A Russian fairy tale in the cities of the Golden Ring

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Immerse yourself in a real winter fairy tale in the wonderful cities of the Golden Ring! Appreciate the unique charm of the snow-covered decorated streets and New Year's trees, folk festivals, fairs and round dances.

Cozy cities, interesting excursions, tastings and an interactive program await you.

Location

Moscow

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Tour highlights

Architectural masterpieces

You will get acquainted with the ancient cities, their beautiful temples and monasteries.

Interactive program

The hospitable Sloboda hostess will tell you about the life and traditions of a peasant family and treat you to tea with gingerbread

Mead tasting

You will taste many different types of native Russian drink and, if desired, purchase your favorite samples.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival, tour of Vladimir, transfer to Ivanovo
08:45 We will meet at exit No. 1 of the Komsomolskaya metro station, at the monument to the Victorious. to the right of the Leningrad railway station (the sign "Russian fairy tale").
We take a good New Year's mood with us and go to Vladimir, one of the most ancient and majestic cities of the Golden Ring of Russia, located on the high bank of the Klyazma River.
The main asset of the Vladimir land is the most beautiful examples of white stone architecture, included in the UNESCO list.
Excursion program: Cathedral Square ensemble with a New Year's panorama of the white-stone cathedrals of the 12th century: Assumption Cathedral, Dmitrievsky Cathedral.
The Golden Gate is a unique monument of military engineering and architectural art of ancient Russia, a symbol of Vladimir and the entire Golden Ring of Russia.
Pedestrian street. The unique charm of the snow–covered central streets and the main decoration of the city is a Christmas tree.
Visit to the exhibition "Old Vladimir".
The exhibition recreates the daily life of the townspeople (burghers, officials, merchants) and the atmosphere of the old, provincial Vladimir.
Transfer to Ivanovo, the textile capital of the Golden Ring of Russia.
Accommodation in the Tourist Group.

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Day 2 - Kostroma and the interactive program
Departure to Kostroma– the birthplace of Ivan Susanin.
On the way, a sightseeing bus tour of the city of Kostroma.
Excursion to Kostroma sloboda with an interactive program "Around the stove".
The hospitable Sloboda hostess will tell her guests about the life, everyday life and traditions of a peasant family. And after that, the guests will do their own housework: they will try to grab the cast iron from the stove, iron the laundry with a "wooden iron" – a ruby, and walk with a rocker.
At the end of the program, tea with gingerbread is served for all guests.
Lunch.
Sightseeing tour of Kostroma: the snow-covered city offers entertainment for the Russian winter: folk festivals, round dances, and roller coasters.
We will see a complex of Shopping malls, a central square, a monument to Ivan Susanin, a fire tower, and a gazebo. Ostrovsky and much more!
Free time.
Return to Ivanovo to the Tourist Hotel.

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Day 3 - Suzdal city tour, mead tasting, departure
Breakfast in the hotel restaurant.

Departure for an excursion to the city of Suzdal is a museum city, because there are so many monuments of the history of Russia, as well as ancient buildings, unique churches and objects of wooden architecture that have survived to this day in one piece.
Most of the buildings in Suzdal are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
For decades, the ancient city has served as a filming location for many films, such as "The Marriage of Balzaminov", "The Sorcerers", "The Tsar" and others.
Excursion program: sightseeing of the architecture of the majestic Suzdal Kremlin and its pearl – the stunning Christmas Cathedral.
Visit the Museum of Wooden Architecture, a large–scale open-air exhibition located on the banks of the Kamenka River.
Mead tasting: to immerse yourself in the culture and traditions of Suzdal, you need to taste the famous local drinks.
You will visit the tasting room and quench your thirst with native Russian drinks.
After the tasting, you will have the opportunity to purchase any of your favorite varieties of mead and please your loved ones with it.
Lunch.
Free time.
Departure of the group to Moscow.
22:00 Approximate arrival at Leningradsky railway station, the time depends on the traffic situation.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Tour organizer's comments

This tour is suitable for everyone, regardless of age and level of physical fitness.

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Midscale

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The tour includes accommodation at the Tourist 3* hotel in Ivanovo.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation, RUB.:

Placement	2-local	1-local
Standard	29 900	32 900

The discount for children under 14 years old is 400 rubles.

The Tourist Hotel is located on the banks of the Uvod River, a 2-minute walk from the Ivanovo Circus.

Located in the center of Ivanovo, this hotel features a billiard room, a restaurant and a gift shop.

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

The bright rooms at the Tourist Hotel are decorated in a classic style and warm colors. There is also a balcony. All rooms are equipped with satellite TV, a minibar and a private bathroom.

A buffet breakfast or a continental breakfast is served every morning. The spacious restaurant serves European cuisine.

Laundry and ironing facilities are provided.

The reception is open 24 hours a day.

Free parking is available on site.

Tour conditions

Group

From 16 to 50 tourists

Minimum age

6 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Moscow

Included in price

accommodation from 03.01 to 05.01;
meals according to the program: 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches;
guided tour service according to the program;
museum entrance tickets;
services of an accompanying guide according to the program;
daily transportation service on the route;
the choice of seats on the bus (for a group of up to 19 people, a minibus is provided, pre-seating in the cabin may vary).

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Moscow and back;
services not specified in the program;
meals not specified in the program.

It's important to know

Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

Dates and Prices

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2 – 4 Jan, 2027 3 days 2 nights

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Tatiana Mukhametyanova

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24 Mar, 2026

Great experience. Many thanks to our guide, Alexei. He made everything interesting, informative, and fun. We really enjoyed the whole tour!!!
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Svetlana Gladkova

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3 Mar, 2026

Thank you. Everything was very well organized.
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Viktoria

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14 Jan, 2026

A wonderful tour. Everything was perfectly organized. There was plenty of useful information, beautiful places, an excellent guide and professional drivers.