Amid plains, lakes and marshes of vast country are scattered these old Russian towns. Known collectively as the Golden Ring of Russia, they actually form a circle which extends from Moscow towards the north-east. Each of these towns played an important part in the history of the Russian State, both in its early period, when the Russian lands and principalities were being united under the sway of Moscow, and later, when the independence of the country was at stake. While the architectural monuments of these towns are the stone chronicles of the country’s history, it is also an area which has preserved many old artistic traditions particularly the painting of the beautiful lacquer boxes for which Russia is so famous. Life here is completely different from the big cities and for an opportunity to see true Russia, this is a tour worth taking
Sincerely,
Helen Isaeva
The Golden Ring of Russia: Suzdal, Vladimir, Kostroma, Yaroslavl and Rostov the Great
![]() The highlight of a visit is the Kremlin which contains several streets of houses, some churches, the beautiful Nativity of the Virgin Cathedral, with its blue / gold domes and sumptuous frescoes. Of interest is the Saviour Monastery of St. Euthymius – Suzdal’s biggest monastery, which was founded in 1352. |
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![]() Today Yaroslavl is a regional centre, an important railway junction and a river port. The population of the city is about 680,000 people. The city has many industries, five educational institutions, three theatres, the Philharmonic Society and many museums. |
![]() For those travellers who would like some more activities apart from the sightseeing we are pleased to offer: visit to local familty and home made dinner, different master classes - matryoshka painting, enamel painting, church bell ringing concert, private choir singing in the monaster, private boat ride and alot more! |
1 Day in one of the most beautiful Golden Ring cities – Sergiev Posad
![]() Enjoy the tour of the city, visit to Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra, which is one of the most important architectural and historical monuments of medieval Russia and also a centre of Russian Orthodoxy today. The monastery, which is operating now, is known by its unique architectural ensemble that was taking shape in a course of centuries. Trinity cathedral is famous for frescoes and icons executed by great masters of the past Andrey Rublov and Daniil Cherny. There are Dukhovskaya church, Assumption cathedral, Refectory and St. Sergius church on the territory of Lavra. The Tzar's Palace built in the 17th century houses nowadays Theological College and Ecclesiastical Academy. |
![]() Both restaurants are located in the center of the city, very close to the Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra. The guests will be served with 3 courses fixed menu of traditional Russian food with either tea or coffee included. |
![]() Just south of Trinity Sergius lavra there is an elegantly crumbling red brick building on the hilltop which is a famous toy factory. Sergiev Posad has a long history of toy-making — the matryoshka was invented here — and today there are still two functioning toy factories and a special school to train toy craftsmen in the region. Have a tour around the museum, particularly the second floor, and stop by the gift shop near the entrance to pick up a few very affordable handmade wooden toys for friends. After finding out the history of matryoshka have a splendid opportunity to make such a doll with your own hands and colour it up to your personal wish. Take this souvenir with you! ![]() |
Moscow - Rostov - Yaroslavl - Kostroma - Suzdal - Vladimir - Moscow, 5 days / 4 nights tour
DAY 1. Arrival to MoscowMeeting with ES guide, transfer to the hotel, check in
DAY 2. Full day sightseeing/Rostov, Yaroslavl
Breakfast at the hotel
Meeting with the guide at the hotel lobby. Transfer to Rostov Velikiy. Observation tour around Rostov Velikiy with visiting Finifti Museum, Kremlin (architecture). Transfer to Yaroslavl. City tour around the city with visiting Spassky Monastery, Ilya the Prophet Church, Park complex
DAY 3. Full day sightseeing/Kostroma, Suzdal
Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to Kostroma. City tour around Kostroma with visiting Ipatiev Monastery (territory) Trinity Cathedral (interior). Transfer to Suzdal
DAY 4. Full day sightseeing/Suzdal, Vladimir and transfer back to Moscow
Breakfast at the hotel
City tour around Suzdal with visiting the Museum of Wooden Culture, Kremlin (its architecture), Krestovaya Palata (interior)
Visiting St. Ephimius Monastery (listening to bells’ singing). Transfer to Vladimir. City tour around Vladimir with visiting Assumption/Dmitievsky Cathedral of the 12th century, Golden Gates (architecture). Departure transfer back to Moscow
DAY 5. Full day sightseeing/departure
Breakfast at the hotel
City tour with Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral, Christ the Saviour Church Kremlin tour (territory and cathedrals, Armoury Chamber. Transfer to the airport for international flight.
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