Russian New Year's fun in the cities of the Golden Ring

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The best way to spend the New Year holidays is to visit new cities!

Vladimir and Ivanovo, Kostroma and Suzdal will amaze you with the beauty of their stone and wooden churches, give you a festive mood and new acquaintances!

In this tour of the cities of the Golden Ring, you will spend an unforgettable time in wonderful company among the snow-covered streets of cities with a rich history.

Location

Moscow, Leningradsky railway station

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Tour highlights

Majestic temples

You will see stunning monuments of white stone and wooden architecture

The way of life and traditions of Ancient Russia

You will learn about the life of a peasant family in the Kostroma settlement, and then you will try to take care of the household yourself in the same way as they did several centuries ago

Mead tasting

You will try many different types of native Russian drink and, if desired, purchase your favorite samples as a gift to your loved ones

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival, tour of Vladimir, transfer to Ivanovo
08:45 Group meeting in Moscow, Komsomolskaya metro station, in the building of the Leningrad railway station, in the center of the waiting room on the first floor by the elevator (sign "Russian amusements").
We take a good New Year's mood with us and go to Vladimir — one of the largest cities of the Golden Ring of Russia, located on the high bank of the Klyazma River.
The main asset of the Vladimir land is the most beautiful examples of white stone architecture, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Lunch with the folklore program "Christmas in Russian folk traditions" (for a group of 35 people or more). Performance of a folklore group, folk beliefs, carols.
The combination of folk songs, playing musical instruments, and national costumes will make the holiday magical and unforgettable!
The excursion program.
The ensemble of Cathedral Square with a New Year's panorama of the white stone cathedrals of the 12th century: Assumption Cathedral, Dmitrievsky Cathedral.
The Golden Gate is a unique monument of military engineering and architectural art of ancient Russia, a symbol of Vladimir and the entire Golden Ring of Russia.
Pedestrian street. The unique charm of the snow—covered central streets and the main decoration of the city is a Christmas tree.
Visit to the exhibition "Old Vladimir". The exhibition recreates the daily life of the townspeople (burghers, officials, merchants) and the atmosphere of the old, provincial Vladimir.
Transfer to Ivanovo.
Accommodation at the hotel.

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Day 2 - Ivanovo city tour, Kostroma Sloboda, Kostroma city tour
Breakfast in the hotel restaurant.
Departure to Kostroma.
On the way, a sightseeing bus tour of the city of Ivanovo.
Excursion to Kostroma Sloboda with an interactive program "Around the stove". The hospitable Sloboda hostess will tell her guests about the life, way of life and traditions of a peasant family.
And after that, the guests will do their own housework: they will try to grab a cast iron from the stove, iron the laundry with a "wooden iron" — a rubel, and walk with a rocker.
At the end of the program, tea with gingerbread for all guests.
The program includes a sightseeing tour of the museum.
Lunch.
Sightseeing tour of Kostroma: the snow-covered city gives entertainment of the Russian winter: folk festivals, round dances, roller skating.
We will see a complex of Shopping malls, a central square, a monument to Ivan Susanin, a fire tower, a gazebo N. Ostrovsky and much more!
Free time.
Return to Ivanovo to the hotel.

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Day 3 - Suzdal city tour, mead tasting, departure
Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
We are going on an excursion to Suzdal, the museum city, because there are no such number of monuments of the history of Russia, as well as ancient buildings that have survived intact, unique churches and objects of wooden architecture anywhere.
Most of the buildings in Suzdal are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. For decades, the ancient city has served as a film set for many films.
Excursion program: the architecture of the majestic Suzdal Kremlin, its construction began in the X century! You will see the stunning Nativity Cathedral and the St. Euthymius Monastery, founded in 1350.
Mead tasting: in order to immerse yourself in the culture and traditions of Suzdal, you need to taste the famous local drinks.
We will give you the opportunity to visit the tasting room, decorated in the Old Russian style, and quench your thirst with native Russian drinks.
After the tasting, you will have the opportunity to purchase any of the varieties you like and please your loved ones with them.
Lunch.
16:00 The end of the program.
Departure of the group to Moscow.
Arrival in the evening, the time depends on the traffic situation.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Tour organizer's comments

This tour is suitable for everyone, regardless of age and level of physical fitness.

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Midscale

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The tour provides accommodation at the Tourist 3* hotel in Ivanovo.

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

Placement	2-local	1-local
Standard	22 900	24 900

The discount for children under 10 years old in an additional place (euro pad) is 400 rubles.

The discount for children under 14 years old in the main place is 400 rubles.

The Tourist Hotel is located on the banks of the Uvod River, a 2-minute walk from the Ivanovo Circus.

Located in the center of Ivanovo, this hotel features a billiard room, a restaurant and a gift shop.

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

The bright rooms of the Tourist Hotel are decorated in a classic style in warm colors. There is also a balcony. All rooms have satellite TV, a minibar and a private bathroom.

A buffet breakfast or a continental breakfast is served every morning. The spacious restaurant serves European cuisine.

Laundry and ironing facilities are available.

The reception is open 24 hours a day.

Free parking is available on site.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 45 tourists

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Moscow, Leningradsky railway station

Included in price

accommodation from 03.01 to 05.01;
meals according to the program: 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches;
guided tour service according to the program;
entrance tickets to museums;
services of an accompanying guide according to the program;
daily transportation service on the route;
folklore program (for a group of 35 people or more);
the choice of seats on the bus (for a group of up to 19 people, a minibus is provided, pre-seating in the cabin may vary).

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Moscow and back;
services not specified in the program;
meals not specified in the program.

It's important to know

Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

Dates and Prices

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3 – 5 Jan, 2025 3 days 2 nights

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