New Year's holidays on the Golden Ring

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You will have to visit the route, which is rightfully the pride of Russia. Yaroslavl, Vladimir, Suzdal are just some of the places we will go to.

In these cities, you can trace the history of the country from Kievan Rus to our times. To see Orthodox shrines, go on an excursion to the museum of wooden architecture and take a walk at the New Year's fair near Cathedral Square. Being in the heart of the country during the New Year holidays and Christmas is especially significant and will help you set goals for the whole coming year.

Location

Saint-Petersburg

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Tour highlights

Orthodox shrines

We will visit the monastery, where the miraculous icon of the Feodorovskaya Mother of God (XIII century) is located.

The charm of the Golden Ring

Let's look at the main objects of the route under the snow cover

New Year's holidays

Enjoy the festive atmosphere and socializing with like-minded people

Itinerary

Day 1 - Meeting with the group in St. Petersburg - Tver
07:45 Gathering of the metro station "Ploshchad Vosstaniya" (parking near the Oktyabrskaya hotel).
08:00 Departure to Tver.
14:00 Lunch.
15:00 Tver city tour: sightseeing tour of the city, the embankment of Stepan Razin, the Assumption Cathedral, the former Otroch monastery, the monument to the Tver traveler and writer merchant Athanasius Nikitin, the exteriors of the Church of the White Trinity and the Imperial Travel Palace.
17:00 Our bus moves to the Golden Ring and its first city is Sergiev Posad.
20:00 Accommodation at the Chantry 3* Hotel.

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Day 2 - Ensemble of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra — Vladimir
08:00 Breakfast.
09:00 On this winter day, you will have the happy opportunity to visit St. Sergius of Radonezh, where everyone will feel the grace and powerful healing power of this amazing shrine.
The ensemble of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra in winter landscapes is especially unique. In the very center of the architectural ensemble, the white-stone Trinity Cathedral flaunts its splendor.
It is here that the miraculous relics of St. Sergius of Radonezh, the main shrine of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra, were found. The temple was painted by the great icon painters Andrei Rublev and Daniil Cherny.
This is where the Trinity was painted — a unique masterpiece of ancient Russian icon painting and the most famous creation of Andrei Rublev, which is now in storage at the Tretyakov Gallery.
You have a unique opportunity to mentally address the great saint of Russia, Sergius of Radonezh, at the shrine with his incorruptible miraculous relics... and just wander around the territory of this Orthodox monastery.
Be sure to collect healing water from the Holy Lavra springs, the healing properties of which are legendary.…
11:00 Departure to Vladimir.
14:00 Lunch.
15:00 To visit Vladimir means to visit the Cathedral of the Assumption and see the masterpiece frescoes of Andrei Rublev, to contemplate the unique white stone patterns of the Prince Dmitrievsky Cathedral.
And also communicate on New Year's streets with good-natured residents of Vladimir, who will certainly have a long conversation with you as soon as you contact them. It's time for selfies on the observation decks.
17:00 Accommodation in the historical center of Vladimir — in the Levitan 3* hotel.
The main city Christmas tree is located on Cathedral Square within walking distance from the hotel, and a New Year's fair is nearby.

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Day 3 - Bogolyubovo — Suzdal — Museum of Wooden Architecture
08:00 Breakfast.
09:00 Departure to Bogolyubovo.
09:30 Excursion to the active Bogolyubsky Convent, the former residence of Prince Andrey Bogolyubsky, a walking tour through a protected meadow to a white—stone architectural masterpiece — the Church of the Intercession on the Nerl (according to weather conditions).
11:30 Departure to Suzdal.
12:30 Lunch.
13:30 Winter ancient Suzdal! Everyone is already envious of you!
This is your enchanting acquaintance with him, personally yours! When you step out into the cold, you immediately realize that the main attraction of Suzdal is the cleanest air, because not a single factory chimney disfigures the urban landscape, and the silence of frozen time is broken only by the famous ringing of numerous Suzdal monasteries.
In this city, like in no other, you will be imbued with the authentic spirit of ancient Mother Russia and completely lose yourself in the depths of its history.
You can admire the ancient beauties of Suzdal in an almost untouched and beautifully restored form, this is a postcard city!
The Suzdal Kremlin with the architecture of the Rozhdestvensky Cathedral, the Pokrovsky and Rizopolozhensky monasteries, numerous posadsky churches with unique architecture — it's all for you!
Excursion to the Museum of Wooden Architecture, an interactive museum of peasant life of the 17th-19th centuries.
And there is a New Year's street bustle all around: sleigh rides, tasting of Suzdal mead, festive sweets and pastries, souvenir bargaining! Take care of your wallets!
18:00 Return to Vladimir.

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Day 4 - Kostroma — Yaroslavl
08:00 Breakfast.
09:00 And back on the road to the official homeland of the Snow Maiden — Kostroma.
12:30 p.m. The acquaintance with Kostroma will begin from Ivan Susanin Square, called "Skovoroda", the ancient Shopping malls will amaze you with their scale.
They are still bustling with life, there is a trade...
Be sure to take a romantic photo in Ostrovsky's gazebo. You will visit the Epiphany-Anastasia Monastery, which houses one of the most revered Orthodox shrines — the miraculous icon of the Fedorovskaya Mother of God (13th century).
14:00 Lunch.
15:00 Departure to Yaroslavl.
16:30 On this day Yaroslavl will demonstrate its hospitality.
The winter splendor of these Volga cities is predetermined by the Volga expanses and promenades of embankments.
On a sightseeing tour of Yaroslavl, you will see that its entire appearance is imbued with antiquity and unique charm — it is one "continuous attraction"!
It is not for nothing that the center of Yaroslavl is included in the list of cultural heritage protected by UNESCO. And Yaroslavl residents themselves protect it with their careful attitude and care ... it is felt in everything.
We will admire the most ancient white-stone architectural monuments, as if they had grown out of the snow. Sometimes you will smell the smoke from the stove. Yes, yes, some buildings are still heated by stoves.
19:00 Accommodation in a 4* hotel.

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Day 5 - Rostov — return to St. Petersburg
08:00 Breakfast.
09:00 Departure to Rostov Veliky.
10:00 Rostov Veliky City tour (architecture of the Rostov Kremlin). Ensembles of the Bishop's Court, Cathedral Square and the Metropolitan Garden.
11:30 a.m. We are sure that by the end of the tour you will be sad, as close friends are sad before parting.
Departure to St. Petersburg, free time for lunch on the way (estimated arrival time in St. Petersburg ~ 23:00).

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

4 nights

Comfort

Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in hotels in Sergiev Posad, Vladimir, Yaroslavl in 2-bed standard rooms.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation and type of meals, RUB.:

The cost of the food-based tour		Additional payment for SGL	Discount
BB	HB	Additional payment for SGL	In the main place for children under 16 years of age	For an additional adult/child under 16 years of age
46 900	49 900	15 600	900	1 500 / 3 000

BB (breakfast) – Day 2 (breakfast), day 3 (breakfast), day 4 (breakfast), day 5 (breakfast).

HB (half board) – 1 day (lunch) Day 2 (breakfast+lunch), day 3 (breakfast+lunch), day 4 (breakfast+lunch), day 5 (breakfast).

The hotel is located a 5-minute walk from the famous sights of the city.

Each room is decorated according to the classical style. It has everything you need, including a balcony, a TV with cable TV, a private bathroom with a set of individual hygiene products. Wireless Internet access is also available.

Meals are served in the restaurant, where European cuisine is prepared. The bar offers a wide range of drinks.

There is a conference room for business meetings and negotiations.

The nearest airport is 93 km away. The train station is 1.9 km from the hotel.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 20 to 45 tourists

Minimum age

6 years old

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Group meets at

Saint-Petersburg

Included in price

accommodation in double rooms;
meals according to the selected type:
- BB (breakfast) – Day 2 (breakfast), Day 3 (breakfast), Day 4 (breakfast), day 5 (breakfast);
- HB (half board) – Day 1 (lunch); Day 2 (breakfast + lunch), day 3 (breakfast + lunch), day 4 (breakfast + lunch), day 5 (breakfast);
guided tours according to the program (including entrance fees and services of local guides);
transportation service by 1st class bus;
transportation insurance;
accompanying services.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to St. Petersburg and back;
meals that are not included in the selected tariff;
personal expenses.

It's important to know

Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

Dates and Prices

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1 – 5 Jan, 2027 5 days 4 nights

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Irina

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26 Mar, 2026

The organization was top-notch: a large, comfortable bus, excellent drivers, good hotels, and quick check-in.
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Olga Maksimova

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17 Nov, 2025

Everything was well organized, and our guide Tatiana was excellent. The hotels were great as well. The only downside was the Scania bus, I found it uncomfortable and not suitable for such long journeys. (And I’m an average-sized person: 165 cm tall and 60 kg.)