5 days / 4 nights
The trip across the cities of Golden Ring is incomparable with other trips in medium zone of Russia. It is interesting for experienced travellers and also for beginners. The past of the Golden Ring`s towns is rich in glorious dates, historical events and legends. Every town played an important role in the history of Russia. Vladimir was the capital of Russia, Suzdal and Rostov were part of princedoms. During your trip you will discover Monasteries and Churches, museums and other ancient sights, you will see nice landscapes and beautiful architecture of Russian towns and villages.
Period: all year round 2010
Dates: any dates you prefer
Itinerary: Moscow – Vladimir – Suzdal – Kostroma – Yaroslavl – Rostov – Pereslavl
Zalessky – Sergiev Posad – Moscow
Person number in a group: from 2
Day 1 MOSCOW – VLADIMIR – SUZDAL
09.30 Departure to Vladimir (168 km from Moscow), one of the oldest cities which played an important role in Russian State formation and national culture. The city was founded by Grand Prince of Kiev Vladimir Monomakh, at the Kliazma river bank. Nowadays historical center of the city is worthy of every visitor`s attention.
12.30 Lunch (additional service).
13.30 City tour of Vladimir: you`ll see the Cathedral of Saint Dmitry, the Assumption Cathedral, the Golden Gates. You`ll visit museum of Crystal and Varnish miniature.
Departure to Suzdal (35 km).
Check in at hotel «Dom Kuchkova»/«GTK-Rizalit»
for one night.
Excursion to Bogolubovo (additional service)
19.30 Dinner at hotel restaurant (additional service)
Day 2 SUZDAL – KOSTROMA
08.00 Breakfast.
09.30 City tour of Suzdal, one of the most beautiful cities of Golden Ring, there are 33 churches, 5 Monasteries, 17 Chapels and there is no any modern building at the city center. Suzdal is not only architectural ensemble it is also a picturesque place with beautiful landscapes of hills and forest. During excursion you`ll visit Suzdal Kremlin (territory, interior), museum of Wooden Architesture. You`ll see the Monastery Spasso-Efimovsky, the Intercession Cathedral (Pokrovsky), the Transfiguration Cathedral (Preobrajenya).
13.00 Lunch at hotel restaurant (additional service).
Departure to Kostroma (170 km).
Arrival and check in at hotel «Business hotel»/«Azimout-Kostroma»
for 2 nights.
19.30 Dinner at hotel restaurant (additional service)
Day 3 KOSTROMA 08.00 Breakfast.
09.00 City tour of Kostroma, old city located on the left bank of Volga river. Nowadays it is an important industrial center (textile, machinery), it is a capital of Kostroma region. You`ll visit Ipatievsky Monastery, church of Holy Trinity (territory, interior), Bogoyavlensky Monastery (exterior).
13.00 Lunch at restaurant (additional service). Free time for shopping.
19.30 Dinner at hotel restaurant (additional service).
Day 4 KOSTROMA – YAROSLAVL
08.00 Breakfast.
09.00 Transfer to Yaroslavl (75 km) beautiful and ancient town who kept its historical sights and county life-style.
10.30 City tour: you`ll visit Saint Saviour Monastery, Saint-Elie church (interior), theatre of Fedor Volkov, embankment of the Volga river, Picture Gallery.
13.00 Lunch at local restaurant. Free time or boat excursion on the Volga river (option-240 euro/group). Check in at hotel «Yubileyanay»/«Voljskaya Jemchoujina (Volga Pearl)»
.
19.30 Dinner at hotel restaurant (additional service). Free time.
Day 5 YAROSLAVL – ROSTOV – SERGIEV POSAD – MOSCOW
08.00 Breakfast.
09.00 Departure to Rostov. Rostov is located on the shore of the lake Nero, it is a pearl of Golden Ring with its well-preserved ensemble of Kremlin and historical center, it is an oldest town of Golden Ring.
10.00 During your excursion you`ll visit Rostov Kremlin (territory), Finifti Museum, you`ll see the Assomption Cathedral, the Cathedral of Saviour, the Saint Yakov Monastery, the Rostov Bell tower.
11.30 Departure to Pereslavl Zalessky, very old town founded by prince Yuri Dolgoruki.
12.30 Lunch at local restaurant (additional service).
13.30 Visit to the Red Square and the Transfiguration Cathedral (interior).
14.30 Transfer to Sergiev Posad, spiritual center of Russia, residence of the patriarch of the Russian orthodox church.
15.30 Visit to the Monastery of Laure.
17.00 Transfer to Moscow (60 km).
Departure from Moscow
Price (2010): in euro per person, in Twin room
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Number of persons
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2
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4
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6
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8
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Price in euro, Twin room
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1045
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700
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560
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520
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Supplement payment for Singl room – 110 euro / person
Price includes:
° Accommodation at hotels
in twin room;
° Meals: breakfasts;
° Guide services;
° Transfers;
° Excursions;
° Entrance tickets;
° Invitation letter.
Additional services:
° Lunch at local restaurants –12 euro / person
° Diner at hotel`s restaurants – 11 euro / person
° Excursion in Bogolubovo:
2 persons – 18 euro / personne
4 persons – 13 euro / personne
6 persons – 11 euro / personne
8 persons – 10 euro / personne
