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

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.

Location

Moscow
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$665
$587
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Duration
10 Days
9 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 12 – 21 May, 2025
    • 26 May – 4 June, 2025
    • 2 – 11 June, 2025
    • 16 – 25 June, 2025
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Accommodation
  • Hotel
    9 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 50 people
Minimum age
7 years old
Group meet at
Moscow
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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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
  • Day 3 - Yaroslavl and Kostroma
  • Day 4 - Rostov Veliky, Pereslavl-Zalessky and Sergiev Posad
  • Day 5 - Vyazma and Smolensk
  • Day 6 - Pushkin Nature Reserve
  • Day 7 - Pskov and Izborsk
  • Day 8 - Staraya Russa
  • Day 9 - Veliky Novgorod
  • Day 10 - Completion of the program. Tver
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

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/FoodBreakfast onlyNo dinners: breakfast + lunchFull meals: breakfast + lunch + dinner (except dinner at Katyusha 3*, Moscow)
October-April59 99064 99068 990
All other arrivals are from May to September60 99065 99069 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.

SCC "Suzdal" 3*, Suzdal 1 night

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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Susanin Park Hotel 3*, Kostroma 2 nights
Katyusha 3* Hotel, Moscow 1 night
Smolenskotel 3* Hotel, Smolensk 1 night
Hotel "Rizhskaya" 3*, Pskov 2 nights
Sadko 3* Hotel, Veliky Novgorod 2 nights

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

What else do I need to know about the tour?
  1. The time of departure and arrival in Moscow is indicative 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. This program is recommended for children from 6 years old.
  6. 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.
  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 (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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Dates and Prices

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    12 – 21 May, 2025 10 days 9 nights
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    26 May – 4 Jun, 2025 10 days 9 nights
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    2 – 11 Jun, 2025 10 days 9 nights
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    16 – 25 Jun, 2025 10 days 9 nights
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    23 Jun – 2 Jul, 2025 10 days 9 nights
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