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‘Golden Ring of Russia’ Tour with Moscow
Overview
Few tours give you the option to combine The Golden Ring and Moscow within one package, however this custom 6-day tour allows you to do just that! If you are looking for a more relaxed Golden Ring tour that also includes plenty of free time to explore Moscow, then this is the best choice for you. This 6-day extended Golden Ring experience includes guided tours of Moscow and the Golden Ring, a visit to the Dmitry Cathedral in Vladimir, and the chance to visit the Spaso-Euthymius Monastery for a bell-ringing concert.
City tour of Moscow
Moscow Kremlin and Red Square
St Basil’s Cathedral
Arbat Street
4-hour guided tour of the Tretyakov Gallery
Suzdal Kremlin with Cathedral of the Nativity of Christ visit
Walking tour of Vladimir with Assumption Cathedral
Visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Church of the Intercession in Bogolyubovo
Itinerary
Moscow
Russia’s official capital, Moscow, is the political and religious heart of the country. The city has the highest density of billionaires, is the world’s most populated inland city and boasts six out of Europe’s ten tallest buildings. It continues to be a major tourist destination in Europe growing year on year with famous attractions including Red Square, St Basil’s Cathedral, and the Kremlin.
Day 1
Arrival in Moscow
Kick your holiday off with a stay in the Russian capital, Moscow. Your driver will meet you at the scheduled arrival point (airport or railway station) and take you to your hotel for check-in.
Arrival Transfer
Free Time
Scenic Surrounds
Souvenir Shopping
Day 2
Walking tour of the Moscow Kremlin and Sparrow Hill viewpoint
After a leisurely breakfast our guide will meet you in your hotel lobby at 10:00am to begin the first of the day’s activities – a walking tour of the Moscow Kremlin and cathedrals. The heart of Russian capital, the Moscow Kremlin is a symbol of the nation and a unique architectural ensemble including major attractions such as the Cathedral of the Annunciation, Assumption Cathedral and the Ivan the Great Bell Tower.
Breakfast & Lunch
Kremlin with Tsar Bell, Tsar Cannon and Armoury Chamber
Poklonnaya Hill Memorial Complex
Pushkin Square
Sparrow Hills Viewpoint
Walking Tour
Free Time
New Arbat
Religious Buildings & Monuments
Scenic Surrounds
Souvenir Shopping
Travel to
Suzdal
Suzdal is one of the oldest towns in Russia and is part of Russia’s popular Golden Ring. In the 12th century it was the capital of the principality. The town has several UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the blue and gold domed Nativity of the Virgin Cathedral built in the 13th century by Yury II and the 14th century Saviour Monastery of St Euthymius built under the orders of Suzdal-Nizhniy Novgorod Prince Konstantin.
Day 3
Begin your Golden Ring Tour in Suzdal
After an early morning breakfast and check out your driver will meet you at the hotel lobby and take you to Moscow train station where you will catch the 2-hour bullet train to Vladimir. Your guide will be waiting for you in Vladimir before taking you on a 50-minute car journey to Suzdal where your Golden Ring tour will begin.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Arrival Transfer
City Tour by car
Cathedral of the Nativity of Christ
Food & Drink Experience
Suzdal Kremlin
Travel to
Vladimir
One of Russia’s medieval capitals dating back to the 12th century, Vladimir is a popular tourist destination on Russia’s Golden Ring. It is home to various cathedrals, a monastery and other landmarks that have been designated as UNSECO World Heritage Sites including the imposing white stone towers of the Golden Gates as well as the St Demetrius Cathedral, Dormition Cathedral and Assumption Cathedral.
Day 4
Golden Ring Tour of Bogolyubovo and Vladimir
After spending the night in Suzdal and getting a spot of breakfast, your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby to take you on a 45-minute journey to Bogolyubovo, the residence of Prince Andrei Bogolyubsky. Here, you will explore this 12th century residence and one of Russia’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Church of the Intercession of the Holy Virgin on the Nerl River.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Church of the Intercession of the Holy Virgin
Golden Gate
Prominent Landscape
Religious Buildings & Monuments
Scenic Surrounds
St. Dmitry Cathedral
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Day 5
Visit to the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow
After a spot of breakfast, we will start our 4-hour guided walking tour of the Tretyakov Gallery. The Tretyakov is one of Russia’s most famous art galleries boasting a collection of more than 100 000 works of art including graphics, sculptures and paintings that explore Russia’s unique history.
Breakfast
Expert Guide
Free Time
Galleries
Scenic Surrounds
Souvenir Shopping
State Tretyakov Gallery
Walking Tour
Breakfast
Departure Transfer
Free Time
Scenic Surrounds
Souvenir Shopping
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What’s included
Accommodation as part of the tour- Airport / Railway Station Transfers
- All tours are COVID-19 secure and offer flexible booking options. Visit our Covid-19 information page to find out more
- English, German, French, Spanish or Italian speaking guide
- Entrance tickets to all locations as part of the tour
- Food and drink (as mentioned in the tour itinerary)
- Russian Tourist Visa Invitation
- Transport (as specified in the tour itinerary)
What’s not included
Alcoholic drinks- International train / plane tickets
- Optional excursions and activities
- Personal costs (souvenirs, additional snacks etc)
- Porter services
- Tips for drivers/guides/in restaurants
- Travel / medical insurance
- Visa processing
Travel Tips
All travellers are asked to check the vaccination requirements before travel. Visit our Vaccines and Health page to find out more- Any dietary or allergy requirements will need to be disclosed before the start of the tour
- Carrying a water bottle with you is recommended
- Medication should always be taken with you and kept on your person
- Please ensure that you keep any personal documents and valuables on your person at all times
- WIFI will be available at most of the hotels, although mobile coverage may vary in rural areas
- Your local guides will recommend stops where you can go souvenir shopping during your tour
Special notes
There are no special notes for this tour
Suggested reading
Enrich your travel experience with our list of top recommended books from specialist travel guides to compelling novels. Whether you are looking for something to pass the time on the train, or want to get to grips with the local history, reading is essential to turning your trip into a fully-fledged experience.
Russia: Lonely Planet
The ultimate guidebook to Russia that no tourist can go without! Lonely Planet’s Russia is packed full of almost everything you need when travelling to this vast country from how to get around, the best places to eat in its most popular cities, what you need to see while you are there, cultural highlights, currency and more. In addition to its noteworthy insider tips about key attractions such as the Moscow Kremlin, Lake Baikal and the Romanov sites, this guide includes detailed maps that are invaluable to even the most seasoned traveller.
Moscow: A Traveller’s Reader
A masterful anthology documenting Moscow’s turbulent growth through the lives of its people from the bloody reprisals of Peter the Great to the literary greats of the 19th century. The city spent much of its early life in turmoil from being the subject to much greater empires including the Tatars, to being burnt down numerous times, yet rising from the ashes twice as magnificent each time. Kelly’s compelling narrative covers all of Moscow’s major milestones over 700 years in engaging detail. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of Russia.
Moscow, St Petersburg & the Golden Ring
The ultimate guidebook to the Golden Ring that no tourist can go without! Lonely Planet’s Moscow, St Petersburg and the Golden Ring is packed full of almost everything you need when travelling to these three spectacular regions including the best places to eat, what you need to see while you are there, cultural highlights and more. In addition to its noteworthy insider tips about key attractions such as the Moscow Kremlin, the Peterhof and the many monasteries and cathedrals of the Golden Ring cities, this guide includes regional maps that are invaluable to even the most seasoned traveller.
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