The Great Golden Ring of Russia. Winter travel

Get ready to take part in an eventful and emotional sightseeing tour of the Golden Ring of Russia. You will discover 13 ancient Russian cities: Vladimir – Bogolyubovo – Suzdal – Ivanovo – Kostroma – Yaroslavl – Rostov Veliky – Pereslavl-Zalessky – Sergiev Posad – Alexandrov – Uglich – Myshkin – Martynovo or Borisoglebsky.

We invite you to an amazing and unforgettable journey where you can fully appreciate the impressive ancient architecture and feel the history of our homeland!

Location

Moscow
from
$435
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Duration
7 Days
6 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 25 November – 1 December
    • 9 – 15 December
    • Dates for next season
    • 27 January – 2 February, 2025
    • 10 – 16 February, 2025
    • 10 – 16 March, 2025
    • 17 – 23 March, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    6 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 50 people
Minimum age
7 years old
Group meet at
Moscow
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

The heart of Suzdal
Explore the majestic architectural ensemble of the Suzdal Kremlin, preserved since the time of Vladimir Monomakh
Holy Trinity St. Sergius Lavra
You will visit the truly main monastery of Russia, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List
The history of ancient Vladimir
Take a walk around the local Arbat, explore the famous Golden Gate and appreciate the main city cathedrals: Assumption and Dmitrievsky
The capital of the Golden Ring
You will see all the business cards of Yaroslavl: the Volga embankment and the oldest monastery of the Transfiguration in Russia
Theatre program
A theatrical and entertainment program in the Katsk dialect awaits you in the Katsk Museum in Martynovo
Unusual museums
Visit the Valenok Museum, the Museum of Urban Life of the XIX century and the Museum of the History of Russian Vodka

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 from Moscow to Vladimir from the Cosmos Hotel:

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

    Travel information.

    Lunch at a cafe in the city.

    Vladimir City tour is 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, is a unique treasury 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.) or the Military-historical exposition in the Golden Gate.

    Departure to the village of Bogolyubovo.

    Excursion to the Bogolyubovsky monastery.

    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). In winter, heavy snowfall and a number of other reasons can be an obstacle).

    It was located almost 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/city restaurant (without transfer, within 1 km radius).

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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
  • Day 6 - Uglich
  • Day 7 - Myshkin, Borisoglebsky or Martynovo (depending on arrival). Return to Moscow
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    6 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in hotels along the way in rooms of the "standard" category.

The cost of the tour for 1 person / rub. (double occupancy):

FoodBreakfast onlyNo dinnersFull meals: 7 lunches + 6 breakfasts + 6 dinners
Cost43 49046 99049 990

The surcharge for a single room is 11,290 rubles. 

The surcharge for those who prefer comfort is 22,800 rubles/person (standard rooms in 4* hotels or superior rooms (Business/Junior Suite/Suite) in 3* hotels).

Discount for an extra bed (3 people in a room) – 1400 rubles.

Choosing a seat on the bus – 3,430 rubles.

The hotels are indicated approximately, it is possible to replace them with similar ones.

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 2 nights
Chaika 3* Hotel, Uglich 1 night

Tour conditions

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

Included in price

  • accommodation in hotels with all amenities along the way in standard rooms;
  • meals (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 11,290 rubles.;
  • the surcharge for comfort accommodation is 22,800 rubles.;
  • the choice of a seat on the bus – 3,430 rubles. (booked when buying a tour);
  • the package of additional excursions according to the program is 2,700 rubles.;
  • tasting when staying at the Chaika 3* hotel in Uglich – 1,000 rubles.;
  • 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. This program is recommended for children from 6 years old.
  6. 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. The "Place selection" service, the manager will fix the desired place for you in advance for an additional fee.
  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 (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, is not made.
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