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2-Day Yuri Gagarin Heritage Tour in Gagarin with First Flight Museum

2 Days Round trip from Gagarin Easy pace

Birthplace of the pioneer of the universe

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Gagarin's family house museum in Klushino and discover his upbringing
02 See the earth hut where Gagarin's family lived during the German occupation
03 Visit the sacred Klushino spring, known as a "Space Portal"
04 Step into recreated museum rooms that reflect the atmosphere of Gagarin's childhood and family visits
05 Discover the Museum of the First Flight and its exhibitions on the Vostok space program

Embark on a captivating 2-day journey into the life and legacy of Yuri Gagarin in his native region. Explore meaningful landmarks in Klushino and Gagarin, including the Gagarin family's house museum, the earth hut where the family lived during the German occupation, the sacred Klushino spring, and the memorial complex dedicated to the first cosmonaut. The experience continues at the Museum of the First Flight, where exhibitions trace the preparation and implementation of humanity's first journey into space. Leave enriched with a deeper understanding of Gagarin's remarkable achievements and enduring legacy.

Leave enriched with a deeper understanding of Gagarin's remarkable achievements and enduring legacy.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Languages English, French, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Klushino Heritage Trail and Yuri Gagarin Memorial Sites

09:10: Morning meeting at Gagarin railway station and transfer to the hotel.
09:30-10:45: Breakfast at Hotel Vostok. Departure for the themed tour "Yurka's Trail," including:
- A visit to the Gagarin family's house museum in Klushino village, Gagarin district.
- Exploration of the earth hut where Yuri Gagarin's family lived for one and a half years during the German occupation.
- A visit to the Klushino spring, a sacred place and a "Space Portal."
15:00: Return to the city and lunch at the interactive exposition "Izba-Chaynaya," featuring elements of a traditional village hut and Smolensk peasant life.
16:00: Visit the memorial complex, including:
- The house-museum of Yuri Gagarin's school years, where the first cosmonaut was born and spent his childhood and youth.
- Alexey Ivanovich Gagarin spent his last years in his parents' museum house, which was gifted to them in 1961.
- The rooms recreate the atmosphere of Yuri Gagarin's visits from 1961 to 1967, with photographs on the walls and numerous gifts.
- The last place Yuri Gagarin visited in Gzhatsk is marked by a special glass pavilion housing his Volga car.
18:00: Return to the hotel and check-in.

19:00: Dinner at Hotel Vostok. Leisure time.

Day 02

Museum of the First Flight and Local History Discovery

8:30-10:00: Breakfast at Hotel Vostok. Visit the Museum of the First Flight:
- 1st floor: exhibition and displays.
- 3rd floor: exhibition "Preparation and Implementation of the First Space Flight."
The museum presents materials on the construction of the Baikonur Cosmodrome, the selection and training of the first cosmonaut group, the Council of Chief Designers, and the enterprises that contributed to the development of the "Vostok" rocket-space system, along with insights into modern manned space exploration.
Explore Yuri Gagarin's flight, including its emergencies.
12:00: Check-out from hotel rooms.
12:20-13:30: Lunch at Hotel Vostok. Visit the historical and local lore museum.
15:00: Transfer to Gagarin railway station. See you again.

Where this trip takes you

Klushino, Klushino spring, Museum of the First Flight, The house-museum of Yuri Gagarin's school years

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Accommodation at Hotel Vostok (rooms with amenities)
Round-trip transfer to Gagarin railway station
Meals (entire menu at Hotel Vostok): 2 breakfasts, one lunch, one dinner, and one lunch at Izba-Chaynaya
All entrance and excursion tickets to the combined memorial museum-reserve of Yuri A. Gagarin
Guided tours as per the program
English-speaking translator

What's Not Included

Cost of train tickets to Gagarin station
Russian meeting with a loaf (200 euros per group)
Drinks not included in the full board
Personal expenses
Banquet organisation
Tips (if desired)

Know before you go

The tour operator reserves the right to change the order of excursions, start times, and meeting points, or to substitute a display object with a similar one while maintaining the overall program volume.

Logistics