If you travel through central Russia and would like to see the hostorical beauty of smaller ancient towns then this tour will be great for you!
The Golden Ring of Russia is the most popular route among the tourisits.
It includes 8 main towns: Sergiev Posad, Pereslavl Zalesskii, Ristov Velikii (the Great), Yaroslavl, Kostroma, Ivanovo, Suzdal, Vladimir.
The other towns are under discussion: Aleksandorv, Bogolyubovo, Gorokhovets, Gus Khrustalny, Dmitrov, Kalyazin, Kideksha, Moscow, Murom, Myshkin, Palekh, Plyos, Rybinsk, Tutaev, Uglich, Yuriev Polskii, Shuya etc).
It includes 8 main towns: Sergiev Posad, Pereslavl Zalesskii, Ristov Velikii (the Great), Yaroslavl, Kostroma, Ivanovo, Suzdal, Vladimir.
The other towns are under discussion: Aleksandorv, Bogolyubovo, Gorokhovets, Gus Khrustalny, Dmitrov, Kalyazin, Kideksha, Moscow, Murom, Myshkin, Palekh, Plyos, Rybinsk, Tutaev, Uglich, Yuriev Polskii, Shuya etc).
Our partner offers you a short tour in 4 towns (others are to be discussed additionally)
Duration of this program is 3 Days/ 2 Nights
Route: Vladimir – Suzdal – Rostov – Sergiev Posad
Duration of this program is 3 Days/ 2 Nights
Route: Vladimir – Suzdal – Rostov – Sergiev Posad
Dates in 2015: August 17, 31 and September 21
Day 1. Vladimir - Suzdal
Breakfast.
Today we will get acquainted with the famous towns of the Golden Ring. The Golden Ring is a tourist route that passes through the ancient towns located around Moscow. White stone architecture of the towns of the Golden Ring was included in UNESCO World Heritage list.
Transfer to Vladimir.
A tour of the historical centre of Vladimir will tell us about the history of the town. Today we will visit the Assumption Cathedral, one of the principal churches of medieval Russia of the 12th-14th centuries that is now part of World Heritage. The exterior walls of the church are covered with elaborated engravings. The interior was painted in the 12th century and repainted by Andrei Rubliov. We will definitely see the Golden Doors and Cathedral of St. Dmitry.
(Optional) Transfer to Bogolyubovo. Visit to the Church of Intercession on the Nerl and the ensemble of Bogolyubovsky monastery.
Transfer to Suzdal.
In 1024 the town of Suzdal was mentioned in the chronicles for the first time. Very soon the town became a major religious centre that counted numerous monasteries and churches. Today the town is an important tourist centre that has a large number of finest examples of ancient Russian architecture.
A sightseeing tour of the town includes a visit to the Kremlin of Suzdal, the Nativity Cathedral, the Euthymios Saviour Monastery, the cathedral of Transfiguration, the museum of Wooden Art and the monastery of the Intercession.
Check in at the hotel.
Breakfast.
Today we will get acquainted with the famous towns of the Golden Ring. The Golden Ring is a tourist route that passes through the ancient towns located around Moscow. White stone architecture of the towns of the Golden Ring was included in UNESCO World Heritage list.
Transfer to Vladimir.
A tour of the historical centre of Vladimir will tell us about the history of the town. Today we will visit the Assumption Cathedral, one of the principal churches of medieval Russia of the 12th-14th centuries that is now part of World Heritage. The exterior walls of the church are covered with elaborated engravings. The interior was painted in the 12th century and repainted by Andrei Rubliov. We will definitely see the Golden Doors and Cathedral of St. Dmitry.
(Optional) Transfer to Bogolyubovo. Visit to the Church of Intercession on the Nerl and the ensemble of Bogolyubovsky monastery.
Transfer to Suzdal.
In 1024 the town of Suzdal was mentioned in the chronicles for the first time. Very soon the town became a major religious centre that counted numerous monasteries and churches. Today the town is an important tourist centre that has a large number of finest examples of ancient Russian architecture.
A sightseeing tour of the town includes a visit to the Kremlin of Suzdal, the Nativity Cathedral, the Euthymios Saviour Monastery, the cathedral of Transfiguration, the museum of Wooden Art and the monastery of the Intercession.
Check in at the hotel.
Day 2. Rostov - Sergiev Posad
Breakfast.
Transfer to Rostov.
Rostov is one of the most ancient towns in Russia. Starting 988 it was one of the principle Russian eparchies. In the 13th century Rostov became the capital of one of the most prominent Russian principalities. Even after it lost independence Rostov continued being an extremely important religious centre. We will visit the Kremlin and the Museum of Smalts, and walk to lake Nero.
Transfer to Sergiev Posad.
Check in at the hotel.
Breakfast.
Transfer to Rostov.
Rostov is one of the most ancient towns in Russia. Starting 988 it was one of the principle Russian eparchies. In the 13th century Rostov became the capital of one of the most prominent Russian principalities. Even after it lost independence Rostov continued being an extremely important religious centre. We will visit the Kremlin and the Museum of Smalts, and walk to lake Nero.
Transfer to Sergiev Posad.
Check in at the hotel.
Day 3. Sergiev Posad
Breakfast.
(Optional) As an optional tour you can visit the Trinity Monastery of St. Sergius that is one of the most important monasteries in Russia and the spiritual centre of Russian Orthodox Church. UNESCO listed this Monastery in the World Heritage Sites in 1993 stating that it is “a good example of a functioning orthodox monastery that has some military features typical for the 15th-18th centuries, the main period of its development”. UNESCO also notes that one of the treasures of the monastery is the famous Trinity icon by Andrey Rubliov.
Transfer to the airport.
Breakfast.
(Optional) As an optional tour you can visit the Trinity Monastery of St. Sergius that is one of the most important monasteries in Russia and the spiritual centre of Russian Orthodox Church. UNESCO listed this Monastery in the World Heritage Sites in 1993 stating that it is “a good example of a functioning orthodox monastery that has some military features typical for the 15th-18th centuries, the main period of its development”. UNESCO also notes that one of the treasures of the monastery is the famous Trinity icon by Andrey Rubliov.
Transfer to the airport.
Approximate price is ~700-800 Euro depending on dbl or sgl room. Minimum group of 4 pax.
The price includes:
• Accommodation:
o 1 night at the Heliopark Suzdal (ex. Goriachie Kliuchi Hotel 4*)
o 1 night at the Imperial Village 4* (Sergiev Posad)
• Buffet breakfast in the hotel
• Transfers (transfer upon arrival with an English speaking guide and departure transfer without a guide)
• Tours and excursions in Vladimir, Suzdal, Rostov according to the programme
• Transport: a/c minibus or bus for all the tours and transfers
• English speaking guide
• Entrances to the museums as per the itinerary
• Accommodation:
o 1 night at the Heliopark Suzdal (ex. Goriachie Kliuchi Hotel 4*)
o 1 night at the Imperial Village 4* (Sergiev Posad)
• Buffet breakfast in the hotel
• Transfers (transfer upon arrival with an English speaking guide and departure transfer without a guide)
• Tours and excursions in Vladimir, Suzdal, Rostov according to the programme
• Transport: a/c minibus or bus for all the tours and transfers
• English speaking guide
• Entrances to the museums as per the itinerary
Additional costs:
• Air tickets to/ from Moscow at the start and end of the program
• Night transfer supplement - 50 EUR
• Other services and excursions that are not in the program
• Air tickets to/ from Moscow at the start and end of the program
• Night transfer supplement - 50 EUR
• Other services and excursions that are not in the program
CANCELATION POLICY:
• If the cancelled is made more than 30 days before the tour — cancellation is free of charge
• If the cancellation is made less than 29 days before the tour — 10% fee of the tour price will be charged
• If the cancellation is made less than 72 hours before the tour — 50% fee of the tour price will be charged
• If the cancellation is made less than 48 hours before the tour — 100% fee of the tour price will be charged.
• If the cancelled is made more than 30 days before the tour — cancellation is free of charge
• If the cancellation is made less than 29 days before the tour — 10% fee of the tour price will be charged
• If the cancellation is made less than 72 hours before the tour — 50% fee of the tour price will be charged
• If the cancellation is made less than 48 hours before the tour — 100% fee of the tour price will be charged.
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