Classic Gold Ring of Russia from Moscow

17 more

A classic sightseeing tour of the cities of the Golden Ring. This is an exciting journey in which you will admire the wonderful architecture, get acquainted with the history and plunge into the atmosphere of Northeastern Russia.

Your trip will take place along the route: Sergiev Posad – Pereslavl-Zalessky – Rostov Veliky – Yaroslavl – Kostroma – Ples – Ivanovo – Suzdal – Bogolyubovo – Vladimir.

A variant of this tour along the mirror route (from Vladimir to Sergiev Posad): https://bolshayastrana.com/yaroslavskaya-oblast/klassicheskoe-zolotoe-kolco-rossii-iz-moskvy-zerkalnyj-marshrut-244614

Location

Moscow

Sightseeing tours

from

US$ 341

Contact the tour coordinator

Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)

Or text us in messengers

Tour highlights

Boat trip along the Volga

In summer, you will sail along the picturesque river and enjoy the peaceful nature around

Interactive "Around the stove"

You will learn all about the life and everyday life of a peasant family, try their household chores on yourself, and then taste gingerbread with tea

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 Innermost Suzdal

You will see the incredible Nativity Cathedral, the Suzdal Kremlin and the Pokrovsky Monastery on the banks of the picturesque Kamenka River

Legends of ancient Vladimir

You will walk through the quiet cozy streets of the city and see the white stone temples of the grand dukes

Itinerary

Day 1 - Meeting in Moscow. Sergiev Posad and Pereslavl-Zalessky
08:45 Gathering of the group in Moscow, 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 "Classic Golden Ring").
Transfer to Sergiev Posad, an ancient town located 52 km from Moscow.
The city is known for its main attraction – the Trinity-Sergius Lavra, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
A tour of the Lavra, with a visit to the temples: Assumption, Dukhovskoy, Refectory.
Lunch.
Transfer to Pereslavl-Zalessky.
Prince Alexander Nevsky was born here in 1220.
Since the XV century, Pereslavl-Zalessky has been developing as a significant craft and trade center.
In the XV and XVI centuries, he was obliged to deliver fish to the royal court, which was reflected on the coat of arms of the city.
In 1688, Tsar Peter I began the construction of a funny flotilla in Pereslavl-Zalessky, which was successfully completed in 1692.
Excursion program: sightseeing tour of the city with a visit to the Red Square and St. Nicholas Monastery.
Accommodation at the hotel.
On request, it is possible to organize a dinner for an additional fee.

2 more photos
Day 2 - Rostov the Great and Yaroslavl. Moving to Kostroma
Breakfast.
Departure to Rostov Veliky.
This cozy city, in which unique historical and architectural monuments of the past centuries are located on a small square (the city is only 6 km long).
The city is also famous for its crafts, of which, perhaps, the most famous is the finish painting of enamel miniatures.
Excursion program: The Rostov Kremlin is the former residence of the Metropolitan of the Rostov diocese.
An inspection of the architectural ensemble of the Kremlin and one of the many expositions of the museum.
Visit to the craft yard "Firebird" to purchase souvenirs.
Departure to Yaroslavl, the capital of the Golden Ring of Russia.
Lunch.
Excursion program: sightseeing tour, the Volga embankment, the oldest part – the arrow of the Volga and Kotorosli rivers, the monument to Yaroslav the Wise– the founder of the city, the Church of Elijah the Prophet.
Visit to the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery, the famous "The Word about Igor's regiment".
Transfer to Kostroma.
Accommodation at the hotel.
On request, it is possible to organize a dinner for an additional fee.

2 more photos
Day 3 - Kostroma, Ples and Ivanovo
Breakfast.
Excursion program in Kostroma.
We will visit the Ipatievsky Monastery, founded by the zeal of the influential nobleman of the Golden Horde, the Tatar Murza Chet, who was heading through these regions on his way to Moscow to serve the Grand Duke Ivan Kalita.
We will explore the picturesque ensemble of the monastery, the Trinity Cathedral – the main temple of the Ipatievsky monastery.
Originally wooden, the cathedral was rebuilt in stone in the middle of the XVI century at the expense of the Godunov boyars, therefore it is sometimes called "Godunovsky".
An excursion to Kostroma Sloboda is one of the few open–air museums where unique monuments of wooden architecture — huts and churches - have been preserved.
Interactive program "Around the stove".
The hospitable Sloboda hostess will tell her guests about the life, way of life and traditions of a peasant family.
And after that, the guests will do their own housework: they will try to grab a cast iron from the stove, iron the laundry with a "wooden iron" – a rubel – and walk with a rocker.
At the end of the program, tea with gingerbread is served to all guests.
In summer, a boat trip along the Volga River will be offered.
Lunch.
Excursion program: sightseeing tour, shopping mall complex, Central Square, monument to Ivan Susanin, fire tower, gazebo N. Ostrovsky and much more!
Departure to Ples, a tiny quiet town on the high bank of the Great Volga.
A town popular and beloved by tourists, glorified by the outstanding artist Isaac Levitan.
Excursion program: sightseeing tour of the city with a visit to the Cathedral Mountain, from where you can enjoy amazing views of the Volga and the beautiful Volga embankment.
Departure to Ivanovo.
Sightseeing bus tour of the city.
Accommodation at the hotel.
On request, it is possible to organize a dinner for an additional fee.

4 more photos
Day 4 - Suzdal and Vladimir
Breakfast.
We are going on an excursion to Suzdal, the museum city, because there are nowhere such a number of monuments of the history of Russia, as well as ancient buildings that have survived intact and preserved, unique churches and objects of wooden architecture.
Interestingly, at the same time, there is not a single industrial enterprise in Suzdal, which makes it an environmentally friendly place.
Most of the buildings in Suzdal are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
For decades, the ancient city has served as a film set for many films.
Excursion program: sightseeing tour, the architecture of the majestic Suzdal Kremlin, the construction of which began in the X century!
The stunning Nativity Cathedral, the Spaso-Evfimiev Monastery, founded in 1350, and the Transfiguration Cathedral with frescoes by Guriy Nikitin.
Lunch.
Free time.
Moving to Vladimir is 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.
In 1157, Andrei Bogolyubsky moved the capital of the Rostov-Suzdal Principality from Suzdal to Vladimir.
After the death of his father, Yuri Dolgoruky, he did not go to reign in Kiev, but made Vladimir the capital of Russia.
In the 13th century, the city was captured and ravaged by the troops of Batu Khan
The city never recovered from this shock and already in the 14th century ceded Moscow the status of the capital.
Accommodation at the hotel.
On request, it is possible to organize a dinner for an additional fee.

2 more photos
Day 5 - Bogolyubovo, Ples and a tour of Vladimir. Return to Moscow
Breakfast.
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.
Lunch.
Folklore program (for a group of 35 people or more)
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.
16:00 Approximate end in Vladimir
Departure of the group to Moscow.
20:00 Approximate time of return to Moscow in the evening.
The arrival time is approximate, depending on the traffic situation.
15:00 Approximate end of the return program in Sergiev Posad.
Departure to Moscow.
17:00 Approximate time of return to Moscow (excluding traffic jams).
The arrival time is approximate, depending on the traffic situation.

1 more photos

Difficulty

For any person

Accommodation

Hotel

4 nights

Comfort

Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in hotels in cities along the way.

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

Check-in dates/Placement	2-seat (standard)	1-local (standard)
18.06, 02.07, 16.07, 30.07, 13.08, 08.10	29 990	35 990

Children under 10 years old in an extra bed (cot) – discount 1,500 rubles /person.

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

On request, an additional payment for dinners is possible (booked in advance) – 3,200 rubles.

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

Featuring a sauna and a games room, Pereslavl Hotel is located in the historic town of Pereslavl-Zalessky, a 10-minute walk from Red Square and a 15-minute walk from Pleshcheyev Lake. It offers spacious rooms and a 24-hour front desk.

Rooms at the Pereslavl Hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom. The balcony offers a view of the city. Some rooms have a seating area with a sofa.

The Fit Café and Grand Café's restaurants serve international cuisine, as well as a variety of teas and coffees. A large flat-screen TV is available at the bar. Guests of the Pereslavl Hotel can make use of the banquet hall and conference facilities.

6 more photos

Tour conditions

Group

up to 50 tourists

Minimum age

6 years old

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Group meets at

Moscow

Included in price

accommodation in standard rooms;
meals according to the program (4 breakfasts, 5 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, for a group there is a large tourist class bus, 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 – 3,200 rubles/person);
personal expenses.

It's important to know

The company reserves the right to change the order of excursions without changing their volume, as well as to replace excursions with equivalent ones.

Dates and Prices

from US$ 341

16 – 20 Jul 5 days 4 nights
No seats left
from US$ 341

30 Jul – 3 Aug 5 days 4 nights
No seats left
from US$ 341

13 – 17 Aug 5 days 4 nights

Submit request
No need to pay now
from US$ 341

8 – 12 Oct 5 days 4 nights

Submit request
No need to pay now