An exciting tour of the cities of Golden Russia will give you five bright days filled with amazing discoveries! During this tour you will visit such historical cities as Vladimir, Bogolyubovo, Suzdal, Ivanovo, Kostroma, Yaroslavl, Rostov Veliky, Pereslavl-Zalessky, Sergiev Posad and Alexandrov.

You will be able to enjoy the rich cultural heritage of these cities, see historical monuments and famous sights, visit museums, get acquainted with the local flavor and traditions. Do not miss the opportunity to plunge into the atmosphere of ancient Russian culture and spend an unforgettable weekend in the company of like-minded people!

Location

Moscow
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$315
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Duration
5 Days
4 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 25 – 29 November
    • 9 – 13 December
    • Dates for next season
    • 27 – 31 January, 2025
    • 10 – 14 February, 2025
    • 24 – 28 February, 2025
    • 3 – 7 March, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 50 people
Minimum age
6 years old
Group meet at
Moscow
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Golden Gate
We will see the symbol of the greatness and power of Ancient Russia – the gate that decorated the main entrance to the richest princely boyar part of the city
Museum City
We will visit Suzdal, where there are about 200 historical monuments, many of which have UNESCO World Heritage status
Additional features
Thanks to additional excursions, you will see even more architectural wonders, learn many interesting historical facts and riddles
Merchant Kostroma
The ancient city, which has preserved to this day the original appearance of the architectural ensemble of the XVIII century, will reveal to us the veil of mystery of its history
Alexander Kremlin
Let's admire the white-stone churches of the Alexandrovskaya Sloboda, fantasizing about how Ivan the Terrible once made important decisions here

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Departure from Moscow. Vladimir and Bogolyubovo

    Gathering of the group in Moscow: VDNKH metro station, parking lot to the right of the Cosmos Hotel.

    • at 07:45 – on departure on Saturday;
    • at 09:00 – on departure on Monday.

    Departure to Vladimir:

    • at 08:00 – on departure on Saturday;
    • at 09:15 – on departure on Monday.

    Travel information.

    Lunch at a cafe in the city.

    Tour of Vladimir, the ancient capital of Northeastern Russia and one of the most visited cities of the Golden Ring of Russia by tourists: several amazing monuments of Russian medieval white stone architecture have been preserved here.

    First of all, this applies to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Assumption Cathedral, Dmitrievsky Cathedral and the Golden Gate.

    Sightseeing of the 12th century:

    The Golden Gate (architecture) is a symbol of the greatness and power of Ancient Russia. They decorated the main entrance to the richest princely boyar part of the city.

    Dmitrievsky Cathedral is a monument of Vladimir–Suzdal architecture of the pre-Mongol period, or the Assumption Cathedral is a masterpiece of white stone architecture. It is a unique treasure trove of Russian church art. It preserves paintings of the XII-XIX centuries. The famous frescoes of the icon painter Andrei Rublev.

    On request for an additional fee:

    The Museum of Crystal and Glass of the XVIII-XXI centuries or the exposition "Old Vladimir" in a 4-storey tower in 1912. (tells about the city of the late 19th century – early 20th century).

    Transfer to Bogolyubovo village.

    On the territory of the palace-castle of Andrei Bogolyubsky (the only civil building of Ancient Russia that has survived at least partially), an excursion to one of the oldest Russian monasteries on the Vladimir land – Bogolyubovsky Monastery: the chambers of Prince Andrew, the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Virgin (architecture).

    Church of the Intercession on the Nerl (architecture) – according to weather conditions (the road to the church is on foot, not intended for vehicles. Since the church is located near the mouth of the Nerl River, there may be flooding during floods, floods (due to rains, snowmelt during the thaw). 

    It was located practically on the river "strelka", making out the intersection of the most important water trade routes. This miracle, preserved since the XII century, is called the swan temple.

    Accommodation at the hotel SCC "Suzdal" 3* Suzdal, (reserve hotels: "Russian village 3*", Vladimir, "Amaks Golden Ring 3*", Vladimir, "Levitan 3*", Vladimir). Rooms of the "standard" category.

    Dinner at the hotel restaurant.

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  • Day 2 - Suzdal. Transfer to Kostroma and sightseeing tour to Ivanovo
  • Day 3 - Yaroslavl and Kostroma
  • Day 4 - Rostov, Pereslavl-Zalessky and Sergiev Posad
  • Day 5 - Alexandrov
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in hotels along the way in standard rooms (double occupancy).

The cost of the tour for 1 person for arrivals October-April (off-season), RUB.:

FoodBreakfast onlyWithout dinners: breakfast + lunchFull meals: 5 lunches + 4 breakfasts + 4 dinners
Cost31 49033 99035 990

The cost of the tour for 1 person for arrivals May-September (season), RUB.:

FoodBreakfast onlyNo dinners: breakfast + lunchFull meals: 5 lunches + 4 breakfasts + 4 dinners
Cost32 69035 19037 190

The surcharge for a single room is 7,550 rubles (1 person in a room).

The discount for an additional seat is 1,000 rubles. (3 people in the room).

The surcharge for those who prefer comfort (standard rooms in 4* hotels or superior rooms in 3* hotels) is 15,750 rubles per person.

The hotels are indicated approximately, it is possible to replace them with similar ones (including hotels in other cities).

SCC "Suzdal" 3*, Suzdal 1 night

This hotel is located in the picturesque Kamenka River Valley, 250 km from Moscow. It offers a spa area with a wide range of wellness treatments and relaxation programs. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. A delicious buffet breakfast is served every morning at the SCC Suzdal Hotel.

All soundproofed rooms are equipped with a TV with cable channels and a refrigerator. Some rooms have a cozy seating area. Guests have free access to the pool and sauna for 1 hour per day. You can also play bowling and billiards at the hotel.

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Susanin Park Hotel 3*, Kostroma 2 nights
The Old Lavra Hotel 3*, Sergiev Posad 1 night

Tour conditions

Group
up to 50 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
Moscow

Included in price

  • hotel accommodation;
  • meals according to the tour menu according to the selected option;
  • guided tours according to the program (including museum tickets and guide services);
  • transportation service.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Moscow and back;
  • the surcharge for a single room is 7,550 rubles (1 person in a room );
  • the package is an excursion (Rostov the Great – walls and passages or the finifti Museum, Yaroslavl – the Church of Elijah the Prophet (only in summer), Suzdal – the Museum of Wooden Architecture and the Spaso-Efimiev Monastery, Vladimir – the Museum of Crystal and Glass or expos. "Old Vladimir") – 2,700 rubles per person;
  • the choice of a seat on the bus is 2,450 rubles. (booked when buying a tour);
  • personal expenses.

It's important to know

Important information about the tour
  1. The time of departure and arrival in Moscow is indicative and cannot be considered a mandatory item of the program
  2. The company reserves the right to make changes to the excursion program depending on objective circumstances while maintaining volume and quality. It is possible to replace some excursions with equivalent ones. And also to replace hotels of the same category or higher
  3. If the number of tourists in a group is less than 20 people, a minibus of a foreign tourist class can be provided
  4. The company does not arrange room check-in for your safety and comfort.
  5. The seating on the bus is fixed. Seats on the bus are provided automatically 1 day before the start of the tour. In case of an emergency, the available places are determined by the guide
  6. Joining children's groups to the tour is on request.
  7. The time according to the tour program (especially the arrival time) is indicated approximately. There may be delays due to circumstances beyond the control of the Tour Operator / Travel Agent (traffic jams, vehicle breakdowns, etc.), in connection with which the bus arrival time at the final destination along the route may be extended by 2-3 hours. When self-booking travel documents by Tourists for further travel to their destination (permanent residence), it is necessary to take into account the possible increase in tour time. Compensation for travel tickets (air, railway), in case of delay of vehicles within the tour for reasons beyond the control of the Tour Operator / Travel Agent, is not made.
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