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Best of Russia Golden Ring Tour
10 days, 9 nights from £2300
This all encompassing tour of the Golden Ring provides a real experience not only of the two breathtaking main cities of Moscow and St Petersburg, but also a range of diverse and picturesque surrounding towns and villages. Including everything from visits to vodka museums with traditional tastings to dining with Russian families and boat cruises, this tour to Russia has it all. Prepare for the cultural adventure of a lifetime as you get a sense of the real Russia.
- Introduction to Your Journey
- Itinerary
- Holiday Accommodation
- Departures and Prices
- What's Included
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The Route
MOSCOW • Vladimir • Suzdal • Kostroma • Yaroslavl • Uglich • Tver • Novgorod Veliky • ST PETERSBURG
Moscow
A truly iconic, global city, Moscow is the 860 year-old capital of Russia. There are dozens of reasons to come. Being one of the most breathtaking capitals in the world, Moscow has a wide range of cultural landmarks. We suggest exploring them all.
Moscow Kremlin
Discover the treasures that lie in wait for you behind the walls of Moscow’s most famous landmark: the almighty Kremlin! Home to a myriad of the city’s most exquisite cathedrals and monuments, as well as the official residence of President Putin himself, the Kremlin remains a political landmark in Russia and is visited by thousands of tourists every year.
Bogolubovo
Suzdal
Kostroma
Plyos
Uglich
Yaroslavl
Tver
Veliky Novgorod
St Petersburg
St Petersburg is a former Russian capital and a stunning city, crowded with splendid palaces, impressive historical monuments, wide boulevards, beautiful bridges and is renowned as the Ballet Capital of the World.
Hermitage
Lose yourself amongst the treasures of one of Russia’s best known sights and arguably the largest collection of fine art in the world. Masterpieces from artists such as Da Vinci, Rembrandt and Kandinsky make the Hermitage an unforgettable visit.
Peterhof
Known as the “Russian Versailles”, Peterhof Palace and Park is a must see at any time of the year. Famous for its myriad of fountains, the grounds of the palace become a haven for tourists in the peak summer months. Look out for the ‘Joke Fountains’ – if you step on the wrong paving stone, you will get wet! If you’re not travelling in the summer, never fear; the parks foliage is beautiful in the autumn and the grounds transform into a striking crystallised wonderland during winter months so there’s never a wrong time to visit.
BEST OF RUSSIA GOLDEN RING TOUR
Transfer to the hotel Cosmos, where you can relax and enjoy the first night of your Russian adventure. Dinner at the "Kalinka" restaurant.
Enjoy a city tour of Moscow with the best landmarks Moscow can offer. See Red Square, St Basil's Cathedral, GUM, Cathedral of Christ the Saviour and more, finishing the eventful day with a visit to the famous Kremlin! Dinner in the evening.
After breakfast set off for Vladimir. The city has a special place in the history of Russia as it once served as the country's capital. Start your day with a city tour of Vladimir where you will see the magnificent Assumption Cathedral, the Golden Gate and the glorious Cathedral of Saint Demetrius. Later today visit Bogoliubovo and enjoy a meal and folklore show before spending the night in Suzdal.
Take a city tour of Suzdal before travelling to Kostroma and visiting the Museum of Levitan (famous Russian landscape painter) in Ples. Accommodation will be provided at the Hotel Volga in Kostroma. Dinner in the hotel.
Take pleasure in a city tour of Kostroma with a visit to the Ipatievsky Monastery. Make the best of an unusual trip to a Linen Factory where you have the chance to take a master class. Afterwards, depart for Yaroslavl where you take a city tour and visit the Spassky Monastery before departing for Uglich. Dinner in the evening.
A city tour of Uglich will be followed by a visit to a Vodka Museum where you can taste the traditional Russian beverage. In the afternoon depart for Tver where you can relax in your hotel after dinner.
After your morning meal embark on a city tour of Tver. The city's history goes back to the 12th century and, therefore, it boasts a great cultural heritage which you will explore today before travelling to Novgorod Velikiy. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure exploring Novgorod Velikiy or relaxing at the hotel. Dinner is included.
Enjoy the city tour of the Novgorod Velikiy, the city which was recognised as a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1992. The city was the centre of the whole Novgorod Republic in the 14th century and managed to save a lot of its history and charm for you to explore. Later today depart for St Petersburg where you will spend the first of two nights. Dinner in the evening.
Visit the magnificent Hermitage Museum and also the classic Petrodverets Palace and Gardens, otherwise known as Peterhof. The grounds of the palace boast around 200 fountains which operate in the summer months.
Your adventure comes to a close as you are transferred to the airport.
Hotel "Cosmos" 
4 crown
Address
150, Prospect Mira, Moscow, 129366, Russia
Location
Located in the North-East of Moscow on Prospect Mira, one of the city’s major thoroughfares, within 20 minutes’ drive to the historical city center, nearby VDNH Exhibition grounds, Sokolniki Exhibition Complex, Museum of Cosmonautics, Ostankino Estate Museum. Sheremetyevo International Airport — 35 km, Domodedovo International Airport — 55 km,Vnukovo International Airport — 40 km.
Accommodation
1777 guest rooms: 1389 Standard Twin Rooms 332 Renovated Rooms 45 Deluxe and Junior Suites 6 Apartments 5 Grand SuitesNon-smoking rooms available
In-room
Satellite TV, direct dial telephone with bathroom extension, Internet access, central air-conditioning.
Leisure
Kalinka Restaurant: buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner, folk show every evening Planet Cosmos Panoramic Restaurant: traditional Russian and European cuisine, panoramic view of Moscow from 99-meter height Terrasa Restaurant & Bar: Russian and European cuisine, wide assortment of beverages, business lunch Jintang Restaurant: Chinese cuisine, and Japanese sushi bar Starwort pub: Russian and European cuisine Sacvoyáge Café: wide choice of aperitifs, cocktails, wines, spirits, freshly brewed draught beer, European cuisine, traditional steaks Wiener Café.
Business facilities
Fully equipped Business Center 7fully renovated conference rooms with seat capacity 10 to 250pax 7 multifunctional banquet rooms seating 20 to 500pax Congress/Concert/Cinema Hall seating 1200 persons, modern audio, video and motion picture equipment, simultaneous translation Exhibition space 1,300 sq.m
Other services
Fitness Center: 240-sq.m indoor swimming pool, water slides, children’s pool, gym, saunas, solarium, aerobics, fitness bar Bowling, billiards, darts, karaoke, shows in the Concert Hall Solaris nightclub Jacques Dessange French Beauty Parlor 24-hour room service, currency exchange, bank office, safe deposit boxes at Reception Desk, express laundry & dry cleaning, travel tickets, excursions, theatre tickets, transfers, souvenir shops, medical assistance, pharmacy kiosks, ground and underground parking, security service.
Hotel "Suzdal"
3 crown
Location
The Suzdal Hotel is located in the heart of Suzdal and makes it easy for you to explore the best town landmarks suck as the Suzdal Kremlin Saviour Monastery of St Euthymius and more.Accommodation
205 rooms, all renovated in 2004. Rooms are en-suite with essential amenities.Leisure
Hotel facilities include a restaurant, cafe, bar, fitness centre, pool, sauna and business centre. The hotel also provides a number of activities in order to enhance your stay such as bowling, billiards, table tennis and a number of outdoor adventure sports. Hotel "Volga"
3 crown
Address
Unosheskaya ul, 1, Kostroma, Russia
Location
The Hotel Volga is located in the centre of Kostroma on the banks of the River Volga. Many famous attractions are located close to the hotel such as the Voznesensky Cathedral and the Zhamensky Cathedral.Accommodation
The hotel has 150 guest rooms with dining available at the hotels restaurant which serves both Russian and European cuisine. There is also a bar available which is perfect for socializing with other guests.Leisure
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Sauna
- Hair salon
Hotel "Moskva"
3 crown
Hotel "Park Hotel"
3 crown
Hotel "Volkhov"
3 crown
Hotel "Moskva"
3 crown
Best of Russia Tour Accommodation
Best of Russia is available all year round on enquiry basis - please get in touch with our Destination Managers and they will put together a holiday of a lifetime for you.
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Included in price:
- • Half board daily starting with evening meal on day one and finishing with breakfast on day 10
- • Arrival and departure airport transfers
- • All excursions as outlined in the itinerary
- • Services of an Intourist English speaking guide
- • Russian visa support
Not Included:
- • Russian Visa centre fees
- • Return flights (available to add to your tour)
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