Moscow and Golden Ring Tour
8 days / 7 nights
WE MAY OFFER YOU GOLDEN RINGS TOURS FROM 1 DAY UP TO 10 DAYS
RATES FOR GROUPS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
RATES FOR GROUPS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
8 DAYS TOUR TO
MOSCOW AND GOLDEN RING
Recommended all year around
The Golden Ring is one of Russia’s most fascinating tourist routes, connecting eight ancient cities northeast of Moscow: Yaroslavl, Kostroma, Ivanovo, Sergiev Posad, Pereslavl-Zalessky, Rostov the Great, Suzdal, and Vladimir.
Our most popular 8-day tour combines Moscow with the Golden Ring, covering all the must-see sights and immersing you in the early history of Russia. Over 12,000 guests have already enjoyed this journey, returning home with unforgettable memories.
The program includes private transportation, hotel accommodation along the route, and guided tours with local experts in each city — revealing the unique architecture, culture, and heritage of this iconic region.
Our most popular 8-day tour combines Moscow with the Golden Ring, covering all the must-see sights and immersing you in the early history of Russia. Over 12,000 guests have already enjoyed this journey, returning home with unforgettable memories.
The program includes private transportation, hotel accommodation along the route, and guided tours with local experts in each city — revealing the unique architecture, culture, and heritage of this iconic region.
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Day 1 — Welcome to Moscow!
- Private airport transfer with guide
- Panoramic city tour with stories, legends, and fascinating facts about the Russian capital
- Dinner at the historic “Metropol” restaurant with traditional Russian cuisine and its stunning stained-glass ceiling
- Evening “Moscow by Night” tour — see the city’s lights in all their glory
Day 2 — Icons of the Capital
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Visit Red Square — the stage for Russia’s most important historic events
- Explore the Moscow Kremlin with its cathedrals, palaces, and ancient walls
- Tour the Armoury Chamber and admire priceless treasures
- See the colorful domes of St. Basil’s Cathedral
Day 3 — Moscow to Vladimir
- Breakfast at the hotel and check-out
- Transfer to Vladimir — the ancient capital of Rus, founded in 990
- Visit the Assumption Cathedral with frescoes by Andrei Rublev
- Walk through the Golden Gate — a rare example of medieval Russian defensive architecture
- Overnight in Vladimir
Day 4 — Suzdal, the Jewel of the Golden Ring
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Excursion to Suzdal — a UNESCO World Heritage town with over 100 landmarks
- Guided city tour and a hands-on ceramics masterclass
- Return to Vladimir for overnight stay
Day 5 — From Vladimir to Kostroma
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Drive to Kostroma — a city of historic monuments and natural beauty
- Visit the open-air “Kostromskaya Sloboda” museum at the confluence of the Volga and Kostroma rivers
- See Russia’s oldest wooden church, dating back to 1552
- Overnight in Kostroma
Day 6 — Yaroslavl and Return to Moscow
- Breakfast at the hotel
- On the way back to Moscow, visit Yaroslavl — a 1,000-year-old city with 785 historic monuments
- Arrive in Moscow for overnight stay
Day 7 — A Free Day & Farewell Evening
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Free day to explore Moscow at your own pace
- Evening farewell dinner at the legendary “Yar” restaurant with live cabaret show
Day 8 — Until Next Time, Russia
- Breakfast and check-out
- Private airport transfer
- Departure with unforgettable memories of your journey
Prices are upon request
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- Is Golden Ring tour expensive?It is an unique journey and it is can look quite pricey considering long-distance transfers by private vehicle. But this private hassle free tour will give you an opportunity to explore real rural Russia. Actually you will see much more driving from one place to another than it is mentioned in the program. You will enjoy peaceful country side, beautiful landscapes and charming little villages on the way.
- Where to stay in towns of Golden Ring?We will book for you accommodation in Moscow and on the Golden Ring rout. There are many private little guests houses where you can enjoy the real Russian hospitality. If you prefer to stay in a tourist hotel we will give you a choice of 3*, 4* and 5* hotels to choose which one is the best for you.
- What is the best time to travel to the Golden Ring?Like everywhere in Russia the best time to travel is summer. But visiting towns of Golden Ring in winter is an exciting experience too. With no crowd around you may enjoy the tour in peace. You will love the snow-covered landscapes, the golden domes of the churches sparkling under the winter sun.
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faq: how to "read" DOMES OF RUSSIAN ORTHODOX CHURCHES?
Orthodox church domes can be 3 shapes:
- Round one mean the eternal kingdom of God;
- Helmet-like refers readiness to fight for God;
- Candle-like is signify a prayer.
- All these shapes allow the snow to slide down and not to sustain on top.
The color of domes has its meaning too.
- The gold is symbolised an celestial glory. The golden domes crown the main cathedrals of Jesus Christ and Twelve Great Feasts.
- When you see blue domes with golden stars you know: it is Mother of God churches.
- Green or silver domes are topped Churches in honor of Saints.
- Rarely but possible to see also black domes in some of the monasteries. They are symbolised the monasticism and shunning worldly.
The number of the domes varies from to 3.
- 1 dome is the Father God;
- 2 domes show the unity of humans and the divine in the image of Jesus Christ;
- 3 domes resemble the Holy Trinity;
- 5 domes are four Evangelists and Jesus;
- 7 domes tell about Seven Sacraments;
- 9 reflects the nine ranks of angels;
- 13 are Jesus and his Apostles;
- 33 are the age of Jesus.
If you curious to know more about Orthodox miracles, rituals and history then take one of our Russia tours! Together we will discover all the secrets!
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