Tula-Ryazan. Yasnaya Polyana, Weaponry museum and Kulikovo field. A three-day weekend tour

Book the tour - 09 Aug - 11 Aug 2024

• Dates 2024: 9-11 August
• Duration: 3 days
• Total mileage: 950 km
• Difficulty - light
• Roads 99% asphalt
• Price: 950 EUR (includes BMW F750/F850GS rent, extra charge for R1250GS - 100 EUR)
• Comprehensive motorcycle insurance: 350 EUR (no deposit needed, full coverage)
• Deposit for the motorcycle: 1200/1500 EUR for F750GS/F850GS or R1250GS (Read more...)
• Price if you ride your own bike: 550 EUR  
• Extra price for the passenger: 400 EUR
• Single room supplement: 75 EUR

Key tour highlights: Golden Ring southern towns, Leo Tolstoy museum in Krasnaya Polyana estate, Weaponry museum and Kulikovo field   

Price includes:

• Accommodation in 3-4* hotels (based on sharing a double / twin room)
• Breakfasts
• Motorcycle rental
• Petrol
• English-speaking guide on a motorcycle
• Entry tickets to places of interest
• Technical support

Price does not include:

• Petrol
• Lunches and dinners
• Medical insurance
• Personal expenses
• All other expenses not listed above

Route: where we will go

Moscow – Tula – Ryazan – Moscow

Day 1. Moscow – Tula, 280 km

After leaving Moscow we will make our first stop next to an old Cathedral years ago owned by a Galytsin noble family. After that we will head off toward Tula. Right before we enter the town will visit a WWII memorial - “Motherland’s sky defenders”. We will check-in, leave the bikes and will walk around Tula. Visiting a brand new interactive Weaponry museum is on the list. In the evening we can either continue walking down the streets of downtown and visit the Kremlin or just relax enjoying nice food in one of the local restaurants.

Day 2. Tula – Kulikovo field - Ryazan, 370 km

In the first half of the day we will drive to Krasnaya polyana – a former Leo’s Tolstoy estate which is today turned into a museum. After lunch we will head to Kulikovo field where a new reserve-museum is placed. “Mamay battle” or “Battle on the Don” – these are the names of the famous battle between Russian army lead by moscovian prince Dmitry Donskoy and Tatar-Mongolian army of Khans Mamay and Tulunbek which took place here in 1380. Our next stop will be in Ryazan where we will visit Kremlin and walk around historical city center.

Day 3. Ryazan – Moscow, 300 km

After leaving Ryazan we will visit one more museum, this time dedicated to Russian poet Sergey Esenin. Next stop is going to be in a small town Kolomna where we will try a local delicious – pastille. After that the only thing waiting for us will be the road home.