Church of the Intercession on the Nerl in Bogolubovo - Russia - On The Go Tours
FROM: USD $1,835 pp

Take in the highlights of St Petersburg, City of the Tsars and mighty Moscow, before exploring the gems of Russia's Golden Ring. From the lavish palaces of St Petersburg and Moscow's mighty Kremlin, to enchanting Suzdal, with its beautiful wooden architecture and the ancient capital Vladimir, this is the best of Russia in 10 days.

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Itinerary
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Hotels
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Trip Highlights

Explore St Petersburg - city of the tsars, visit Peter & Paul Fortress, see the exquisite Church on Spilled Blood and magnificent St Isaacs Cathedral
Take in the highlights of the capital visiting Moscow's legendary Red Square, home to the spectacular St Basil’s Cathedral, Theatre Square and Sparrow's Hill
Visit the holy Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, Russia's most important monastery, on an optional day trip to the Golden Ring town of Sergiev Posad
Discover the ancient capital of Vladimir on a guided tour, including the UNESCO Listed Assumption Cathedral, Demetrius Cathedral and the Golden Gate
Enjoy optional excursions to Peterhof and Tsakoe Selo to explore the lavish palaces of the tsars and opt to visit the world famous Hermitage Museum
Tour the grounds of the Moscow Kremlin, Russia’s political power house, visit one of the Kremlin's gold-domed cathedrals and see the mighty Tsar Bell
Experience rural Russia and explore the Golden Ring, staying in the picturesque riverside town of Suzdal. Opt to see the ancient Kremlin, UNESCO Listed monasteries and visit the fascinating Museum of Wooden Architecture
Admire the beautiful Church of the Intercession on the Nerl - scenically located on a small hill in the charming village of Bogolyubovo

Included

9 breakfasts
9 nights 4 star hotels
English-speaking local guides for sightseeing
Airport arrival transfer on day 1 and a departure transfer on day 7 (one arrival and departure transfer per booking)
Transportation in 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans throughout the itinerary
Welcome meeting with champagne, cocktail or juice
Sapsan high speed train from St Petersburg - Moscow (2nd class)
Escorted by a bi-lingual English and German speaking tour leader
St Petersburg, Moscow and Vladimir city tour
Entrance to Peter & Paul Fortress in St Petersburg, the Moscow Kremlin, the Assumption Cathedral in Vladimir and the Church of the Intercession on the Nerl in Bogolyubovo
Portage at hotels and railway stations

Not Included

International flights and visa
Tip for your tour guide. We recommend you allow USD$5 - 10 per day, per traveller. Tipping your guide is an entirely personal gesture.
Optional excursions (book and pay locally)

Itinerary

Day 1

St Petersburg

Tuesday. Welcome to Russia. Arrival transfer from St Petersburg Pulkovo Airport to your hotel and check in. At 19.00hrs, meet your tour guide and enjoy a glass of champagne or a cocktail at our Welcome Meeting.
Overnight: St Petersburg

Day 2

St Petersburg city tour

Take in the highlights of St Petersburg on guided tour this morning. Home to world-class museums and galleries, exquisite palaces and impressive monuments, St Petersburg also has a series of canals and the River Neva running through it, earning it the name Venice of the North. On our tour today we visit the Peter & Paul Fortress and take in other iconic sights such as the magnificent St Isaac's Cathedral, the Winter Palace, the exquisite Church on Spilled Blood and Nevsky Convent.

St Petersburg is often referred to as the City of the Tsars and this afternoon there's an optional excursion the tsars' summer residence, Catherine Palace at Tsarkoe Selo. Catherine the Great's lavish palace is most famous for its spectacular Amber room, bedecked in gold and amber. This evening enjoy an optional Russian folklore show, with Russian champagne and snacks at the Nikolaevsky Palace.
Overnight: St Petersburg  |  Breakfast

Day 3

Optional Peterhof and Hermitage

Enjoy a free day independently exploring St Petersburg or join our optional excursions. This morning there's an optional excursion to Peterhof and the Grand Palace which is scenically set on the Gulf of Finland. Often referred to as the 'Russian Versailles’, Peterhof is most famous for its gardens with the spectacular Grand Cascade, gold fountains and sweeping vistas.

Returning to the city centre there's an optional afternoon tour of the Hermitage Museum in the Winter Palace - which houses one of the biggest and best art collections on earth. Then this evening there's the opportunity to enjoy some traditional Russian cuisine and an optional dinner at Restaurant Pryanosti & Radosti.
Overnight: St Petersburg  |  Breakfast

Day 4

High speed train to Moscow

St Petersburg - Moscow. This morning there is an optional cruise along the canals of St Petersburg before we board the high speed train to Moscow around noon. Take in the Russian landscapes along the Volga River as our train heads south to the capital. We arrive into Moscow late afternoon and check into our hotel. Spend the evening at leisure.
Overnight: Moscow  |  Breakfast

Day 5

Moscow sightseeing

This morning we set out to explore Moscow on a guided tour, taking in the highlights of Russia’s dynamic capital city. We visit legendary Red Square - home to spectacular St Basil’s Cathedral, Theatre Square- home of the Bolshoi Theatre and Sparrow Hills with Moscow University. We will also enjoy a tour of the Kremlin grounds and one of its gold-domed cathedrals.

This afternoon there's an optional tour of remarkable Moscow Metro, including the historic and stations on the Ring-Line. These extravagant stations date back to the Stalinist era, with incredible statues, marble pillars and chandeliers. The tour also includes a guided stroll along the famous pedestrian Arbat Street. The evening offers an optional Moscow-by-night river cruise aboard the beautiful White Flotilla.
Overnight: Moscow  |  Breakfast

Day 6

Optional visit to Sergiev Posad

Spend the day at leisure in Moscow or join an optional full day excursion to the quaint Golden Ring town of Sergiev Posad. Here we visit Russia's most important monastery - the revered 14th-century Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius with its striking blue-and-gold cupolas and white walls.
Overnight: Moscow  |  Breakfast

Day 7

Vladimir

Moscow - Vladimir - Suzdal. Today we begin exploring the Golden Ring of ancient Russian towns. Bidding farewell to Moscow we drive through scenic Russian landscapes to reach Vladimir, one of the ancient capitals of Russia. On a guided tour we visit the beautiful UNESCO listed Assumption Cathedral, which has frescoes by the greatest of old Russian painters, Andrei Rubliov. We will also see St. Demetrius Cathedral and visit the town's famous Golden Gate. After our tour we continue our journey to the picturesque town of Suzdal.
Overnight: Suzdal  |  Breakfast

Day 8

Suzdal

Dating back to 1024 with stunning medieval architecture and an array of churches and monasteries, Suzdal is an enchanting fairy-tale town. With its pretty meadows and livestock grazing along the grassy lanes, Suzdal retains the feel of a small pastoral village, despite the host of impressive buildings and a population of over 12,000 people. Spend the day at leisure exploring Suzdal on foot or join an optional full day tour. On our optional tour discover all the treasures of Suzdal including the Kremlin, the Nativity Cathedral, the Museum of Wooden Architecture, St. Ethymius Monastery and the Transfiguration Cathedral.
Overnight: Suzdal  |  Breakfast

Day 9

Church of the Intercession on the Nerl

Suzdal - Bogolyubovo - Moscow. This morning we drive to the nearby village of Bogolyubovo to admire the beautiful single-domed Church of the Intercession on the Nerl. This famous 12th-century church is picturesquely set by the waterside, on a small hill of a flower covered river meadow. Then we drive back to Moscow and check into our hotel in the afternoon. Spend your final night at leisure in Russia's vibrant capital.
Overnight: Moscow  |  Breakfast

Day 10

Moscow

Thursday. Our tour of Russia comes to an end after breakfast and hotel check out today. A departure transfer to the airport is included.
Breakfast

Prices & Dates

All departure dates are guaranteed with a minimum of 2 persons. 'Twin Share' prices are per person when there are 2 people sharing a room. 'Single Room' prices are applicable those who don’t have anyone to share a room with or anyone wanting the privacy of a single room.

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Twin Share
Single Room
USD $1,955
USD $2,865
USD $1,955
USD $2,865
USD $1,955
USD $2,865
USD $1,955
USD $2,865
USD $1,835
USD $2,635
USD $1,835
USD $2,635

Extra Prices

Twin Share
Single Room

Hotels

The hotels listed below are ones which we frequently use on this tour. We reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard.

Solo Sokos Hotel Vasilievsky, St Petersburg

Our Category: Superior   |   Regional Category: 4 Star Hotel

Solo Sokos Hotel Vasilievsky is a stylish hotel in a desirable location on Vasilievsky Is­land, close to the Neva Embankment and a five minute drive from Nevsky Prospect and the Hermitage. As St Petersburg's first gallery hotel, it hosts art exhibitions year round. Guest rooms are distinctively decorated with beautiful colours and luxury hard wood floors. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout and there is a popular restaurant serving delicious French-Russian fusion food. Head to the Irish Pub, the 8th Line for a relaxed evening and a few refreshing beverages.

AZIMUT Hotel Smolenskaya Moscow, Moscow

Our Category: Superior   |   Regional Category: 4 Star Hotel

AZIMUT Hotel Smolenskaya Moscow is ideally located in the heart of the capital, just steps from historic Arbat Street. This modern, 23-storey property offers wonderful, panoramic views of Moscow's skyline and comfortable en suite guest rooms, equipped with air conditioning, free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Guests can enjoy a hearty breakfast each morning and dine at a choice of restaurants, including the Sakhalin south-eastern seas fish restaurant, the #SIBIRSIBIR Siberian restaurant and the trendy Avenue restaurant serving international cuisine. For drinks head to the Ramen Izakaya Bar which has a stunning view of the famous Ministry of Foreign Affairs building. This popular hotel also offers a spa and fitness centre.

Hot Springs, Suzdal

Our Category: Superior   |   Regional Category: 4 Star Hotel

Hot Springs is a charming hotel, with traditional wooden Russian architecture that the region is famous for. The rustic-style guests rooms are bright and spacious, with traditional wooden furniture. Each room is equipped with an en suite bathroom, air conditioning, free WiFi, cable TV and a fridge. A tasty buffet breakfast is served daily and the onsite restaurant serves a choice of Russian and European cuisine. After a busy day exploring enchanting Suzdal, guests can indulge in some R&R in the full-service spa and steam room, play billiards or enjoy drinks at the hotel bar. The hotel is in a beautiful rural setting, close to the Monastery of Saint Euthymius and 1.9 miles from the centre of Suzdal.

In Brief

Range
Trip Type
Starts
St Petersburg
Ends
Moscow
Departs
Tuesdays, May - August
Group Size
Min 2 / Max 31
Hotel Rating
4 star
Tour Guide
Yes - escorted by a tour leader
Meals
Breakfast: 9
Visiting
St Petersburg, Moscow, Suzdal, Vladimir
Countries
Attractive buildings lining the canals of St Petersburg
Attractive buildings lining the canals of St Petersburg
View of Moscow city including the Kremlin in the soft morning light
View of Moscow city including the Kremlin in the soft morning light
View of Moscow city including the Kremlin in the soft morning light
The gleaming golden domes of the Assumption Cathedral in Vladimir
The pretty rural skyline of Suzdal with some of the many churches that make the town famous
View of Moscow city including the Kremlin in the soft morning light
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