| 1st day |
Welcome to Moscow – city of theatres, museums,
exhibitions halls. Transfer to hotel. Time in leisure.
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| 2nd day |
The day will start from the General City Tour
including the Kremlin – the heart of Moscow. You are also can visit one
of the cathedrals.
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| 3rd day |
After breakfast transfer by bus to Sergiev Posad
(Zagorski cloister). It is one of the most interesting Russian old towns
of the 14th century. Trinity Sergiev Lavra is situated there – it is the
religious center of the Russian orthodox Church and the Trinity monastery
(8 hours). Return to Moscow.
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| 4th day |
After breakfast you will be transferred to
Novodevichy Convent – a former convent for ladies of noble birth. It is
connected with the major events in Russian history. In the afternoon you
can visit Danilovsky Convent.
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| 5th day |
After breakfast you will be transferred to the
old capital of Russia in 12th century Russian - Vladimir. At this city you
will see the Assumption Cathedral (the only church with the murals by
Andrey Rublev), the lace-like Dmitrovski Cathedral and the Golden Gates).
Departure for Suzdal (249 km). Suzdal is a town museum of the 13-19th
centuries. It is situated 30 km from Vladimir. You will visit Church of
Nativity of the 13 – 17th centuries, the 16th century monasteries and
unique houses. You will overnight at the hotel Suzdal****.
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| 6th day |
Diveevo trip to Diveevo to Seraphim Sarvski
cloister and back to Suzdal. Overnight at the hotel.
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| 7th day |
After breakfast transfer to Moscow. Departure
for St.
Petersburg. Welcome to the north capital of Russia. Accommodation
at hotel.
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| 8th day |
After breakfast you will make General City tour.
You will visit Peter and Paul’s
fortress which was built as a fortification during The Russian –
Swedish war in 1703. In the afternoon you will have a possibility to visit
Isaac’s cathedral – one of the most beautiful and highest building
with a cupola 101.5 meters high (1818-1858).
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| 9th day |
After breakfast you will be transferred to Hermitage
– one of the largest and richest art museums of the world. It is housed
in the Winter Palace, a former Royal residence. Visit loan Kronstadski
cathedral.
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| 10th day |
Trip to Petrodvorets
(Petergof) – (29 km), (boat and coach). It is the imperial summer
residence of the beginning of the 18th century with wonderful
parks and fountains. You can visit the Grand Palace, gala halls and
residence rooms.
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| 11th day |
Departure from St. Petersburg.
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Accommodation at hotel*** (2 pax in 1 room);
Air or train ticket to Moscow and from St. Petersburg; 
About Golden ring
