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 Afanasy 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 hotel "Chantry"3*.

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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 one flaunts its splendor Trinity Cathedral.
It was here that the miraculous relics of St. Sergius of Radonezh were found — the main shrine of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra. 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 iconography and the most famous creation of Andrei Rublev, which is now in storage at the Tretyakov Gallery.
You have a unique opportunity to mentally turn to the great saint of Russia — Sergius of Radonezh at the shrine with his imperishable 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
to see the masterpiece frescoes of Andrei Rublev, to contemplate the unique white stone patterns of the Princely Dmitrievsky Cathedral.
And also to 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. Time for selfies on the observation decks.
17:00 Accommodation in the historical center of the city of Vladimir — at the Levitan 3* hotel.
The main city Christmas tree is located within walking distance from the hotel on Cathedral Square, and a New Year's fair is nearby.

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Day 3 - Suzdal — Museum of Wooden Architecture — Vladimir
08:00 Breakfast.
09:00 Departure to Bogolyubovo.
09:30 Excursion to the current Bogolyubsky Convent — the former residence of Prince Andrei Bogolyubsky, a walking tour through the protected meadow to the 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 jealous of you!
This is your enchanting acquaintance with him, personally yours! Going out into the cold, you immediately realize that the main attraction of Suzdal is the purest air, because not a single factory pipe disfigures the urban landscape, and the silence of frozen time is broken only by the famous bells 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 almost untouched and beautifully restored, this is a postcard city!
The Suzdal Kremlin with the architecture of the Nativity Cathedral, the Pokrovsky and Rizopolozhensky monasteries, numerous Posad churches with unique architecture — this is all for you!
Excursion to the Museum of Wooden Architecture — an interactive museum of peasant life of the XVII-XIX centuries.
And there is a New Year's street bustle 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 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 full of life, there is a bidding process...
Be sure to take a romantic photo in Ostrovsky's gazebo. You will visit the Epiphany-Anastasia Monastery, where one of the most revered Orthodox shrines is located — the miraculous icon of the Feodorovskaya Mother of God (XIII century).
14:00 Lunch.
15:00 Departure to Yaroslavl.
16:30 Yaroslavl will demonstrate its hospitality on this day.
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 permeated with antiquity and unique charm — this is one "solid 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 grew out of the snow. Sometimes you will smell the stove smoke. Yes, yes, some buildings are still heated by the stove.
19:00 Accommodation at the hotel 3*/4* .

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Day 5 - Rostov — return to St. Petersburg
08:00 Breakfast.
09:00 Departure to Rostov Veliky.
10:00 Tour of Rostov the Great (architecture of the Rostov Kremlin). Ensembles of the Bishop's Court, Cathedral Square and the Metropolitan Garden.
11:30 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 time of arrival 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 food, RUB.:

The cost of the tour is based on food		SGL surcharge	Discount
BB	HB	SGL surcharge	In the main place for children under 16 years old	For additional information. place of the adult/child under 16 years of age
39 800	42 800	9 900	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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Azimut Hotel Yaroslavl 4*

AZIMUT Hotel Yaroslavl is a modern 4* hotel complex located in the historical, cultural and business center of Yaroslavl. The hotel has 118 rooms with a classic interior and the necessary set of services. The hotel is designed for a one-time accommodation of 236 people. It offers cozy single and double rooms, as well as Suites.

The hotel has five conference rooms with a capacity of 25 to 300 people, a restaurant "Tsvetnoy Boulevard" with Russian and European cuisine, a banquet hall overlooking the historic city center.

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Another option

"Cosmos Wanted Yaroslavl" 4*

A modern hotel for business travelers and tourists. Cosmos Yaroslavl Hotel is located within walking distance from Yaroslavl-Glavny train station, the main transport hub of the region.

12 floors of comfort and safety await you. It offers 167 comfortable rooms and suites with modern amenities, a unique conference floor with 6 halls and a 4STARS restaurant. Staying at our hotel, you choose international standards of quality and service in the capital of the Golden Ring of Russia.

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Another option

Russian Seasons Comfort Hotel Yaroslavl

The Russian Seasons Comfort Hotel Yaroslavl is conveniently located at the entrance to the center of Yaroslavl on the way to the White Sea.

44 rooms have been prepared for accommodation. The facilities include: beds with orthopedic mattresses, sets of bed linen, a bathroom with toiletries. Moreover, there is air conditioning, hairdryer, TV.

There is an on-site restaurant serving authentic Italian cuisine with pizza from a wood-burning oven, as well as modern capsule coffee machines in the rooms.

Guests can visit the thermal complex with a heated swimming pool and steam rooms. Not far from the hotel there is a picturesque park with playgrounds, the Yarpivo brewery with individual tours, as well as the largest sports facilities: the Arena 2000 ice palace, SK Atlant. The distance to the railway station is 5.1 km, to the airport – 19.2 km.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 42 tourists

Minimum age

8 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) – 1 day (lunch); 2 day (breakfast + lunch), 3 day (breakfast + lunch), 4 day (breakfast + lunch), 5 day (breakfast);
guided tours according to the program (incl. entrance fees and services of local guides);
transport service by class 1 bus;
transport insurance;
escort 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.

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2 – 6 Jan, 2025 5 days 4 nights

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New Year's holidays on the Golden Ring

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Tour highlights

Itinerary

Accommodation

Tour conditions

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