Yasnaya Polyana and Tula

The estate itself consists of several buildings, but the focus of attention is undoubtedly the house of Leo Tolstoy. The nature itself and the landscape of the place create a certain romantic mood, this place can be visited at any time of the year.
Also worth visiting is the writer's grave and seeing the Volkonsky houses and the Kuzminski outbuilding. If necessary, you can have a bite to eat in the cafe near the manor before the visit.
Sightseeing tours take place from Tuesday to Sunday from 9:30 to 15:30 in groups of no more than 5 people; independent visits to the memorial buildings are not possible. Tickets are purchased at the museum box office, so please note that tickets may not be available at the weekend.
The reserve is open for self-guided tours every day from 9:00 to 17:00.
The stables are also reopened. Saddle and carriage rides are available from Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 16:00 (depending on weather conditions).
For more information on tickets and opening hours of the museum-reserve you can visit official website.

Have lunch at the Berendei restaurant. It serves excellent Russian cuisine.
You can reserve a table in advance by calling: +7 (920) 761-27-57.

After a rich lunch, go to get acquainted with the city of Tula.
Here you will have a great opportunity to stroll through the historical centre and visit the Tula Kremlin.
There are many museums in Tula. You can choose what you like best if it's cold to walk the streets.
Mode of the Kremlin: Monday - Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00. Ticket office closes 45 minutes before the end of the working day. The last Tuesday of the month is a sanitary day.

The International Gingerbread Museum is at least worth a visit for tasty souvenirs for yourself and your loved ones. If you want to bake your own gingerbread, you'll need to sign up for a master class in advance by calling website. The master class lasts from an hour and a half to two hours.
And if you're not interested in a cooking master class, go on a guided tour of the loom museum. Doesn't sound very impressive? Believe me, in this case the first impression is deceptive!

Do you enjoy eating gingerbread much more than baking it?
Then spend time on a fascinating tour at the Machine Museum. It's a modern, multimedia art space where you'll learn about the history of Tula industry and the work of rising contemporary art stars.
Tickets can be purchased online at website of the museum.

To conclude your exploration of Tula, take a stroll along the city's illuminated main promenade.

To make the trip home not too tedious, make a stop halfway through - in Serpukhov. There is a restaurant here which, even by Moscow standards, can surprise its guests.
A table must be reserved in advance - the place is very popular. Phone: +7 (925) 659-06-00