The Russian history has lasted for 1055 years. It has been created by 31 generations. Russia has had it all: ups and downs, crucial moments and great victories.

Vladimir is located about 2-3 hours’ drive from Moscow.
Day 1:
Arrival in Vladimir.
Optional: Lunch at the local restaurant.
Panoramic city tour. During the city tour you will get acquainted with the main highlights of the city. The first stop is the Assumption cathedral, a unique monument of the white-stone architecture of Vladimir, built in the middle of the XII century by Prince Andrei Bogolyubsky as the main church of the Vladimir-Suzdal principality. World-famous frescoes by Andrei Rublev are preserved there. You will proceed to a small one-domed cathedral of St.Dmitry, built in the beginning of the XII century by then prince Vsevolod as his palace church. The cathedral’s interior still features frescoes of the XII century.
The Golden Gates are considered a door to Vladimir. It is one of the first historical monuments that welcome you on your arrival. It was created in early XII century by Prince Andrei Bogolyubsky and in ancient times it served as the main military tower of the fortress. Then you proceed to the Museum of crystal, lacquer miniatures and embroidery. It possesses a breathtaking collection of traditional Russian handicrafts and folk art, lacquer miniature papier-mâché boxes, embroidery, rock crystal and glass pieces. Excursion to Bogolyubovo.
Optional: Lunch at the local restaurant.
Departure to Suzdal
Accommodation in a hotel (You can choose a hotel from our list)
Optional: Dinner at the restaurant of the hotel
Free time    
Day 2:
Breakfast at the restaurant of a hotel
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be taken to the town of Suzdal, often called the Russian Mecca. It is just 32 km from Vladimir. One can hardly call Suzdal a town, due to the numerous churches, wooden private houses, quietness, bird singing and bell ringing there.
A sightseeing tour will take you to the oldest part of the Kremlin, the heart of Suzdal. Specialists believe the Kremlin dates back to the Xth century and first appeared in the chronicles in 1024. On its territory you will admire the Cathedral of the Nativity, dating back to the beginning of the XIII century, the largest relic of which is the Golden Gates. The next stop will be at the architectural ensemble of the Archbishops´ Chambers that took several centuries to be completed. It houses a unique and breathtaking collection of historical and archaeological objects, including the Cross-Vaulted Chamber.
The open-air Museum of Wooden Architecture recreates the life and traditions of people who lived in the XVIII–XIX century. The ensemble includes churches, log houses and other civil structures.
Optional: Lunch at the local restaurant
Transfer to. Pereslawl Zaletsky. Check into hotel.
Accommodation in a hotel (You can choose a hotel from our list)
Optional: Dinner at the restaurant of the hotel
Free time    
Day 3:
Breakfast at the restaurant of a hotel
During the short visit to Pereslavl Zalessky you will have some time to walk on the Red Square, admire Transfiguration cathedral and make some pictures.
Departure to Aleksandrov
We offer you a tour of the country residence of Tsar Ivan IV the Terrible, legends and mysteries of Aleksandrov Sloboda, “minor tsar reception” with entertaining.
Optional: Lunch at the local restaurant
Departure to Sergiev Posad. Check into hotel.
Accommodation in a hotel (You can choose a hotel from our list)
Optional: Dinner at the restaurant of the hotel
Free time
Day 4:
The tour starts with the Trinity St. Sergius Monastery (Lavra), built in the first half of the 1340s by the son of Rostov Boyar, Sergius of Radonezh, who remains one the most venerated saints in Russia. The monastery includes more than fifty edifices constructed by Moscow, Pskov and Yaroslavl craftsmen. In 1993 it was entered into the UNESCO World Heritage list. The History and Art museum within the walls of the Monastery contains a rich collection of old Russian paintings and various works of art dating back to the XIV - XVII centuries.
2-3 hours excursion
Optional: Lunch at the local restaurant.
Departure to Moscow

If you travel by yourself, please, contact us and we will give you a quote. We offer discounts for groups of 4 or more. To inquire about group rates, please contact us. Tour dates are flexible. Tours can be customized to your taste. We can include additional excursions or performances on your request.