The Great Golden Ring of Russia. Winter travel

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Get ready to take part in an eventful and emotional sightseeing tour of the Golden Ring of Russia. You will discover 13 ancient Russian cities: Vladimir – Bogolyubovo – Suzdal – Ivanovo – Kostroma – Yaroslavl – Rostov Veliky – Pereslavl-Zalessky – Sergiev Posad – Alexandrov – Uglich – Myshkin – Martynovo or Borisoglebsky.

We invite you to an amazing and unforgettable journey where you can fully appreciate the impressive ancient architecture and feel the history of our homeland!

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Tour highlights

The heart of Suzdal

Explore the majestic architectural ensemble of the Suzdal Kremlin, preserved since the time of Vladimir Monomakh

Holy Trinity St. Sergius Lavra

You will visit the truly main monastery of Russia, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List

The history of ancient Vladimir

Take a walk around the local Arbat, explore the famous Golden Gate and appreciate the main city cathedrals: Assumption and Dmitrievsky

The capital of the Golden Ring

You will see all the business cards of Yaroslavl: the Volga embankment and the oldest monastery of the Transfiguration in Russia

Theatre program

A theatrical and entertainment program in the Katsk dialect awaits you in the Katsk Museum in Martynovo

Unusual museums

Visit the Valenok Museum, the Museum of Urban Life of the XIX century and the Museum of the History of Russian Vodka

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 Cosmos Hotel:
at 07:45 – on departure on Saturday;
at 09:00 – on departure on Monday.
Departure from Moscow to Vladimir from the Cosmos Hotel:
at 08:00 – on departure on Saturday;
at 09:15 – on departure on Monday.
Travel excursion program.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Vladimir City tour is the ancient capital of Northeastern Russia and one of the most visited cities of the Golden Ring of Russia by tourists: several amazing monuments of Russian medieval white stone architecture have been preserved here.
First of all, this applies to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Assumption Cathedral, Dmitrievsky Cathedral and the Golden Gate.
Sightseeing of the 12th century:
The Golden Gate (architecture) 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 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.
On request, for an additional fee: the museum of crystal and glass of the XVIII-XXI centuries or the exposition "Old Vladimir" in a 4-storey tower in 1912. (tells about the city of the late XIX century. – early XX century.) or the Military-historical exposition in the Golden Gate.
Departure to the village of Bogolyubovo.
Excursion to the Bogolyubovsky monastery.
On the territory of the palace-castle of Andrei Bogolyubsky (the only civil building of Ancient Russia that has survived at least partially), an excursion to one of the oldest Russian monasteries on the Vladimir land – Bogolyubovsky Monastery: the chambers of Prince Andrew, the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Virgin (architecture).
Church of the Intercession on the Nerl (architecture) – according to weather conditions (the road to the church is on foot, not intended for vehicles. Since the church is located near the mouth of the Nerl River, there may be flooding during floods, floods (due to rains, snowmelt during the thaw). In winter, heavy snowfall and a number of other reasons can be an obstacle).
It was located almost on the river "strelka", making out the intersection of the most important water trade routes. This miracle, preserved since the XII century, is called the swan temple.
Accommodation in a hotel in Suzdal.
Dinner at the hotel/city restaurant (without transfer, within 1 km radius).

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Day 2 - Suzdal. Transfer to Kostroma and sightseeing tour to Ivanovo
08:00 Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Sightseeing tour of Suzdal is a museum city with about 200 historical monuments, many of which have UNESCO World Heritage status.
The city is called "the glorious city of heaven" and "the cradle of the Golden Ring".
Inspection of the architectural ensemble of the Suzdal Kremlin.
The Suzdal Kremlin is the oldest building in the city, which has absorbed its entire history since Vladimir Monomakh.
According to archaeologists, the Kremlin in Suzdal was built as early as the 10th century, despite this, all its main buildings have been preserved to this day, except for the protective walls and towers.
On request, for an additional fee: Spaso-Efimiev Monastery with a concert of bells. Visit to the Transfiguration Cathedral. Russian grave of Prince Dmitry Mikhailovich Pozharsky, an outstanding Russian commander, is located in the monastery. The Museum of Wooden Architecture with unique buildings of the 17th and 19th centuries. The museum is built in the form of a rural street with temples, residential buildings, mills, barns and other buildings transported from different villages and villages of the Vladimir region.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Transfer to Kostroma.
Travel sightseeing tour to Ivanovo.
The city has been known for textile production since the 17th century. Since then, the city has been called the calico region, as well as the textile capital of Russia and, of course, the city of brides. It is the youngest city of the Golden Ring.
Accommodation in a hotel in Kostroma.
Dinner at the hotel/city restaurant (without transfer, within 1 km radius).

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Day 3 - Yaroslavl and Kostroma
07:00 Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Departure to Yaroslavl.
A tour of Yaroslavl.

You will 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.
A visit to the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery is the main city attraction.
Due to the fortified walls, it is called the Kremlin. The main cathedral of the monastery has preserved the original paintings, it is the oldest extant temple in Yaroslavl. A handwritten list of the masterpiece of ancient Russian literature "The Word about Igor's Regiment" was discovered here.
Optional for an additional fee: inspection of the Church of Elijah the Prophet (interior – in summer, exterior – in winter) – an outstanding architectural monument of the Yaroslavl school of architecture.
Transfer to Kostroma.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
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 open the veil of mystery of its unique history.

In the center there are:
the fire tower of the XIX century is an outstanding monument of classicism;
The Guardhouse building;
a perfectly preserved ensemble of Shopping malls, which are still in service.
Kostroma is the cradle of the Romanov dynasty. It was in the Ipatievsky monastery of Kostroma that Mikhail Fedorovich Romanov hid from the disgrace of Godunov.
Ipatievsky Monastery is the main symbol of Kostroma.
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 glorified by great miracles and healings. This is the most ancient work of iconography in Kostroma. The icon has long been revered as the defender of the city and the guardian of the Romanov family.
Return to the hotel.
Dinner at the hotel/city restaurant (without transfer, within 1 km radius).

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Day 4 - Rostov, Pereslavl-Zalessky and Sergiev Posad
07:00 Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Rostov is called Great for a reason, because its mentions date back to 862 in the annals.
The serene Lake Nero, strict and elegant monasteries, quiet streets and the majestic Kremlin help to break away from the hustle and bustle and touch the formation of Russia and Orthodoxy, turn over the pages of chronicles and history textbooks live.
Excursion to the Rostov Kremlin.
Surrounded by powerful walls with towers, outwardly it really resembles the Kremlin, an ancient Russian princely fortress, but in reality for a long time it was the Bishop's court – the residence of Rostov bishops and metropolitans.
The Kremlin is decorated with the Assumption Cathedral (XVI century) with a unique belfry, on which a set of 15 bells, the Bishop's Yard, and Cathedral Square have been completely preserved.
On request, for an additional fee: the exhibition "Walls and passages of the Rostov Kremlin" (small crossings) – in summer, in winter – "Museum of Rostov finifty".
Departure to Pereslavl-Zalessky.
Pereslavl-Zalessky was founded in 1152 by Prince Yuri Dolgoruky.
Pereslavl is famous not only for its beautiful views and architectural masterpieces, many of which have been around for almost 10 centuries. For such a small town, it has a surprisingly rich history. Prince Alexander Nevsky was born here, Pereslavl was loved and often visited by monarchs, and Peter I made the city the cradle of the Russian navy.
Sightseeing of the city on Red Square.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Transfer to Sergiev Posad.
Excursion to the Trinity-Sergius Lavra.
The Trinity-Sergius Lavra is a pearl of Orthodox shrines in Russia with a centuries–old history. The architectural ensemble of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra is under UNESCO protection.
Trinity Cathedral (exterior) is the main cathedral church and the oldest surviving structure of the Trinity Monastery, the first stone building of the Lavra. The main shrine of the cathedral is the relics of St. Sergius of Radonezh.
The Assumption Cathedral (interior) is the architectural center of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra. It is inferior in seniority to the famous Trinity Cathedral, but nevertheless, with its location and strict majesty, it heads the Lavra group of buildings.
Refectory and Spiritual temples (interior).
Accommodation in a hotel in Sergiev Posad.
Dinner at the hotel/city restaurant (without transfer, within 1 km radius).

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Day 5 - Alexandrov
08:00 Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Free time.
Departure to Alexandrov.
City tour, with a visit to the Alexander Kremlin – the residence of the first Russian tsar Ivan the Terrible.
You can slowly admire the white-stone churches of the Alexandrovskaya Sloboda, fantasizing about how Ivan the Terrible once made important state decisions here and established the Oprichnina.
The excursion program includes an acquaintance with the architectural ensemble of the museum-reserve, the exposition "The Sovereign's Court in Alexandrovskaya Sloboda", the house temple and palace chambers, medieval basements, expositions "Alexandrovskaya Sloboda. The legends were "and "Alexandrovskaya Sloboda of the XVII-XVIII centuries. Assumption Monastery".
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Return to the Sergiev Posad hotel.
Free time.
Dinner at the hotel/city restaurant (without transfer, within 1 km radius).

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Day 6 - Uglich
08:00 Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Departure to Uglich.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
The ancient Russian town of Uglich stands on the Volga River, just in that picturesque place where it makes a steep bend. It owes its name either to this angular turn, or to the coal mines located here in ancient times, or to one of the Slavic tribes.
The Uglich Kremlin is the historical and urban–planning core of the city.
The chambers of Tsarevich Dimitri ("chambers of the Uglich appanage princes") are the only building preserved from the foundation of the Kremlin (a building of the 15th century).
The Church of Dmitry on Blood was built on the site of the death of Tsarevich Dmitry. Inside are paintings by artists of the late 18th century detailing this event.
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.
A visit to the Resurrection Monastery – one of the most beautiful monasteries in the city. Surprisingly, no one can name the exact date of the monastery's foundation, but many historians tend to the 13th century.
Accommodation in a hotel in Uglich.
Dinner at the hotel/city restaurant (without transfer, within 1 km radius).
At dinner, you can take advantage of an interesting offer from the Chaika 3* hotel in Uglich – "Taste Uglich" – take part in a tasting of cheeses, meat products and Uglich mineral water (optional for an additional fee when booking a tour). The tasting is accompanied by a glass of wine (for children, a soft drink is provided).

Attention! The tasting is held only when the group is accommodated at the Chaika 3* Hotel, Uglich.
Day 7 - Myshkin, Borisoglebsky or Martynovo (depending on arrival). Return to Moscow
08:00 Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Departure to Myshkin.
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.
According to legend, the city owes its origin to a mouse that woke up the sleeping prince at the moment when he was about to be bitten by a snake. At the place of his salvation, the prince built a chapel, around which the glorious city of Myshkin grew up.
Myshkin chambers – the atmosphere of royal life. The hospitable tsar and tsarina will tell you how heavy the crown is and teach you how to protect yourself from feline misfortunes. You will be able to reach into the royal bins, and in the darkness of the royal menagerie you will see exotic live mice.
(!check-in Saturday-Friday!)
"Museum of urban life of the XIX century" in Uglich. The museum exposition, which has more than 3,000 exhibits, will tell about the life, way of life, 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. A tour of the Borisoglebsky Monastery, its architectural ensemble is called the pearl of ancient Russian architecture of the 16th and 17th centuries.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
(!check-in Monday-Sunday!)
Transfer to Martynovo.
In the far west of the Yaroslavl region, a small (57 km long) Kadka River flows, the inhabitants inhabiting its banks are katskari. Katskari are Russian people, who, however, have their own peculiarities in customs, language, and folklore.

The local guide will introduce you to various Katsk myths that have survived to the present day.
Amazing animals are waiting for visitors in the Katsky courtyard.

Visit to the Museum of Katskars (peasant hut of the late nineteenth century). The life and way of life of peasants of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, in the hut all things have been living in their places since 1910, surrounded by Katsk folklore, Katsk myths and Katsk dialect.

Komennichanie is a theatrical and entertainment program in the Katsky dialect.
Lunch in Martynovo – you will find a treat from the Russian oven (cabbage soup, potatoes with sour cream, pies, melted milk, pickles).
Departure to Moscow.
21:00 Approximate time of arrival in Moscow (to the VDNKh metro station).

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

6 nights

Comfort

Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in hotels along the way in rooms of the "standard" category.

The cost of the tour for 1 person / rub. (double occupancy):

Food	Breakfast only	No dinners	Full meals: 7 lunches + 6 breakfasts + 6 dinners
Cost	39 090	42 590	45 590

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).

Discount for an extra bed (3 people in a room) – 1400 rubles.

Choosing a seat on the bus – 3,430 rubles.

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

This hotel is located in the picturesque Kamenka River Valley, 250 km from Moscow. It offers a spa area with a wide range of wellness treatments and relaxation programs. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. A delicious buffet breakfast is served every morning at the SCC Suzdal Hotel.

All soundproofed rooms are equipped with a TV with cable channels and a refrigerator. Some rooms have a cozy seating area. Guests have free access to the pool and sauna for 1 hour per day. You can also play bowling and billiards at the hotel.

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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 comfort accommodation is 22,800 rubles.;
the choice of a seat on the bus – 3,430 rubles. (booked when buying a tour);
the package of additional excursions according to the program is 2,700 rubles.;
tasting when staying at the Chaika 3* hotel in Uglich – 1,000 rubles.;
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. And also to replace hotels of 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.
This program is recommended for children from 6 years old.
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.
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.), in connection with which the bus arrival time 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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