North-Eastern Russia: 7 cities of the Golden Ring tour

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To touch the centuries—old history of Russia, admire the architecture and wonderful atmosphere of antiquity in the ancient cities of the Golden Ring - all this is possible in this three-day tour.

Travel route: Sergiev Posad — Pereslavl-Zalessky — Rostov Veliky — Yaroslavl — Kostroma — Ivanovo — Suzdal.

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Tour highlights

The walls of the ancient Kremlin

You will see the Rostov and Suzdal Kremlins, admire the thickness and reliability of their walls

The Pearl of Orthodox shrines

Visit the famous Trinity-Sergius Lavra, the architectural ensemble of which is under UNESCO protection

The capital of the Golden Ring

Take a walk around cozy Yaroslavl and explore the unique architectural ensemble of the central part of the city

Itinerary

Day 1 - Departure from Moscow. Sergiev Posad, Pereslavl-Zalessky and Rostov the Great
07:45 Gathering of the group in Moscow: VDNKh metro station, parking lot to the right of the Kosmos Hotel.
08:00 Departure to Sergiev Posad.
Independent visit to the Trinity-Sergius Lavra or for an additional fee, the "Classic" excursion package:
guided tour of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra. The Trinity-Sergius Lavra is the pearl of Russia's Orthodox shrines with a centuries—old history. The architectural ensemble of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra is under UNESCO protection.:
Trinity Cathedral (external inspection) 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.;
Assumption Cathedral (interior) It is the architectural center of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra.;
Refectory and Dukhovskoy temples (interior).
Departure to Pereslavl-Zalessky.
City sightseeing tour Pereslavl-Zalessky passage.
The heart of Pereslavl is Red Square, which is several centuries older than the famous Moscow namesake. A living proof of local antiquity — The Transfiguration Cathedral, founded by Yuri Dolgoruky in 1152.
This is the oldest building in Northeastern Russia that has survived to the present day.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Departure to Rostov Veliky.
Rostov is not called Great for nothing, because its mentions date back to the year 862 in the chronicles.
Sightseeing tour of Rostov Veliky on the passage (external sightseeing): ramparts and Lake Nero, Spaso-Yakovlevsky Monastery, Kekin gymnasium and Gostiny Dvor, unique Stable yard, merchant estates of the XVIII–XIX centuries.
Free time or a "Classic" excursion package for an additional fee:
guided tour of the Rostov Kremlin (inspection of the architectural ensemble). Sightseeing: Assumption Cathedral (XVI century) with a unique belfry, on which a set of 15 bells has been completely preserved, Bishop's Courtyard, Cathedral Square;
the exhibition "Small passages along the walls of the Rostov Kremlin" (from May to September), or "Rostov Fine Art Museum" (from October to April).
Accommodation in the hotel "Susanin Park Hotel" 3*Kostroma. Rooms of the "standard" category. Reserve hotel options: Yaroslavskoye Podvorye 3*, YaRotel Center 3*, Kotorosl 3* — Yaroslavl; Volga 4*, Shelestov 3*, Snegurochka 3*, Troya 3* — Kostroma, etc.
Dinner at the hotel restaurant.

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Day 2 - Yaroslavl and Kostroma
08:00 Breakfast (buffet/setting) in the hotel restaurant.
Sightseeing tour of Yaroslavl, which is deservedly considered the "capital of the Golden Ring":
You will see the arrow of the Volga and Kotorosli rivers — the place where Yaroslavl began.;
take a walk through the picturesqueVolzhskaya embankment, explore the city recreated for the 1000th anniversary Assumption Cathedral;
admire the unique architectural ensemble of the central part of Yaroslavl (under UNESCO protection) and its pearls – churches of the 17th century (one of which is the Church of Elijah the Prophet);
You will listen to stories about the first Russian theater, walk along the streets where the heroes of famous Soviet and Russian films walked.
Free time or a "Classic" excursion package for an additional fee:
guided tour of the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery (inspection of the architectural ensemble), the main city landmark with impregnable stone walls, which is sometimes popularly called the "Yaroslavl Kremlin". It was here in the XVIII century that the list of the masterpiece of ancient Russian literature "The Word about Igor's Regiment" was discovered;
visit to the Church of Elijah the Prophet (only in summer!) — an outstanding architectural monument of the Yaroslavl School of architecture.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Transfer to Kostroma.
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 lift the veil of mystery of its unique history.
The fire tower of the XIX century, an outstanding monument of classicism, the guardhouse building, a beautifully preserved ensemble of Shopping malls, which are still in service.
The wide embankment of the Volga River.
An 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 is famous for its great miracles and healings. This is the oldest work of Kostroma icon painting. The icon has long been revered as the defender of the city and the guardian of the Romanov family.
Free time or a "Classic" excursion package for an additional fee:
visit to the famous Ipatievsky Monastery, the main symbol of Kostroma (inspection of the architectural ensemble). Within the walls of this monastery, Mikhail Romanov was blessed with the kingdom. Since then, the monastery has been rightfully considered the "Cradle of the Romanov dynasty." Members of the imperial family revered the monastery as their family shrine. At various times, the monastery was visited by Catherine II, Nicholas I, Alexander II and Nicholas II.
Return to the hotel.
Dinner at the hotel restaurant.

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Day 3 - Suzdal and Ivanovo
07:00 Breakfast (buffet/setting) in the hotel restaurant.
Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Departure to Ivanovo.
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 in the Golden Ring.
Departure to Suzdal.
Sightseeing tour of Suzdal.
Suzdal is a museum city with about 200 historical monuments, many of which have UNESCO World Heritage status.
In the program:
sightseeing of the architectural ensemble of the main attraction of Suzdal — the Suzdal Kremlin. According to archaeologists, the Kremlin in Suzdal was built in the 10th century, despite this, its main buildings have been preserved to this day.;
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.
Free time or a "Classic" excursion package for an additional fee:
visit to the Spaso-Evfimiev Monastery with a visit to the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral and the famous bell tolls. Russian grave of Prince Dmitry Mikhailovich Pozharsky, an outstanding Russian commander, is located in the monastery.;
visit the Museum of Wooden Architecture with unique buildings from the 17th and 19th centuries. The museum is built in the form of a rural street with temples, apartment 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 Moscow.
20:00 Approximate time of arrival in Moscow (metro station "VDNKH").

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

2 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, depending on the date of arrival and meals, RUB.:

Arrivals/meals	Breakfast only	Breakfasts and lunches	Full meals: 3 lunches + 2 breakfasts + 2 dinners
October – April	15 750	17 550	18 950
May – September	17 750	19 550	20 950
Arrivals 01.05, 02.05, 08.05, 09.05, 12.06, 13.06, 02.11	22 290	24 090	25 490

The surcharge for a single room is 4,500 rubles.

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

Surcharge for superior accommodation (standard rooms in 4* hotels or superior rooms (business/Junior Suite/Suite)) in hotels 3* – 9 100 rub .

Accommodation at the hotel "Susanin Park Hotel 3*" Kostroma. Standard rooms (reserve hotels: Yaroslavskoye Podvorye 3*, YaRotel Center 3*, Kotorosl 3* – Yaroslavl; Volga 4*, Shelestov 3*, Snegurochka 3*, Troya 3* – Kostroma).

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.

Susanin Park Hotel 3*, Kostroma

The Susanin Park Hotel is just a 10-minute drive from the Volga River. The hotel is located near the historical center of Kostroma with the five-domed Epiphany Cathedral and the Church of the Resurrection.

It offers comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV, as well as a sauna complex. All rooms at the hotel are equipped with a refrigerator and a private bathroom. Some rooms have a kitchenette.

The wooden sauna complex of the hotel offers a traditional Russian sauna, steam room, bathroom and massage room. The Beerstadt restaurant serves European cuisine and beer. Russian Russian dishes, such as borscht, are served in the restaurant of traditional Russian cuisine.

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Another option

YaRotel Center 3*, Yaroslavl

Yarhotel Centre is a modern city hotel with 46 rooms, located in the very center of Yaroslavl. The hotel is a 12-minute walk from the Yaroslavl Museum-Reserve and a 10-minute drive from the train station.

The hotel's room stock includes several categories of rooms: from modest standards to spacious and comfortable suites.

The hotel features a restaurant, halls for business meetings and special events, a snack bar, a sauna with a mini pool, free Wi-Fi, closed parking.

The Yarhotel Centre Hotel is one of the best hotels in Yaroslavl in the three-star segment, ideal for guests who appreciate comfort and quality of rest during their trip.

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Another option

Cosmos Hotel 4*, Yaroslavl.

The Cosmos Hotel will be an ideal place where you can relax from the hustle and bustle of the city and the usual noises of the big city.

The hotel has 167 rooms of several categories. Each room is equipped with everything necessary for the most comfortable stay - it is comfortable furniture and appliances.

It offers parking, a restaurant, a lobby bar and bicycle rental.

Yaroslavl Railway Station is within walking distance from the hotel.

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Yaroslavskoye Podvorye 3* Hotel, Yaroslavl

Yaroslavskoye Podvorye is located in the city of Yaroslavl. You will certainly be pleased with the variety of services provided by the hotel.

The spacious and cozy rooms are equipped with a comfortable bed, TV, air conditioning, and a bathroom.

Delicious and delicious dishes of European and Russian cuisine are waiting for you in the Taran restaurant.

You can hold a business meeting, meeting or seminar at any time by renting a conference room.

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Kotorosl 3*, Yaroslavl

The Kotorosl Hotel is located in the center of Yaroslavl, next to the Kotorosl River.

The hotel has 175 rooms of various categories. All rooms are equipped with everything you need for a great stay.

At your service: free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, a restaurant, specialties from the chef, live music, conference rooms, sauna, swimming pool and much more.

There is a train station and a bus station in the immediate vicinity of the Kotorosl Hotel. Yaroslavl Airport is 19.7 km away.

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"Snow Maiden" 3*, Kostroma

The Snegurochka Hotel was opened in 2008.

It offers 55 comfortable rooms, which are equipped with all necessary appliances and comfortable furniture.

There is a restaurant "Metelitsa", a bar, and an entertainment complex "Terem Snegurochki" on site.

Thanks to the professionalism of the staff of the accommodation and reception service, the settlement procedure will take no more than 3 minutes so as not to detain guests from the road.

The building consists of three floors and is ideally located on the banks of the Volga River next to the Church of the Resurrection in the center of Kostroma.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 50 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Moscow

Included in price

accommodation in hotels with all amenities along the way in standard rooms;
meals (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;
The surcharge for a single room is 4,500 rubles.;
choice of a seat on the bus – 1,470 rubles (to be booked when buying a tour);
excursion package "Classic" – 4000 rubles/person.;
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.), 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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North-Eastern Russia: 7 cities of the Golden Ring tour

Location

Tour highlights

Itinerary

Accommodation

Tour conditions

Included in price

Paid extra

It's important to know

Dates and Prices

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