5 Days Exploring Leo Tolstoy’s Russia
Tolstoy Literary Tour
Experience the world of one of Russia’s greatest writers on our Tolstoy Literary Tour — a 5-day journey through Moscow’s literary sites and the legendary Yasnaya Polyana estate, where Leo Tolstoy lived, wrote and created timeless classics such as War and Peace and Anna Karenina.
Why choose the Tolstoy Literary Tour
This unique literary travel experience is designed for literature lovers, cultural enthusiasts and travelers who want to dive deep into the life and legacy of Leo Tolstoy.
✔ Visit Tolstoy’s historic home in Moscow
✔ Explore Yasnaya Polyana — Tolstoy’s family estate in Tula
✔ Thematic tours linked to War and Peace and Tolstoy’s life
✔ Professional local guides in English and other languages
✔ Small-group cultural experience
✔ Russian visa support letter included
✔ Visit Tolstoy’s historic home in Moscow
✔ Explore Yasnaya Polyana — Tolstoy’s family estate in Tula
✔ Thematic tours linked to War and Peace and Tolstoy’s life
✔ Professional local guides in English and other languages
✔ Small-group cultural experience
✔ Russian visa support letter included
Tolstoy Literary Tour itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival in Moscow
Arrive in Moscow and transfer to your hotel. Check-in and free evening. Optional dinner available.
Day 2 – Moscow literary tour & Tolstoy’s Moscow home
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and start with a visit to the Moscow Kremlin and one of its cathedrals.
Later, embark on a themed walking tour in the Khamovniki district with a visit to the wooden estate of Leo Tolstoy, where authentic exhibits reflect his life and creative world.
Optional: Explore the historic Usachev Market or enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 3 – “War and Peace” Moscow tour
After breakfast, join a bus tour dedicated to Tolstoy’s War and Peace, visiting sites in Moscow connected to the novel’s real-life inspirations.
Optional walking tour “Tolstoy in Moscow” along Arbat and Plyushchikha streets highlights Tolstoy’s personal Moscow connections.
Day 4 – Yasnaya Polyana & Tolstoy Estate in Tula
After breakfast, take a scenic journey to the Tula region to visit Yasnaya Polyana, Tolstoy’s ancestral home and primary creative sanctuary — preserved with gardens, parks and historic estate buildings.
Explore:
Day 5 – Departure from Moscow
Enjoy breakfast, check-out from the hotel, and transfer to the airport or train station.
Arrive in Moscow and transfer to your hotel. Check-in and free evening. Optional dinner available.
Day 2 – Moscow literary tour & Tolstoy’s Moscow home
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and start with a visit to the Moscow Kremlin and one of its cathedrals.
Later, embark on a themed walking tour in the Khamovniki district with a visit to the wooden estate of Leo Tolstoy, where authentic exhibits reflect his life and creative world.
Optional: Explore the historic Usachev Market or enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 3 – “War and Peace” Moscow tour
After breakfast, join a bus tour dedicated to Tolstoy’s War and Peace, visiting sites in Moscow connected to the novel’s real-life inspirations.
Optional walking tour “Tolstoy in Moscow” along Arbat and Plyushchikha streets highlights Tolstoy’s personal Moscow connections.
Day 4 – Yasnaya Polyana & Tolstoy Estate in Tula
After breakfast, take a scenic journey to the Tula region to visit Yasnaya Polyana, Tolstoy’s ancestral home and primary creative sanctuary — preserved with gardens, parks and historic estate buildings.
Explore:
- The Tolstoy family home, where he lived and wrote for over 50 years
- Volkonsky House, one of the estate’s ancient stone buildings
- Historic educational and outbuildings
- Lunch at a local café is included.
Day 5 – Departure from Moscow
Enjoy breakfast, check-out from the hotel, and transfer to the airport or train station.
What is included in the Tolstoy Literary Tour
✔ 4 nights in 4★ hotel accommodation in Moscow
✔ Daily hotel breakfast
✔ Lunches on Day 2 and Day 4
✔ Guided tours and entrance fees as per itinerary
✔ All transfers and transportation
✔ Professional local guides in English, French, Italian, Spanish or German
✔ Russian visa support letter
✔ Daily hotel breakfast
✔ Lunches on Day 2 and Day 4
✔ Guided tours and entrance fees as per itinerary
✔ All transfers and transportation
✔ Professional local guides in English, French, Italian, Spanish or German
✔ Russian visa support letter
What is not included
✖ International flights
✖ Optional dinners or activities
✖ Travel insurance
✖ Single room supplement (optional)
✖ Optional dinners or activities
✖ Travel insurance
✖ Single room supplement (optional)
Customized literary and cultural extensions
Extend your stay in Russia and continue exploring with additional options such as:
- Optional Saint Petersburg literary tours (e.g., Dostoevsky)
- Extra nights in Moscow or Tula
- Private cultural excursions
- Tailor-made literary experiences
Who will love this tour
- Literature enthusiasts
- Fans of Leo Tolstoy and Russian classics
- Culture and history lovers
- Travelers seeking a curated and meaningful experience
Book your Tolstoy Literary Tour
Dive into Russia’s literary heritage with expert guides, iconic sites and authentic experiences linked to the life of Leo Tolstoy — one of the greatest writers in world literature.
Contact us for prices, dates and customization options.
Discover Tolstoy’s world like never before.
Contact us for prices, dates and customization options.
Discover Tolstoy’s world like never before.
