Golden Ring Cities
The Golden Ring, a collection of charming mediaeval towns with a wealth of historical and cultural significance, is the backwaters of the Kievan Rus civilisation and the centre of Russian power prior to Moscow. Admire the splendour of the country's numerous world heritage sites and immerse yourself in the rich history of the region while savouring a traditional Russian cuisine.
Quick Overview
Duration: 9Days,8Nights
Tour Type: International
Location Golden Ring Cities
Tour Plan
- Arrival at Moscow Airport
- Check-in at Hotel
- Rest of the day is free for leisure.
- Breakfast at Hotel.
- City tour :Lenin's Tomb: Lenin's Mausoleum also known as Lenin's Tomb, situated in Red Square in the center of Moscow, is a mausoleum that currently serves as the resting place of Vladimir Lenin. His preserved body has been on public display there since shortly after his death in 1924, with rare exceptions in wartime.
- St. Basil's Cathedral: The Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed, commonly known as Saint Basil's Cathedral, is a church in the Red Square in Moscow, Russia.
- Red Square: Red Square is a city square (plaza) in Moscow, Russia. It separates the Kremlin, the former royal citadel and currently the official residence of the President of Russia, from a historic merchant quarter known as Kitai-gorod.
- Sparrow hills: Sparrow Hills, known as Lenin Hills between 1935 and 1999, is a hill on the right bank of the Moskva River and one of the highest points in Moscow, reaching a height of 220 m (720 ft), or 60–70 m (200–230 ft) above the river level.
- Moscow State University: Lomonosov Moscow State University is a coeducational and public research university located in Moscow, Russia. It was founded on January 25, 1755 by Mikhail Lomonosov. MSU was renamed after Lomonosov in 1940 and was then known as Lomonosov University.
- Victory park: Poklonnaya Gora was, at 171.5 meters, one of the highest spots in Moscow. Its two summits used to be separated by the Setun River, until one of the summits was razed in 1987.
- Breakfast at Hotel
- Cosmos Museum: The soaring 100m titanium obelisk outside vdnkh is a monument ‘To the Conquerors of Space’, built in 1964 to commemorate the launch of Sputnik.
- Shopping Trip. Drop arranged. (Vehicle and Guide 1000-2000)
- Rest of the day is free for leisure. (Vehicle only for 1000-1800)
- Overnight Stay at Hotel
- Breakfast at Hotel
- Pickup from hotel & drive toward Suzdal Enroute visit at the village of Sergiyev Posad. View the Trinity-St Sergius Lavra, Russia's most important monastery and spiritual center of the orthodox church, considered as the “Russian Vatican. (Vehicle only for 1000-1800)
- Rest of the day is free for leisure. (Vehicle only for 1000-1800)
- Overnight stay at Hotel.
- Breakfast at Hotel
- Excursion of Suzdal to the oldest part of the Kremlin for an orientation tour including the Museum of Wooden Architecture and Peasant Life
- Resume trip to Vladimir visiting Assumption Cathedral, part of the World Heritage Site entitled white monuments of Vladimir. (Vehicle only for 1000-1800)
- Overnight stay at hotel
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- Breakfast at Hotel.
- Drive towards Moscow for sapsan Bullet train to Saint Petersburg (Vehicle only for transfer )
- Check-in at Hotel (St.petersburg)
- Overnight Stay at Hotel
- Breakfast at Hotel.
- City tour: The Admiralty: The Admiralty building is the former headquarters of the Admiralty Board and the Imperial Russian Navy in St. Petersburg, Russia and the current headquarters of the Russian Navy.
- St. Isaac's Cathedral: Saint Isaac's Cathedral in Saint Petersburg, Russia, is the largest Russian Orthodox cathedral in the city. It is the largest orthodox basilica and the fourth largest (by the volume under the cupola) cathedral in the world.
- Fine Arts Square: Arts Square is a testimony to the effectiveness of the originally planning that went into the city. The square's plan was drawn up by the Italian architect Carlo Rossi, who spent most of his life working in Russia and is considered by many to be a native Russian architect.
- Church of Resurrection on Spilled Blood: The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood is one of the main sights of St. Petersburg, Russia. Other names include the Church on Spilled Blood, the Temple of the Savior on Spilled Blood, and the Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ.
- Breakfast at Hotel.
- Peterhof: The Peterhof Palace is a series of palaces and gardens located in Peterhof, Saint Petersburg, Russia, laid out on the orders of Peter the Great. These palaces and gardens are sometimes referred as the "Russian Versailles". The palace-ensemble along with the city center is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Shopping Trip. Drop arranged. (Vehicle and Guide 1000-2000)
- Overnight Stay at Hotel
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- Saint Petersburg-Onward
- Breakfast at Hotel
- Checkout from Hotel transfer to airport for onward flight.
Included
- To and fro economy class air travel for ‘Mumbai to Mumbai Tour’ guests as mentioned in the itinerary
- Airfare, Airport taxes and Visa Fees
- Baggage Allowance as per the airline policy
- Tour Manager Services throughout the tour
- Travel by comfortable A/C coach as per the tour itinerary
- Entrance fees of all sightseeing places to be visited from inside
- Accommodation in comfortable and convenient hotels on twin sharing basis
- All Meals – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (set menu) as mentioned in the itinerary
- All Tips – Guide, Driver & Restaurants
- Cost of internal airfare as mentioned in the itinerary
- Complimentary insurance up to 59 years of age
Excluded
- Govt Tax of 5% over and above the Tour Cost mentioned
- TCS (5% or 10%) upto7 lacs and TCS @20% on amounts above 7 lacs is applicable on GST inclusive price wef 1st October 2023.
- Any increase in Airfare, Visa fees, Airport taxes, Govt Taxes, Fuel Surcharges and any applicability of new taxes from Govt
- Any up gradation in Airline class or hotel room category
- Cost of Air ticket deviation charges
- Any Increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in all land arrangements which may come in to effect prior to departure
- Cost of pre or post tour hotel accommodation
- Any extra expense such as route change, Airline change, Date change, Accommodation facilities, etc incurred due to the unforeseen, unavoidable forced majeuere circumstances during the tour
- Cost of insurance for 60 years and above
- Porterage, laundry, telephone charges, shopping, wines & alcoholic beverages, items of personal nature and food or drink which is not part of a set group menu
- Any extra cost incurred on behalf of an individual due to illness, accident, hospitalization, or any personal emergency
- Any services or activity charges other than those included in the group tour itinerary
- To and fro Air fare, Airport transfers, visa fees to join/leave the group for joining and leaving guests
- Anything specifically not mentioned in the ‘tour price includes’ column