We offer a trip to the extraordinary city of Semenov. In the city you will visit the factory "Khokhloma painting", see the way how the simple wooden piece turns into a bowl or a vase of great beauty. Visit the museum "Golden Khokhloma" where you will see the unique collection of modern products and an interesting collection of the oldest products from Semenov masters. On your arrival in Semenov you will feel the atmosphere of the merchants and will be able to look their preserved old houses.
This wonderful city has an extremely rich history, beautiful architecture, and skilled craftsmen.
Do not miss the opportunity to visit one of the historic cities of Nizhny Novgorod region!

ITINERARY:

09:00 the tour begins, our driver and English-speaking guide will pick you up at your address in Nizny Novgorod to depart for Semenov city by car or mini-van. 

11:00 arrival to Semenov.

After arrival in the capital of Golden Khokhloma, you will visit the Museum of Folk Life “ The House of Semen Lozhkar”. This is a big village house, this Russian "izba" (house) is filled with the smell of freshly baked bread and fragrant kvass (Russian national drink), you can warm yourself at the Russian stove, you will feel the sense of antiquity and see objects of peasant life.

The caring hostess Semyonovna will tell about the rules and practices of the Russian family’s way of life, the secrets of home comfort, show and teach how to work with forgotten objects of distant antiquity: roll, ruble, grip and rocker.

12:00 Visit to the Museum "Golden Khokhloma", where you will be acquainted with ancient art crafts - unique Golden Khokhloma. Especially you will admire the visit to the "Royal room"

13:00 Masterclass, you'll master the secrets of art painting beauty-matryoshka or wooden spoon

15:00 Lunch at the cafe in Semenov.

16:00 Free time

17:00 Departure to N. Novgorod.

19:00 Arrival to your hotel