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On a four-day tour of the Golden Ring, you will see the masterpieces of Russian architecture, get acquainted with the history of ancient cities and learn interesting facts from the life of princes and ruling dynasties.

Travel route: Vladimir — Bogolyubovo — Suzdal — Ivanovo — Kostroma — Yaroslavl — Rostov Veliky — Pereslavl-Zalessky — Sergiev Posad.

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Tour highlights

The capital of the Golden Ring

Walk along the reconstructed Volga embankment and explore the ancient architectural ensemble of the central part of the city in Yaroslavl

The Ancient Kremlin

You will visit the Suzdal Kremlin, the oldest building in the city, built back in the 10th century

The Miraculous Icon

In the Epiphany Cathedral of the Kostroma Kremlin you will see the icon of the Fedorovskaya Mother of God, glorified by great miracles and healings

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 — departure on Saturday, 05/01/2025, 05/08/2025, 06/12/2025;
at 09:00 — on departure on Monday.
Departure from Moscow to Vladimir from the VDNKh metro station, to the right of the Kosmos Hotel:
at 08:00 — departure on Saturday, 05/01/2025, 05/08/2025, 06/12/2025;
at 09:15 — on departure on Monday.
Travel information.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Departure to Bogolyubovo village.
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, the 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.
Transfer to Vladimir.
Sightseeing tour of Vladimir, one of the few cities of the Golden Ring, where architectural monuments from before the Mongol-Tatar conquest have been preserved:
Dmitrievsky Cathedral (external inspection);
Golden Gate (external inspection, under restoration).
Free time or a "Classic" excursion package for an additional fee:
visit to the Assumption Cathedral, a masterpiece of white stone architecture, where paintings of the XII-XIX centuries, including the famous frescoes of the icon painter Andrei Rublev, have been preserved.;
visit to the Museum of Crystal and Glass of the XVIII-XXI centuries OR the exhibition "Old Vladimir" in a 4-storey tower in 1912. (tells about the city of the late 19th century – early 20th century).
Accommodation at the hotel SCC "Suzdal" 3* Suzdal, (reserve hotels: "Knyazhy Dvor 3*" Suzdal , "Levitan 3*" Vladimir, "Amaks Golden Ring 3*" Vladimir, "Russian village 3*" Vladimir). Rooms of the "standard" category.
Dinner at the hotel restaurant.

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Day 2 - Suzdal and Ivanovo
08:00 Breakfast in the hotel restaurant.
Sightseeing tour of Suzdal, 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."
In the program:
sightseeing of the architectural ensemble of the main attraction of Suzdal — the Suzdal Kremlin. According to archaeologists, the Kremlin in Suzdal was built in the 10th century, despite this, its main buildings have been preserved to this day.;
The Pokrovsky Monastery (from the observation deck) is a women's monastery that holds many secrets. In the 16th century, it served as a place of exile for disgraced tsars and women of noble boyar families.
Free time or a "Classic" excursion package for an additional fee:
Russian grave of Prince Dmitry Mikhailovich Pozharsky, an outstanding Russian commander, is located in the monastery of St. Euthymius Monastery with a visit to the Transfiguration Cathedral and the famous bells.;
visit the Museum of Wooden Architecture with unique buildings from the 17th and 19th centuries (the museum is built in the form of a rural street with temples, apartment buildings, mills, barns and other buildings transported from different villages and villages of the Vladimir region).
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Departure 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 in the Golden Ring.
Hotel accommodation in Kostroma/Yaroslavl/Rostov the Great.
Free time.
Dinner at the hotel restaurant.

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Day 3 - Yaroslavl and Kostroma
07:00 Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
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.
Free time or a "Classic" excursion package for an additional fee:
an excursion through the territory of the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery (an inspection of the architectural ensemble), the main city landmark with impregnable stone walls, which is sometimes 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;
visit to the Church of Elijah the Prophet (only in summer!) – an outstanding architectural monument of the Yaroslavl School of architecture.
Departure 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 lift the veil of mystery of its unique history.
The fire tower of the XIX 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.
Free time or a "Classic" excursion package for an additional fee:
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.
Dinner at the hotel restaurant.

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Day 4 - Rostov the Great, Pereslavl-Zalessky, Sergiev Posad
07:00 Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Departure to Rostov Veliky.
Rostov is not called Great for nothing, because its mentions date back to 862 in the chronicles.
Sightseeing tour of Rostov Veliky on the passage (external sightseeing): ramparts and Lake Nero, Spaso-Yakovlevsky Monastery, Kekin gymnasium and Gostiny Dvor, unique Stable yard, merchant estates of the XVIII–XIX centuries.
Free time or a "Classic" excursion package for an additional fee:
sightseeing tour of the Rostov Kremlin (architectural ensemble), sightseeing: Assumption Cathedral (XVI century) with a unique belfry, which has a fully preserved set of 15 bells, Bishop's Courtyard, Cathedral Square;
the exhibition "Small passages along the walls of the Rostov Kremlin" (from May to September), or "Rostov Fine Art Museum" (from October to April).
Departure to Pereslavl-Zalessky.
Sightseeing tour of Pereslavl-Zalessky on the passage.
The heart of Pereslavl is Red Square, which is several centuries older than the famous Moscow namesake. A living confirmation of local antiquity is the Transfiguration Cathedral, founded by Yuri Dolgoruky in 1152. This is the oldest building in Northeastern Russia that has survived to the present day.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Departure to Sergiev Posad.
Independent visit to the Trinity-Sergius Lavra or a "Classic" excursion package for an additional fee:
guided tour of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra. The Trinity-Sergius Lavra is the pearl of Russia's Orthodox shrines with a centuries–old history. The architectural ensemble of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra is under UNESCO protection.:
Trinity Cathedral (external inspection) 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;
Refectory and Dukhovskoy temples (interior).
Departure to Moscow.
20:00 Approximate time of arrival in Moscow (to the VDNKh metro station).

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

3 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, depending on the accommodation, RUB.:

Arrivals/meals	Breakfast only	No dinners: breakfast + lunch	Full meals: 4 lunches + 3 breakfasts + 3 dinners
Arrivals from May to September	21 890	24 290	26 390
01/05/2025-04/05/2025; 08/05/2025-11/05/2025; 12/06/2025-15/06/2025	27 490	29 890	31 990

The surcharge for a single room is 6,200 rubles.

Discount on an extra bed (3 people in a room) – 800 rub.

Accommodation in hotels:

"Suzdal 3*" in Suzdal (reserve hotels: "Knyazhy Dvor 3*" in Suzdal, "Levitan 3*" in Vladimir, "Amaks Golden Ring 3*" in Vladimir, "Russian village 3*" in Vladimir);
"Susanin Park Hotel 3*" Kostroma (reserve hotels: Yaroslavskoye Podvorye 3*, YaRotel Center 3*, Kotorosl 3* – Yaroslavl; Volga 4*, Shelestov 3*, Snegurochka 3*, Troya 3* – Kostroma).

Additional payment for superior accommodation (standard rooms in 4* hotels or superior rooms (business/junior suite/suite) in 3* hotels) on request – 13,690 rubles/person.

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.

Hotel "Suzdal", Suzdal

The history of the SCC "Suzdal" is inextricably linked with the history of the city of Suzdal. The large-scale tourist complex was opened in 1977 and has actually become a city-forming facility.

Infrastructure and additional services of the hotel*:

Karaoke
Bowling
Camping
The Medicine Man Health Center
Swimming pool and sauna
Suzdal ARENA Sports Complex
Halls and venues for various events
Restaurants

*Additional hotel services are paid on site according to the current price list.

The number of rooms is 199 hotel rooms and 97 townhouses.

When fully loaded, the hotel can comfortably accommodate up to 750 people at the same time.

The complete set of a double room of the "Standard" category

The standard room, decorated in warm neutral tones, creates a feeling of tranquility and homeliness. Every detail of the room is carefully thought out to provide the guest with maximum comfort.
The spacious bathroom of a standard room can be equipped with a bathtub or a shower cabin.
The sleeping place in the room is presented in the form of a wide double bed or two separate single beds.
Upon request, an extra bed or a baby cot can be installed in the rooms.
Each room has its own small entrance hall, spacious closets for storing things and clothes.
Some rooms are equipped with air conditioning.
All standard rooms of the SCC "Suzdal" are equipped with a TV and a refrigerator for maximum convenience of our guests.
Buffet breakfast is served from 08:00 to 10:00 (weekdays), from 08:00 to 11:00 (Saturday, Sunday and public holidays).
As a gift to hotel guests: Swimming pool from 08:00 to 18:00 by appointment.

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Another option

Hotel "Amaks Golden Ring" 3*, Vladimir

The AMAKS Golden Ring Hotel is located in Vladimir on Tchaikovsky Street. The building meets the modern requirements of coziness, comfort and service. The object has earned a high rating among tourists.

There is a bowling alley with several lanes and a lounge on site. Everyone can play Russian or American billiards. For a fee, you can visit the Eden sauna with a steam room, a relaxation room with an LCD TV, a small pool, a Jacuzzi, a bathroom, karaoke.

The standard facilities include Wi-Fi, paid shuttle service, private parking, library. The staff at the 24-hour front desk is always ready to answer your questions.

Rooms of various categories are available for check-in - from "standard" to "luxury" rooms, which are equipped with everything necessary for living. All accommodation options are decorated in a classic style with an individual layout. Each room has air conditioning, a minibar, a flat-screen TV, and a safe. The bathroom is equipped with hygiene products, a set of towels and a hairdryer.

A hearty buffet breakfast is served every morning. There is a restaurant serving Russian and Ukrainian cuisine, an elegant dining room and a tropical-themed bar. There is also a lobby bar.

There are 6 conference halls for business events, with a capacity from 12 to 330 people. Almost all rooms have a multimedia projector and a projection screen, professional lighting and sound equipment.

Within four kilometers there is the landmark "Golden Gate", Pushkin Square, Assumption Cathedral, historical Museum, Patriarchal Garden. It will take about 30 minutes to get to the train station. The airport is 3.8 km away.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 50 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

4 days 3 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 6,200 rubles.;
choice of a seat on the bus – 1,960 rubles (to be booked when buying a tour);
excursion package "Classic" – 4,700 rubles/person.;
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.
Joining children's groups to the tour is on request.
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.), 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 / Travel Agent, is not made.

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