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Orthodox churches and monasteries are waiting for you on this amazing journey through the Vladimir and Nizhny Novgorod regions. You will visit the main shrines of these regions, learn many facts from their history and experience the special benevolent atmosphere of these places.

Travel itinerary: Moscow — Pokrov — Suzdal — Vyksa — Diveevo — Arzamas — Murom — Vladimir — Moscow.

Location

Moscow

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Tour highlights

Monastery on the island

You will visit the Svyato-Vvedenskaya Desert, located on an island in the middle of the picturesque Vvedensky Lake

Sources of Diveevo

Visit the Diveevo holy springs, where you can collect healing water and, if desired, swim in it.

The Golden Ring of Russia

You will see the most beautiful cities of the Golden Ring: Suzdal and its ancient Kremlin, as well as Vladimir's architectural masterpieces

Itinerary

Day 1 - Pokrov and Svyato-Vvedenskaya deserts, Suzdal, transfer to Vyksa
07:00 Gathering of the group in Moscow, VDNKh metro station, parking lot to the right of the Kosmos Hotel.
07:15 Departure to Pokrov.
Visit to the Svyato-Vvedenskaya island desert.
This unique monastery, located on an island in the middle of Lake Vvedensky, was founded by monks at the end of the 17th century and today is a women's monastery.
The inspection program includes:
Vvedensky Cathedral, krasnokirpichny — the main temple of the monastery;
the Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, the funds for which were once donated by industrialists and philanthropists Morozov.
Departure to Suzdal.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
The creator of the Golden Ring route, Yuri Bychkov, while in Suzdal, called it "Sweet Museum. The city is unique" and noted with surprise that there are a lot of people here and the city is very popular.
Sightseeing tour of Suzdal. In the program:
Visit the main attraction of Suzdal — the Suzdal Kremlin, which has existed since the 10th century according to archaeological data.
The Pokrovsky Monastery (from the observation deck) is a women's monastery that holds many secrets. In the 16th century, it served as a place of exile for disgraced tsars and women of noble boyar families.
Departure to Vyksa.
Accommodation at the Batashev 4* hotel in Vyksa. Standard rooms.
Dinner at the hotel restaurant.

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Day 2 - Diveevo and Arzamas
07:00 Breakfast in the hotel restaurant.
Departure to Diveevo.
Diveevo is a special place, famous all over the world. This is the fourth lot of the Mother of God on earth, the only place in Russia that is under her special protection.
Guided tour of the Serafimo-Diveevsky Monastery, named after Seraphim of Sarov, who took care of this monastery.
Inspection of existing temples:
Trinity Cathedral: the holy relics of St. Seraphim, the miraculous icon of "Tenderness";
Transfiguration Cathedral: relics of St. Martha of Diveevo, relics of Blessed Paraskeva;
Kazan Church: relics of Saints Alexandra, Martha, and Elena;
The Holy Groove of the Most Holy Theotokos is the greatest Diveevo and universal shrine in the world. The Priest spoke about the grace bestowed by the Holy Groove: "Whoever goes through the Groove with prayer, and reads a hundred and fifty "Theotokos", it's all here: Mount Athos, Jerusalem, and Kiev."
Visit the Diveevo Holy Springs, where you can collect healing water and, if desired, swim in it.
Departure to Arzamas.
Lunch at a cafe.
Arzamas is a city with a long and glorious history. In the 19th "Golden" century for the city, people spoke about it with special love — "Arzamas is a small town — a corner of Moscow."
Sightseeing tour of Arzamas.
Sightseeing of significant attractions:
Cathedral Square is the heart of Arzamas with a unique 18th—century Town Hall and St. Nicholas Monastery.
The Resurrection Cathedral is a symbol of victory over Napoleon, the main decoration of the city, built in the image and likeness of St. Isaac's Cathedral in St. Petersburg.
Gostiny Ryady, where brisk trade has been conducted since the 17th century, here you could buy everything that was found in Russia.
Sculptures "Arzamas geese". Local geese were particularly passionate, participated in bird fights and often became winners, bringing their owners good earnings.
The upper embankment with preserved noble mansions of the 19th century and much more.
Return to the hotel.
Dinner at the hotel restaurant.

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Day 3 - Murom and Vladimir
07:00 Breakfast in the hotel restaurant.
Departure to Murom.
Murom is the most ancient city of the Vladimir region, it was mentioned in the "Tale of Bygone Years" back in 862! Murom is a city of white—stone monasteries, merchant houses of the 19th century and the birthplace of the epic hero Ilya Muromets.
Murom City Sightseeing Tour:
The Trinity Convent, where the relics of Peter and Fevronia, the patrons of love and marriage, rest;
Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery: miraculous icon of the Mother of God "Skoroposlushnitsa";
Annunciation Monastery: icon of St. Elijah of Murom with a fragment of relics;
The monument to Ilya Muromets is one of the most notable sights of Murom.
Departure to Vladimir.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Sightseeing tour of Vladimir, 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 (visit) — a masterpiece of white stone architecture, where paintings of the XII-XIX centuries have been preserved, including among them are the famous frescoes of the icon painter Andrei Rublev.
Departure to Moscow.
21:00 Approximate arrival time (VDNKh metro station).

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in a hotel in Vyksa in rooms of the "standard" category (double occupancy).

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

Breakfast only	No dinners: breakfast + lunch	Full meals: 3 lunches + 2 breakfasts + 2 dinners
23 868	25 668	26 868

The surcharge for a single room is 6,000 rubles.

Discount on an extra bed (3 people in a room) – 400 rub.

Accommodation in Batashev 4* hotels in Vyksa*.

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

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

This 4-star hotel is located in the center of Vyksa, a 3-minute walk from Metallurg Stadium.

It features a spa and a swimming pool.

The facade of the Batashev Hotel is decorated in a classic style.

Free Wi-Fi is available in the bright, elegant rooms.

They are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a stylish bathroom with a bathtub.

The Aristocrat Restaurant is decorated in a classic style.

The restaurant serves a buffet breakfast, as well as a wide selection of European dishes and imported wines.

Guests can enjoy drinks and free Wi-Fi in the lobby bar with chic furniture and an open fireplace.

The Batashev Hotel's spa is open daily from 07:00 to 23:00.

A sauna, steam room and gym are available for guests.

Guests can book a massage session.

The Vyksa Shopping Center is a 5-minute walk from the Batashev Hotel.

The hotel's reception is open 24 hours a day and seven days a week.

Her staff can arrange a shuttle service to Navashino Train Station, 25 km away.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 50 tourists

Minimum age

6 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Moscow

Included in price

accommodation in hotels with all amenities along the way;
meals (according to the selected option);
guided tours according to the program (including museum tickets and accompanying guide services);
transportation service.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Moscow and back;
The surcharge for a single room is 6,000 rubles.;
choice of a seat on the bus – 1,470 rubles (to be booked when buying a tour);
personal expenses.

It's important to know

The time of departure and arrival in Moscow is indicative and cannot be considered a mandatory item of the program.
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.
If the number of tourists in a group is less than 20 people, a minibus of a foreign tourist class can be provided.
The company does not arrange room check-in for your safety and comfort.
Joining children's groups to the tour is on request.
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.), and therefore the arrival time of the bus 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 time on the tour. There is no compensation for travel tickets (air, railway) in case of a delay in vehicles during the tour for reasons beyond the control of the Tour Operator/ Travel Agent.

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12 – 14 Jun 3 days 2 nights

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Reviews

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Lilia Voropayeva

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1 Jun, 2025

I booked my ticket online through the tour operator "Big Country" The process was very clear and user-friendly. I’ve already booked twice. Any questions were answered within 1–2 minutes, and everything — from registration to payment and information — was handled quickly, efficiently, and clearly. I’ll definitely be using "BIG COUNTRY" again in the future.
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Evgenia

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31 May, 2025

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The tour was wonderfully organized. Anton, our guide, and Victor, our driver, were true professionals — attentive and caring toward the group. The hotels were comfortable, and the food throughout the tour was excellent👍 The only minor issue was that I would have appreciated receiving all the departure details (like the voucher) a bit earlier — it caused some unnecessary stress beforehand. Overall, an excellent experience!
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Svetlana

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30 May, 2025

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Many thanks to the team at Big Country for an unforgettable journey around the Small Golden Ring of Russia. Everything was perfectly organized — clean and comfortable hotels, delicious food, and a well-thought-out, engaging itinerary. Special thanks to our guide Anton and driver Victor for their professionalism.

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