Vladimir Principality: two-day tour of the Vladimir region

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In this tour you will see the pearls of the Vladimir region: the cities of Vladimir and Suzdal, the village of Bogolyubovo and the village of Kideksha.

Unique ancient architecture, cozy ancient cities and the history of Russia — all this awaits you on a two-day tour of the wonderful corners of the Golden Ring of Russia.

Location

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Tour highlights

Masterpieces of white stone architecture

Take a walk around the city of Vladimir and admire the beauty of the buildings of the 12th century: the Golden Gate, Dmitrievsky and Assumption Cathedrals

Museum City

You will visit Suzdal, where about 200 historical monuments have been preserved, many of which have UNESCO World Heritage status

Church on the river "strelka"

Under favorable weather conditions, you will see the Church of the Intercession on the Nerl, which decorated the intersection of the most important waterways

Itinerary

Day 1 - Departure from Moscow. Suzdal and the village of Kideksha
08:00 Gathering of the group in Moscow: metro station "VDNKH", parking lot to the right of the hotel "Cosmos".
08:15 Departure to Suzdal:
Travel information.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Excursion to the village of Kideksha. Inspection of the Boris and Gleb Church (architecture), founded at the behest of the Suzdal Prince Yuri Dolgoruky in 1152. According to legend, it was here in 1015 that Princes Boris of Rostov and Gleb of Murom, later the first Russian saints, met on their way to Kiev. The church is one of the earliest white stone buildings in Russia.
Return to Suzdal.
Sightseeing tour of Suzdal is a museum city with about 200 historical monuments, many of which have UNESCO World Heritage status.
Inspection of the architectural ensemble of the Suzdal Kremlin.
The Pokrovsky Monastery (from the observation deck) is a women's monastery that holds many secrets.
Optional additional excursions (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.
Moving to Vladimir.
Accommodation at the hotel.

Dinner at the hotel restaurant.

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Day 2 - Bogolyubovo and Vladimir
08:00 Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Departure to Bogolyubovo village.
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 (exterior) — according to weather conditions. It was located practically 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.
Departure to Vladimir.
Vladimir city tour — the ancient capital of Northeastern Russia.
Sightseeing of the 12th century:
The Golden Gate (architecture) is a symbol of the greatness and power of Ancient Russia.
Dmitrievsky Cathedral is a monument of Vladimir—Suzdal architecture of the pre-Mongol period.
The Assumption Cathedral is a masterpiece of white stone architecture. It is a unique treasure trove of Russian church art. It preserves paintings of the XII-XIX centuries. The famous frescoes of the icon painter Andrei Rublev.
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.).
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Departure to Moscow.
21:00 Approximate time of arrival in Moscow (metro station "VDNKH").

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

1 night

Comfort

Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in a hotel in Vladimir in standard rooms, double occupancy.

The cost of the tour depends on the date of arrival for 1 person /rub.:

Season/meals	Breakfast only	Without dinners: breakfast + lunch	Full meals: 2 lunches + breakfast + dinner
Check-in 03-04.11.2024	12 290	13 290	13 890
All other arrival dates are in 2024	9 350	10 350	10 950
Arrivals January 1-8, 2025	14 290	15 290	15 890

The surcharge for a single room is 2,800 rubles.

Discount for an extra bed (3 people in a room) – 200 rubles.

Accommodation at the Amaks Golden Ring 3* hotel, Vladimir. Rooms of the standard category.

Attention! Check–in 03-04.11.2024 - accommodation at the Levitan 3* hotel, Vladimir. Rooms of the first category (standard).

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

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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Levitan Hotel 3*, Vladimir

The Levitan Hotel is located in Vladimir.

The rooms are decorated in a classic style in warm colors. Categories: "wedding", "superior standard", "family", "standard", "tourist", in which there is a double bed, bed linen, TV. There is a private bathroom with toiletries and bathrobes. Free internet is available to guests.

There is a restaurant on site, a vending machine, and it is possible to order breakfast. There is a wide variety of bars and coffee shops nearby.

The distance to the airport is 5.6 km, to the railway station — 875 m. Within walking distance of the Assumption Cathedral, Pushkin Park.

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The hotel "Russian village" 3*, Vladimir

The Russian Village Hotel is located in Vladimir in the Leninsky district.

97 comfortable rooms are available for accommodation. All rooms have air conditioning, TV, bathroom, wireless internet.

The hotel has a restaurant "Russian Village" and a tavern "Okolitsa". There is a KFC and a Tape within walking distance.

For business meetings there are conference rooms, VIP meeting rooms, banquet halls. These places are equipped with modern multimedia equipment.

Nearby are Druzhba Park - 517 m, Semyazinsky beach, 6.21 km to Vladimir railway station, Vladimirsky bus station - 6 km, and Vladimir Airport - 1.6 km.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 50 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

2 days 1 night

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 services.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Moscow and back;
the surcharge for a single room is 2,800 rubles.;
the choice of a seat on the bus is 980 rubles. (booked when buying a tour);
package of additional excursions (Spaso-Efimiev Monastery, Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral, Museum of Wooden Architecture) – 1,700 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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