The Small Golden Ring of Russia in winter

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 survived to this day, with the exception of perhaps 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.;
• The Museum of Wooden Architecture with unique buildings of the 17th and 19th centuries. The museum is built in the form of a rural street with temples, residential buildings, mills, barns and other buildings transported from different villages and villages of the Vladimir region.

Lunch at a cafe in the city.

Departure 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 in a hotel in Kostroma.

Free time.

Dinner at the hotel restaurant.

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;

Departure 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: A fire tower of the XIX century — an outstanding monument of classicism, a guardhouse building, a perfectly preserved ensemble of Shopping malls that regularly serve until now.

Kostroma is the cradle of the Romanov dynasty. It was in the Ipatievsky Monastery of Kostroma that Mikhail Fedorovich Romanov hid from Godunov's disgrace. 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.

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 residence of the 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".

Departure 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.

Departure 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).

Departure to Moscow.

20:00 Approximate time of arrival in Moscow (to the VDNKh metro station).