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. 

Location

Moscow
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Duration
5 days
4 nights
Departures
6 - 10 Jun
8 - 12 Jun
13 - 17 Jun
15 - 19 Jun
20 - 24 Jun
22 - 26 Jun
27 Jun - 1 Jul
29 Jun - 3 Jul
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 2 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Group meet at
Moscow
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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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 the handwritten list "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 Kosmos 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.

    Lunch at a cafe in the city.

    Vladimir city tour, one of the few cities of the Golden Ring, where architectural monuments from before the Mongol-Tatar conquest have been preserved:

    • Dmitrievsky Cathedral (external inspection);
    • Golden Gate (external inspection, under restoration);
    • Assumption Cathedral, a masterpiece of white stone architecture, where paintings of the XII-XIX centuries, including the famous frescoes of the icon painter Andrei Rublev, have been preserved.

    Free time.

    Optional for an additional fee:

    The Museum of Crystal and Glass of the XVIII-XXI centuries or the exhibition "Old Vladimir" in a 4-storey tower in 1912.

    Departure to Bogolyubovo village.

    Bogolyubovo village was once an ancient Russian city founded in 1158 as the residence of Prince Andrey Bogolyubsky of Vladimir.

    Today, one of the oldest Russian monasteries, Bogolyubsky Monastery, is located on the territory of the former Andrei Bogolyubsky Palace-castle (architecture inspection). The buildings were often rebuilt, but part of the legendary residence has been partially preserved — the famous white stone tower with a spiral staircase.

    Walk to the Church of the Intercession on the Nerl, a monument of white stone architecture of the XII century (external inspection). The church was located practically on the river "strelka", forming the crossroads of the most important waterways. According to the chronicle, construction under Prince Andrew was carried out by "craftsmen from all lands." The unique "swan temple" has miraculously survived to this day.

    Please note: the walk to the church will take place under favorable weather and natural conditions. Please bring comfortable shoes.

    Accommodation at the hotel of the State Customs Committee "Suzdal 3*" in Suzdal, (reserve hotels: "Russian village 3*", Vladimir, "Amaks Golden Ring 3*", Vladimir, "Levitan 3*", Vladimir).

    Dinner at the hotel restaurant.

  • 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
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

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 depends on the season and meals, RUB.:

Breakfast onlyNo dinners: breakfast + lunchFull meals: 5 lunches + 4 breakfasts + 4 dinners
37 05039 55041 550

The surcharge for a single room is 7550 rubles (1 person per room).

Discount on an extra seat – 1000 rubles. (3 people in a room).

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

The hotels are indicated approximately, it is possible to replace them with similar ones. The hotel is selected automatically depending on the date of the tour and the availability of hotel rooms. 

It is possible to change the price for some dates, please check the current information when booking.

The hotel SCC "Suzdal" or Levitan Hotel or 1 night
The hotel SCC "Suzdal"

The tourist complex "Suzdal" is located in the picturesque areas of the city of the same name, near the Kamenka River. The distance from Moscow and Nizhny Novgorod is about 250 kilometers. Here you will find excellent service, a restaurant, a swimming pool and many services for every taste.

Spacious rooms are prepared for check-in, located in a historic building that was filmed in the movie "Wizards". Cozy tanhouses with beautiful views of the coastal area are also available for accommodation.

Guests can visit the on-site restaurants. A summer cafe and a bar with a variety of drinks also open their doors. A buffet breakfast is served in the morning.

In their free time, vacationers can relax in the SPA, which offers a variety of wellness treatments. Hot water lovers can visit the sauna, and a swimming pool is available for those who want to cool off. The tourist complex also has a billiards, bowling and karaoke area. On holidays and weekends, a cinema room and a children's room are open to the public. And you can spend time outdoors in the well-kept garden of the complex.

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Levitan Hotel

The Levitan Hotel is located in Vladimir. The rooms are decorated in a classic style and warm colors. Categories: "wedding", "standard superior", "family", "standard", "tourist", which have a double bed, bed linen, TV. There is a private bathroom with toiletries and bathrobes. Free internet is available to the guests.

There is a restaurant on site, a vending machine, and it is possible to order breakfast. There is a wide variety of bars and coffee shops nearby.

The distance to the airport is 5.6 km, to the railway station — 875 m. Within walking distance of the Assumption Cathedral, Pushkin Park.

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GRK "Russian Village"

The Russian Village Hotel is located in Vladimir in the Leninsky district.

97 comfortable rooms are available for accommodation. All rooms have air conditioning, TV, bathroom, wireless internet.

The hotel has a restaurant "Russian Village" and a tavern "Okolitsa". There is a KFC and Lenta within walking distance.

For business meetings, there are conference rooms, VIP meeting rooms, banquet halls. These places are equipped with modern multimedia equipment.

Nearby are Druzhba Park — 517 m, Semyazinsky beach, Vladimir railway station — 6.21 km, Vladimirsky bus station - 6 km, Vladimir airport - 1.6 km.

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AMAKS Golden Ring Hotel

The AMAKS Golden Ring Hotel is located in the city of Vladimir on one of the main streets of the city. The building is designed in accordance with all modern requirements. 

The hotel offers a wide range of rooms with different categories: from "Standard" to "Luxury" class. 

The rooms are equipped with comfortable beds with orthopedic mattresses, taking care of the guests. Other amenities include a TV, air conditioning, high-speed internet, a mini-bar, and a safe. In the bathroom, personal hygiene supplies are provided for everyone.

In the morning, breakfast is served buffet style. Guests can also taste aromatic dishes of Russian and Ukrainian cuisine from the menu. In addition to the restaurant, a lobby bar, a dining room and a bar with a tropical design are also available.

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Hotel "Susanin Park Hotel" or Yarotel Center Hotel or 2 nights
The Old Lavra Hotel or Alexandrov Hotel 1 night

Tour conditions

Group
From 2 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;
  • excursion package – 2500 rubles per person;
  • honey factory in Rostov Veliky – 800 rubles.;
  • the choice of a seat on the bus is 2,450 rubles (to be booked when buying a tour);
  • personal expenses.

It's important to know

Important information about the tour
  1. The time of departure and arrival in Moscow is approximate 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. 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
  6. Joining children's groups to the tour is on request.
  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 / 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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Dates and Prices

  • $506
    6 – 10 Jun 5 days 4 nights
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  • $506
    8 – 12 Jun 5 days 4 nights
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  • $506
    13 – 17 Jun 5 days 4 nights
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  • $506
    15 – 19 Jun 5 days 4 nights
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  • $506
    20 – 24 Jun 5 days 4 nights
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Reviews Leave a review

  • I
    28 Jul, 2025
    It turned out to be a fantastic summer trip :) The tour was excellent: well-organized, packed with interesting excursions, and thoughtfully planned. I absolutely fell in love with Suzdal and Yaroslavl and will definitely return to explore them more thoroughly. Special thanks to our tour guide Denis, who made the journey even more enjoyable with fascinating stories and little-known historical facts. It was both educational and engaging. He also handled all the logistics along the way flawlessly. I'd also like to acknowledge the professionalism of our driver from Vladimir. The only downside was a brief water outage at the hotel in Sergiev Posad, but aside from that, the accommodations were top-notch. Thank you to everyone involved.
  • R
    25 Jul, 2025
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    We took a tour of Russia’s Golden Ring with friends and had a fantastic experience. We were picked up on Monday morning in a large, comfortable bus. Denis, our guide, was with us throughout the entire trip, he coordinated hotel check-ins and organized our lunches along the way. Breakfast and lunch were included, and we arranged dinner on our own. A big thank-you to Denis for the engaging excursions, he kept things lively with fascinating stories and facts, and we were never bored! We especially appreciated the quality hotels , the hearty breakfasts and lunches . Thanks for a great trip!
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    Tatiana
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    14 May, 2026
    Many thanks to “Big Country” for this wonderful tour. The entire trip was organized exceptionally well: the hotels, meals, and transportation were all excellent. But the real highlight of the journey was our tour guide, Denis!!! Honestly, without him the trip would not have been nearly as memorable. Visiting so many churches and historical sites without meaningful context would have quickly become monotonous. Most of the local guides simply rushed through the program with dry facts and dates, almost like a school lecture. Denis, however, made everything come alive. Even before we arrived at each destination, he was already sharing fascinating stories and background information on the bus, which helped us appreciate the places so much more once we got there. Not a single person was late for the bus in the mornings! Everyone was eager not to miss his stories!!! He has an incredible knowledge of the history and geography of the region, and he could make even the scenery outside the window interesting!!! Listening to him never felt tiring because he spoke with such enthusiasm and passion!!! For the last two days we had a different guide, and the contrast was huge - unfortunately, it just wasn’t engaging at all. To sum it up: excellent organization, comfortable travel conditions, and an outstanding guide like Denis made this trip truly special!!! I only wish there were more professionals like him.
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    Big Country Travel
    Hello Tatiana, Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the trip and especially appreciated Denis’s work as your tour guide. We will be sure to pass your kind words on to him. We have also shared your comments regarding the local guides with our partners on the ground. We would be very happy to welcome you on another of our tours across Russia in the future!