SERGIEV POSAD - VLADIMIR - BOGOLUBOVO - SUZDAL
3 DAYS \ 2 NIGHTS

PROGRAMM OF TOUR

1 day
Departure to Sergiev Posad from Moscow. The first settlement arose in this place in the 14 th century. The town of Sergiev Posad was named in honor of St. Sergius of Radonezh who was born in the neighboring town of Radonezh and who was the founder of the Trinity Monastery that is now know as the Trinity-Sergius Lavra of the town is the place of the greatest attraction for tourists. The Trinity Cathedral of this ensemble has a unique iconostasis of Andrey Rublev. The ancient Russian architectural ensemble of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra reflects all the steps of the Russian architectecture development. Sergiev Posad is a spiritual center of Russian orthodoxy. The Assumption Cathedral of this ensemble is a sepulcher of the Russian Patriarchs. Craft and production shops operate in the town where one can buy famous Matryoshkas (Russian nested dolls). Lunch. Transfer to Vladimir. Arrive and Check in Hotel "Russian Coutry 3*" Dinner at Htl.

2 day
Breakfast. Sightseeing tour of Vladimir, Uspenskiy and Dmitrievskiy Cathedrals. Golden Gates. The golden Gates 1158-1164 are located close to the town centre. However, the Gates were rebuilt many times. There is also a white-stoned Arc of Triumph with half-encompassed ceiling and the Church over the Gates.
Bogolubovo. The seat of Prince Andrey Bogolubsky was located in a small town Bogolubovo. Which is located close to Vladimir. The remains of the Prince Palace, dated by the. The 12 th century are still there. There is a church not so far from Bogolubovo, which is considered a real masterpiece of the ancient Russian architecture. This is the Church of Intercession on Nerly built in 1165 by the order of Prince Andrei Bogolyubsky. The moderate tracery ornament contribute to the quiet beauty of the Church. The delicate proportions off facades turn us to a romantic story of the old times. Prince Andrei Bogolyubskiy was one of those, who admired the cult of Our Lady and introduced it actively in Russia. He was the first one, who introduced the Holiday of Intercession of Our Lady (October 14) and in the honour of this holiday the Church was built.
Lunch included to excursion.
After return to Hotel Dinner.

3 day
Breakfast. Departure from Hotel. Transfer to Suzdal.
Suzdal, first mentioned is chronicles in 1024, is one of the oldest and the best-preserved Russian towns. The town has lots of splendid architectural monuments of different epochs which preserved its original character and appearance: the Suzdal Kremlin with Cathedral of the Nativity of Our Lady, the Bishop's Palace (the former residence of the local clerical sovereigns built on the border of the 17 th and 18 th centuries), Spaso-Yevfimievskiy Monastery, the Convent of the Intercession, Museum of Wooden and many others.
Lunch. Returm to Moscow.

PRICE FOR TOUR

Group	2 pax	4 pax	6 pax
Type of transport	Russian Car "Volga"	Minibus "Mersedes Istana" 13 pax
Rates	745	550	405

Rates per pax in DBL room, USD

Price included
- Accommodation in Hotel "Russian Town 3*" in Vladimir
- Entrance fees to Museums
- Transport services .
- Guide interpreter
- Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)