The Golden Ring - 7 days

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PRIVATE TOUR: Russian history and architecture, famous old cities and towns. The Golden Ring is one of the oldest Russian trade routes. It heads to the north-east of Moscow and forms a circle, exploring Vladimir, Suzdal, Kostroma, Yaroslavl and Rostov Velikiy before returning full circle to Moscow.
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Overview

Trip type
Operator does not provide
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Moscow - UNESCO-listed Red Square, Kremlin and Lenin’s Mausoleum and St Basil’s Cathedral
    • Vladimir - ancient golden ring town - Golden Gate, Fort and Assumption Cathedral
    • Suzdal - 11th century village - kremlin, UNESCO-listed cathedrals, wood houses and rural surrounds
    • Kostroma - Epiphany and St Ipathy Monasteries, Trinity Cathedral and the Volga River
    • Yaroslavl - Transfiguration of the Saviour Monastery, St. Nicholas Nadein and Elijah the Prophet church frescoes
    • Rostov Veliky - 16th century Assumption Cathedral

What's this trip about?

    PRIVATE TOUR: Russian history and architecture, famous old cities and towns. The Golden Ring is one of the oldest Russian trade routes. It heads to the north-east of Moscow and forms a circle, exploring Vladimir, Suzdal, Kostroma, Yaroslavl and Rostov Velikiy before returning full circle to Moscow.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeOperator does not provide
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Russia

Trip includes

    • Airport arrival transfer on day 1 and departure transfer and day 7
    • Entrance fees to the museums as per the itinerary
    • Professional English speaking guide
    • Breakfast daily
    • Guided sightseeing to all sights listed
    • 6 nights standard, superior or deluxe hotel

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Day : 1 Moscow

Welcome to Russia’s famed historical heartland! Airport arrival transfer, hotel check in and overnight.

Day : 2 Moscow

Today enjoy a guided tour of Moscow’s most famous sites - in Red Square see the beautiful St. Basil’s Cathedral, with its wildly colourful turban shaped domes, wander around the historic GUM department store and if open, pay your respects to Lenin at the mausoleum. Th...

Day : 3 Vladimir

Moscow - Vladimir - Suzdal. Driving onward to Vladimir, the city which gave way to Moscow as Russia’s capital. Tour the impressive defensive fort built in 1108, the beautiful Assumption Cathedral with frescoes by the greatest of old Russian painters, Andrei Rubliov an...

Day : 4 Kostroma

Suzdal - Kostroma. Today, travel to Kostroma, known as the ‘Cradle of the Romanov dynasty’, as it was home to first Tsar of the Romanov Dynasty. Take a guided tour of this 12th century town which sits on the banks of the Volga River. Visit the Epiphany and St Ipathy Monasteries, see the frescoes inside the Trinity Cathedral and wander around Susanina Square.

Day : 5 Yaroslavl

Kostroma - Yaroslavl. This morning drive to Yaroslavl, which was founded by a Kievan prince. The main attraction is the Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Saviour - founded in the 12th century, it was one of Russia’s richest and most fortified monasteries by the ...

Day : 6 Yaroslavl

Yaroslavl - Rostov Veliky - Moscow. Today enjoy the sights of the lakeside town of Rostov Veliky. This historic town is rich in ancient architecture, with many monuments dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries. Dominating the central square is the impressive 16th C...

Day : 7 Moscow

Your tour concludes after breakfast and onward departure transfer to the airport.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,345
Price per day$478
Last Updated: 0/15/2021

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Escaping a cold London winter back in 1998, we followed the sun for a colourful adventure around the world. Discovering amazing history, interesting cultures and the jaw-dropping beauty of our planet, the friends we made along the way made our journey all the more special. Inspired to share our experiences, the seeds were sown and On The Go Tours was born.

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What's excluded

    • International flights and visa
    • Tip for your tour guide. We recommend you allow USD$5 - 10 per day, per traveller. Tipping your guide is an entirely personal gesture
    • Laundry, drinks and items of a personal nature

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