The Golden Ring
3 Days/ 2 Nights
Vladimir – Suzdal – Rostov – Sergiev Posad
Dates in 2015:
June 15
July 13, 27
August 17, 31
September 21
Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
Price for 1 person, in EURO (group of 4 pax and more):
DBL
SGL
607
726
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
Additional costs:
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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.