Christmas on the Golden Ring

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The cities of the Golden Ring are the most suitable place to celebrate Christmas!

On this tour you will find majestic temples and elegant streets of the oldest cities of our country, interesting discoveries and pleasant acquaintances.

You will see with your own eyes the sights of Sergiev Posad and Pereslavl-Zalessky, Rostov the Great and Yaroslavl, Kostroma, Vladimir and Suzdal. It is here that the festive Christmas mood is most vividly felt under the chime of church bells.

Location

Moscow, Leningradsky railway station

Sightseeing tours

Tour highlights

Christmas Towns

Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere of folk festivals and walk through the elegant streets of the cities of the Golden Ring

Ancient temples

You will see with your own eyes stunningly beautiful churches and monasteries — monuments of white stone and wooden architecture

Lunch with folklore program

You will have a nice time at the Christmas dinner watching the performances of the folklore group, listening to folk beliefs and carols

Cozy tea party

After an active program in the Kostroma settlement, you will drink tea with gingerbread and have interesting conversations

Mead tasting

You will try a variety of varieties of native Russian drink and, if desired, purchase and take them home to please your loved ones

Handmade souvenirs

Choose gifts for yourself and your family on the territory of the craft yard "Firebird" in Rostov the Great

Itinerary

Day 1 - Sergiev Posad and Pereslavl-Zalessky
08:45 Meeting of the group in Moscow, Komsomolskaya metro station, Leningradsky railway station building, in the center of the waiting room on the first floor by the elevator (sign "Christmas on the Golden Ring").
We take a good mood with us and go to Sergiev Posad, an ancient town located 52 km from Moscow.
The city is famous for its main attraction — the Trinity-Sergius Lavra, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
A tour of the Lavra with a visit to the temples: Assumption, Dukhovskoy, Refectory.
Our fabulous Christmas trip continues in Pereslavl-Zalessky, which stretches on the shore of Pleshcheyev Lake. The city was founded in 1152 by Prince Yuri Dolgoruky.
In the XV and XVI centuries, he was obliged to deliver fish to the royal court, which was reflected on the coat of arms of the city. In 1688, Tsar Peter I began the construction of a funny flotilla in Pereslavl-Zalessky, which was successfully completed in 1692.
Lunch.
Sightseeing tour of the city with a visit to the Red Square.
Accommodation at the Pereslavl Hotel.

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Day 2 - Rostov Veliky and Yaroslavl
Breakfast in the hotel restaurant.
Moving to Rostov Veliky.
This cozy city, in which unique historical and architectural monuments of the past centuries are located on a small square (the city is only 6 km long).
The city is also famous for its crafts, of which, perhaps, the most famous is the finish painting of enamel miniatures.
Excursion program: inspection of the architectural ensemble of the Kremlin.
Visit to the Firebird craft yard to purchase souvenirs.
Transfer to Yaroslavl, the capital of the Golden Ring of Russia.
Excursion program: a sightseeing tour of the fabulous winter Yaroslavl.
Volzhskaya embankment, the oldest part — the arrow of the Volga and Kotorosli rivers, a monument to Yaroslav the Wise— the founder of the city.
The Church of John the Baptist is called the pinnacle of Yaroslavl temple architecture. This is the only fifteen-domed church in Russia. The facades are decorated with tiles and carved bricks. The temple is depicted on a 1000-ruble bill dedicated to Yaroslavl.
Lunch.
A visit to the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery, where the famous "The Word about Igor's Regiment" was discovered.
Transfer to Kostroma.
Accommodation at the Samokovskaya Hotel, Kostroma.

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Day 3 - Kostroma and the interactive program
Breakfast in the hotel restaurant.
Excursion to Kostroma Sloboda with an interactive program "Around the stove".
The hospitable Sloboda hostess will tell her guests about the life, way of life and traditions of a peasant family.
And after that, the guests will do their own housework: they will try to grab a cast iron from the stove, iron the laundry with a "wooden iron" — a rubel, and walk with a rocker.
At the end of the program, tea with gingerbread is served to all guests.
The program includes a sightseeing tour of the museum.
Sightseeing tour of Kostroma. The snow-covered city gives entertainment for the Russian winter: folk festivals, round dances, roller skating.
We will see a complex of Shopping malls, a central square, a monument to Ivan Susanin, a fire tower, a gazebo N. Ostrovsky and much more!
Lunch.
Transfer to Ivanovo / Vladimir.
Accommodation in the hotel "Tourist" / "Zarya", Vladimir.

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Day 4 - Suzdal and Vladimir
Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
We are going on an excursion to Suzdal, the museum city, because there are nowhere such a number of monuments of the history of Russia, as well as ancient buildings that have survived intact and preserved, unique churches and objects of wooden architecture.
Most of the buildings in Suzdal are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. For decades, the ancient city has served as a film set for many films.
Excursion program: the architecture of the majestic Suzdal Kremlin, its construction began in the X century!We will see the stunning Nativity Cathedral and the St. Euthymius Monastery, founded in 1350.
Moving to Vladimir.
One of the largest 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 World Heritage List.
Lunch with the folklore program "Christmas in Russian folk traditions" (for a group of 35 people or more). Performance of a folklore group, folk beliefs, carols. The combination of folk songs, playing musical instruments, and national costumes will make the holiday magical and unforgettable!
Excursion program: a sightseeing tour of New Year's Vladimir.
The ensemble of Cathedral Square 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 ancient Russian architecture, 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.
17:00 The end of the program in Vladimir.
Departure to Moscow (200 km).
Arrival in the evening, the time depends on the traffic situation.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Tour organizer's comments

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

Accommodation

Hotel

3 nights

Comfort

Midscale

The tour includes accommodation in hotels:

"Pereslavl" (Pereslavl Zalessky);
"Samokovsky" (Kostroma);
"Tourist" (Ivanovo) / "Zarya" (Vladimir).

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

Placement	2-local	1-local
Standard	33 900	43 900

Discount for children under 10 years of age in an additional place (euro pad) – 1000 rubles.

The discount for children under 14 years old in the main place is 400 rubles.

Pereslavl Hotel

Pereslavl is the largest hotel in the city. She has been awarded the status of three stars. There is a gift shop at your service.

The hotel has 104 spacious and cozy rooms, divided into several categories. All of them are equipped with modern furniture and appliances. Having a private bathroom will make your stay more comfortable and enjoyable. From the balconies, which are in all rooms, it is pleasant to admire the beauty of the city.

The price of your stay includes delicious and hearty breakfasts. There are 2 cafes in the hotel building, which serve only delicious dishes made from fresh products.

In the vicinity of Pereslavl you will find almost all the main attractions of the city. The staff at the tour desk will be happy to help you organize excursions to local monasteries, churches and museums. The city center is about 1 km away.

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Another option

Samokovskaya Hotel

The hotel is located in a quiet and ecologically clean area of the ancient city of Kostroma (at the entrance, from the Moscow direction). Car parking and Wi-Fi are available on site.

The rooms are made in different styles, depending on the category. Every room has: private bathroom, flat-screen TV. Guests can ask the administrator for everything they need (hair dryer, electric kettle, refrigerator, dishes, iron).

Breakfast is served every morning. The hotel is part of the Samokovsky Complex, which includes the Samokov restaurant.

In summer, the guest house has a children's playground, picnic gazebos with a barbecue. In winter, an ice rink and a snow slide are organized. The historic city center is just 10 minutes away by car. The bus stop is 0.2 km from the hotel. The distance to the railway station is 4.9 km, to the airport - 9.8 km.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 45 tourists

Duration

4 days 3 nights

Group meets at

Moscow, Leningradsky railway station

Included in price

accommodation from 04.01.25 to 07.01.25;
meals according to the program: 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches;
guided tour service according to the program;
entrance tickets to museums;
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);
folklore program (for a group of 35 people or more).

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.