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The Golden Ring : from the Rurik Dynasty to the House of Romanov (Alexandrov – Vladimir – Suzdal – Kostroma - Yaroslavl)
The Golden Ring : In the land of ancient cities (Sergiev Posad – Vladimir – Suzdal – Kostroma - Yaroslavl – Rostov – Pereslavl-Zalessky)
SIGHTSEEING TOURS :: The GOLDEN RING OF RUSSIA: In the land of ancient cities
(Sergiev Posad – Vladimir – Suzdal – Kostroma - Yaroslavl – Rostov – Pereslavl-Zalessky)
(6 days - 5 nights)
The program includes the exploration of the most ancient and famous cities of central Russia, situated to the East of Moscow. This part of the country has seen the main developments of the Russian history and the formation of the Russian nation. There, you will witness the rich architectural heritage from various historical ages.
Tour itinerary:
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Day 1 |
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Breakfast in Moscow, departure to Sergiev Posad, Guided tour of the Trinity Sergius Lavra and 3 churches. Lunch at the restaurant Trapeza-na-Makovtse. Transfer to Vladimir (Suzdal), hotel check-in. Dinner. |
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Day 2 |
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Breakfast. A visit to the residence of Andrei Bogolyubsky followed by a stroll to the Church of the Intercession upon Nerl River. Guided tour of Vladimir city: historical city center, the Golden Gate – a rare sample of the Russian military architecture of the 12th century. Lunch at a restaurant. Second part of the city tour: Assumption Cathedral and the 12th century St. Demetrius Cathedral (with frescoes by Andrei Rublev and beautiful white-stone carvings from the 12th century), Museum of folk crafts in the Trinity Church. Transfer to Suzdal, hotel check-in. Dinner. |
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Day 3 |
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Breakfast. Guided tour of Suzdal city including the Suzdal Kremlin, Archbishops' Chambers and the monastery of our Savior and St. Euthimius followed by a concert of sacred music and a visit to the museum of the ancient Russian wooden architecture. Lunch in a restaurant in Suzdal, transfer to Kostroma. Check-in at the hotel Volga or Intourist-Kostroma. Dinner. |
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Day 4 |
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Breakfast. Guided tour of Kostroma city and a visit to the church of Epiphany. Lunch. Guided tour of the Ipatyevsky monastery with a stop at the Trinity Cathedral. Dinner. |
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Day 5 |
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Breakfast. Transfer to Yaroslavl, hotel check-in. Guided tour of Yaroslavl city with a visit of the Saviour Monastery and the Church of Elijah the prophet. Lunch. Free time. Dinner. |
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Day 6 |
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Breakfast, transfer to Rostov. Guided tour of the Rostov Kramlin with a tour of the Kremlin museum. Lunch in Pereslavl-Zalessky. Guided tour of the local Red Square and the Ascension Cathedral. Departure to Moscow. . |
THE TOUR PRICES INCLUDE: hotel accommodations (DBL), full board, guided tours and entertainment according to the program above, accommodations and board for 1 tour guide.
THE TOUR PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE: pay (accommodations and board) for the driver (see table below). Transportation services: buses Volvo, Mercedes, Neoplan, Setra. Minibuses Ford, Volkswagen.
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