Golden Ring of Russia

Step into the land that was hidden behind the Iron Curtain for years. Stroll around churches and monasteries as beautiful as when they were built, and amble through countryside dotted with villages and towns.Try some of the local food and learn about this incredible country. And to top it off, discover the magnificent architecture and grandeur of Moscow and St. Petersburg.

Golden Ring of Russia

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Itinerary

  • Day 1-2: Moscow

    Start in the Russian capital. Visit Red Square, which contains the amazing complex including the Kremlin, stunning St. Basil’s Cathedral with its colourful domes, and the treasure-filled armoury.

  • Day 3: Suzdal

    Travel to the Golden Ring, stopping at Suzdal, the Russian capital before Moscow. Explore this medieval town.

  • Day 4: Yaroslavl

    This gem of the Golden Ring celebrates its millennial anniversary in 2010. It is famous for its traditional Orthodox frescoes.  

  • Day 5: Sergiev

    Stop in the ancient town of Sergiev Posad to visit the oldest monastery in Russia, before continuing on the overnight train to St. Petersburg. 

  • Day 6-8: St. Petersburg

    Explore the visual masterpiece that is St. Petersberg, with its canals and opulent baroque architecture. Marvel at the vast collection of art at the Hermitage, then venture further afield to Pushkin and the palaces and gardens that were the Tsar’s royal estates. 

 

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Pricing

8 Days/7 Nights From $2,399*

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Includes six nights in standard hotels, one night sleeper train, five breakfasts, one lunch, transportation, tour leader and local guides.

Departs: Selected dates April – November ’10. Please ask for details.

Highlights

  • The grandeur of Moscow’s Red Square

  • Traditional Orthodox frescoes in historic monasteries

  • The extraordinary art of the Hermitage Museum