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).














































