Russian open spaces. 3-day tour of the Golden Ring of Russia

An exciting three-day tour in which you will get acquainted with the architecture, traditions and flavor of the pearls of the Golden Ring of Russia.

In 3 days you will visit the museum city of Suzdal, the royal Vladimir and the famous Sergiev Posad, visit the cozy Alexandrov and Bogolyubovo.

Location

Moscow
from
$210
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Duration
3 Days
2 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 21 – 23 February, 2025
    • 7 – 9 March, 2025
    • 27 – 29 April, 2025
    • 9 – 11 May, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 50 people
Minimum age
6 years old
Group meet at
Moscow
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Mead tasting
Satisfy your thirst with a native Russian drink, and then get the opportunity to purchase any of the varieties you like and please your loved ones with them
The greatness of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra
You will visit Sergiev Posad, where the largest monastery is located, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List
The history of the matryoshka doll
You will visit the Museum of the Russian Matryoshka Doll and learn about the decorative features of the dolls of the Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod and Vyatka regions

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Vladimir and the folklore program, Bogolyubovo

    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.

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  • Day 2 - Suzdal and mead tasting
  • Day 3 - Alexandrov, Sergiev Posad and the Russian Matryoshka Museum
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in a hotel of your choice in Vladimir.

The cost of the tour depends on the date of arrival and accommodation for 1 person, RUB.:

HotelsCheck-in dates2-local standard1-local standard3-seat comfort
Zarya 3*, Vladimir14.06, 28.06, 12.07, 26.07, 09.08, 23.0820 99023 990
21 990
23.02, 08.03, 28.04, 10.05,02.1121 99024 990
22 990
“Russian village" 3*, Vladimir
14.06, 28.06, 12.07, 26.07, 09.08, 23.08
21 99024 990
23.02*, 08.03*, 28.04*,
10.05*,02.11*
22 99025 990

Children under 14 years old in the main place – a discount of 500 rubles.

Children under 10 years old in an extra bed (cot) 500 RUB discount (available only at the Russian Village Hotel).

It is possible to place a "female settlement" (if available). It is not a guarantee.

On request, an additional payment for dinners is possible (booked in advance) 1600 rubles.

Zarya Hotel 3* or The Russian Village Hotel 3* 2 nights
Zarya Hotel 3*

The Zarya Hotel is located in the city of Vladimir. Facilities include free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk. Parking is available for arrivals by private transport.

The room stock includes various categories. All rooms are decorated in the same classic style, with comfortable double or single beds, furniture, modern TV and refrigerator.

Guests can choose to stay with or without breakfast. On the ground floor there is a restaurant with light music in the background, where dishes of European and Russian cuisine are prepared in a modern interpretation.

There is a public transport stop in the immediate vicinity, as well as the main infrastructure facilities. The Golden Gate attraction, Drama Theater, Crystal Museum, Patriarch's Garden, Babusya Yagusya Fairy Tale Museum, Gogol Square are located within 1.5 km. The distance to the airport is 4.2 km, to the railway station - 2.3 km.

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Another option
The Russian Village Hotel 3*

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
6 years old
Duration
3 days 2 nights
Group meets at
Moscow

Included in price

  • accommodation in the selected hotel;
  • meals according to the program (2 breakfasts, 3 lunches);
  • all excursions according to the program;
  • entrance tickets to museums;
  • services of an accompanying guide;
  • daily transportation service on the route;
  • the choice of seats on the bus (for a group of up to 19 people, a minibus is provided, pre-seating in the cabin may vary).

Paid extra

  • air or railway tickets to Moscow and back;
  • dinners (booked for an additional fee in advance – 1600 rubles/person);
  • personal expenses.

It's important to know

Tour booking rules

When booking a tour for one tourist, the following rules apply:

  • it is unacceptable to put a single tourist in the next row in a window seat;
  • it is allowed to land a single tourist at the window on the opposite side of the bus if there is a free pair of seats;
  • if the window seat is occupied, then put a single tourist in the next vacant chair;
  • if there are 2 occupied single seats, the third single tourist sits on one of the free chairs next to the single tourist.

When booking a tour for 2 tourists traveling together, seats on the bus are provided side by side – one at the aisle and one at the window. It is unacceptable to provide two seats at the window.

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Dates and Prices

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    21 – 23 Feb, 2025 3 days 2 nights
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    7 – 9 Mar, 2025 3 days 2 nights
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    27 – 29 Apr, 2025 3 days 2 nights
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    $220
    9 – 11 May, 2025 3 days 2 nights
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  • from
    $210
    13 – 15 Jun, 2025 3 days 2 nights
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