Ancient Russian Towns & Villages
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"My impression of the destination was of a completely different world. I was amazed to explore a place as beautiful as Russia."
Trey Cromwell
Friedericksburg, VA
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Discover where Russian art, architecture and culture began. The oldest and loveliest churches in Russia, frescoes by venerable icon painter Andrei Rublev, the classic Russian harmonies of Rostov's bells, Sergiev Posad's wooden crafts and Fedoskino's glowing lacquer boxes all put a shine on Russia's Golden Ring.
Days 1-2: Moscow
Begin in Moscow, the political and economic center of Russia. Explore the Kremlin, Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral and the Armory Museum.
Days 3-6: Vladimir, Suzdal, Kostroma, Yaroslavl
Set out through the Russian countryside, passing clusters of dacha and tiny villages. Stop at Vladimir and Suzdal, first mentioned in 1024 in one of Russia’s oldest written works. In 12th century Kostroma, visit the Romanov family chambers. Our next destination, Yaroslavl, was established in 1010 and was once the largest trade and industrial city in Russia.
Days 7-9: Uglich, Rostov, Pereslavl-Zalessky, Sergiev Posad, Fedoskino
Rostov is a beautiful old city on the banks of Nero Lake, celebrated for its bells and its immense kremlin. Visit Pereslavl-Zalessky, site of an ancient Russian fort, and historic Uglich on the Volga River. Pause at Sergiev Posad to explore its 14th century monastery and learn about matrioshka doll making. Visit the Museum of Lacquer Miniatures in Fedoskino, namesake of the hand-painted lacquer boxes made here.
Days 10-13: St. Petersburg
Spend three exhilarating days in St. Petersburg, dipping into the riches of the Hermitage, touring St. Isaac’s Cathedral, and wandering the imperial estate of Peterhof with its gilded fountains.
Trip Details
| Length of Trip: |
13 Days |
| Departures in 2008: |
3 |
| Dates: |
May 2-14 |
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May 30 - June 11 |
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September 5-17 |
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| Land Tour Cost |
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| 5-16 travelers |
$5,295 |
| Single Supplement |
$1,095 |
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MIR Signature Features
- Discover the warmth of Russian hospitality
over dinner at the home of a local family
- Appreciate Russian artistic traditions with a
visit to a center of authentic lacquer miniature
painting
- Explore engaging ethnographic museums
and view celebrated ceramics collections
- Wander St. Petersburg, the “Venice of the
North,” home to a graceful network of
bridges and canals
Map
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| Days 1-2: |
Moscow |
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| Day 3: |
drive to Vladimir, Suzdal |
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| Day 4: |
Suzdal |
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| Day 5: |
drive to Kostroma via Plyos |
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| Day 6: |
drive to Yaroslavl |
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| Day 7: |
drive to Uglich |
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| Day 8: |
drive to Rostov, Pereslavl-Zalessky, Sergiev Posad |
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| Day 9: |
drive to Fedoskino, Moscow, evening train to St. Petersburg |
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| Days 10-13: |
St. Petersburg |
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Suggested Extensions
Extend your stay in Moscow, St. Petersburg, or venture to Petrozavodsk and Kizhi Island. Contact us for details.
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