Golden Ring of Russia

8 days,Moscow to St Petersburg
Trip Code: ARGR

Admiring St Basil's Cathedral and Red Square, gawking at the Kremlin Armoury treasures, visiting Golden Ring churches and monasteries, relaxing at Lake Nero, exploring St Petersburg's back streets and ornate buildings

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Experience the treasures of Russian culture, history and architecture on this 8-day journey—wander picturesque towns older than Moscow and marvel at Orthodox frescoes and golden domes. An expert CEO will lead the way and locals will uncover what was hidden behind the Iron Curtain for years. Visit the Kremlin in Moscow and contemplate European masterpieces in St Petersburg's Hermitage. The graceful cathedrals of St Petersburg coupled with the grandeur of Moscow are just waiting to be discovered in this glimpse of Russia.

What's Included

  • Moscow's Kremlin and Armoury, The Golden Ring, Peterhof Palace, St Petersburg Walking tour
  • 4 Breakfasts, 1 dinner (Allow USD160-250 for meals not included)
  • Hotels (5 nts), guesthouse (1 nt), sleeper train (1 nt)
  • Private bus, public bus, train, metro
  • Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides
  • Small group experience; Max 15, Avg 10
Map of the route for Golden Ring of Russia
Places Visited
  • Russia
Day 1 Moscow

Arrive at any time.

Day 2 Moscow

Enjoy a Kremlin and Armoury guided tour. Optional activities include visiting the Tretiakov Art Gallery, a Moskva River boat cruise, the Space Museum, Pushkin Fine Art Museum, Lenin's Mausoleum, Red Square and St Basil's Cathedral.

Day 3 Suzdal

Visit bucolic Suzdal with an included Suzdal Kremlin tour. Opt to rent a bicycle, taste local mead (honey beer), or visit the nearby city of Vladimir and its cathedrals.

Day 4 Rostov (1B,1D)

Visit Yuriev Polski churches and the Rostov Kremlin. Optional activities include boat trips on the lake, horseback riding and fishing.

Day 5 Yaroslavl (1B)

Enjoy a guided tour of Yaroslavl.

Days 6-7 St Petersburg (1B)

Take a guided walking tour of St Petersburg and a visit to the Peterhof Palace and Gardens. Optional activities include visting the Hermitage, St Isaak's Cathedral Colonnade, the Russian Museum or a rivers and canals boat trip.

Day 8 St Petersburg (1B)

Depart at any time.

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