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The Golden Ring Tour

St Petersburg, Moscow, Vladimir, Suzdal, Vladimir Oblast, Moscow,
Duration

13 day(s)

Tour type

Regular & Private

Group size

1-10 people

Physical Level

easy

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Tour Overview

Discover the essence of Russia through a carefully curated journey across St. Petersburg, Moscow, Vladimir, and Suzdal — a route that connects the country’s imperial brilliance, modern dynamism, and ancient heritage. Begin in St. Petersburg, the refined cultural capital, where elegant architecture and world-renowned museums reflect the legacy of the Russian Empire. Continue to Moscow, a powerful and fast-paced metropolis that blends historic landmarks with a contemporary urban landscape, offering a deeper understanding of Russia’s present-day identity.

The journey then leads to Vladimir and Suzdal, two жемчужины Golden Ring, where the atmosphere of old Russia has been preserved for centuries. In Vladimir, explore the legacy of early Russian statehood and monumental white-stone architecture, while Suzdal enchants with its timeless landscapes, monasteries, and traditional character. This tour offers a balanced and immersive experience, combining iconic cities with authentic historic towns, and provides a clear and meaningful insight into Russia’s history, culture, and spiritual traditions.

Activities
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Tour Features

Duration
13 day(s)

Max Group Size
1-10 people

Tour Code
15D2CGRİNR

Departure Type
scheduled

Tour Category
Culture & Historical

Guiding Method
Fully guided

Operated In

Age Requirement
1 - 99

St Petersburg

Pickup Time:

10:00

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Moscow

Dropoff Time:

10:00

Highlights
Suzdal

Itinerary

Day 1

  • Arrival in St. Petersburg
  • Meeting with guide
  • Transfer to the hotel & Check in
  • Overnight in St. Petersburg
Day 2

  • Breakfast at the hotel & meeting with guide
  • Sightseeing tour of Saint Petersburg. During this city tour you will explore Nevsky Prospekt, Palace Square with the Hermitage, the Square of Arts, St. Isaac’s Square, and the Admiralty, as well as admire key cathedrals including St. Isaac’s Cathedral, Kazan Cathedral, and the Church of the Resurrection (Church on Spilled Blood). You will also see major landmarks such as the Winter Palace, Mariinsky Palace, Mikhailovsky Castle, the Bronze Horseman, and the Monument to Catherine the Great
  • Visit to the Peter and Paul Fortress, the historical core of the city, where you will walk through its territory and learn about its significance in the foundation of Saint Petersburg
  • Overnight in Saint Petersburg
Day 3

  • Breakfast at the hotel & meeting with guide
  • Visit to the Hermitage Museum, located in the former Winter Palace, the historic residence of the Russian Tsars. The Hermitage is one of the largest museums in the world, with over 3 million works of art, including outstanding collections of painting, sculpture, decorative arts, antiquities, and masterpieces of the Italian, Flemish, French, and Spanish schools
  • Overnight in Saint Petersburg
Day 4

  • Breakfast at the hotel & meeting with guide
  • Proceed to Peterhof Park and Palace, known as the “Russian Versailles” and the former summer residence of the Russian Tsars. The complex features the Grand Palace, landscaped gardens, and numerous fountains, waterfalls, and golden statues, making it one of the most impressive imperial ensembles near Saint Petersburg.Overnight in Saint Petersburg
  • Overnight in Saint Petersburg

Day 5

  • Breakfast at the hotel & meeting with guide
  • Transfer to the railway station and departure by high-speed train Sapsan to Moscow (approx. 4 hours)
  • Arrival in Moscow in the evening, transfer to the hotel and check-in
  • Overnight in Moscow
Day 6

  • Breakfast at the hotel & meeting with guide
  • Sightseeing tour of Moscow. During the tour you will visit Red Square, the central square of the city, see St. Basil’s Cathedral (outside), built by order of Ivan the Terrible, and GUM, the historic State Department Store. The program also includes Zaryadye Park with its modern landscape design and the River Overlook platform offering panoramic views of the Kremlin and the city center
  • Overnight in Moscow
Day 7

  • Breakfast at the hotel and meeting with guide
  • Visit to Sparrow Hills, one of the highest viewpoints in Moscow, offering panoramic views of the city and the Moscow State University complex located at the top
  • Visit to the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, one of the largest Orthodox churches in the world. The cathedral is an impressive landmark of Moscow, rebuilt in 2000 after the original structure was demolished during the Soviet era
  • Moscow Metro tour, exploring some of the most beautiful and historic stations of the metro system, which has been operating since 1935 and is known for its unique architectural design and artistic decoration
  • Walk along Arbat Street, one of the oldest pedestrian streets in Moscow, filled with shops, cafes, and street performers, preserving the historical atmosphere of old Moscow
  • Overnight in Moscow
Day 8

  • Breakfast at the hotel and meeting with guide
  • Visit to the Kremlin Territory and Cathedrals, the historical and political heart of Moscow. The Moscow Kremlin is a unique architectural complex and a living chronicle of Russian history, where palaces of rulers, religious buildings, and the official residence of the President of Russia are located
  • Free time for shopping
  • Overnight in Moscow
Day 9

  • Breakfast at the hotel and meeting with guide
  • Visit to the Museum of Cosmonautics in Moscow, located beneath the Monument to the Conquerors of Space near VDNKh. The museum presents the history of Soviet and Russian space exploration and features unique exhibits such as the Vostok-1 spacecraft capsule used by Yuri Gagarin, the Lunokhod lunar rover, and Sputnik-5 with the famous space dogs Belka and Strelka. The collection also includes many artifacts connected to the development of space technology and exploration
  • Overnight in Moscow
Day 10

  • Breakfast at the hotel and meeting with guide
  • Early morning departure by train to Vladimir (approx. 2 hours)
  • Sightseeing tour of Vladimir, including the Cathedral of the Assumption, a world-famous monument of Old Russian architecture, St. Demetrius Cathedral, known for its unique white-stone carvings, and the Golden Gate, a historic city fortification and symbol of Vladimir
  • Transfer by road to Suzdal and evening walking tour of the city
  • Check-in at the hotel in Suzdal
  • Overnight at hotel
Day 11

  • Breakfast at the hotel and check out
  • Meeting with guide
  • Sightseeing tour of Suzdal, including the Kremlin, the Nativity Cathedral, the Spaso-Evfimiev Monastery, and the Museum of Wooden Architecture, offering an insight into traditional Russian rural heritage and medieval religious architecture
  • Afternoon transfer to Vladimir railway station and departure by train to Moscow
  • Overnight in Moscow
Day 12

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Day free to enjoy Russian Capital
  • Overnight in Moscow
Day 13

  • Breakfast at the hotel & check out
  • Meeting with the guide
  • Transfer to the Airport

Included

  • “Holiday Inn Tagansky” 4* or similar hotel in Moscow
  • “Cosmos Nevsky” 4* or similar hotel in St. Petersburg.
  • “Pushkarskaya Sloboda” 4* hotel or similar in Suzdal

Guide during the program and transfers

  • A\c tourist class Car/Van Service as per itinerary
  • Train Moscow – Vladimir – Moscow economy class
  • Sapsan High Speed Train St. Petersburg – Moscow economy class

1 bottle of water per day

Excluded

Flights

Meals (lunches and dinners)

Insurance

Visa documents delivery
Personal spending
Luggage handling

Tour Booking

Travelers
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Jul 13, 2026 Jul 25, 2026 €3162.9744
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Jul 14, 2026 Jul 26, 2026 €3162.9744
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Jul 15, 2026 Jul 27, 2026 €3162.9744
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Jul 16, 2026 Jul 28, 2026 €3162.9744
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Jul 19, 2026 Jul 31, 2026 €3162.9744
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Jul 20, 2026 Aug 1, 2026 €3162.9744
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Jul 21, 2026 Aug 2, 2026 €3162.9744
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Jul 24, 2026 Aug 5, 2026 €3162.9744
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Jul 25, 2026 Aug 6, 2026 €3162.9744
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Jul 26, 2026 Aug 7, 2026 €3162.9744
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Jul 27, 2026 Aug 8, 2026 €3162.9744
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Jul 28, 2026 Aug 9, 2026 €3162.9744
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Jul 29, 2026 Aug 10, 2026 €3162.9744
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Jul 30, 2026 Aug 11, 2026 €3162.9744
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Jul 31, 2026 Aug 12, 2026 €3162.9744
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