Moscow transfer to the airport or train station (ticket is included in the price).
Day 10. Tour finish
We have right to make changes in route depanding on the weather and road conditions
Included in our tours
- all accommodation in 3-4 * hotels (double or single occupancy)
- late model of BMW with full insurance
- unlimited mileage
- meal: 10 breakfasts, lunches, 3 dinner, without alcoholic drinks
- transfer
- tour guide service
- support vehicle with spare parts
- all excursions according to the programm
- information package and maps, souvenirs
- ticket St.Peterburg - Moscow, train/airplane(economy class)
Not included in our tours
- air ticket to Russia
- food and drinks except mentioned above
- fuel and oil
- tips
- personal expanses
- parking fees
- personal medical insurance
- riding gear and helmet, could be arrange for extra
- travel insurance - strongly recommended
For our tour we provide english-speaking guides, but if you don't speak English, we could provide you with any-language-translator
Penalty
showCost
| model | single room | dbl room sharing | passenger | deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW - R 1200 GS | €4480 | €3850 | €1880 | €500 |
| BMW - F 650 GS | €4270 | €3640 | €1880 | €500 |
Tour number: 2364