3-Day Trip to the Golden Ring Cities from Moscow

Day 1: Pereslavl Zalesskiy
After meeting you at your hotel, we’ll start our journey to Russia’s Golden Ring cities. First, we’ll head to Pereslavl and visit the Nikitsky Monastery – the oldest monastery in the city.

Next, we’ll enjoy a funny show featuring Pereslavl Cossacks – freedom-loving warriors that mostly live in the south of Russia and in Ukraine.

We’ll then explore beautiful orthodox monasteries and churches. Finally, we’ll stop at Plesheevo Lake to admire panoramic views and take some cool photos! In the evening we’ll move on to Rostov Velikiy.

Day 2: Rostov Velikiy
We’ll start our day learning about Rostov finift (enamel painting) – a traditional Russian handicraft. We’ll visit a finift factory and museum, and participate in a finift workshop where masters will share some of their secrets.

Next, we’ll visit the Rostov Kremlin – a real treasure of the city and Yaroslavl Oblast. It’s one of the most beautiful Kremlins in all of Russia! We’ll also participate in a bell-ringing workshop.

Day 3: Sergiev Posad
On our way to Sergiev Posad we’ll stop for some horseback riding. Don’t worry if you’ve never done it before – it’s easy!

In Sergiev Posad we’ll explore one of the most beautiful orthodox monasteries and important spiritual centres of Russian Orthodoxy – The Trinity Lavra monastery. We’ll then finish the tour and say goodbye.