Day
1, Arrival in Moscow, Saturday
You will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest
of the day is free to relax, or perhaps take an optional
tour of Moscow subway.
Day
2, Moscow, Vladimir, and Suzdal, Sunday
The Golden Ring consists of the famous ancient cities
and towns of central Russia to the east of Moscow. Cities
are arranged in a circular pattern around Moscow forming
a ring within the territory when the main events of
Russian history occurred and where the Russian nation
was established and consolidated. After breakfast depart
for Vladimir, one of the oldest Russian towns, founded
by the Prince Vladimir Monomach in 12th Century. City
tour will include Golden Gate (1164), Cathedral of the
Assumption (1158-1161), Dmitirevsky Cathedral (1197)
Church of the Intercession on the Nerl (1165) and Bogolubsky
Monastery in nearby town of Bogolubovo. Arrive Suzdal
in late afternoon.
Day
3, Suzdal, Monday
Suzdal, first mentioned in chronicles in 1024 is considered
to be one of the oldest and best preserved Russian towns.
City Tour of this unique museum-town of wooden architecture
will include Kremlin with the sublime Cathedral of the
Nativity of Our Lady ( 13th – 16th Century), Cross
Chamber, Spaso-Ephimievsky Monastery (16th –17th
Century), Wooden Architecture Museum and Pokrovsky Monastery
. Rest of the day at leisure.
Day
4, to Moscow, Tuesday
After breakfast depart to Moscow where you will join
your tour and rest of the group arriving from USA today.
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