The Golden Ring of Russia. Travel from October to April

08:00 Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.

Departure to Uglich.

Uglich is one of the oldest cities in Russia, famous for its beautiful examples of Russian architecture and unique monuments of nature and architecture.

Sightseeing tour of Uglich — the beauty of the nature of the Volga region and the grandeur of ancient sights.

Guided tour of the territory of the Uglich Kremlin, 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 (XV century).;
• the Church of Dmitry on the Blood, built on the site of the death of Tsarevich Dmitry. Inside are murals by artists of the late 18th century describing this event in detail;
• The Transfiguration Cathedral is the cathedral of the city of Uglich.

Lunch at a cafe in the city.

Departure to Myshkin.

Myshkin is the smallest city in the Yaroslavl region, ancient, sincere, original, which has preserved the ancient merchant buildings and a special provincial charm. The city was famous for its blacksmiths and potters.

Myshkin owes his origin to a mouse that woke up the sleeping prince at the moment when he was about to be bitten by a snake. According to Russian tradition, the prince built a chapel for the glory of his salvation, around which the city grew.

Excursion program in Myshkin.

In the program:

• Alley of Glory, Assumption Cathedral (external inspection), Volzhskaya embankment;
• "To the mice at the old mill" (visit to merchant Chistov's mill, inspection of mill mechanisms with the exhibition "Barn Mice");
• The Russian Felt Boots Museum;
• ethnographic exposition "Flax" with the exhibition "My little Doll";
• house of crafts with an active blacksmith shop and 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 put your hand into the royal bins, and in the darkness of the royal menagerie you will see exotic live mice.

Accommodation at the Chaika 3* hotel, Uglich.

Tasting "Taste Uglich" (optional at dinner, payment upon purchase of the tour) — 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).

Please note: the tasting is carried out only when the group is staying at the Chaika 3* hotel in Uglich.

Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.

"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.

Departure to Borisoglebsky settlement.

Borisoglebsky Monastery tour, the architectural ensemble of which is called the pearl of ancient Russian architecture of the XVI-XVII centuries.

Lunch at a cafe in Rostov Veliky.

Accommodation at the Selivanov Hotel in Rostov Veliky.

Dinner at the hotel restaurant.

Attention! The continuation of the excursion program is possible as part of another group.

Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.

Free time (a great opportunity to explore the ramparts and Lake Nero, the Spaso-Yakovlevsky Monastery, the Kekin Gymnasium and the Gostiny Dvor, the unique Stable Yard, merchant estates of the XVIII-XIX centuries, etc.).

Lunch at a cafe in the city.

Guided tour of the Rostov Kremlin (inspection of the architectural ensemble).

Sightseeing:

• Assumption Cathedral (XVI century) with a unique belfry, on which a set of 15 bells has been completely preserved.;
• Bishop's court and Cathedral Square.

Next, you can choose one of the program options that suits you.

Option 1. Free time.

A great opportunity to get acquainted with the richest and most diverse collection of the Rostov Kremlin museums in free mode (for an additional fee).

Option 2. Visit the Honey Factory in Rostov Veliky with the program "History and taste of ancient Russian drinks".

In the program:

• immersion in the traditions of Russian drinking culture;
• getting to know the ancient exhibits;
• tasting of honey drinks (18+) according to ancient recipes (original and traditional honey drinks, farm cheeses, treats).

Attention! A non-alcoholic tasting set is available for children and adults (on request).

Departure to Yaroslavl.

Sightseeing tour of Yaroslavl, which is deservedly considered the "capital of the Golden Ring":

• You will see the arrow of the Volga and Kotorosli rivers — the place where Yaroslavl began.;
• walk along the picturesque Volga embankment, explore the Assumption Cathedral, recreated for the 1000th anniversary of the city.;
• admire the unique architectural ensemble of the central part of Yaroslavl (under UNESCO protection) and its pearls — churches of the 17th century (one of which is the Church of Elijah the Prophet);
• You will listen to stories about the first Russian theater, walk along the streets where the heroes of famous Soviet and Russian films walked.

Guided tour of the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery (inspection of the architectural ensemble), the main city landmark with impregnable stone walls, which is sometimes popularly called the "Yaroslavl Kremlin".

It was here in the XVIII century that the list of the masterpiece of ancient Russian literature "The Word about Igor's Regiment" was discovered.

07:00 Breakfast at 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.

Kostroma is an ancient merchant city that 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 and introduce you to the unique objects of the exhibition.:

• fire tower of the 19th century, an outstanding monument of classicism;
• The guardhouse building;
• a beautifully preserved ensemble of Shopping malls, which are still in service.;
• the wide embankment of the Volga River.

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.

Visit to the famous Ipatievsky Monastery, the main symbol of Kostroma (inspection of the architectural ensemble).

Within the walls of this monastery, Mikhail Romanov was blessed with the kingdom. Since then, the monastery has been rightfully considered the "Cradle of the Romanov dynasty."

Members of the imperial family revered the monastery as their family shrine. At various times, the monastery was visited by Catherine II, Nicholas I, Alexander II and Nicholas II.

Visit to the museum of "Jewelry Art".

Lunch at a cafe in the city.

Departure to Moscow.

22:00 Approximate time of arrival in Moscow (metro station "VDNKH").