Golden Ring: Ancient Russian cities tour, Moscow, Vladimir, Suzdal, Yaroslavl, Rostov

NOW HALF BOARD WITH MORE EXCURSIONS!

As well as providing a taste of the sensational capital, the Golden Ring tour helps provoke a true sense of "Real Russia". This tour explores one of the best known routes encompassing a circle of picturesque medieval towns northeast of Moscow. Rich in history and beautiful architecture, these towns offer a real window on Russian provincial life and its breathtaking countryside, without travelling too far from the cosmopolitan cities.

TOUR INCLUDES:

• Economy class return flights from London Heathrow, including airport departure taxes and fuel surcharges
• Arrival and departure airport/ train station transfers
• 5 nights Half Board accommodation based on 2 sharing a twin/double with private en-suite facilities
• All excursions as outlined in the itinerary
• Services of an Intourist English speaking guide

TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Russian Visa
• Regional flight connections

Contact us for excellent rates and service on the above additions to your tour!

Day 1	FLY TO MOSCOW Fly from the UK to Russia’s mysterious capital, Moscow! You are transferred to the Hotel Cosmos where you can enjoy the first of your two nights in this wondrous city. Dinner at the hotel’s "Kalinka" restaurant.
Day 2	MOSCOW Today you are able to delve into the intrigue of Moscow with a comprehensive city sightseeing tour which includes Red Square, St Basil’s Cathedral, the Kremlin and Novodevichy Monastery and visit the world renowned Kremlin grounds. Dinner.
Day 3	VLADIMIR Your journey continues onward to Vladimir where you can explore the city with a sightseeing tour. Visit Bogoliubovo, a historical village steeped in culture. You will later transfer to the Vladimir Hotel where you can relax and unwind, thinking about your trip ahead. Dinner in the evening.
Day 4	SUZDAL Appreciate Suzdal’s unique difference from Vladimir with a city tour. In the evening your trip continues as you move to Yaroslavl and the Hotel Yubileinaya Dinner in the hotel.
Day 5	YAROSLAVL Discover the wonders of Yaroslavl with a city tour. Enjoy a visit to the Icon museum and Spassky Monastery. Dinner in the evening.
Day 6	ROSTOV VELIKY, FLY TO UK Take a city tour of Rostov Beliky ( Rostov the Great) and visit Trinity Sergius Lavra in Sergiev Posad before transferring back to Moscow for your flight home.

If you would prefer to travel more independently to these destinations or have a slightly different itinerary in mind, please contact us for your own personalized tailor made quote.

We also offer a 9 day option to include St Petersburg. For more detailed itineraries or optional excursion information, please call our reservations office on 020 7727 4100 or 0141 204 5809.