Cities of Golden Russia. Summer travel

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Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of ancient Russian culture and spend an unforgettable vacation in the company of like-minded people on a tour of the cities of Golden Russia!

In five days you will visit such historical cities and settlements 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.

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Tour highlights

Museum City

We will visit Suzdal, where there are about 200 historical monuments, many of which have UNESCO World Heritage status

The Swan Temple

Let's admire the architectural miracle that has been preserved since the XII century, which was located at the crossroads of trade routes – the Church of the Intercession on the Nerl

Golden Gate

We will see a masterpiece of military engineering art of Russia - the gate that decorated the main entrance to the richest princely boyar part of the city

The Kremlin in Alexandrov

Let's admire the white–stone churches of the Alexandrovskaya Sloboda - the place where Ivan the Terrible once made important state decisions

Ancient Kostroma

Let's walk through the merchant city, which has preserved to this day the original appearance of the architectural ensemble of the XVIII century

The oldest temple in Yaroslavl

Let's touch the walls of the ancient Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery, where a handwritten list of the masterpiece of ancient Russian literature "The Word about Igor's Regiment" was discovered

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 XIX century – early XX 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
08:00 Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Sightseeing tour of Suzdal is a museum city with about 200 historical monuments, many of which have UNESCO World Heritage status. The city is called "the glorious city of heaven" and "the cradle of the Golden Ring".
Inspection of the architectural ensemble of the Suzdal Kremlin.
The Suzdal Kremlin is the oldest building in the city, which has absorbed its entire history since Vladimir Monomakh. According to archaeologists, the Kremlin in Suzdal was built as early as the 10th century, despite this, all its main buildings have been preserved to this day, except for the protective walls and towers.
On request for an additional fee:
The Spaso-Efimiev Monastery with a concert of bells. Visit to the Transfiguration Cathedral. Russian grave of Prince Dmitry Mikhailovich Pozharsky, an outstanding Russian commander, is located in the monastery.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Transfer to Kostroma.
Travel sightseeing tour to Ivanovo.
The city has been known for textile production since the 17th century. Since then, the city has been called the calico region, as well as the textile capital of Russia and, of course, the city of brides. It is the youngest city of the Golden Ring.
Accommodation at the Susanin Park Hotel 3* Kostroma (reserve hotels: "Yaroslavskoye Podvorye 3*", "YaRotel Center 3*", "Kotorosl 3*" – Yaroslavl; "Volga 4*", "Shelestov 3*", "Snegurochka 3*", "Troy 3*" – Kostroma).
Free time.
Dinner at the hotel restaurant.

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Day 3 - Yaroslavl and Kostroma
07:00 Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Transfer to Yaroslavl.
A tour of Yaroslavl.
You will see the arrow of the Volga and Kotorosli rivers, the Assumption Cathedral, walk along the Volga Embankment reconstructed for the 1000th anniversary of the city, explore the unique architectural ensemble of the central part of Yaroslavl, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
A visit to the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery – the main city attraction. Due to the fortified walls, it is called the Kremlin. The main cathedral of the monastery has preserved the original paintings, it is the oldest extant temple in Yaroslavl. A handwritten list of the masterpiece of ancient Russian literature "The Word about Igor's Regiment" was discovered here.
On request for an additional fee:
Inspection of the Church of Elijah the Prophet (interior – in summer, exterior – in winter) – an outstanding architectural monument of the Yaroslavl school of architecture.
Transfer to Kostroma.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Sightseeing tour of Kostroma, the most beautiful city on the Volga, one of the pearls of the Golden Ring. The ancient merchant city, which has preserved to this day the original appearance of the architectural ensemble of the XVIII century, will open the veil of mystery of its unique history.
In the center there are:
The fire tower of the XIX century is an outstanding monument of classicism;
The Guardhouse building;
a perfectly preserved ensemble of Shopping malls, which are still in service.
Kostroma is the cradle of the Romanov dynasty. It was in the Ipatievsky monastery of Kostroma that Mikhail Fedorovich Romanov hid from the disgrace of Godunov. Ipatievsky Monastery is the main symbol of Kostroma.
Inspection of the territory of the recreated Kostroma Kremlin, where the miraculous icon of the Fedorovskaya Mother of God is kept in the Epiphany Cathedral. It was written around 1239 and glorified by great miracles and healings. This is the most ancient work of iconography in Kostroma. The icon has long been revered as the defender of the city and the guardian of the Romanov family.
Return to the hotel.
Dinner at the hotel restaurant.

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Day 4 - Rostov, Pereslavl-Zalessky and Sergiev Posad
07:00 Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Rostov is called Great for a reason, because its mentions date back to 862 in the annals.
The serene Lake Nero, strict and elegant monasteries, quiet streets and the majestic Kremlin help to break away from the hustle and bustle and touch the formation of Russia and Orthodoxy, turn over the pages of chronicles and history textbooks live.
Excursion to the Rostov Kremlin.
Surrounded by powerful walls with towers, outwardly it really resembles the Kremlin, an ancient Russian princely fortress, but in reality for a long time it was the Bishop's court – the residence of Rostov bishops and metropolitans. The Kremlin is decorated with the Assumption Cathedral (XVI century) with a unique belfry, on which a set of 15 bells, the Bishop's Courtyard, and Cathedral Square have been completely preserved.
On request for an additional fee:
The exhibition "Walls and passages of the Rostov Kremlin" (small passages) – in summer, in winter – "Museum of Rostov finifty".
Transfer to Pereslavl-Zalessky.
Pereslavl-Zalessky was founded in 1152 by Prince Yuri Dolgoruky.
Pereslavl is famous not only for its beautiful views and architectural masterpieces, many of which have been around for almost 10 centuries. For such a small town, it has a surprisingly rich history. Prince Alexander Nevsky was born here, Pereslavl was loved and often visited by monarchs, and Peter I made the city the cradle of the Russian navy.
Sightseeing of the city on Red Square.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Transfer to Sergiev Posad.
Excursion to the Trinity-Sergius Lavra. The Trinity-Sergius Lavra is a pearl of Orthodox shrines in Russia with a centuries–old history. The architectural ensemble of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra is under UNESCO protection.
Trinity Cathedral (exterior) is the main cathedral church and the oldest surviving structure of the Trinity Monastery, the first stone building of the Lavra. The main shrine of the cathedral is the relics of St. Sergius of Radonezh.
The Assumption Cathedral (interior) is the architectural center of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra. It is inferior in seniority to the famous Trinity Cathedral, but nevertheless, with its location and strict majesty, it heads the Lavra group of buildings. Refectory and Spiritual temples (interior).
Accommodation at the hotel "Old Lavra 3* Hotel" Sergiev Posad (reserve hotels: "Khantry 3*" Sergiev Posad, "Alexandrov 3*" Alexandrov, "Posadsky 3*" Sergiev Posad).
Dinner at the hotel/city restaurant (without transfer, within 1 km radius).

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Day 5 - Alexandrov
08:00 Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Free time.
Transfer to Alexandrov.
City tour, with a visit to the Alexander Kremlin – the residence of the first Russian tsar Ivan the Terrible.
You can slowly admire the white-stone churches of the Alexandrovskaya Sloboda, fantasizing about how Ivan the Terrible once made important state decisions here and established the Oprichnina.
The excursion program includes an acquaintance with the architectural ensemble of the museum-reserve, the exposition "The Sovereign's Court in Alexandrovskaya Sloboda", the house temple and palace chambers, medieval basements, expositions "Alexandrovskaya Sloboda. The legends were "and "Alexandrovskaya Sloboda of the XVII-XVIII centuries. Assumption Monastery".
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Departure to Moscow.
20:00 Approximate time of arrival in Moscow (to the VDNKh metro station).

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

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 May-September (season):, RUB.:

Arrivals/Food	Breakfast only	No dinners	Full meals: 5 lunches + 4 breakfasts + 4 dinners
May-September	32 690	35 190	37 190

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).

Excursion package (Rostov Veliky - walls and passages or the finifti Museum, Yaroslavl - the Church of Elijah the Prophet (in summer - interior, in winter - external inspection), Suzdal - the Museum of Wooden Architecture and the Spaso-Efimiev Monastery, Vladimir - the Museum of Crystal and Glass or the exposition "Old Vladimir") – 2,700 rubles per person.

The choice of a seat on the bus is 2,450 rubles.

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

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

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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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

The time of departure and arrival in Moscow is approximate and cannot be considered a mandatory item of the program
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
If the number of tourists in a group is less than 20 people, a minibus of a foreign tourist class can be provided
The company does not arrange room check-in for your safety and comfort.
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
Joining children's groups to the tour is on request.
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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