8:45 a.m. Group meeting in Moscow at Komsomolskaya metro station, in the building of the Leningradsky railway station, in the center of the waiting room on the first floor by the elevator (sign "Russian expanses").
We are going to Vladimir, one of the largest cities of the Golden Ring of Russia, located on the high bank of the Klyazma River. The main asset of the Vladimir land is the most beautiful examples of white stone architecture included in the UNESCO list.
Excursion program: sightseeing tour, Cathedral Square ensemble.
Assumption Cathedral, Dmitrievsky Cathedral is a unique example of Russian white stone carved architecture of the 12th century.
The Golden Gate is a unique monument of military engineering and architectural art of ancient Russia, a symbol of Vladimir and the entire Golden Ring of Russia.
A walk along a pedestrian street.
Visit to the exhibition "Old Vladimir".
The exhibition recreates the daily life of the townspeople (burghers, officials, merchants) and the atmosphere of the old, provincial Vladimir.
Lunch.
Folklore program (for a group of 35 people or more).
Transfer to Bogolyubovo. Bogolyubovo was first mentioned in chronicles in 1158. Andrey Bogolyubsky founded the settlement for his residence. There is a legend that it was in this place that the prince saw the appearance of the Virgin Mary, who ordered the founding of a monastery and a city.
Excursion program: The Grand Ducal residence of Andrei Bogolyubsky, the architectural ensemble of the Bogolyubsky Monastery.
A walk to the Church of the Intercession on the Nerl (depending on weather conditions).
Return to Vladimir.
Accommodation at the hotel.
On request, it is possible to organize a dinner for an additional fee.