The Golden Ring consists of the famous ancient cities and towns of
Central Russia to the east of Moscow. It encompasses the territory where
the main events of Russian history occurred and the Russian nation was
consolidated.
One
of the loveliest cities in Russia, the town of Sergiev Posad got its name
from Saint Serguis, who in the middle of the 14th century founded the
largest and one of the most famous Russian monasteries. The Holy
Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra is the Vatican of the Russian Orthodox Church.
It contains the Theological Seminary, the largest library of religious
literature, famous icons, and historical and artistic treasures. The
architectural complex of Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra was developed in the
course of several centuries. The oldest church on its territory is the
Holy Trinity Cathedral famous for its icons painted by the renowned icon
painter Andrei Rublev and the 17th century frescoes. The beautiful blue
and gold star-spangled domes of St. Sergius monastery dominate the town
and the Trinity Monastery remained the center of the Russian Orthodox
Church during the Communist rule.
Transfer by car from Moscow to visit the charming
town of Vladimir, one of Russia’s oldest towns continue to Suzdal, one of the oldest and best-preserved towns
of Russia with its many architectural wonders. Return to Moscow.
FULL DAY per person based on
minimum 2 persons $ 370.00
VLADIMIR
Russia’s
oldest town bears the name of its founder Prince Vladimir Monomak. It owes
its fame to many white-stone architectural monuments dating back to the
12th century. The main entrance to the city is guarded by the Golden Gate.
The walls of the distinguished-looking Assumption Cathedral carry the
inimitable frescoes of Andrei Rublev. The Cathedral of Dmitry has a
festive look with its intricate lace of carved stone bas-reliefs. The
majestic and unique Church of the Intercession on the Nerl is often called
"the miracle of poetry in stone".
SUZDAL
This
enchanting wooden town sits on the bank of the Kamenka River. It was built
by many generations of Russian artisans and is considered to be one of the
oldest and the best-preserved Russian towns. No other town possesses as
many splendid specimens of the Russian architecture of different epochs
whilst retaining its original character and appearance: the Suzdal Kremlin
with the beautiful Cathedral of the Nativity of Our Lady, the Bishop’s
Palace, Spaso-Yevfimievsky Monastery, the Convent of the Intercession and
many others. The Golden Apple - the honorary prize of the International
Federation of Travel Journalists and Writers was awarded to Suzdal in 1983
for preserving and restoring its cultural monuments.
One
of the loveliest cities in Russia, the town of Sergiev Posad got its name
from Saint Serguis, who in the middle of the 14th century founded the
largest and one of the most famous Russian monasteries. The Holy
Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra is the Vatican of the Russian Orthodox Church.
It contains the Theological Seminary, the largest library of religious
literature, famous icons, and historical and artistic treasures. The
architectural complex of Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra was developed in the
course of several centuries. The oldest church on its territory is the
Holy Trinity Cathedral famous for its icons painted by the renowned icon
painter Andrei Rublev and the 17th century frescoes. The beautiful blue
and gold star-spangled domes of St. Sergius monastery dominate the town
and the Trinity Monastery remained the center of the Russian Orthodox
Church during the Communist rule. 
Russia’s
oldest town bears the name of its founder Prince Vladimir Monomak. It owes
its fame to many white-stone architectural monuments dating back to the
12th century. The main entrance to the city is guarded by the Golden Gate.
The walls of the distinguished-looking Assumption Cathedral carry the
inimitable frescoes of Andrei Rublev. The Cathedral of Dmitry has a
festive look with its intricate lace of carved stone bas-reliefs. The
majestic and unique Church of the Intercession on the Nerl is often called
"the miracle of poetry in stone".
This
enchanting wooden town sits on the bank of the Kamenka River. It was built
by many generations of Russian artisans and is considered to be one of the
oldest and the best-preserved Russian towns. No other town possesses as
many splendid specimens of the Russian architecture of different epochs
whilst retaining its original character and appearance: the Suzdal Kremlin
with the beautiful Cathedral of the Nativity of Our Lady, the Bishop’s
Palace, Spaso-Yevfimievsky Monastery, the Convent of the Intercession and
many others. The Golden Apple - the honorary prize of the International
Federation of Travel Journalists and Writers was awarded to Suzdal in 1983
for preserving and restoring its cultural monuments.