New Year's lordly fun in the cities of the Golden Ring

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We invite you to a beautiful New Year's tour of the cities of the Golden Ring!

You will see the most striking monuments of ancient Russian history, the ancient cities of Alexandrov, Vladimir and Suzdal, the ensemble of Cathedral Square with a New Year's panorama of white-stone cathedrals of the 12th century and other significant attractions. The highlight of the tour will be participation in an interactive program and tasting of Suzdal mead.

Location

Moscow, Leningradsky railway station

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Tour highlights

Christmas Lunch

You will find a performance by a folklore group, folk beliefs and carols accompanied by musical instruments

Mead tasting

Go to the tasting room, where you will taste the local mead and be able to purchase any of the varieties you like

The charm of snow-covered cities

Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere of folk festivals and walk through the elegant streets of the cities of the Golden Ring

Itinerary

Day 1 - The meeting of the group in Moscow. A tour of New Year's Vladimir and a lunch with a folklore program
08:45 Meeting of the group in Moscow, Komsomolskaya metro station, in the building of the Leningradsky railway station, in the center of the waiting room on the first floor by the elevator (sign "Lordly amusements").
We take a good New Year's mood with us and go to Vladimir — one of the largest cities of the Golden Ring of Russia, located on the high bank of the Klyazma River.
The main asset of the Vladimir land is the most beautiful examples of white stone architecture included in the UNESCO list.
Lunch with the folklore program "Christmas in Russian folk traditions" (for a group of 35 people or more).
Performance of a folklore group, folk beliefs, carols.
The combination of folk songs, playing musical instruments, and national costumes will make the holiday magical and unforgettable!
Excursion program: the ensemble of Cathedral Square with a New Year's panorama of the white stone cathedrals of the 12th century: Assumption Cathedral, Dmitrievsky Cathedral.
The Golden Gate is a unique monument of military engineering and architectural art of ancient Russia, a symbol of Vladimir and the entire Golden Ring of Russia.
A walk along a pedestrian street.
The unique charm of the snow—covered central streets and the main decoration of the city is a Christmas tree.
Visit to the exhibition "Old Vladimir".
The exhibition recreates the daily life of the townspeople (burghers, officials, merchants) and the atmosphere of the old, provincial Vladimir.
Accommodation at the hotel.

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Day 2 - Sightseeing tour of Alexandrov and interactive program
Breakfast in the hotel restaurant.
Departure to Alexandrov, a city in the north-east of the Vladimir region, the oprichnina residence of Ivan the Terrible.
There are monuments of Alexandrova Sloboda in Alexandrov, including the first tent church in Russia.
Sightseeing tour of Alexandrovskaya Sloboda: acquaintance with the architectural ensemble and the unique history of the Tsar's Kremlin of Ivan the Terrible, the medieval cellars of the Assumption Church, the Crucifixion Church-bell tower.
Interactive program "In the Hearty courtyard of Ivan the Terrible".
Lunch.
Return to Vladimir to the hotel.
Festive Christmas dinner (only for stays at the Russian Village Hotel).

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Day 3 - Completion of the program. Excursion to Suzdal and mead tasting
Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
We are going on an excursion to Suzdal, the museum city, because there are nowhere such a number of monuments of the history of Russia, as well as ancient buildings that have survived intact and preserved, unique churches and objects of wooden architecture.
Most of the buildings in Suzdal are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
For decades, the ancient city has served as a film set for many films.
Excursion program: the architecture of the majestic Suzdal Kremlin, its construction began in the X century!
The stunning Nativity Cathedral and the St. Euthymius Monastery, founded in 1350.
Mead tasting: in order to immerse yourself in the culture and traditions of Suzdal, you need to taste the famous local drinks.
We will give you the opportunity to visit the tasting room, decorated in the Old Russian style, and quench your thirst with native Russian drinks.
After the tasting, you will have the opportunity to purchase any of the varieties you like and please your loved ones with them.
Lunch.
16:00 The end of the program.
Return to Moscow.
Arrival in the evening, the time depends on the traffic situation.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in a hotel in the city of Vladimir to choose from.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation, RUB.:

Hotel/Accommodation	2-seat (standard)	1-local (standard)	3-local
Hotel AMAKS "Golden Ring" 3*	25 900	31 900	28,900 (studio)
GRK "Russian Village" 3*	31 900	39 900	–
Zarya Hotel 3*	23 900	27 900	23,900 (economy)

Discounts on the tour:

when staying at the Russian Village Hotel:
- for children under 14 years of age for an additional fee. on-site (eurorack) discount – 2500 rubles.;
- for children under 14 years old, the discount is 2000 rubles in the main place.
when staying at the Zarya Hotel:
- for children under 14 years old (in the main place), the discount is 400 rubles.
when staying at the AMAKS Golden Ring Hotel:
- for children under 10 years old in an additional place (Euro pad), a discount of 400 rubles.;
- for children under 14 years old, a discount of 400 rubles is available in the main place.

Hotel AMAKS "Golden Ring" 3*, Vladimir

This largest hotel in the city is located in a 15-storey building in Vladimir. Free Wi-Fi is available in its rooms. It offers a restaurant serving traditional Russian cuisine, a modern spa and a swimming pool.

All rooms at the AMAKS Golden Ring Hotel are decorated in a classic individual style and feature a TV with cable channels. Some rooms have a minibar and bathrobes. Some rooms have a balcony with city views.

A rich breakfast buffet is served every morning at the AMAKS Golden Ring Hotel. The on-site restaurant features a traditional Russian restaurant, an elegant dining room and a bar decorated in a tropical theme. The AMAKS Hotel has a games room with billiard tables, as well as a bowling alley and a sauna. Guests can use an ATM and visit a gift shop.

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Another option

GRK "Russian Village" 3*, Vladimir

The country hotel is located just 5 km from the center of Vladimir. It offers a sauna with an indoor pool, billiards, meeting facilities, free Wi-Fi and free private parking.

The simply decorated rooms at the Russian Village Hotel are equipped with a refrigerator. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom.

There are 2 restaurants at the guests' disposal. The reception is open 24 hours a day.

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Another option

Zarya Hotel 3*

The Zarya Hotel is located in the city of Vladimir. Facilities include free Wi–Fi, laundry facilities, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk. Parking is available for arrivals by private transport.

The room stock includes various categories. All rooms are decorated in the same classic style, with comfortable double or single beds, furniture, modern TV and refrigerator.

Guests can choose to stay with or without breakfast. On the ground floor there is a restaurant with light music in the background, where dishes of European and Russian cuisine are prepared in a modern interpretation.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 45 tourists

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Moscow, Leningradsky railway station

Included in price

habitation;
meals according to the program: 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches;
gala dinner on January 6 (only for stays at the Russian Village Hotel);
excursion service according to the program;
entrance tickets to museums;
services of an accompanying guide according to the program;
daily transportation service on the route;
the choice of seats on the bus (for a group of up to 19 people, a minibus is provided, pre-seating in the cabin may vary);
folklore program (for a group of 35 people or more).

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Moscow and back;
meals not included in the program (dinners and breakfast on the 1st day of the tour);
personal expenses (souvenirs, alcohol, etc.).

It's important to know

Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

Dates and Prices

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5 – 7 Jan, 2025 3 days 2 nights

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