The Great Golden Ring of Russia. Summer travel

Learn many interesting facts from the history of our country and admire the architecture of the cozy old towns of the Golden Ring in this eventful tour!

Route: Vladimir – Bogolyubovo – Suzdal – Ivanovo – Kostroma – Yaroslavl – Rostov Veliky – Pereslavl-Zalessky – Sergiev Posad – Alexandrov – Uglich – Myshkin – Martynovo or Borisoglebsky.

Location

Moscow
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$630
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Duration
7 days
6 nights
Departures
6 - 12 Jun
8 - 14 Jun
13 - 19 Jun
15 - 21 Jun
20 - 26 Jun
22 - 28 Jun
27 Jun - 3 Jul
29 Jun - 5 Jul
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    6 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 50 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Group meet at
Moscow
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Memorable museums
Russian Russian Valenki Museum, the Museum of the History of Russian Vodka and the Museum of Urban Life of the XIX century
Myshkin Chambers
Entertaining legends, ethno expositions and the Assumption Cathedral await you in a small but soulful Myshkin.
A treat from the Russian oven
Enjoy delicious food cooked in the oven: cabbage soup, potatoes with sour cream, pies, melted milk.
Ancient architecture
You will see centuries-old architectural masterpieces: beautiful temples and ancient fortresses
Tasting at dinner
If desired, you can take part in the tasting of cheeses, meat products and Uglich mineral water

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Departure from Moscow. Vladimir and Bogolyubovo

    Gathering of the group in Moscow: VDNKh metro station, parking lot to the right of the Kosmos Hotel:

    • at 07:45 – on departure on Saturday;
    • at 09:00 – on departure on Monday.

    Departure from Moscow to Vladimir from the Kosmos Hotel:

    • at 08:00 – on departure on Saturday;
    • at 09:15 – on departure on Monday.

    Lunch at a cafe.

    Vladimir city tour, one of the few cities of the Golden Ring, where architectural monuments from before the Mongol-Tatar conquest have been preserved:

    Sightseeing of the 12th century:

    • The Golden Gate (external inspection, under restoration) is a symbol of the greatness and power of Ancient Russia, they decorated the main entrance to the richest princely boyar part of the city.
    • Dmitrievsky Cathedral (external inspection) is a monument of Vladimir-Suzdal architecture of the pre-Mongol period or
    • The Assumption Cathedral is a masterpiece of white stone architecture, is a unique treasury of Russian church art, it preserves paintings of the XII-XIX centuries, the famous frescoes of the icon painter Andrei Rublev.

    Free time.

    Or, if desired, for an additional fee when buying a tour, a "Classic" excursion package: the museum of crystal and glass of the XVIII-XXI centuries or the "Old Vladimir" exposition in a 4-storey tower in 1912. An additional tour is booked in advance.

    Departure to the village of Bogolyubovo.

    Bogolyubovo village was once an ancient Russian city founded in 1158 as the residence of Prince Andrey Bogolyubsky of Vladimir.

    Today, one of the oldest Russian monasteries, Bogolyubsky Monastery, is located on the territory of the former Andrei Bogolyubsky Palace-castle (architecture inspection). The buildings were often rebuilt, but part of the legendary residence has been partially preserved — the famous white stone tower with a spiral staircase.

    Walk to the Church of the Intercession on the Nerl, a monument of white stone architecture of the XII century (external inspection).

    The church was located practically on the river "strelka", forming the crossroads of the most important waterways. According to the chronicle, the construction under Prince Andrew was carried out by "craftsmen from all lands." The unique "swan temple" has miraculously survived to this day.

    Please note: the walk to the church will take place under favorable weather and natural conditions. Please bring comfortable shoes.

    Accommodation at the hotel SCC "Suzdal" 3* in Suzdal (reserve hotels: "Russian village 3*", Vladimir, "Amaks Golden Ring 3*", Vladimir, "Levitan 3*", Vladimir). Rooms of the "standard" category.

    The hotel is selected automatically depending on the date of the tour and the availability of hotel rooms.

    Dinner at the hotel/city restaurant (without transfer).

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  • Day 2 - Suzdal and Ivanovo sightseeing tour
  • Day 3 - Yaroslavl and Kostroma
  • Day 4 - Rostov, Pereslavl-Zalessky and Sergiev Posad
  • Day 5 - Alexandrov
  • Day 6 - Uglich or Uglich and Myshkin (depending on the day of arrival)
  • Day 7 - Borisoglebsky or Myshkin and Martynovo (depending on arrival). Return to Moscow
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    6 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, rub.:

Breakfast onlyNo dinners: 6 breakfasts + 7 lunchesFull meals: 7 lunches + 6 breakfasts + 6 dinners
46 19051 79056 590

The surcharge for a single room is 11,290 rubles. 

The surcharge for those who prefer comfort is 22,800 rubles/person (standard rooms in 4* hotels or superior rooms (Business/Junior Suite/Suite) in 3* hotels), on request (check with the manager).

Discount on an extra bed (3 people in a room) – 1,400 rubles.

The choice of a seat on the bus is 3,430 rubles.

The hotels are indicated approximately, it is possible to replace them with similar ones (including hotels in other cities).

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

The hotel SCC "Suzdal" 1 night

The tourist complex "Suzdal" is located in the picturesque areas of the city of the same name, near the Kamenka River. The distance from Moscow and Nizhny Novgorod is about 250 kilometers. Here you will find excellent service, a restaurant, a swimming pool and many services for every taste.

Spacious rooms are prepared for check-in, located in a historic building that was filmed in the movie "Wizards". Cozy tanhouses with beautiful views of the coastal area are also available for accommodation.

Guests can visit the on-site restaurants. A summer cafe and a bar with a variety of drinks also open their doors. A buffet breakfast is served in the morning.

In their free time, vacationers can relax in the SPA, which offers a variety of wellness treatments. Hot water lovers can visit the sauna, and a swimming pool is available for those who want to cool off. The tourist complex also has a billiards, bowling and karaoke area. On holidays and weekends, a cinema room and a children's room are open to the public. And you can spend time outdoors in the well-kept garden of the complex.

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Hotel "Susanin Park Hotel" 2 nights
The Old Lavra Hotel 2 nights
The Chaika Hotel 1 night

Tour conditions

Group
up to 50 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Duration
7 days 6 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 11,290 rubles.;
  • The surcharge for increased comfort accommodation is 22,800 rubles.;
  • the choice of a seat on the bus is 3430 rubles. (to be booked when buying a tour);
  • package of additional excursions according to the program (Yaroslavl – Church of Elijah the Prophet (only in summer), Suzdal – Museum of Wooden Architecture and Spaso-Efimiev Monastery, Vladimir - Museum of Crystal and Glass or expos."Old Vladimir") – 2500 rubles/for all additional excursions;
  • honey factory in Rostov Veliky – 800 rubles.;
  • tasting at the Chaika 3* hotel in Uglich – 1000 rubles.;
  • personal expenses.

It's important to know

Important information 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. 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.
  6. 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

  • $630
    6 – 12 Jun 7 days 6 nights
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  • $630
    8 – 14 Jun 7 days 6 nights
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  • $630
    13 – 19 Jun 7 days 6 nights
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  • $630
    15 – 21 Jun 7 days 6 nights
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  • $630
    20 – 26 Jun 7 days 6 nights
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