Moscow – Yaroslavl – Nerehta – Kostroma – Vladimir – Suzdal – Moscow
Embark on a captivating journey through the ancient cities of the Golden Ring, a route that has been a symbol of Russian culture and history since 1967. In just a few days, you'll visit cities where every street bears the marks of centuries: white stone cathedrals, merchant mansions, monastic ensembles, and picturesque Volga embankments. The train departs from Yaroslavl Station in Moscow late in the evening, and by morning, you'll be in the heart of Ancient Rus. The itinerary varies depending on the departure date, featuring Yaroslavl, Nerehta, Kostroma, Rostov the Great, Ivanovo, Murom, Vladimir, and Suzdal. A comfortable train with SV, compartment, and reserved seat carriages, breakfasts on board, and comprehensive guided tours will make this trip truly unforgettable.
The journey begins late in the evening from Yaroslavl Station in Moscow. Boarding opens at 23:05 – take your seats and get ready to immerse yourself in the history of Ancient Rus.
Yaroslavl is a conservation city on the Volga River, whose churches and embankments are included in the UNESCO list. Here you will find elegant churches of the 'Yaroslavl lace', a majestic Volga embankment with gazebo rotundas, and the picturesque Spit – the confluence of the Volga and Kotorosl rivers.
Nerehta is a miniature town of the Small Golden Ring, preserving the atmosphere of provincial Russia from the 17th to the 19th centuries. Merchant mansions, churches of the Petrine era, carved wooden наличники, and even a 'sock' house create a completely special, leisurely charm here.
Kostroma is the pearl of the Volga, the oldest jewelry and merchant center of Russia with a superbly preserved ensemble of mansions from the 18th to the 19th centuries. The fan-like layout of the streets, patterned wooden houses, and the picturesque river bank give the city a unique charm.
Vladimir is one of the oldest cities in Russia, with its white stone cathedrals listed by UNESCO. The Assumption Cathedral, featuring frescoes by Andrey Rublyov, and the Dmitry Cathedral, adorned with exquisite white stone carvings, set the tone for the entire journey through the city.
Suzdal is an open-air museum located 40 km from Vladimir, where monastic ensembles and the Kremlin coexist with wooden houses and trading rows. Here, time seems to slow down, and the smell of mead and the ringing of bells create the atmosphere of true Ancient Rus'.
The train returns to Yaroslavl Station in Moscow late at night, completing the journey through the ancient cities of the Golden Ring.
Prices are per person in a double cabin, converted from rubles at today's exchange rate – you get a final quote in the inquiry reply. Travel-trade partners: net rates on request.
Your clients sleep on board – the train is their hotel for the whole journey.
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