Nizhny Novgorod and the Golden Ring of Russia. Spring-Summer

Breakfast in the lunch box format.

Check-out from the hotel. Things on the bus.

06:20 Meeting in the lobby of the Ibis 3* hotel.

06:45-07:00 Boarding at Lenin Square (for tourists staying in hotels: Botany Loft 3* and Marins Park Hotel 4*)

07:00 Departure from Nizhny Novgorod from Lenin Square (Lenin monument). Estimated travel time is 4 hours (240 km).

11:00 Arrival in Vladimir.

Vladimir is one of the largest and oldest cities in Russia, with a rich history and culture.

Founded in 990, it was the capital of the Grand Duchy of Vladimir, which played a key role in shaping Russian statehood and culture.

A sightseeing tour of Vladimir offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of ancient Russia.

You will be able to see the following famous architectural monuments of the XII century: Assumption Cathedral — the central temple and the most significant shrine on the territory of Vladimir-Suzdal Russia.

Its foundation was laid in 1158 by Andrei Bogolyubsky, the son of Yuri Dolgoruky.

The cathedral is notable for the fact that you can still see the original frescoes of the great master of icon painting Andrei Rublev in it.

In addition, it is one of the rare examples of temples preserved from the pre-Mongol times of Russia.

The Assumption Cathedral is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Golden Gate, a monument erected in 1164, is now part of the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Research by Russian historians shows that there are no such Gates in any part of Russia or in Western Europe.

Usually the towers were built solely for defensive purposes, but the Vladimir Golden Gate also served as a triumphal arch, marking the main entrance to the city.

In addition, the Golden Gate has a religious significance, because the Rizpolozhenskaya Church is located within its walls.

St. Dmitrievsky Cathedral is a unique monument decorated with white stone carvings.

When you look at St. Dmitrievsky Cathedral, this magnificent architectural masterpiece of the 12th century, your heart freezes in delight.

Scenes from ancient Greek, Roman and Russian mythology come to life on its walls.

Saints and heroes of ancient legends meet here, extraordinary animals and fantastic plants live here.

All this together creates a unique world where reality is intertwined with fiction, forming an amazing mosaic of life in miniature.

The cozy pedestrian Georgievskaya Street stretches in the heart of the city.

Its length is only 300 meters, but it attracts residents of Vladimir and visitors of the city like a magnet, offering a unique combination of history and creativity.

Georgievskaya Street attracts attention with its ancient architecture and sculptures, and it breathes history.

Next to the customs booth is the sculpture "The Scamp and the Filer", and the fire station of the 19th century is still in operation.

There is another interesting sculpture in front of the depot building — "Fireman".

13:30 Transfer to Suzdal.

Estimated travel time is 50 minutes (36 km).

14.30 Lunch at a cafe in the city.

Sightseeing bus and walking tour of Suzdal with sightseeing of the main attractions.

The history of the city of Suzdal dates back about 1000 years and is closely connected with the name of the great Russian Prince Vladimir Monomakh.

It was he who initiated the construction of the Suzdal Kremlin.

The mighty white-stone fortress in the bend of the Kamenka River still retains the atmosphere of a medieval princely residence.

On the territory of the Kremlin, powerful earthen ramparts, several churches and the complex of the bishop's court with the ancient Christmas Cathedral have been preserved.

It is with a visit to the territory of the architectural ensemble of the Kremlin that your acquaintance with the ancient city of Suzdal will begin.

Then the excursion program will continue with a visit to the Spaso-Evfimiev Monastery, a unique shrine with a centuries—old history.

Vasily II, the Dark One, was captured under its walls.

The tomb of the princes Pozharsky and Khovansky is located in the same monastery.

Under the Romanovs, it housed political criminals, and during World War II, German prisoners, including Field Marshal Paulus.

Now the monastery is not operating, it is a museum complex that is part of the Vladimir-Suzdal Museum-Reserve.

With a favorable combination of circumstances, you will be able to hear the chime of 17 bells, performed by the bell ringer of the monastery.

Free time in Suzdal.

You will have the opportunity to take a leisurely stroll through the center of Suzdal, buy souvenirs, and taste Suzdal mead.

Walk through the Suzdal meadows and maybe visit the museum of wooden architecture.

Transfer to Ivanovo.

Accommodation at the Tourist hotel in Ivanovo. Free time.

07.30 Breakfast at the hotel. Eviction. Boarding the bus.

Transfer to Kostroma.

09.30 Kostroma was founded in 1152 and still retains its noble, ancient appearance, which enchants from the first minutes of its stay.

A sightseeing tour of Kostroma will introduce you to the architecture of the ancient Russian city, characterized by an unusual fan style introduced by Catherine the Great.

You will walk along the ancient street known as "Milk Mountain", which has preserved beautiful buildings of considerable interest.

Visit to the Epiphany Monastery.

This amazing place impresses with its beauty from the very first minutes.

People from all over the country and neighboring countries come here to visit the place where the priceless treasure is kept — the miraculous icon of the Fedorovskaya Mother of God.

The icon was painted by the Apostle Luke and was used to bless the marriage of Alexander Nevsky.

The Fedorovskaya Mother of God is considered the patroness of children, families and mothers.

Do not miss the opportunity to ask her for health and happiness for yourself, your family and friends.

Next, you will have an excursion to the Ipatievsky monastery.

This monastery was founded in 1330, and its founder, surprisingly enough, was a Tatar prince, a descendant of Boris Godunov.

Russian grave of Ivan Susanin, a Russian national hero, who, as a simple peasant godfather, gave his life for the tsar, is located here.

In addition, the monastery houses the magnificent Trinity Cathedral, the interior of which will give you a true aesthetic pleasure.

In addition to the architectural ensemble of the Ipatievsky Monastery, you will have the opportunity to visit the Royal Palaces of the Romanov dynasty.

In your free time, you will have the opportunity to visit the Shopping Malls, another popular place among the guests of the city.

The shopping malls are old merchant shops that stretch for several blocks from the main square of the city.

This is another monument of urban planning from the era of Catherine the Great.

12:30 Lunch at a cafe in the city.

13:30 Departure to Yaroslavl. Estimated travel time is 1 hour and 30 minutes (83 km).

15.00 Yaroslavl is a precious pearl in the necklace of the Golden Ring of Russia.

This incredibly beautiful city was founded in 1010.

Today, thousands of priceless cultural and architectural monuments have been preserved here, many of which are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

In addition to a sightseeing tour of Yaroslavl, you will visit the Transfiguration Monastery.

In addition to its fabulous beauty, the monastery has an interesting history that dates back to its foundation in 1224.

A special feature of the monastery are the frescoes that have been preserved since the reign of Ivan the Terrible.

It was here that the legendary work "The Word of Igor's Regiment" was found.

An inspection of the Church of Elijah the Prophet from the outside, who, according to legend, was taken to heaven alive.

That is why the Prophet Elijah is considered the patron saint of the airborne troops and the air force.

Guided walk along the Yaroslavl Embankment and along the pedestrian street.

18:30 Accommodation in Yaroslavl Azimut 4* or Ibis 3* hotel.

Free time.

07:30 Breakfast at the hotel. Eviction.

08:30 Departure to Rostov Veliky. Estimated travel time is 1 hour and 10 minutes (59 km).

09:30 Rostov Veliky is one of the oldest cities in Russia, the first mention of which dates back to 862.

This is one of the most cinematic cities in Russia, where films such as "Seven Old Men and one Girl", "Ivan Vasilyevich changes his profession", "The Incredible Adventures of Italians in Russia" and many others were shot.

A visit to the Rostov Kremlin, located near Lake Nero, will leave an unforgettable impression.

The Kremlin was founded in the 17th century according to the plan of Metropolitan Jonah Sysoevich, who wanted to create a paradise on earth that fully corresponds to the biblical descriptions — surrounded by amazing towers, the Garden of Eden with a pond in the center.

The Kremlin is beautiful, magnificent and expressive, and most importantly, an atmosphere of harmony and peace reigns here.

You will get acquainted with the ensemble of the bishop's court, which is divided into three parts.: the courtyard itself, Cathedral Square and the Metropolitan Garden.

11:00 Departure to Pereslavl Zalessky. Estimated travel time is 1 hour and 30 minutes (81 km).

12:30 Lunch at a cafe in the city.

13:30 Sightseeing tour of Pereslavl-Zalessky.

The city was founded in 1152 by the Grand Duke of Kiev, the founder of Moscow, Yuri Dolgoruky.

It is a small town with a rich history, which is associated with Alexander Nevsky (he was born here), Dmitry Alexandrovich Pereyaslavsky, Dmitry Ivanovich and other great Russian princes.

During the sightseeing tour, you will visit the Red Square, where the national assembly gathered at the ringing of bells and many solemn events were held, as well as the Transfiguration Cathedral, which has been preserved to this day in its original form, which makes it unique.

14:30 Transfer to Sergiev Posad. Estimated travel time is 1 hour (70 km).

Russian Russian Orthodox Monastery at 15:30 A sightseeing tour of the Holy Trinity Sergius Lavra will introduce you to the shrines, architecture and sights of one of the most famous Russian monasteries, the largest center of Russian spiritual culture and enlightenment.

You will see the white—stone Trinity Cathedral (1422), a masterpiece of Russian architecture, where the incorruptible relics of St. Sergius of Radonezh rest.

You will be amazed by the grandeur of the Assumption Cathedral (1559-1585), created at the behest of Tsar Ivan the Terrible and modeled on the Assumption Cathedral of the Moscow Kremlin.

You will also see the Church of St. Sergius of Radonezh with a Refectory (1687-1692), one of the most remarkable examples of the "Moscow" Baroque.

17:00 Completion of the program, departure to Nizhny Novgorod.

17:40 Transfer to Orekhovo-Zuyevo station.

23:00 Approximate arrival in Nizhny Novgorod.