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 Cosmos Hotel.
08:00 Departure to Sergiev Posad.
Excursion to the Trinity-Sergius Lavra.
The Trinity-Sergius Lavra is a pearl of Orthodox shrines in Russia with a centuries—old history. The architectural ensemble of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra is under UNESCO protection.
Trinity Cathedral (interior) 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.
The Assumption Cathedral (interior) is the architectural center of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra. It is inferior in seniority to the famous Trinity Cathedral, but nevertheless, with its location and strict majesty, it heads the Lavra group of buildings.
Refectory and Spiritual temples (interior).
Transfer to Pereslavl-Zalessky.
Today Pereslavl is a charming city on the shores of the fabulous Pleshcheyev Lake, with beautiful panoramas and mesmerizing views… Translated from Old Russian, Pereslavl means "who took over the glory", because the city was founded by the founder of Moscow, Prince Yuri Dolgoruky in 1152.
A tour of the city of Pereslavl, a photo stop on the Red Square.
The majestic Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral of the XII century is located on the square — the only one of the five first white stone temples of Northeastern Russia that has come down to us almost in complete preservation. Many Pereslavl princes were baptized in the cathedral, including Alexander Nevsky, who was born in Pereslavl in 1221.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Transfer to Rostov Veliky.
The city of Rostov is called Great for a reason, because its mentions date back to 862 in the annals.
The serene Lake Nero, strict and elegant monasteries, quiet streets and the majestic Kremlin help to break away from the hustle and bustle and touch the formation of Russia and Orthodoxy, turn over the pages of chronicles and history textbooks live.
Visit to the Rostov Kremlin. Surrounded by powerful walls with towers, outwardly it really resembles the Kremlin, an ancient Russian princely fortress, but in reality for a long time it was the Bishop's court – the residence of Rostov bishops and metropolitans.
The Kremlin is decorated with the Assumption Cathedral (XVI century) with a unique belfry, on which a set of 15 bells, the Bishop's Courtyard, and Cathedral Square have been completely preserved.
On request for an additional fee:
The exhibition "Walls and passages of the Rostov Kremlin" (small passages) — in summer, in winter — "Museum of Rostov finifty".
Accommodation at the Susanin Park Hotel 3* in Kostroma. Standard rooms (reserve hotels: "Yaroslavskoye Podvorye 3*", "YaRotel Center 3*", "Kotorosl 3*" – Yaroslavl; "Volga 4*", "Shelestov 3*", "Snegurochka 3*", "Troy 3*" – Kostroma).
Dinner at the hotel restaurant.

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Day 2 - Yaroslavl and Kostroma
08:00 Breakfast (buffet/cover) in the hotel restaurant.
Departure to Yaroslavl.
Excursion program in Yaroslavl. You will see the arrow of the Volga and Kotorosli rivers, the Assumption Cathedral, walk along the Volga Embankment reconstructed for the 1000th anniversary of the city, explore the unique architectural ensemble of the central part of Yaroslavl, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
A visit to the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery is the main city attraction. Due to the fortified walls, it is called the Kremlin.
The main cathedral of the monastery has preserved the original paintings, it is the oldest extant temple in Yaroslavl. A handwritten list of the masterpiece of ancient Russian literature "The Word about Igor's Regiment" was discovered here.
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Inspection of the Church of Elijah the Prophet (interior — in summer, exterior — in winter) is an outstanding architectural monument of the Yaroslavl school of architecture.
Return to Kostroma.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
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 open the veil of mystery of its unique history.
In the center there are:
the fire tower of the XIX century is an outstanding monument of classicism;
The Guardhouse building;
a perfectly preserved ensemble of Shopping malls, which are still in service.
Kostroma is the cradle of the Romanov dynasty. It was in the Ipatievsky Monastery of Kostroma that Mikhail Fedorovich Romanov hid from Godunov's disgrace. Ipatievsky Monastery is the main symbol of Kostroma.
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 glorified by great miracles and healings.
This is the most ancient work of iconography in Kostroma. The icon has long been revered as the defender of the city and the guardian of the Romanov family.
Return to the hotel.
Dinner at the hotel restaurant.

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Day 3 - Suzdal and Ivanovo
07:00 Breakfast (buffet/cover) in the hotel restaurant.
Departure to Suzdal.
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 of the Golden Ring.
Sightseeing tour of Suzdal is a museum city with about 200 historical monuments, many of which have UNESCO World Heritage status. The city is called "the glorious city of heaven" and "the cradle of the Golden Ring".
Inspection of the architectural ensemble of the Suzdal Kremlin.
The Suzdal Kremlin is the oldest building in the city, which has absorbed its entire history since Vladimir Monomakh. According to archaeologists, the Kremlin in Suzdal was built as early as the 10th century, despite this, all its main buildings have survived to this day, with the exception of perhaps protective walls and towers.
On request for an additional fee:
Spaso-Efimiev Monastery with a concert of bells. Visit to the Transfiguration Cathedral. Russian grave of Prince Dmitry Mikhailovich Pozharsky, an outstanding Russian commander, is located in the monastery.
The Museum of Wooden Architecture with unique buildings of the 17th and 19th centuries. The museum is built in the form of a rural street with temples, residential buildings, mills, barns and other buildings transported from different villages and villages of the Vladimir region.
The Pokrovsky Monastery (from the observation deck) is a women's monastery that holds many secrets. After all, earlier it was not an ordinary monastery, but a place of lifelong exile for women from high society.
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	Breakfast and lunch	Full meals: 3 lunches + 2 breakfasts + 2 dinners
October – April	16 990	18 490	19 490
May – September, arrivals 21.02, 07.03	17 490	18 990	19 990
Arrivals 02.01, 03.01, 04.01, 06.01	27 090	28 590	29 590

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

Discount for an extra bed (3 people in a room) – 400 rubles.

Additional payment for superior accommodation (standard rooms in 4* hotels or superior rooms (business/Junior suite/suite) in hotels 3* – 8 100 rub .

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

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

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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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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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.;
the choice of a seat on the bus – 1,470 rubles. (booked when buying a tour);;
package of additional excursions (Rostov Veliky – walls and passages or the finifti Museum, Yaroslavl – the Church of Elijah the Prophet (only in summer), Suzdal – the Museum of Wooden Architecture and the Spaso-Efimiev Monastery) – 2,500 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

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