Day 1: Moscow to Suzdal

Early morning departure from Moscow for Sergiev Posad. Today this town is the spiritual centre of the Russian Orthodox Church. The town is 70km north of Moscow and the “Monastery Fortress” contains buildings dating from medieval times. Enjoy a three hour orientation tour of the monastery. Don't forget to buy a photo permit - there are some wonderful views, especially if you climb the bell-tower. Then onto Suzdal. Overnight Suzdal.

Suzdal has a visual appearance that many of us perceive we will see in all Russian towns or cities; scenes made real in our minds by books, television and the movies. Within the small precincts of the town, you can see some of the best examples of monastic and village architecture possible. There is a fine ‘folk village’ museum where examples of old Russian architecture are on display in an open air museum. Here amongst many wonderful sites you can approach the white walls of an ancient, but still practicing, Orthodox convent and pass through its gates.

Day 2: Suzdal to Moscow

Morning tour of Suzdal and Vladimir, one of the early capitals of old Russia. Here you will see such famous sights as the ‘Golden Gate’. As the day’s sightseeing concludes it is time to farewell the Golden Ring and drive back to Moscow. 

Includes: Car and driver, 1 night accommodation with breakfast and walking tour at Sergiev Posad. Also including driving tour of Suzdal & Vladimir.
Accommodation: We use local character Guesthouses for this package. We can use hotels which will increase the costs.