The Great Golden Ring of Russia

1 day

• Departure from Moscow to Vladimir from the VDNKh metro station, to the right of the Kosmos hotel

at 08:00 – when departing on Saturday (group gathering at 07:45).

at 09:15 – when departing on Monday (group gathering at 09:00).

• Travel excursion program.
• 13:00. Lunch (or free time).
• 14:00. Excursion program in Vladimir - the ancient capital of North-Eastern Russia and one of the most visited tourist cities of the Golden Ring of Russia: there are several amazing monuments of Russian medieval white-stone architecture.
  First of all, this applies to three attractions included by UNESCO in the List of World Heritage Sites: the Assumption Cathedral, Dmitriev Cathedral and the Golden Gate.
• Visiting the sights of the XII century:
• The Golden Gate (architecture) is a symbol of the greatness and power of Ancient Russia. They designed the main entrance to the richest princely-boyar part of the city.
• - Dmitrievsky Cathedral - a monument of Vladimir-Suzdal architecture of the pre-Mongol period OR the Assumption Cathedral - a masterpiece of white-stone architecture. It is a unique treasure trove of Russian church art. It retains paintings of the XII-XIX centuries. Famous frescoes of the icon painter Andrei Rublev.
• If desired, for an additional fee, we offer a tour within the Golden Ring of Russia:
• - Museum "Crystal, lacquer miniature and embroidery" OR exposition "Old Vladimir" (tells about the city of the late XIX century - early XX century).
• Departure to pos. God-loving.
• On the territory of the palace-castle of Andrei Bogolyubsky (the only civil building of Ancient Russia, which has survived to our time at least partially), an excursion to one of the oldest Russian monasteries on the Vladimir land - Bogolyubovsky monastery: the chambers of Prince Andrew, the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Virgin (visit).
• Church of the Intercession on Nerli (without entering) - according to weather conditions. It was almost on the river “arrow”, making out the crossroads of the most important water trade routes. This miracle, preserved from the XII century, is called a swan-temple.
• Accommodation in the hotel "SCC 3*" (Suzdal) (reserve hotels: "Prince's Court 3*", Suzdal; "Prince Vladimir 3*", Vladimir; "Sokol 3*", Suzdal; "Golden Ring 3*", Vladimir - reserve). Standard numbers.
• 19:00. Dinner at the hotel restaurant (or free time).

2 days

• 08:00 – Breakfast at the hotel restaurant. Vacation of rooms in the hotel before departure for the excursion.
• 9:00. Sightseeing tour of Suzdal - the city-museum, which has about 200 historical monuments, many of which have the status of UNESCO world heritage. The city is called “the glorious city of heaven” and “the cradle of the Golden Ring”.
• Examination of the architectural ensemble of the Suzdal Kremlin. The Suzdal Kremlin is the oldest building in the city, which has absorbed all its history since Vladimir Monomakh. According to archaeologists, the Kremlin in Suzdal was built already in the X century, despite this, all its main buildings have survived to this day, except for the protective walls and towers.
• If desired, for an additional fee, visiting attractions:
• - Spaso-Ethymiev monastery with a concert of bell ringings. Visiting the Transfiguration Cathedral. In the monastery is the grave of Prince Dmitry Mikhailovich Pozharsky, an outstanding Russian commander.
• Museum of Wooden Architecture with unique buildings of the XVII - XIX centuries. The museum is built in the form of a rural street with temples, houses, mills, barns and other buildings transported from different villages and villages of the Vladimir region.
• 14:00. Lunch (or free time).
• Departure to Kostroma.
• A guided tour to Ivanovo. The city was known for the production of textiles from the XVII century. Since then, the city has been called the cotton region, as well as the textile capital of Russia and, of course, the city of brides. It is the youngest city in the Golden Ring.
• Accommodation in the hotel "Azimut 3*", Kostroma ("Love 3*" (Yaroslavl) - reserve).
• Free time.
• 20:00 – Dinner in the hotel restaurant (or free time).

3 days

• 7:00. Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
• Departure to Yaroslavl.
• 10:00. Tour of Yaroslavl.
• You will see the arrow of the Volga and Kotorosli rivers, the Assumption Cathedral, walk along the reconstructed Volga embankment for the 1000th anniversary of the city, explore the unique architectural ensemble of the central part of Yaroslavl, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
• A visit to the Transfiguration Monastery - thanks to the fortified walls is called the Kremlin. The main cathedral of the monastery has preserved the original paintings, this is the oldest of the extant temples of Yaroslavl. Here was found a handwritten list of the masterpiece of ancient Russian literature “The Word about Igor’s regiment”.
• If desired, for an additional fee we offer a tour:
• Inspection of the Church of Elijah the Prophet (visit - in summer, external inspection - in winter) - an outstanding architectural monument of the Yaroslavl school of architecture.
• Departure to Kostroma.
• 14:30. Lunch (or free time).
• 15:30. Sightseeing tour of Kostroma.
• Kostroma is the same age as Moscow, the oldest jewelry center and the largest port city on the Volga. Acquaintance with the merchant city, which has preserved to this day the original appearance of the architectural ensemble of the XVIII century.
• You will admire the towering Fire tower of the XIX century - an outstanding monument of classicism, the building of the Hauptwachta, get acquainted with the magnificently preserved ensemble of the Trading rows, which regularly carry out their service until now.
  Kostroma is the cradle of the Romanov dynasty, because it was in the Ipatievsky monastery of Kostroma that Mikhail Fedorovich Romanov hid from the opal of Godunov.
• The Ipatiev Monastery (Trinity Cathedral, Shrine or Chamber of Romanov Boyars) is the main symbol of Kostroma.
• A visit to the Epiphany-Anastasia Monastery, where the miraculous icon of the Mother of God Fedorovskaya (XIII century) is kept, which was written about 1239 and glorified with great miracles and healings. This most ancient work of Kostroma icon painting has long been revered as the protector of the city and the guardian of the Romanov family.
• Back to the hotel.
• 20:00. Dinner at the hotel restaurant (or free time).

4 days

• 7:00. Breakfast at the hotel restaurant. Vacation of rooms in the hotel before departure for the excursion.
• Departure to Rostov the Great.
• Rostov is called the Great for a reason, because his mentions date back to the annals of 862.
  The serene Lake Nero, strict and elegant monasteries, quiet streets and the majestic Kremlin help to break away from the hustle and bustle and touch the formation of Russia and Orthodoxy, turn the pages of chronicles and history textbooks live.
• Excursion to Rostov Kremlin. Enclosed by powerful walls with towers, it looks really like the Kremlin – an ancient Russian princely fortress, but in reality for a long time was the Court of Bishops – the residence of Rostov bishops and metropolitans. The Kremlin is decorated with the Assumption Cathedral (XVI century) with a unique belfry, on which a set of 15 bells, the Bishops’ Court, the Cathedral Square are completely preserved.
• If desired, for an additional fee we offer a tour:
• The exposition "Walls and transitions of the Rostov Kremlin" (small crossings) - in summer, in winter - "Museum of Rostov Finifti".
• Departure to Pereslavl-Zalessky.
• 12:30. Pereslavl-Zalessky was founded in 1152 by Prince Yuri Dolgoruky. Pereslavl is famous not only for its beautiful views and architectural masterpieces, many of which have been around for almost 10 centuries. For such a small town, it has a surprisingly rich history. Prince Alexander Nevsky was born here, Pereslavl was loved and often visited by monarchs, and Peter I made the city the cradle of the Russian Navy.
• See the sights of the city on Red Square.
• 13:00. Lunch (or free time).
• Departure to Sergiev Posad.
• 16:00. Excursion to Trinity-Sergius Lavra. The Trinity-Sergius Lavra is the pearl of Orthodox shrines of Russia with a centuries-old history. The architectural ensemble of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra is under the protection of UNESCO.
• Trinity Cathedral (visit) - the main cathedral temple and the oldest surviving buildings of the Trinity Monastery, the first stone building of the Lavra. The main shrine of the cathedral is the relics of St. Sergius of Radonezh.
  The Assumption Cathedral (visit) is the architectural center of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra. He is inferior in seniority to the famous Trinity Cathedral, but nevertheless by his location and strict grandeur he heads the Lavra group of buildings.
• Accommodation in the hotel "Posadsky 3*" (Sergiev Posad).
• 19:00. Dinner at the hotel restaurant (or free time).

5 days

• 8:00. Breakfast. Free time.
• Vacation of rooms in the hotel before departure for the excursion.
• Departure to Alexandrov.
• 12:00. Sightseeing tour of the city, with a visit to the Alexander Kremlin - the residence of the first Russian Tsar Ivan the Terrible.
• You can slowly admire the white-stone churches of the Alexander Sloboda, fantasizing about how Ivan the Terrible once made important state decisions here and established the oprichnina. The excursion program includes acquaintance with the architectural ensemble of the museum-reserve, the exposition “The Sovereign Dvor in the Alexander Sloboda”, the house temple and palace chambers, medieval cellars, expositions “Alexandrovskaya Sloboda”. Legends and were" and "Alexandrovskaya Sloboda XVII-XVIII centuries. Assumption abode”.
• 14:00. Lunch (or free time).
• Return to the Sergiev Posad Hotel. Free time.
• 20:00. Dinner at the hotel restaurant (or free time).

6 days

• 8:00 - Breakfast. Vacation of rooms in the hotel before departure for the excursion.
• Departure to Uglich.
• 13:00 - Lunch in the restaurant of Uglich (or free time).
• The ancient Russian town of Uglich stands on the Volga River, just in that picturesque place where it makes a steep break. It owes its name either to this angular turn, or to the coal mines that were here in ancient times, or to one of the Slavic tribes.
• 14:00 - Excursion program in Uglich:
• Uglich Kremlin - the historical and town-planning core of the city;
• - Chambers of Tsarevich Dimitri ("chambers of Uglich princes") - the only surviving building from the base of the Kremlin (building of the XV century);
• - The Church of Dmitry on Blood - built on the site of the death of Tsarevich Dmitry. Inside the paintings of artists of the late XVIII century, describing this event in detail;
• - The Transfiguration Cathedral (with a visit) - the cathedral of the city of Uglich, located in the center of the Kremlin;
• - The Assumption "Brave" Church of the Alekseevsky Monastery - the miraculous icon of the Mother of God is kept here;
• Visit the Resurrection Monastery - one of the most beautiful monasteries of the city. Surprisingly, no one can name the exact date of the foundation of the monastery, but many historians are inclined to the XIII century.
• 18:00 - Accommodation in the hotel "Chaika 3*", Uglich. Standard numbers.
• 20:00 - Dinner in the hotel restaurant (or free time).

7 days

• 08:00 - Breakfast at the hotel restaurant. Vacation of rooms in the hotel before departure for the excursion.
• 09:00 - Departure to Myshkin.
• 10:00 - A sightseeing excursion program in Myshkin, the Alley of Fame, the Assumption Cathedral, the Museum "Russian Valenki" with the expositions "Lyon" and "Sisters and Brothers Valenka", a craft house with a forge and a pottery workshop.
• According to legend, the city owes its origin to a mouse that woke a sleeping prince at the moment when a snake was going to bite him. At the place of his salvation, the prince erected a chapel around which the glorious city of Myshkin grew.
• The Mouse Museum is the atmosphere of royal life. The hospitable king and queen will tell how heavy the crown is and teach how to protect themselves from cat misfortunes. You will be able to launch your hand into the royal bins, and in the darkness of the royal menagerie you will see exotic living mice.