Moscow and the Golden Ring (201213)
An 8-Day Insight Tours tour starting from $1,999
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| Starting Price: | $1,999 |  |
| Tour Length: | 8 Days | |
| Countries Visited: | Russia | |
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Cities Visited: Tour Pace: Fairly brisk to begin with but tour eases up in the town of Suzdal, where free time has been scheduled. Hotels: The modern Ring Premier Hotel is ideally located in the historical part of Yaroslavl and is feted for its restaurant. Located in the very center of Suzdal, the Nikolaevsky Posad offers traditional Russian hospitality. In Moscow your hotel offers all the mod cons you have come to expect from the prestigious Crowne Plaza chain. |
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A Welcome Reception with light informal meal (WR)Authentic lunch typical of the region, in the town of Suzdal (HL)An extended Highlight Dinner in Suzdal including Russian pickles and drinks (HD)An end of tour Celebration Dinner in Moscow including wine (CD)6 Buffet Breakfasts (BB), 2 three-course table d’hôte Dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)
INCLUDED FIRST CLASS SERVICES
Escorted by a professional Tour DirectorHeadsets for all guided visits and walking toursLuxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room and on-board restroomInsight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterageInsight Traveller Welcome packAirport arrival and departure transfers at scheduled times on Day 2 and Day 8 (Should your flights not coincide with these transfers, please make your own way to/from the airport)
Board your overnight flight (not included).
Day 2: MOSCOW AT LEISURE
Welcome to Moscow. Transfers depart from Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport at 18.30 and 21.00 and from Domodedevo airport at 14.30, 17:00 and 21.00. Enjoy a Welcome Reception with drink and a light meal.(Welcome Reception)
Day 3: MOSCOW SIGHTSEEING
A specialist guide shows you the landmark buildings of Red Square including St Basil’s Cathedral and Lenin’s Mausoleum. Walk inside the walls of the Kremlin to visit one of the cathedrals. Later visit one of the Metro stations, decked out with socialist art.(Buffet Breakfast)
Day 4: MOSCOW – SERGIEV POSAD – ROSTOV - YAROSLAVL
Begin your journey around the Golden Ring. First town is Sergiev Posad to visit some of the colourful churches of the Holy Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra. Continue to Rostov-the-Great. Explore its ivory towered Kremlin and the Museum of Enamel. Stay in Yaroslavl where dinner is at a riverside restaurant.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 5: YAROSLAVL – KOSTROMA – SUZDAL
Yaroslavl sightseeing shows you the domed Church of Elijah the Prophet, Holy Transfiguration Monastery and you visit the Icon museum. Journey to Kostroma to visit the Museum of Flax and Birch Bark. Sightseeing in Kostroma also includes the Epiphany Cathedral. Depart now for charming Suzdal.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 6: SUZDAL SIGHTSEEING
Explore inside Suzdal’s mighty Kremlin and visit the Cross Chamber. Witness the towers of the Saviour Monastery of St.Euthymius and visit the Museum of Wooden Architecture. Enjoy an authentic lunch typical of the region. The afternoon is at leisure. Dinner tonight is at a Suzdal Inn restaurant.(Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Lunch / Highlight Dinner)
Day 7: SUZDAL – VLADIMIR – MOSCOW
Visit an icon workshop before setting off for Vladimir. See the Golden Gate and visit the five-domed Assumption Cathedral. Also see the carved stone walls of the Cathedral of St. Demetrius, and visit the Museum of Crystal and Varnished Miniatures, then return to Moscow. Tonight enjoy a lively Celebration Dinner with wine(Buffet Breakfast / Celebration Dinner)
Day 8: RETURN TO USA
Sadly, your tour concludes today. Departure transfers arrive at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport at 05.00 and 11.00 and at Moscow’s Domodedevo airport at 05.00 and 13.00(Buffet Breakfast)
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Moscow: Go deep beneath Moscow to see one of the most beautiful underground stations in the world. Tour Red Square, seeing St Basil’s Cathedral, GUM department store and Lenin’s tomb. Visit one of the Cathedrals inside the Kremlin.Sergiev Posad: Enjoy a tour of the famous Holy Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra including visits to three cathedrals.Rostov-the-Great: Tour the Rostov Kremlin and visit the Museum of Enamel.Yaroslavl: A tour of the city, reveals the green domed Church of Elijah the Prophet and a visit to the Icon Museum.Kostroma: Visit the Museum of Flax and Birch Bark and the five-domed Epiphany CathedralSuzdal: Exploration inside the Kremlin, historic heart of the city. See the Nativity of the Virgin Cathedral and visit the Cross Chamber. Visit the Museum of Wooden Architecture. Visit an icon workshop.Vladimir: See the massive white stone Golden Gate. Visit the magnificent five-domed Assumption Cathedral and see the carved stone walls of the Cathedral of St. Demetrius. Explore the Museum of Crystal and Varnished Miniatures
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