This private escorted tour of Russia provides a wonderful overview of this magnificent country. In 11 nights you will experience a range of cities large and small including Moscow, St. Petersburg, Jaroslav and Suzdal. This tour is available all year round with departures any day of the week.
- 3 nights in deluxe hotel in Moscow
- 1 night in a 3 star Hotel in Suzdal
- 2 nights in a 3 star Hotel in Kostroma
- 1 night in Jaroslav
- 4 nights in St. Petersburg
Moscow - Baltschug Kempinski, or similar
Suzdal - Hotel Sokol or similar
Kostroma - Hotel Schnegurochka or similar
Jaroslav - Alesha Popovich Hotel or similar
St. Petersburg - Hotel Petropalace or similar
Meals: Breakfast daily, 5 lunches & 4 dinners
Tours: Sightseeing tours in each city, Full time tour escort in Golden Ring
Transportation: Private car with a driver throughot the tour; First Class SAPSAN train between Moscow and St. Petersburg
* Tax and Service Charge
This private escorted tour is available all year round. departure any day of the week.
Day by Day Itinerary
1. day
MOSCOW / RUSSIA
Arrive in Moscow, the capital of Russia.
Upon arrival there will be a private transfer to your hotel.
Rest of the day at your leisure.
Overnight in Moscow at the Hotel Baltschug Kempisnki, or similar
2. day
SUZDAL / RUSSIA
Buffet breakfast at your hotel. Pick up by your English speaking tour escort and start your adventure into the Golden Ring, the legendary ring of small cities northeast of Moscow. First stop is in Vladimir. Your tour includes the Golden Gate, the Uspenskiy and Dimitrievskiy Cathedrals and the Crystal Museum. Overnight in Suzdal. (B,L,D)
3. day
KOSTROMA / RUSSIA
Buffet breakfast at your hotel, followed by a tour of Suzdal, featuring The Kremlin, Spaso Ephimievsky Closter and the Preobrazhenskiy Cathedral. Continue to Kostroma. Overnight in Kostroma. (B,L,D)
4. day
KOSTROMA / RUSSIA
Buffet breakfast at your hotel. After breakfast, sightseeing in Kostroma, featuring the St. Ipathy monastery, Bogoyavlensky Cathedral, Museum of Wooden Architecture. The afternoon is at leisure. Overnight in Kostroma. (B,L,D)
5. day
JAROSLAVL / RUSSIA
Buffet breakfast at your hotel. Travel to Jaroslavl. Your sightseeing tour includes the Spaso Preobrazbenskiy Closter and a visit to the Icon Museum. The afternoon is at leisure. Overnight in Jaroslavl. (B)
6. day
MOSCOW / RUSSIA
Today, after breakfast, you will travel to Rostov. The sightseeing here includes the Kremlin Museum and a visit to the Enamel Museum. Continue to Pereslavl Zaleskiy. Here you will see the Red Square with the Preobrazhenskiy Cathedral. Drive to Serviev Posad and visit Lavra Trinity. Continue to Moscow. Overnight in Moscow. (B,L)
7. day
MOSCOW / RUSSIA
Buffet breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, tour the Kremlin territory with the museum, Cathedral and Armory. In the afternoon, visit the Novodevichiy Convent. Overnight in Moscow. (B)
8. day
ST. PETERSBURG / RUSSIA
After breakfast, transfer to the train station. Take the first class SAPLAN train to St. Petersburg. Upon arrival, private transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is at Leisure. Overnight in St. Petersburg. (B)
9. day
ST. PETERSBURG / RUSSIA
After breakfast, excursion to Petershof to visit the Grand Palace with its park. In the afternoon, tour the St. Isaac Cathedral. Overnight in St. Petersburg. (B)
10. day
ST. PETERSBURG / RUSSIA
Buffet breakfast at the hotel. This morning, you will visit the world famous Hermitage museum. The balance of the day is at leisure. Overnight in St. Petersburg. (B)
11. day
ST. PETERSBURG / RUSSIA
Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Excursion to Pushkin, to visit Catherine’s Palace and park. The balance of the day is at leisure. Overnight in St. Petersburg. (B)
12. day
ST. PETERSBURG / RUSSIA
Breakfast at the hotel. Private transfer to the airport. This is the end of your tour. (B)