The classic Golden Ring of Russia. Christmas Tour

On this tour, you will celebrate Christmas in the cozy city of the Golden Ring, admire the ancient temples and stroll through the elegant streets. Interesting discoveries and pleasant acquaintances are waiting for you.

You will see with your own eyes the sights of Sergiev Posad and Pereslavl-Zalessky, Rostov the Great and Yaroslavl, Kostroma, Vladimir and Suzdal. It is here, under the chime of church bells, that the festive Christmas mood is most vividly felt.

Location

Moscow, Leningradsky railway station
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Duration
5 Days
4 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 45 people
Group meet at
Moscow, Leningradsky railway station
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Ancient temples
Admire the most beautiful examples of white stone and wooden architecture included in the UNESCO World Heritage List
Lunch with folklore program
You will taste a Christmas lunch accompanied by a performance of a folklore group, folk beliefs and carols
Cozy cities
You will walk through the most important places of provincial cities with a rich centuries-old history
Mead tasting
Try a native Russian drink and you will be able to buy and take away the most liked varieties with you
Folk festivals in Kostroma
You will have a nice time in the city center, where it is fun and noisy on New Year's weekend: they dance, play and ride down the slides
Delicious treats
Take part in the interactive program "Around the stove" in Kostroma Sloboda, and then treat yourself to fragrant tea with gingerbread

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - The beginning of the trip, a tour of Vladimir

    08:45 Gathering of the group in Moscow, Komsomolskaya metro station, in the building of the Leningradsky railway station, in the center of the waiting room on the first floor by the elevator (sign "Golden Ring of Russia").

    We take a good mood with us and go to Vladimir, one of the largest cities of the Golden Ring of Russia. The city is 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 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! 

    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. 

    Accommodation at the Zarya Hotel.

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  • Day 2 - Suzdal city tour, mead tasting
  • Day 3 - Kostroma city tour, interactive program in Kostroma settlement
  • Day 4 - Yaroslavl city tour, Rostov Veliky city tour, craft yard, transfer to Pereslavl-Zalessky
  • Day 5 - A tour of Pereslavl-Zalessky, a tour of Sergiev Posad and the Trinity-Sergius Lavra
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone
Tour organizer's comments

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

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale

The tour includes accommodation in hotels:

  • Zarya 3* (Vladimir);
  • "Tourist" 3* (Ivanovo);
  • Astra Park Hotel 3* (Yaroslavl);
  • "Pereslavl" 3* (Pereslavl).

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

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A discount for children under 10 years old in an additional place (euro pad) is 1,500 rubles. 

The discount for children under 14 years old in the main place is 500 rubles.

Zarya Hotel 1 night

The Zarya Hotel is located in the city of Vladimir. 

Facilities include free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk. Parking is available for arrivals by private transport.

The room stock includes various categories. All rooms are decorated in the same classic style, with comfortable double or single beds, furniture, modern TV and refrigerator.

Guests can choose to stay with or without breakfast. On the ground floor there is a restaurant with light music in the background, where dishes of European and Russian cuisine are prepared in a modern interpretation.

There is a public transport stop in the immediate vicinity, as well as the main infrastructure facilities.

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The Tourist Hotel 1 night
Astra Park Hotel 1 night
Pereslavl Hotel 1 night

Tour conditions

Group
up to 45 tourists
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
Moscow, Leningradsky railway station

Included in price

  • accommodation from 03.01.25 to 07.01.25;
  • meals according to the program: 4 breakfasts, 5 lunches;
  • excursion service according to the program;
  • entrance tickets to museums;
  • services of an accompanying guide according to the program;
  • daily transportation service on the route;
  • 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);
  • folklore program (for a group of 35 people or more).

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

Are air and railway tickets included in the price of the tour?

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

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