Tourists reviews of vacations on the Small Golden Ring - Page 2

Our tour of Russia’s “Golden Ring” began on July 9th, and I was truly impressed by how perfectly everything was organized. Every detail was thought through, travel times and city visits were precisely scheduled, and there were no unnecessary delays. The local guides were passionate and knowledgeable! And our own guide, Sergey, was simply outstanding, a true professional in every sense of the word!! Breakfasts and lunches were excellent as well! I highly recommend this travel company to anyone planning a trip!!

A truly fascinating tour. Our guide Svetlana made it not only informative and engaging but also heartfelt! We visited beautiful places that have preserved traces of important historical events and the legacy of many great figures of Russia over the centuries. At the end of the trip, Svetlana, with her characteristic warmth, organized a swim in the Teza River for us - a perfect refreshment after a hot day!

I’d wanted to visit Plyos for a long time. I hadn’t originally planned to see the nearby cities, Kostroma, Yaroslavl, and Nerekhta, but since they were part of the tour, I decided to go for it, and I’m very grateful for such a wonderful trip. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to make it to Nerekhta on Friday morning, so I missed that part of the tour. I was absolutely delighted with the Moskovskaya Zastava Hotel. Even though I had initially considered booking a more expensive place, I didn’t regret my choice for a moment. The location is perfect, right on the embankment, across from the legendary Old Pier (where the film "A Cruel Romance" was shot). I spent both evenings walking along the river, enjoying the views of the Volga and the surrounding nature. I’ve already recommended this hotel to all my friends and family. I stayed in a room overlooking May 1st Street; the hotel itself is housed in a beautiful old mansion. The staff were attentive and friendly, and the breakfasts were excellent (and I’m quite picky about food). Kostroma completely won me over, it’s a city for lovers, really a city for everyone. I visited the Cheese Museum on my own. The second day was spent in Plyos, an absolute paradise. I’m sure I’ll return someday and stay overnight. We took a riverboat to Plyos, and our guide Natalia, a native of Kostroma, was wonderful, she shared so many fascinating stories about the Volga towns and their culture. I only wish we’d had a bit more time for excursions and sightseeing in Yaroslavl, it definitely deserves a separate trip. I highly recommend this tour: the price included hotel breakfasts, lunch in a café, museum tickets, and a boat ride. Of course, when choosing the tour, you should keep the weather in mind, I was lucky to have warm, clear days.

A very interesting and full program. Everything went great. I just wish there had been a bit more secular content, Russian churches are wonderful, but there were quite a lot of them.

I really enjoyed the "Big Golden Ring" tour, such a rich and varied excursion program! Thank you very much!

The trip was wonderful, thank you very much!

Everything went great!

Overall, I enjoyed the tour. Everything promised in the program was delivered. I especially liked the folklore show in Vladimir and the interactive "Around the Stove" experience in Kostroma. I did lower my rating by 1 point because, in addition to the general tours of the monasteries, churches, and cathedrals, I would have liked the opportunity to visit local museums, especially art galleries or applied arts exhibits.

Absolutely delighted. The tour met all my expectations. Our guide Tatiana was calm, knowledgeable, and shared lots of fascinating information about each city and its history. All the guides were true professionals. Thank you.

We took the Small Golden Ring tour from June 29 to July 2, 2024. We really enjoyed everything, the organization was excellent and the guide was fantastic. I’d recommend bringing some food with you for the trip.

Everything was organized to a high standard. We’re very happy with the experience. Thank you for the excellent tour organization!

I really enjoyed everything! The tour organization, the guide, and the driver. It was a memorable, interesting, and very comfortable trip.

I really enjoyed the tour. We visited many interesting places . The travel between locations was comfortable and not tiring, and the accommodations were very comfortable. Thank you very much.

We really enjoyed the trip and came away with so many great impressions. The program was thoughtfully planned, the excursions were excellent, the food was delicious, and the accommodations were comfortable. Thank you for meeting and even exceeding our expectations.

The tour was excellent and left very positive impressions. At times there was a bit too much information and not quite enough free time in the cities we visited.

A wonderful itinerary that truly immerses you in the early days of Russian statehood. Ancient churches, historic architecture, and beautiful Russian landscapes make the experience unforgettable.

Good afternoon! I really enjoyed the cities of Plyos and Kostroma. The Moskovskaya Zastava hotel in Kostroma is well located, the rooms were comfortable, and the breakfast was good. However, the drive from Kostroma to Yaroslavl took a very long time, and we got stuck in traffic on the highway at the entrance to the city. As a result, there was very little time for sightseeing in Yaroslavl. There was also no place to park the bus, and the group had to rush to the train station. Overall, the Yaroslavl tour was disappointing. In addition, the tour bus was quite old, and the seats were uncomfortable.

I really enjoyed every part of the tour.

The Golden Ring tour was very informative, and the program was well planned with nothing unnecessary. The guide was excellent, and even my 10-year-old found it interesting. I had some doubts before booking about whether my daughter would manage the whole trip, but everything went perfectly. I highly recommend it.