Those who seek pleasure in history and antiquity will enjoy travelling along the Golden Ring of the ancient Russia. Each of the old cities included in the itinerary has its own distinctive character, its unique architectural religious and secular monuments, its own icon painting school. Eight centuries of history, art and architecture of the ancient Russia can be traced while touring these cities. Admiring the nature of the upper reaches of the Volga River, its diversity and serenity avails an opportunity to subtly feel and understand Russian soul and character.

Day 1

Arrival in Moscow, check in, overnight.

Day 2

Sightseeing tour of the city including Novodevichy Convent, tour of the Cremlin including 1 Cathedral, overnight;

Day 3

Departure to Zagorsk, tour of the Troitse-Serguiev Monastery; departure to Suzdal, check in, overnight;

Day 4

Whole day trip to Vladimir, sightseeing tour of the city including the Assumption Cathedral, the Golden Gates, Bogolyubovo, the church of the Intercession built on Nerly (tour of the museum of handicrafts is optional), return to Suzdal, check in, overnight;

Day 5

General sightseeing tour of the city including visit to the Cremlin, tour of the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Holy Virgin, the Transfiguration Cathedral, Spaso-Yefimievsky Monastery, the Intercession Monastery, departure to Kostroma, check in, ovenight;

Day 6

Sightseeing tour of the city, visit to the Ipatiev Monastery, overnight;

Day 7

Departure to Yaroslavl, sightseeing tour of the city including a visit to the Monastery of Our Savior, departure to Moscow, sightseeing tours of Great Rostov and Pereslavl-Zalessky on the way, arrival in Moscow, check in, overnight;

Day 8

Tour of the Tretyakov Gallery, a walking tour of the Arbat street, overnight;

Day 9

Transfer to the airport, departure, end of services.

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