Nothing today is as it was centuries ago, except maybe Russia’s Golden Ring. This circle of ancient towns and villages is a living reminder of how life was long ago. By venturing out into the rural Russian countryside and walking in the footsteps of the tsars, you will see landscapes and witness lifestyles long lost to the larger Russian cities. There are kremlins (fortresses), monasteries, and onion domes as far as the eye can see.
For the full Russian experience, we recommend an evening at a traditional Russian banya in the countryside. If being tapped with birch limbs and jumping into icy cold water doesn’t appeal to you, you may want to take a carriage ride through one of the ancient towns. In Plyos, you can take a stroll on the banks of the Volga River or enjoy a steam bath in the town’s new bathhouse. In Yaroslavl, you will have the opportunity to view some of Russia’s most impressive frescoes. Each of these ancient towns has a special charm and its own piece of history.
By preserving the memory of the most significant events in Russian history, the towns of the Golden Ring have forever secured their place in Russia’s future.
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2 Nights in Suzdal
2 Nights in Plyos
1 Night in Yaroslavl
1 Night in Moscow
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Dinner in a private home in Suzdal
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Tour of the Suzdal Mead Factory with a private tasting
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Enjoy a summertime river cruise from Plyos to Kostroma
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Tour the frozen Volga River by hovercraft in the winter
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Experience a choral concert in one of Suzdal's great churches
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Visit a real working monastery in Sergeiev Posad
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