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Express to Russia » Tours to Russia » Golden Ring Tours » Golden Ring: Vladimir, Bogolubovo, Suzdal, Kostroma, Yaroslavl, Rostov, Sergiev Posad 4 days 3 nights
Golden Ring: Vladimir, Bogolubovo, Suzdal, Kostroma, Yaroslavl, Rostov, Sergiev Posad 4 days 3 nightsVisitors will enjoy this tour to 5 ancient Russian towns along the Golden Ring. The tours takes you through Suzdal known as the Russian Mecca, majestic Kostroma, beautiful Yaroslavl and Vladimir. One of our most popular tours, you will truly feel the heart and soul of Russia.
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At 8.30 AM, our driver and representative will pick you up to depart for Vladimir by car or mini-van. Vladimir is located about 2-3 hours’ drive from Moscow.
Arrival in Vladimir.
Lunch at the local restaurant (included).
Panoramic city tour. During the city tour you will get acquainted with the main highlights of the city. The first stop is the Assumption cathedral, a unique monument of the white-stone architecture of Vladimir, built in the middle of the XII century by Prince Andrei Bogolyubsky as the main church of the Vladimir-Suzdal principality. World-famous frescoes by Andrei Rublev are preserved there. You will proceed to a small one-domed cathedral of St.Dmitry, built in the beginning of the XII century by then prince Vsevolod as his palace church. The cathedral´s interior still features frescoes of the XII century.
The Golden Gates are considered a door to Vladimir. It is one of the first historical monuments that welcome you on your arrival. It was created in early XII century by prince Andrei Bogolubsky and in ancient times it served as the main military tower of the fortress.
Then you proceed to the Museum of crystal, lacquer miniatures and embroidery. It possesses a breathtaking collection of traditional Russian handicrafts and folk art, lacquer miniature papier-mâché boxes, embroidery, rock crystal and glass pieces.
Excursion to Bogolubovo
Check into hotel.
Dinner at the restaurant of the hotel (included)
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After breakfast at the hotel, you will be taken to the town of Suzdal, often called the Russian Mecca. It is just 32 km from Vladimir. One can hardly call Suzdal a town, due to the numerous churches, wooden private houses, quietness, bird singing and bell ringing there.
A sightseeing tour will take you to the oldest part of the Kremlin, the heart of Suzdal. Specialists believe the Kremlin dates back to the Xth century and first appeared in the chronicles in 1024. On its territory you will admire the Cathedral of the Nativity, dating back to the beginning of the XIII century, the largest relic of which is the Golden Gates. The next stop will be at the architectural ensemble of the Archbishops´ Chambers that took several centuries to be completed. It houses a unique and breathtaking collection of historical and archaeological objects, including the Cross-Vaulted Chamber.
The open-air Museum of Wooden Architecture recreates the life and traditions of people who lived in the XVIII–XIX century. The ensemble includes churches, log houses and other civil structures.
* During the low season the museum of Wooden Architecture will be substituted with the Spaso-Yevfimievsky Monastery of Our Savior.
Lunch at the local restaurant (included)
Transfer to Kostroma.
Check into hotel.
Dinner at the restaurant of the hotel (included)
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Departure to Kostroma. City tour with visit to the Ipatievsky Monastery and admire the Trinity Cathedral.
Lunch at the local restaurant (included)
Transfer to Yaroslavl.
Dinner at the restaurant of the hotel (included)
In the evening you will have free time to walk along the town streets, admiring the surroundings of the new town for you yet.
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Yaroslavl. City tour with visit to the Savior monastery Savior Transfiguration Cathedral and the Church of Elijah the Prophet.
Transfer back to Moscow.
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Low season: 09.01 – 30.04, 01.10 – 29.12
High season: 30.12 – 08.01, 01.05 – 30.09
*Prices are per person based on double occupancy in the specific hotel. You should add single supplement to the price in case you travel in a group but you stay at a single room. If you travel by yourself, please, contact us and we will give you a quote. We offer discounts for groups of 4 or more. To inquire about group rates, please contact us.
Prices include tickets to all museums, transportation to museums and for excursions, hotel accommodation, meals according to the program.
Prices do not include optional services as well as theater tickets, visa processing costs, international airfare (we can assist you in booking discount airfare, contact us to find out more or book the discount tickets yourself through our internet ticket office) and travel insurance. To find out more about visa processing, please contact us
Tour dates are flexible. Tours can be customized to your taste. We can include additional excursions or performances on your request.
To book a tour, 30% of the tour amount is due on the day of tour booking. The remaining 70% of the tour amount is due within 14 days before your arrival in Russia or the city that the tour is scheduled for. In case of cancellation, a cancellation fee of 150 euro will be applied.
To learn more, please, click Payment and Cancellation policy
Very often travelers coming to Russia have many questions concerning our tours, accommodation, visas, transfers and more. To see the answers to the most frequently asked questions, please consult our FAQ page by clicking here.
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