Pereslavl Zalesskiy - Rostov Great - Gus Khrustalniy - Vladimir -
Bogolubovo - Suzdal - Kostroma - Yaroslavl - Sergiev Posad
10+1, 15+1, 20+1 pax in group
(8 days \ 7 nights)

PROGRAMM OF TOUR

Day 1
Meet with the guide at International Airport \ Railway Station. Transfer to your Hotel. Check in. City tour "Moscow in XXI century" - City center, Manezhnaya Square, Red Square, Church of St Vasiliy, The Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Vorobievy Hill's, Building of University, Poklonnaya Hill, Victory Park, Novodevichiy Convent and etc. Dinner.

Day 2
Breakfast. Departure to Pereslavl Zalesskiy.
Pereslavl Zalesskiy (Pereslavl beyond the wood) is one of the ancient cities of central Russia. Prince Yuriy Dolgorukiy founded the down in 1152. It is located about 130 km (2 hours) North-east of Moscow on the bank of Pleshcheevo Lake. Here, in 1693, young Peter the Great constructed a "funny fleet" which became a prototype of the first Russian fleet on the Baltic sea. Pereslavl Zalesskiy is considered to be the cradle of Russian Naval Fleet. It is here where a parade of the first Russian military flotilla was held in 1692. The pearl of its architecture is the Cathedral of Transfiguration of the Savior, the oldest surviving monument in Central Russia. The town has lots of ancient churches and cathedrals worth your attention.
Excursion in Pereslavl Zalesskiy included city tour with famous churches, Gorickiy Convent, Pleshcheevo Lake.
Transfer to Rostov the Great (Rostov Velikiy). Lunch.
Rostov Velikiy is the one of the oldest Russian cities. According to the chronicles Rostov Velikiy was founded in the 9th century. In the mid 15 th century it became a regious center of Moscow's principality. The city famous for its well-preserved ensemble of the Kremlin built in 17th century that was built as the residence of the Rostov Metropolitanate. While visiting the town you have a chance to enjoy the bell ringing of the unique bells af the Assumption Cathedral belfry. This town is also famous for its enamelware that lots of prizes on the international exhibitions.
Exursion in Rostov the Great: Sightseeing tour, Rostov Kremlin, Exhibition of the Finifti (). Departure to Vladimir. Arrive in Hotel "Russian coutry 3*". Accommodation.
Dinner at Htl.

Day 3
Breakfast.
Tour to "Gus - Khrustalny". Manufactory of Glass. You see Museum of Crystal Glass. Coming inside you find yourself in the land of glass. You can see brilliant masterpieces created by best Russian Masters of Glass from the 19 th century to modern time. The collection impresses greatly.
Return to Vladimir. Lunch.
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..
Return to Hotel. Dinner.

Day 4
Breakfast. Departure 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 in special restaurant.
Transfer to Kostroma. Tourists arrive here via a bridge over the Volga.
Check in Hotel "Volga". Dinner at Htl.

Day 5
Breakfast.
Sightseeing tour. Kostroma is one of the oldest and most beautiful Russian cities founded inthe year 1152 by Yuri Dolgorukiy. Yoy will see The Cathedral of the Epiphany Monastery is famous for its St. Theodora Virgin icon that is belived to perform miracles. Old wooden constructions from different parts of the Kostroma region have been brought here, blending in well wih the natural landscape. Here you can hear the sound of Russian folk instruments and buy a souvenirs.
Lunch.
Time for leisure and for buying souvenirs. You can take Trip on the Motorship. Small cruises by river Volga. (Ask you travel agency).
Dinner in Hotel.

Day 6
Breakfast.
Departure to Yaroslavl.
Arrive and check in Hotel "Yubileynaya 3*". Lunch.
Sightseeing tour, Spaso Preobrazensckiy Monastery, Church of Ilya the Prophet, Museum of Russian Icons.
Yaroslavl This is one of the most beautiful cities of the Upper Volga, founded in 1010 by Prince Yaroslavl the wise. Standing at the church walls here you can easily travel back in time, literally breathing ancient history. In the center of the city the Savior - Resurrection Monastery rises up from behind a stone wall. Inside the monastery are the graves of Yaroslavl princes and numerous museums with exhibitions of old Russian paintings, valuable cloths and articles of church life.
Diiner.

Day 7
Breakfast. Departure to Sergiev Posad.
The first settlement arose in the 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.
Departure to Moscow. Check in Hotel.
Dinner. Overnight in Hotel.

Day 8
Breakfast. Check out from Hotel.
Excursion to Moscow Kremlin. This name combines the art and historical museums located in Arkhangelski, Blagoveshenski, Uspenski cathedrals, the Church of the Deposition of the Robe, the Armory chamber, Patriarch's chambers with the Church of the Twelve Apostles and the Ensemble of the Ivan the Great Bell Tower. Among the articles kept here are the icons, the treasures of the Russian tsars and the collection of state regalia, which is the national pride of Russia.
Transfer to International Airport. Departure to Home.

PRICE TOUR

Pax in group	10+1	15+1	20+1	SNGL supplement
Rates	839	693	623	85

Tour included:
Accommodation in Hotel "Izmailovo 3*" in Moscow, "Russian Town 3*" in Vladimir, "Volga" in Kostroma, "Yubileynaya 3*" in Yaroslavl.
- Entrance fees to Museums
- Transport services on first class.
- Guide interpreter
- Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Commions only for travel agency 5%
Price below period 2004, in USD.