The Golden Ring of Russia. Autumn trip

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Welcome to the tour of the Golden Ring of Russia!

You will enjoy excursions to museums and attractions, walks along narrow streets and squares, unforgettable views of picturesque rivers and lakes.

Do not miss the opportunity to plunge into the atmosphere of ancient Russian culture and spend an unforgettable weekend in the company of like-minded people!

In five days you will visit: Sergiev Posad, Alexandrov, Myshkin, Uglich, Borisoglebsky, Rostov Veliky, Yaroslavl and Kostroma.

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Tour highlights

Myshkin

We will visit a peculiar museum city of the Russian province, which has preserved the ancient buildings of the merchant city and a special provincial way of life

The taste of uglich

We will have the opportunity to take part in the tasting of cheeses, meat products and Uglich mineral water

Alexander Kremlin

Let's admire the white-stone churches of Alexandrovskaya Sloboda, where Ivan the Terrible once made important state decisions.

Architecture of the Rostov Kremlin

We will visit the Assumption Cathedral (XVI century) with a unique belfry, on which a set of 15 bells has been completely preserved, the Bishop's Courtyard, the Cathedral Square

Church of Elijah the Prophet

We will see an outstanding architectural monument of the Yaroslavl school of architecture of the XVII century; the house church, the famous Yaroslavl merchants of the Skripin brothers

Kostroma

The ancient merchant city, which has preserved to this day the original appearance of the architectural ensemble of the XVIII century, will reveal to us the veil of mystery of its unique history

Itinerary

Day 1 - Departure from Moscow. Sergiev Posad and Alexandrov
07:45 Gathering of the group in Moscow: VDNKh metro station, parking lot to the right of the Kosmos Hotel.
08:00 Departure from Moscow to Sergiev Posad from the VDNKh metro station, to the right of the Kosmos Hotel. Travel excursion program.
Guided tour of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra: architecture, Refectory, Assumption and Dukhovskoy temples (interior).
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Guided tour of Alexandrov.
Visit to the Alexander Kremlin, the residence of the first Russian tsar Ivan the Terrible. Architectural ensemble with the exposition "The Tsar's court in Alexandrovskaya Sloboda", the house temple and the palace chambers of Tsar Ivan IV, medieval cellars, expositions "Alexandrovskaya Sloboda. The legends were " and "Alexandrovskaya Sloboda of the XVII-XVIII centuries. Assumption Monastery".
Accommodation at the Old Lavra 3* Hotel in Sergiev Posad (reserve hotels: "Posadsky 3*", "Chantry 3*" Sergiev Posad, "Alexandrov 3*" Alexandrov, "Chaika 3*" Uglich, "Azimuth 3*" Uglich).
Dinner at the hotel/city restaurant (without transfer, within 1 km radius).

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Day 2 - Myshkin. Uglich
08:00 Breakfast in the hotel restaurant.
Departure to Myshkin.
Myshkin is a kind of museum city of the Russian province, which has preserved the ancient buildings of the merchant city and a special provincial way of life. The city was famous for its blacksmiths and potters. People on the site of modern Myshkin lived back in the V-III millennia BC. The town existed here, apparently, in the XII-XIII centuries, but was completely destroyed by the Tatar-Mongols in 1238.
Sightseeing tour in Myshkin: the Alley of Glory, the Assumption Cathedral, the museum "Russian Valenki" with expositions "Flax" and "Valenka Sisters and Brothers", the house of crafts with a forge and a pottery workshop.
Myshkin chambers – the atmosphere of royal life. The hospitable king and queen will tell you how heavy the crown is and teach you how to protect yourself from cat attacks. You will be able to reach into the royal bins, and in the darkness of the royal menagerie you will see exotic live mice.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Departure to Uglich.
"Museum of urban life of the XIX century."
The museum's exposition, which includes more than 3,000 exhibits, will tell about the life, lifestyle, customs and traditions of the Uglich people.
"Museum of the History of Russian vodka".
The museum's exhibition stands are filled with all kinds of Russian alcoholic beverages from different cities of the country. Uglich is the birthplace of the vodka king, Pyotr Arsenyevich Smirnov.
Accommodation at the Chaika 3* hotel in Uglich (reserve hotels: Myshk Inn 3* in Myshkin, Azimut 3* in Uglich). Rooms of the "standard" category.
Dinner at the hotel restaurant.
At dinner, optional, for an additional fee, tasting from the Chaika 3* hotel in Uglich – "Taste Uglich":
Tasting of cheeses, meat products and mineral water of the Uglich region, served with a glass of wine (for children, a substitute for a soft drink).
Attention! The tasting is held only when the group is staying at the Chaika 3* hotel in Uglich.

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Day 3 - Uglich. Borisoglebsky
Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Uglich city tour program: the beauty of the nature of the Volga region and the grandeur of ancient sights.
Sightseeing tour of the city.
The Uglich Kremlin is the historical and urban core of the city. Tsarevich Dimitri's Chambers ("chambers of the Uglich appanage princes") is the only building preserved from the foundation of the Kremlin (a 15th–century building).
The Church of Dmitry on the Blood was built on the site of the death of Tsarevich Dmitry. Inside are murals by artists from the late 18th century describing this event in detail.
The Transfiguration Cathedral (interior) is the cathedral of the city of Uglich, located in the center of the Kremlin.
The Assumption "Wondrous" Church of the Alekseevsky Monastery – the miraculous icon of the Mother of God is kept here.
Departure to Borisoglebsky settlement.
Borisoglebsky Monastery tour, the architectural ensemble of which is called the pearl of ancient Russian architecture of the 16th and 17th centuries.
Lunch at a cafe in Rostov Veliky.
Free time.
Accommodation at the Selivanov Hotel, Rostov Veliky (Reserve hotel: Russian Courtyard, Rostov Veliky).
Dinner at the hotel restaurant.
Attention! The continuation of the excursion program is possible as part of another group.
Day 4 - Rostov the Great. Yaroslavl
09:00 Breakfast in 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, decorated with the Assumption Cathedral (XVI century) with a unique belfry, which has a fully preserved set of 15 bells, Bishop's Courtyard, Cathedral Square.
Ceramics workshop.
The exhibition "Walls and passages of the Rostov Kremlin" (small passages).
Lunch at a cafe in Rostov Veliky.
Departure to Yaroslavl.
Yaroslavl city tour with a tour of the territory of the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery. Church of Elijah the Prophet (exterior).
You will get acquainted with the history of Yaroslavl, 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.
The Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery (XIII century) is the main city landmark. Due to the fortified walls, it is called the Kremlin. The main cathedral of the monastery, the Transfiguration of the Savior (XVI century), has preserved its original paintings, it is the oldest extant temple in Yaroslavl. At the end of the XVIII century, a handwritten list of the masterpiece of ancient Russian literature "The Word about Igor's Regiment" was discovered here.
The Church of Elijah the Prophet (exterior) is an outstanding architectural monument of the Yaroslavl school of architecture of the 17th century; the house church of the famous Yaroslavl merchants the Skripin brothers.
Accommodation at the Yaroslavskoye Podvorye 3* hotel in Yaroslavl. Rooms of the "standard" category. (Reserve hotels: YaRotel Center 3* Yaroslavl, Susanin Park Hotel 3* Kostroma).
Dinner at the hotel restaurant.

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Day 5 - Kostroma
07:00 Breakfast in the hotel restaurant.
Departure to Kostroma.
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 lift the veil of mystery of its unique history.
In the center there are:
The fire tower of the 19th century is an outstanding monument of classicism, the guardhouse building, a beautifully preserved ensemble of Shopping malls that are still in service.
Kostroma is the cradle of the Romanov dynasty. It was in the Ipatievsky monastery in Kostroma that Mikhail Fedorovich Romanov hid from Godunov's disgrace. Ipatievsky Monastery is the main symbol of Kostroma.
An 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 is famous for its great miracles and healings. This is the oldest work of Kostroma icon painting. The icon has long been revered as the defender of the city and the guardian of the Romanov family.
The Museum of "Jewelry Art".
Kostroma is called the "jewelry capital of Russia" – more than a third of all gold and silver products produced in the country are made here.
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

4 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 for arrivals October-April (off-season), RUB.:

Food	Breakfast only	No dinners	Full meals: 5 lunches + 4 breakfasts + 4 dinners
Cost	31 090	33 590	35 590

The surcharge for a single room is 6,500 rubles (1 person per room).

The discount for an extra seat is 1,000 rubles. (3 people in a room).

Additional service when staying at the Chaika 3* hotel in Uglich for dinner (with a set of 10 people or more):
Tasting "To taste Uglich" – 1,000 rubles.

The choice of a seat on the bus is 2,450 rubles.

The surcharge for those who prefer comfort is 9,375 rubles per person (standard rooms in 4* hotels or superior rooms (business/junior suite/suite) in 3* hotels). Service on request (check with the manager).

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

It is possible to change the price for some dates, please check the current information when booking.

The hotel is located in the very center of the city, on the territory of the monastery, the construction of which dates back to the beginning of the 19th century. At the same time, modern repairs and a high level of service make this accommodation option special among others. The reception desk with friendly and friendly administrators is open around the clock, where you can find out all the details about excursions in the city.

The room fund is represented by spacious and comfortable rooms, decorated in a classic style in bright colors, they have everything you need that you may need during your vacation.

The restaurant serves Russian cuisine. A delicious and hearty breakfast is served every morning.

The nearest airport is 58 km away, and the train station is 1 km away.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 50 tourists

Minimum age

6 years old

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Group meets at

Moscow

Included in price

hotel accommodation;
meals according to the tour menu 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;
tasting "To taste Uglich" when staying at the Chaika 3* hotel for dinner (with a set of 10 people or more) – 1,000 rubles.;
choice of a seat on the bus – 2,450 rubles (to be booked when buying a tour);
the surcharge for superior accommodation is 9,375 rubles per person (standard rooms in 4* hotels or superior rooms);
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. As well as replacing the hotel with 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.
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 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.), 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 time on the tour. There is no compensation for travel tickets (air, railway) in case of a delay in vehicles during the tour for reasons beyond the control of the Tour Operator/ Travel Agent.

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21 Mar, 2025

The trip was absolutely wonderful. Anyone interested in the country's history will truly enjoy it. A special thanks to the guides for their fascinating excursions, and to the providers for putting together such an exciting tour.