Kostroma, Ipatievsky Monastery Golden Ring Highlights Privately escorted tour – 5 days/4 nights
There is so much to see in the church-rich region known as the Golden Ring, located north-east of Moscow. Its ancient towns are considered to be the most picturesque in Russia. The jewel in the crown is undoubtedly Suzdal, which dates back to the 11th century and retains its sleepy rural atmosphere to this day. The town was bypassed during the construction of the Trans-Siberian Railway and later protected by the Soviet government, both of which limited development. Its fairy-tale setting with its rolling meadows, quiet streets and old wooden houses transports you back to another era. Your hotels have been hand-picked for their central location, character and comfort. We have tailored this itinerary to allow you some free time to enjoy this rural tranquillity, however if you have limited time then we can offer a 4 day/3 night option.
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RUSSIA Kostroma Yaroslavl
Rostov Veliky
Pereslavl Zalessky
Suzdal Sergiev Posad
Vladimir
Sergiev Posad, Trinity Moscow Rostov Veliky Sergius Lavra monastery
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