Russia is mighty. Extensive tour of the cities of the Golden and Silver Ring

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Embark on an exciting 10-day journey through the cities of the Golden and Silver Ring!

You will be able to visit the most interesting cities from a historical point of view, appreciate the impressive ancient architecture and feel the history of our homeland.

18 ancient cities are waiting for you: Vladimir – Bogolyubovo – Suzdal – Ivanovo – Kostroma – Yaroslavl – Rostov Veliky – Pereslavl-Zalessky – Sergiev Posad – Vyazma – Smolensk – Pushkin Mountains – Izborsk – Pechory – Pskov – Staraya Russa – Veliky Novgorod – Tver.

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Tour highlights

The history of ancient Vladimir

You will see several stunning buildings from the time of Ancient Russia, for which Vladimir is famous: the Golden Gate, the majestic Dmitrievsky and Assumption Cathedrals

Church of the Intercession on the Nerl

You will see the picturesque church, which is so incredibly in harmony with the beautiful meadows and rivers surrounding it

The City Museum of Suzdal

You will find the majestic Suzdal Kremlin and the Pokrovsky Monastery on the banks of the picturesque Kamenka River

The capital of the Golden Ring

Yaroslavl will conquer you with Russia's oldest Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery, the most beautiful Volga embankment and fabulous panoramas of Kotorosli and Volga

A walk through Pushkin's places

Spend a day in the Pushkin Mountains, visit the Mikhailovskoye family estate and learn about the events in the poet's life

Itinerary

Day 1 - The gathering of the group in Moscow. Vladimir and the village of Bogolyubovo
08:45 Gathering of the group in Moscow: metro station "VDNKH", parking lot to the right of the hotel "Cosmos".
09:15 Departure to Vladimir.
Travel excursion program.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
A tour of Vladimir, the ancient capital of Northeastern Russia.
Sightseeing of the 12th century:
The Golden Gate (architecture) is a symbol of the greatness and power of Ancient Russia.
Dmitrievsky Cathedral is a monument of Vladimir–Suzdal architecture of the pre-Mongol period.
The Assumption Cathedral is a masterpiece of white stone architecture. It is a unique treasure trove of Russian church art. It preserves paintings of the XII-XIX centuries. The famous frescoes of the icon painter Andrei Rublev.
On request, for an additional fee: The Museum of Crystal and Glass of the XVIII-XXI centuries or the exposition "Old Vladimir" in a 4-storey tower in 1912. (tells about the city of the late XIX century – early XX century.).
Transfer to Bogolyubovo village.
Excursion to the Bogolyubovsky monastery.
On the territory of the palace-castle of Andrei Bogolyubsky (the only civil building of Ancient Russia that has survived at least partially to our time), an excursion to one of the oldest Russian monasteries on the Vladimir land – Bogolyubovsky Monastery: the chambers of Prince Andrew, the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Virgin (architecture).
Church of the Intercession on the Nerl (architecture) – according to weather conditions.
The road to the church is on foot, not intended for vehicles. Since the church is located near the mouth of the Nerl River, there may be flooding during floods, floods due to rains, snowmelt during a thaw. In winter, heavy snowfall and a number of other reasons can be an obstacle.
It was located practically on the river "strelka", making out the intersection of the most important water trade routes. This miracle, preserved since the XII century, is called the swan temple.
Accommodation at the hotel SCC "Suzdal" 3* Suzdal, (reserve hotels: "Amaks Golden Ring 3*" Vladimir, "Russian village 3*" Vladimir, "Levitan 3*" Vladimir).
Dinner at the hotel restaurant.

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Day 2 - Suzdal and Ivanovo. Moving to Kostroma
08:00 Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Sightseeing tour of Suzdal – a museum city, about 200 historical monuments, many of which have UNESCO World Heritage status.
Inspection of the architectural ensemble of the Suzdal Kremlin.
The Pokrovsky Monastery (from the observation deck) is a women's monastery that holds many secrets.
On request, for an additional fee: the 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.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Transfer to Kostroma.
Travel sightseeing tour to Ivanovo.
Accommodation at the Susanin Park Hotel 3* Kostroma (reserve hotels: "Yaroslavskoye Podvorye 3*", "YaRotel Center 3*", "Kotorosl 3*" – Yaroslavl; "Volga 4*", "Shelestov 3*", "Snegurochka 3*", "Troy 3*" – Kostroma).
Free time.
Dinner at the hotel restaurant.

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Day 3 - Yaroslavl and Kostroma
07:00 Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Transfer to Yaroslavl.
A tour of 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 called the Kremlin due to its fortified walls.
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.
Optional for an additional fee: inspection of the Church of Elijah the Prophet (interior – in summer, exterior – in winter) – an outstanding architectural monument of the Yaroslavl school of architecture.
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 4 - Rostov Veliky, Pereslavl-Zalessky and Sergiev Posad
07:00 Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Excursion to the Rostov Kremlin – the residence of the Rostov bishops and metropolitans (architecture of the Rostov Kremlin exterior).
The architectural ensemble of the Rostov Kremlin, the decoration of which is the Assumption Cathedral (XVI century) with a unique belfry, on which a set of 15 bells has been completely preserved, the Bishop's Courtyard, Cathedral Square.
Ceramics exhibition in the Kremlin.
On request, for an additional fee: the exhibition "Walls and passages of the Rostov Kremlin" (small crossings) – in summer, in winter – "Museum of Rostov finifty".
Transfer to Pereslavl-Zalessky.
Visit to the Red Square and the Transfiguration Cathedral.
Pereslavl-Zalessky is the birthplace of Alexander Nevsky and the cradle of the Russian navy.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Transfer to Sergiev Posad.
A tour of the Holy Trinity Sergius Lavra: the architecture of the monastery, the Trinity Cathedral – the oldest of the structures preserved on the territory of the monastery, the Assumption Cathedral, created at the behest and on the contribution of Tsar Ivan the Terrible.
Visit the temple in honor of the Rev. Sergius with the Refectory.
Departure to Moscow.
20:00 Approximate time of arrival in Moscow.
Accommodation at the Katyusha 3* hotel in Moscow for 1 night (without dinner at this hotel, breakfast the next day is included).
Attention!!! The continuation of the excursion program is possible as part of another group. Tourists get to the gathering place (parking lot to the right of the Cosmos Hotel, Mira Ave., 150) on their own.

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Day 5 - Vyazma and Smolensk
07:30 Gathering of the group: Moscow, metro station "VDNKH" (parking lot to the right of the hotel "Cosmos").
08:00 Departure to Vyazma.
Travel information.
Sightseeing tour of the city of Vyazma, on the territory of which many architectural monuments, ensembles and houses of the 17th and 19th centuries have been preserved.
Visit to the Vyazma St. John the Baptist active convent.
The highlight of the monastery is the church of the Smolensk Hodegetria of the XVII century.
Holy Trinity Cathedral is the main cathedral in the city, located in the historical center of the city – on a high embankment hill, which offers a wonderful view of the city.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Transfer to Smolensk.
Sightseeing tour of Smolensk. You will visit the city, which has stood on the banks of the Dnieper River for more than 9 centuries.
An excursion along the fortress wall, a visit to the observation deck, from which you will have a magnificent view of the longest section of the Smolensk fortress wall, the legendary old Smolenskaya road and the ancient temples of the city.

Visiting memorable places associated with the defense of the city in 1609-1611, monuments to the heroes of the war of 1812 and the square in memory of the heroes of the Second World War, monuments to famous Smolyan: M.I. Glinka, A.T. Tvardovsky and his hero Vasily Terkin, M.A. Egorov, V.T. Kurylenko.
During the sightseeing tour, we will see the monuments of 3 eras, 3 wars in which Smolensk defended the whole of Russia more than once.

Visit to the Holy Dormition Cathedral of the XVII-XVIII centuries, where the icon of the Smolensk Mother of God "Hodegetria" of the XVII century is located.
Accommodation at the SMOLENSKOTEL 3* Smolensk.
Dinner at the hotel restaurant.

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Day 6 - Pushkin Nature Reserve
07:30 Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Departure to the Pushkin Nature Reserve.
A visit to the Petrovskoye estate, from which everything began for the Hannibal-Pushkin family on Pskov land.
An excursion "The venerable Castle of the Hannibals", to the houses of the poet's great-grandfather and great-uncle and an excursion walk through the park of the estate "Under the shadow of lime alleys".

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a visit to the Trigorsky estate of the poet's friends, the Osipov-Wolf family.
An excursion with a visit to the house where the family lived "Shelter dressed with the radiance of the Muses" and a walk through the park, following in the footsteps of Pushkin and Onegin.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Visit to the Mikhailovskoye estate, the estate of the poet's mother.
The tour of the "Poet's house of disgrace" through the manor house where A.S. Pushkin lived and worked.
Excursion "I love this dark garden ..." in the manor park.

Svyatogorsky Monastery, where the grave of A.S. Pushkin is located.
Transfer to Pskov.
Accommodation at the Rizhskaya 3* hotel in Pskov – 2 nights (reserve hotels: Oktyabrskaya 3* in Pskov, Barcelona 3* in Pskov).
Dinner at the hotel restaurant.

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Day 7 - Pskov and Izborsk
07:00 Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Bus and walking tour of Pskov, during which you will get acquainted with the Dovmont city and its sights, learn the history of Pskov's Veche Square, visit the main cathedral of the city – the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity.
During the bus part of the tour, you will explore the Pokrovsky complex, the Olginsky Chapel, see the Chambers of merchant Podznoyev, Menshikov Chambers, etc.
Get to know the numerous Temples of Pskov, the Twin Temples, monuments and its ancient streets.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Transfer to Pechory.
Excursion to the Holy Dormition Pskov-Pechersk Monastery, founded in the XV century.
Transfer to Izborsk.
Izborsk is one of the oldest Russian cities, first mentioned in the chronicle under the year 862. "From here the Russian Land went," and Russian statehood was born here.
For centuries, the ancient city defended the northwestern borders, played a primary role in preserving the Orthodox faith and the independence of the Russian state.

One of the main attractions of Izborsk is the fortress on Mount Zheravye, which was built in the 14th century and has survived to the present day in relatively good condition.
It is from this fortress that Izborsk is believed to have begun its existence: for many centuries the fortress defended the western borders of the country.
During the tour of the Izborskaya Fortress, you will be able to climb the battle course of the fortress and admire the beauty of the Izborsko-Malskaya Valley from the observation deck on the Lukovka Tower, visit St. Nicholas Cathedral of the XIV century, see the famous Slovenian keys.
Return to Pskov.
Dinner at the hotel restaurant.

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Day 8 - Staraya Russa
08:00 Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Transfer to Staraya Russa.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Sightseeing tour of Staraya Russa with a visit to the oldest architectural monuments: Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral of the XII century, St. George's Church with the miraculous icon of the Mother of God "Starorusskaya", Trinity Church of the XVII century, Staraya Russa resort, inspection of the famous Muravyevsky fountain (height up to 10 meters)

A visit to the house-museum of F.M. Dostoevsky, where great works were created: the novel "Demons" and "The Brothers Karamazov", acquaintance with the life and work of the writer.
Transfer to Veliky Novgorod.
Accommodation at the Sadko 3* hotel in Veliky Novgorod – 2 nights (reserve hotels: Welcome Inn 3* in Veliky Novgorod, Amaks Russia 3* in Veliky Novgorod).
Dinner at the hotel restaurant.
Day 9 - Veliky Novgorod
08:30 Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Sightseeing tour of Veliky Novgorod: Yaroslav's Courtyard and Ancient auction, the Museum of wooden architecture "Vitoslavlitsy" – one of the most interesting museums of folk wooden architecture, located on the shore of Lake Myachino, St. George Monastery (with sunset).
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Continuation of the tour: The Novgorod Kremlin is one of the oldest monuments of military defensive architecture in Russia of the XV-XVII centuries, St. Sophia Cathedral (with sunset) is the oldest stone temple in Russia.
Return to the hotel.
Dinner at the hotel restaurant.

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Day 10 - Completion of the program. Tver
07:30 Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Transfer to Tver.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Sightseeing tour of Tver.
Tver was once the capital of all Russian lands, but now it is a modern city, the administrative center of the Tver region, located on both banks of the Volga.
The townspeople are rightfully proud of their countrymen, who have glorified the city for many centuries: the merchant-traveler Afanasiy Nikitin, who walked across three seas, Prince Mikhail Yaroslavich of Tver and Mikhail Krug, the author and performer of Russian chanson.
You will drive through the central city streets and see important sights:
The main shrine of the Tver land is the Transfiguration Cathedral;
the most beautiful embankment of Stepan Razin.
The front part of the city – the famous Tver "Three–Light" or "Versailles Trident" - a unique part of the city's layout that has been preserved since the XVIII century will not be left out.,
The Imperial Travel Palace (external inspection), from the windows of which Catherine the Second and not only admired the Volga views.
Departure to Moscow.
20:00 Approximate time of arrival in Moscow (to the VDNKh metro station).

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

9 nights

Comfort

Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in hotels along the way in standard rooms.

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

Season/Food	Breakfast only	No dinners: breakfast + lunch	Full meals: breakfast + lunch + dinner (except dinner at Katyusha 3*, Moscow)
October-April	59 990	64 990	68 990
All other arrivals are from May to September	60 990	65 990	69 990

The surcharge for single occupancy is 15,500 rubles.

Discount on an extra bed (3 people in a room) – 2500 rubles.

Choosing a seat on the bus – 4900 rubles.

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

This hotel is located in the picturesque Kamenka River Valley, 250 km from Moscow. It offers a spa area with a wide range of wellness treatments and relaxation programs. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. A delicious buffet breakfast is served every morning at the SCC Suzdal Hotel.

All soundproofed rooms are equipped with a TV with cable channels and a refrigerator. Some rooms have a cozy seating area. Guests have free access to the pool and sauna for 1 hour per day. You can also play bowling and billiards at the hotel.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 50 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

10 days 9 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 15,500 rubles.;
the choice of a seat on the bus is 4900 rubles. (booked when buying a tour);
package of additional excursions according to the program (Rostov the Great – walls and passages or the Finifti Museum, Yaroslavl – the Church of Elijah the Prophet (interior – in summer, exterior – in winter), Suzdal – the Museum of Wooden Architecture and the Spaso-Efimiev Monastery, Vladimir – the Museum of Crystal and Glass or expos. "Old Vladimir") – 2,700 rubles;
meals (if you select incomplete);
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.
This program is recommended for children from 6 years old.
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. The "Place selection" service, the manager will fix the desired place for you in advance for an additional fee.
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 (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 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, is not made.

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