Day 1
	8.00 Transfer to Tver (~ 176 km). The city is said to be found in 1182 by prince Vsevolod of the Big Nest, the prince of Vladimir-Suzdal, who built the Tver Kremlin, at the mouth of the T'maka River. Tver has always been Moscow's principal rival in the battle for domination among russian cities. It was always frequented by Russian royalty and nobility. After the great fire of 1763, the city was rebuilt in Neoclassical style. Under Catherine the Great, the downtown was thoroughly reconstructed.
	12.00 Arrival in Tver. Hotel accommodation.
	13.00 Lunch in the town cafe.
	14.00 Historical centre sightseeing tour including a trip to Uspensky Cathedral of the Otroch Monastery, the monument to Afanasiy Nikitin, merchant and traveler who was the first European to travel to India in the 15th century, to the Travel Palace of the Empress (designed by the celebrated Matvei Kazakov, the Ascension church (designed by Prince Lvov and consecrated in 1813), Alexander Pushkin monument and a monument to famous russian fabulist Ivan Krylov; you will also get acquainted with the city's development system, which is similar to that of St. Petersburg and Rome.
	19.30 Supper. Free time.
Day 2
	8.30 Breakfast. Transfer to Torzhok — a famous centre of gold embroidery (~ 40 км) and a key to Novgorod Republic which is situated on the Tvertsa River. First it was called Noviy Torg, meaning “new market”, and later the name was shortened to Torzhok. In Russian chronicles Noviy Torg was first mentioned in 1015.
	10.00 City sightseeing tour including a trip to the old monastery of Sts. Boris and Gleb, the Ascension Church (17-18th centuries), the town council and market rows (18-19 centuries), and to the house museum of Pushkin.
	14.00 Lunch
	15.00 A visit to the exhibition hall Torzhok Goldwork Embroiderers, gift shopping. Free time.
	17.00 Transfer to Moscow.
	21:00 Approximate time of arrival in Moscow.

Dmitrov is one of the most ancient towns of Moscow Oblast founded by Yuri Dolgoruky in 1154 deep in the woods at the site where his son Vsevolod was born. Its name is explained by the fact that Vsevolod's patron saint was Saint Demetrius. Duringthis trip you will visit the Dmitrov Kremlin, the Assumption Cathedral,and chief landmarks of the Dmitrov District — the cloisters of Sts. Boris and Gleb, of St. Nicholas and of the Virgin's Nativity at Medvezhya Pustyn', all three dating back to the 16th century.

Duration of the excursion is 10 hours.

1 день
	8.00 Отъезд группы в Тулу (168 км). Путевая информация по маршруту.
	12.00-13.00 Обед в кафе города.
	13.30 Обзорная экскурсия с гидом по городу: Тульский кремль, на территории которого расположены два собора: Успенский собор с уникальной фресковой живописью ярославских живописцев XVIIIв. и деревянным позолоченным иконостасом и Богоявленский собор, построенный в память о воинах, погибших в Отечественной войне 1812 года. Посещение Музея Оружия с коллекцией холодного оружия, Экспозиции музея «Русский самовар», где можно познакомиться с историей возникновения и развития одного из наиболее известных тульских промыслов — самоварного. И напоследок — пробы знаменитого Тульского Пряника в фирменном магазине-музее.
	18.00 Размещение в гостинице "Грумант" или "Москва".
	19.00-20.00 Ужин. Свободное время. Отдых.
2 день
	08.30-09.00 Завтрак в ресторане гостиницы. Отъезд в Ясную Поляну - уникальное место исторической и культурной жизни России, связанное с именем Льва Толстого.
	09.45 Осмотр дома, в котором писатель прожил около полувека. Уникальность этого дома — в сохранении подлинной обстановки, личных вещей его обитателей. Прогулка по усадебному парку, посещения могилы писателя. Экскурсия на станционный комплекс Козлова Засека. Здесь по инициативе руководства Московско-Курской железной дороги проведены колоссальные работы по реконструкции, позволившие вернуть ее исторический облик.
	14.00 Обед в кафе. Отъезд в Москву после обеда.
	21.00 Ориентировочное время прибытия в Москву.

Sergiyev Posad is a city and the administrative center of Sergiyevo-Posadsky District of Moscow Oblast, Russia. It grew up in the 15th century around one of the greatest of Russian monasteries, the Troitse-Sergiyeva (Trinity) Lavra established by St. Sergius of Radonezh. You will visit all the cathedrals get acquainted with the monastery history and with life histories of people of that great epoch.

Duration of the excursion is 8 hours.

1 день
	8.00 Отъезд группы (180 км). Путевая информация по маршруту. По пути — остановки и осмотр Соборной площади и парка, устроенного внуком А.С.Пушкина в Бронницах.
	11.30 Переезд в Коломну.
	13.00-14.00 Обед в кафе города.
	15.00-17.00 Обзорная экскурсия по исторической части города с осмотром церквей и соборов. Коломенский Кремль.
	17.30 Отъезд в Рязань.
	18.30 Размещение в гостинице "Ловеч" или другой.
	19.00-20.00 Ужин. Свободное время. Отдых.
2 день
	08.30-09.00 Завтрак в ресторане гостиницы. Выезд из гостиницы.
	09.45 Обзорная экскурсия по г.Рязань — одному из старейших русских городов с девятивековой историей, хранящему многочисленные историко-культурные памятники XV-XX вв. Посещение Рязанского Кремля — осмотр территории и соборов.
	10.30 Переезд в село Константиново. Посещение музея поэта. Вы увидите дом родителей С.Есенина, Земскую школу, где учился С.Есенин. При желании, возможно посетить экспозицию в Музее Л.И.Кашиной, Пощупово- Иоанно-Богословский мужской монастырь.
	14.00 Обед в кафе. Отъезд в Москву после обеда.
	21.00 Ориентировочное время прибытия в Москву.

Transfer from Moscow to Zvenigorod (1,5 hour) founded by Dmitri Donskoy's second son Yuri later known as Yuri of Zvenigorod.

You will be taken on a trip around the old town of Zvenigorod in Moscow Oblast where you will visit the places which are commonly associated with Boris Godunov, the regent of Russia from c. 1585 to 1598 and then the first non-Rurikid tsar from 1598 to 1605.

Together with our guide you will fathom out the mystery of Golitsin Estate called 'The big Vyazems' and visit Pushkin monuments and places, including Preobrajenskaya Church and his grandmother's Gannibal.

1 день
	8.00 Отъезд группы из Москвы на автобусе с гидом. Путевая информация по маршруту.
	11.00 Приезд в Гусь-Железный (170км от Москвы). Обзорная экскурсия по городу с осмотром Троицкого собора. И сразу же отъезд в Касимов.
	13.00-14.00 Приезд в Касимов (262км от Москвы). Обед в кафе города.
	14.00 Обзорная экскурсия по городу с осмотром мечети с минаретом (1740), мавзолеев - белокаменного Шах-Али-хан (1505г.) с минаретом и кирпичного Авган-Мухаммед-султана (1647) и посещением Краеведческого музея (филиал Рязанского историко-архитектурного музея-заповедника) - предметы русского и татарского быта, живопись XVIII-XIX вв., коллекции скульптуры, мебели, стекла, хрусталя, фарфора и фаянса, материалы по истории Касимова.
	17.00 Отъезд в Муром (270км от Москвы). Путевая информация по пути.
	18.00-19.00 Размещение в гостинице ("Муром" или «Лада»).
	19.00-20.00 Ужин в гостинице города.
2 день
	09.00 Завтрак. Выезд из гостиницы с вещами.
	09.30 Автобусная обзорная экскурсия по городу с посещением Троицкого женского монастыря, где покоятся мощи Петра и Февроньи - Муромских святых, покровителей любви и брака. Осмотр древних мужских монастырей - Благовещенского и Спасо-Преображенского. Окский парк. Памятник Илье Муромцу. Обед. Историко-художественный музей.
	13.30 Обед в кафе города. Отъезд в Москву после обеда.
	21.00 Ориентировочное время прибытия в Москву.

1 день
	8.00 Отъезд в Орехово (время в пути 3-3,5 часа). Путевая информация по маршруту.
	11.00 Экскурсия в Музей-усадьбу Н.Е. Жуковского.
	12.00 Отъезд во Владимир (время в пути 1 час).
	13.00-14.00 Обед в ресторане города.
	15.00 Экскурсионная программа по Владимиру: Золотые ворота, Успенский и Дмитриевский соборы, экспозиции «Русский дом» и «Минувших дней очарованье» в Присутственных местах.
	18.30 Размещение в гостинице "Русская Деревня".
	19.00-20.00 Ужин в ресторане гостиницы. Свободное время.
2 день
	09.00-09.30 Завтрак в ресторане гостиницы. Отъезд в Боголюбово (время в пути 0,5 часа).
	10.00 Экскурсионная программа в Боголюбовский монастырь: палаты князя Андрея, собор Рождества Богородицы, Церковь Покрова-на-Нерли (по погодным условиям).
	11.00 Отъезд в Суздаль (время в пути 1 час).
	12.00 Экскурсионная программа по Суздалю. Вам расскажут про историю города, архитектуру Суздальского кремля, Вы увидите экспозиции Крестовой палаты и Рождественского собора. Обзорная экскурсия по Спасо-Евфимиеву монастырю-крепости: осмотр Спасо-Преображенский собора, панорамы Покровского монастыря.
	14.00 Обед в кафе города. Отъезд в Москву после обеда.
	20.30 Ориентировочное время прибытия в Москву.

Russian art patrons — who are they? What do you know about the Tretyakovs, the Bakhrushins, the Schukins, the Morozovs, the Mamontovs? What contribution did they make to the development of russian art? We can't wait to tell you all these stories and much more!

Day 1
	8.00 Transfer to Uglitch(~ 260 km).
	12.00 Arrival in Kalyazin — a town in Tver Oblast, Russia. It is located on the Volga River. Kalyazin appeared in the 12th century as a sloboda, or the settlement for people relieved from paying taxes. The town's importance grew significantly with the foundation of the Makaryevsky monastery on the opposite bank of the Volga in the 15th century. This abbey used to be the most conspicuous landmark of Kalyazin and comprised numerous buildings of historic interest, including a refectory from 1525. Several quarters of the 18-19 centuries development are preserved in the town.
	13.30 Lunch in a cafe.
	14.30 Sightseeing tour and a visit to the Local History Museum.
	16.00 Transfer to Uglitch (~ 260 km). Uglitch, a small town with a great history, was first mentioned in the chronicles in the 12th century. Andrew the Big, brother of the Grand Duke Ivan III of Moscow made a great contribution to the development of the town in the 15th century by building the Intercession (Pokrovskiy) Monastery (later destroyed by bolsheviks), the town cathedral and red brick royal chambers. During the 16th century Uglich flourished under the reign of Yuri of Uglich, Ivan the Terrible's only brother. The town of Uglich played a fatal role in russian history because of the event when the youngest son of Ivan the Terrible, 10-year old Dmitry Ivanovich was found dead with his throat cut in the palace courtyard in 1591. Dimitry was the last prince of the ancient Rurik dynasty and his his death provoked the dynastic and political crisis known as the Time of Troubles.
	17.00 Arrival in Uglitch. Hotel accommodation.
	18.00-19.00 Free time.
	19.00-20.00 Dinner in the hotel restaurant.
Day 2
	09.00 Breakfast in the hotel restaurant.
	10.00 Uglich sightseeing tour including a visit to the Uglich Kremlin and its museum, the Assumption three- tented church of the Alexeievsky monastery built in 1683 which is said to be a true gem of Russian medieval architecture. You will also visit the 18th century masterpieces — the Smolenskaya, Korsunskaya, Kazanskaya and Bogoyavlenskaya churches. In the most important edifice of the 19th century — cathedral of the Theophany, consecrated in 1853, you will become acquainted with russian art of XVIII-XIX centuries. After that we will visit a unique museum of russian bells.
	12.00 A visit to historical-musical museum 'Uglitch Tolls".
	13.00 Lunch in a cafe. Check-out.
	19.30 Approximate time of arrival in Moscow.

The ancient Vladimir tract, or the Vladimir Highway, known as the Vladimirka was a road leading east from Moscow to Vladimir and Nizhny Novgorod. Its length was about 190 kilometers. The road has been mentioned in documents since the Middle Ages, when it connected the political capital of Vladimir-Suzdal. It was by this road that the Muscovite merchants travelled to the Makariev Fair. In connection with the ceremonial transfer of the Theotokos of Vladimir from Vladimir to Moscow in 1395, one Russian chronicler referred to the route as "the greatest of roads". Our excursion will take you to Mocow Oblast little towns, Suvorov Mansion and will bring to life the history of Pushkin's trips and whatnot.

Duration of the excursion is 14 hours.

1 день
	8.00 Отъезд в Калугу (время в пути 4 часа). Путевая информация по маршруту.
	11.30 Приезд в Калугу. Экскурсия в Тихонову пустынь, основателем которой был преподобный Тихон. Осмотр архитектурного ансамбля монастыря, Успенского и Никольского соборов, посещение Святого источника.
	13.30 Обед в ресторане города.
	14.30 Обзорная экскурсия по городу: историческая справка о Калуге, городе, впервые упомянутом в грамоте литовского князя Ольгерда в 1371 году. Вошедший в 1389 в состав Московского княжества, город стал неразрывно связан со становлением и историей государства Российского.
	15.00 Посещение Дома-музея основоположника русской космонавтики Константина Циолковского и музея Космонавтики. Посещение Троицкого кафедрального собора.
	18.00 Размещение в гостинице "Приокская".
	19.00-20.00 Ужин в ресторане гостиницы. Свободное время.
2 день
	09.00-09.30 Завтрак в ресторане гостиницы.
	10.00 Экскурсионная программа: Посещение Шамординской женской обители. Осмотр Казанского собора, архитектуры Трапезной.
	11.30 Экскурсия в Оптину Пустынь. Монастырь Свято-Введенской Оптиной пустыни был основан в XV веке раскаявшимся разбойником Оптой, принявшим при пострижении имя Макария. Оптина стала одним из духовных центров России.
	13.00 Отъезд в Калугу.
	14.00 Обед в кафе города. Отъезд в Москву после обеда.
	20.30 Ориентировочное время прибытия в Москву.

Alexandrovskaya village dates back to the middle of the 14th century. Grand Duke Vasily III had a country palace built there and used to bring his family and the entire court to it. The palace did not survive though. Ivan the Terrible moved to the Alexandrovskaya fortress in 1565. The residence was immediately fortified with a bulwark wooden walls, and a moat. The village became the actual capital of the country. The oprichnina was founded there and the march on the Novgorod Republic started from the village. You will learn many interesting facts about Ivan the Terrible and oprichnina with our guide. During this excursion you will also visit the Alexandrov Kremlin and the churches of the town.

Day 1
	8.00 Transfer to Ivanovo (~275 km). Ivanovo is situated on the banks of the Volga River, 275 km north-east from Moscow. The first settlements are documented to be founded in 1561. Ivanovo is traditionally called the textile capital of Russia, its fabrics are well-known all over the world. Most Ivanovo textile workers were women, and it is also known as the "City of Brides". A lot of architectural constructions of different times built of wood and marble have been preserved in the town.
	13.30-14.30 Lunch in Suzdal cafe.
	15.30 Arrival in Ivanovo. Sightseeing tour including trip to Svyato- Vvedensky women Monastery and to the first textile fabric, which belonged to the Sheremetev family. During the museum tour you will visit the museum of local studies and the museum of Ivanovo printed cotton.
	18.00 Transfer to Shuya (30 km). Shuya is the third largest town in Ivanovo Oblast, Russia; it is situated on the Teza River. The first mention of Shuya is dated by 1393. The town was named after a branch of the House of Suzdal "Shuisky". Shuya was also a major flax-processing centre. Nikolo-Shartomsky Abbey, situated twelve kilometres from Shuya, has one of the largest monastic communities in Russia. The cloister was first mentioned in 1425. The belltower of its Resurrection Cathedral, is the tallest freestanding bell tower in the world.
	19.00-20.00 Arrival in Shuya. Hotel accomodation (Golden Lion or Central Hotel). Dinner. Free time.
Day 2
	08.30 Breakfast in the hotel restaurant.
	09.45 Sightseeing tour with a view of the Kremlin defensive constructions and, visit to philanthropist's Pavlov mansion is also possible on demand. Tour of the house-palace. Mannequin parade "Oh, these Shuiskys chintzs!". "Shuiskaya Vodka" distellery liqueurs degustation. "The Charm of Russian Romance" concert program. A visit to the chintz of Shuya exhibition and sale.
	11.30 Transfer to Palekh — worldwide known centre of The lacquer miniature. (30 km). Palekh village is one of the centers of Russian icon-painting famous for the skillfully painted icons, fretworks and embroideries made by its inhabitants. Palekh lacquer miniatures are painted on articles — caskets and boxes, brooches and hairpins for ties, ashtrays etc. Palekh painting is a result of century-old traditions based on the knowledge of icon- painting handicraft of many generations.
	12.00-13.30 Visit to the Palekh Arts Museum, the Memorial Museum of Ivan Golikov (the founder of modern Palekh lacquer painting) and to the the Church of Exaltation of the Cross. You will also have an opportunity to attend an exhibition and sale of handmade gifts.
	13.30 Lunch in a cafe. Transfer to Moscow.
	21.00 Approximate time of arrival in Moscow.

The town is located on the southeastern shore of the Lake Pleshcheyevo at the mouth of the Trubezh River. Pereslavl-Zalessky was founded in 1152 by Prince Yuri Dolgoruky as a projected capital of Zalesye. In 1175–1302, the town was the center of the Principality of Pereslavl (Zalessky). In 1302, the town became a part of the Grand Duchy of Moscow. During our excursion you will learn a lot about the Ancient Northern Highway, the Time of Troubles and about

Duration of the excursion 12 hours.

17th century — what's it like? We invite you to make an amazing journey into the past, into seditious times under the reign of Alexis of Russia also known as Alexey the Quietest, times of Patriarch Nikon and great reforms.

New Jerusalem founded in 1656 by Patriarch Nikon as a patriarchal residence situated not far from Moscow in a quiet and prodigiously picturesque place. This site was chosen for its resemblance to the Holy Land. You will get acquainted with the monastery's history, its beautiful churches and walk about the monastery park and visit the sacred spring. The duration of excursion is 10 hours.

Day 1
	8.00 Transfer to Yaroslavl (~ 260 km) founded in 1010 as an outpost of the Principality of Rostov Veliky. The ancient legend says that Prince Yaroslav the Wise conquered local pagan tribes by axing the sacred bear whom the tribes worshipped (we can see that bear on the city's coat of arms).
	13.30 Arrival in Yaroslavl. Lunch in the 'Anchor' cafe.
	14.30 City sightseeing tour including a visit to Spaso-Preobrazhensky ("Transfiguration of the Saviour") Cathedral of the Spassky (St Saviour) Monastery which was constructed in 1506—1516 and which is the most ancient building of the city. You will also pay a visit to old churches of St. Nicholas Nadein and Elijah the Prophet which have the Golden Ring's most impressive looking frescoes. After that we plan to enjoy the Ancient Russian Art exhibition.
	18.00 Hotel accommodation.
	19.00-20.00 Dinner. Free time.
Day 2
	09.00-09.30 Breakfast. Transfer to Selo Velikoye (Great Village).
	11.00 Selo Velikoye is situated 40 km from Yaroslavl. The main sight of the place is the group of buildings consisting of two churches dating back to the 18th century and a belfry. You will also visit the Lokalovs country estate with its main mansion built in a pseudo-russian style and decorated with turrets, weathercocks and surrounded with marvelous forged fence. After that we will do a sightseeing tour around the village and visit the Local History Museum.
	14.00 Lunch. Transfer to Moscow.
	20.30 Approximate time of arrival in Moscow.

1 день
	8.00 Отъезд в Ярославль (~260 км) с посещением села Великого. Путевая информация по маршруту.
	12.00 Сегодня трудно даже представить себе, как много в биографии нашего Отечества связано с селом. На этой земле воплощалась идея объединения русских княжеств, закладывались основы централизованного Русского государства. Посещение уникального Великосельского Кремля — памятника победы русских войск в Полтавской битве. Великосельский Кремль — настоящий русский замок, в котором сохранилась изумительная по красоте Комната-Грот, не уступающая Баварскому Чуду в замке Нойшванштайн, и чудесный Липовый Парк, ранее принадлежавшие льняному королю Российской империи купцу Локалову.
	13.30 Отъезд в Гаврилов Ям.
	14.00 Приезд в Гаврилов Ям. Обед.
	15.00 Вы отправитесь в гости к ямщику Гавриле — в «Музей ямщика», где находится единственный в России памятник Ямщику. Интересная, интерактивная программа с обрядом хомутания, встреча хлебом-солью самим Гаврилой и его женой.
	18.00 Переезд в Ярославль и размещение в гостинице "Парк Отель Ярославль"
	19.00-20.00 Ужин в ресторане гостиницы. Свободное время.
2 день
	09.00-09.30 Завтрак в ресторане гостиницы.
	10.00 Обзорная экскурсия по Ярославлю. «Мифы и легенды Ярославля» с посещением Спасо-Преображенского монастыря XIII века.
	11.15 Переезд в Ростов Великий — один из старейших и красивейших городов Древней Руси.
	12.30 Осмотр Ростовского Кремля и известной на весь мир звонницы Успенского собора. Экскурсия в действующий мужской монастырь — Спасо-Яковлевскую обитель, где бьет освященный источник.
	14.00 Обед в кафе города. Отъезд в Москву после обеда.
	22.00 Ориентировочное время прибытия в Москву.

Day 1
	8.00 Transfer to Vladimir (~180 km) located on the Klyazma River, 200 kilometers (124 mi) to the east of Moscow.(2-3 hours’ drive) The first mention of Vladimir, a fort in the Rostov-Suzdal principality founded by Vladimir Monomakh of Kiev, appears in the Primary Chronicle in 1108, but they believe that the city is much more older. A lot of Russian, German, and Georgian masons worked on Vladimir's white stone cathedrals, towers, and palaces. Unlike other examples of northern architecture, their exterior was artfully carved with high relief stone sculptures. Only three of these constructions stand today: the Assumption Cathedral, the Cathedral of St. Demetrios, and the Golden Gate. The city's Golden Age, which lasted until the Mongol invasion of Russia, when it was totally overrun. After the Mongols, Vladimir never fully recovered, but nevertheless Vladimir of today has kept its fascinating ancient streets with small two-storey houses and square buildings.
	13.00 Lunch in a cafe.
	14.00 Panoramic city tour: You will visit the Golden Gates — inscribed by UNESCO on the World Heritage List and considered to be the door to Vladimir built in 1158–1164 by Prince Andrei Bogolubsky, the magnificent five-domed Assumption Cathedral painted by the great Andrei Rublev and Daniil Chyorny in 1408, and also Cathedral of St. Dmitry (Dmitrievsky sobor, 1193-97) — a masterpiece of Vladimir-Suzdal stone carving which represents a truly international project of Russian and Byzantine masters, Friedrich Barbarossa's masons, and carvers sent by Queen Tamar of Georgia.
	17.00 Hotel accomodation. Free time.
	19.00 Dinner in the hotel restaurant.
Day 2
	08.00 Breakfast in the hotel restaurant. Check-out.
	09.00 Transfer to Suzdal (~ 30 km). First mentioned in 1024, Suzdal was made the capital of the Rostov-Suzdal principality by Yury Dolgoruky in the first half of the 12th century. In 1157-1158 Vladimir was made the capital, and from then on the principality was known as Vladimir-Suzdal. Today, the town is an important tourist center in Vladimir region, featuring many outstanding examples of old Russian architecture — most of them churches, monasteries and wooden houses. The Cathedral of the Nativity in Suzdal is one of the eight White Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal, a World Heritage Site.
	10.00 Panoramic City Tour, including a visit to the heart of the city — Suzdal Kremlin (X century) wich has kept the original earth walls and graffs of an ancient fortress, few churches. Our tour will show you Voskresenskaya church (the church of the Resurrection) that is among the most interesting architectural monuments on the territory, Spaso-Yevfimievsky Monastery (Suzdal's biggest monastery) founded in the 14th century to protect the town's northern entrance, and Transfiguration of the Saviour (Spaso-Preobrazhensky sobor) which was built in the 1590s in 12th century Vladimir-Suzdal style with 1689 frescoes inside recounting the monastery's history.
	14.00 Lunch in a city cafe.
	16.00 Transfer to Moscow.
	22:00 Approximate time of arrival in Moscow.

Day 1
	08.00 Transfer to Uglitch (~ 260 km). Uglitch, a small town with a great history, was first mentioned in the chronicles in the 12th century. Andrew the Big, brother of the Grand Duke Ivan III of Moscow made a great contribution to the development of the town in the 15th century by building the Intercession (Pokrovskiy) Monastery (later destroyed by bolsheviks), the town cathedral and red brick royal chambers. During the 16th century Uglitch flourished under the reign of Yuri of Uglitch, Ivan the Terrible's only brother. The town of Uglitch played a fatal role in russian history because of the event when the youngest son of Ivan the Terrible, 10-year old Dmitry Ivanovich was found dead with his throat cut in the palace courtyard in 1591. Dimitry was the last prince of the ancient Rurik dynasty and his his death provoked the dynastic and political crisis known as the Time of Troubles.
	13.00 Arrival in Uglitch.
	14:00 Uglitch sightseeing tour including a visit to the Uglitch Kremlin and its museum, the Assumption three-tented church of the Alexeievsky monastery built in 1683 which is said to be a true gem of Russian medieval architecture. You will also visit the 18th century masterpieces- the Smolenskaya, Korsunskaya, Kazanskaya and Bogoyavlenskaya churches. In the most important edifice of the 19th century — cathedral of the Theophany, consecrated in 1853, you will become acquainted with russian art of XVIII-XIX centuries. After that we will visit a unique museum of russian bells.
	18.30 Hotel accommodation.
	19.00 Dinner in the hotel restaurant.Free time.
Day 2
	08.00 Breakfast in the hotel restaurant. Check-out.
	09.00 Transfer to Myshkin (~ 40 km). Fanciful Myshkin (Mouse's Town literally) is a small and quiet provincial town situated on the Volga river. Surrounded by a pine forest, the town is a real living antiquity of the Golden Ring, with its old wooden houses with fancy turrets and carved architraves, its churches and Volga ferry. The ancient legend says that many centuries ago prince Mstislavsky stopped for the night in the woods and was awakened by a mouse running by. This event saved prince's life because a venomous snake had lurked in the grass, ready to bite him. So the prince founded a chapel on that place, and named the new village Myshkin (mysh = mouse in russian). In the XVIII century Myshkin was granted the status of a town according to Catherine II decree, and by the end of XIX century it became one of the richest little towns on the Volga river.
	10.00 A walk around Myshkin including a trip to the only Mouse Museum in the world. Mice made of various materials made using diverse techniques form a unique exposition. You will also visit Russian Valenki Museum (valenki — russian felt boots), the only Museum of Wood Architecture in the Yaroslavl region, and the Museum of Local Lore and History with a smithy, a potter workshop and a glass workshop. You can attend the Museum of Russian Vodka if you want to.
	14.00 Lunch in the town cafe.
	15.00 Transfer to Moscow.
	20:00 Approximate time of arrival in Moscow.

Day 1
	08.00 Transfer to Yaroslavl (~ 260 km) founded in 1010 as an outpost of the Principality of Rostov Veliky. The ancient legend says that Prince Yaroslav the Wise conquered local pagan tribes by axing the sacred bear whom the tribes worshipped (we can see that bear on the city's coat of arms).
	13.30 Arrival in Yaroslavl. Lunch.
	15.00 City sightseeing tour including a visit to Spaso-Preobrazhensky ("Transfiguration of the Saviour") Cathedral of the Spassky (St Saviour) Monastery which was constructed in 1506—1516 and which is the most ancient building of the city. You will also pay a visit to old churches of St. Nicholas Nadein and Elijah the Prophet which have the Golden Ring's most impressive looking frescoes. After that we plan to enjoy the Ancient Russian Art exhibition.
	18.00 Hotel accommodation. Free time.
	20.00 Dinner.
Day 2
	09.00 Breakfast in the hotel. Check out.
	10.00 Transfer to Tolga. (~ 15 km).
	10.30 A visit to Tolga Women Monastery which was founded in 1314- a marvelous white stone buikding situated on the left bank of Volga river. You will also see the famous Theotokos of Tolga icon.
	13.00 Lunch in Yaroslavl city cafe.
	15.00 Transfer to Moscow.
	20.00 Approximate time of arrival in Moscow.

Day 1
	08.00 Transfer to Kostroma (~ 270 km). Kostroma was founded by Yuri Dolgoruky (Yuri the Long Hands) as an outpost on the north-eastern boundary of Russia. The centre of the city is a peculiar example of the 17th-early 19th centuries Russian architecture. There is a fire tower in the centre which is a symbol of Kostroma.
	13.30 Arrival in Kostroma. Lunch in the town cafe.
	15.00 Kostroma sightseeing tour including a visit to the numerous buildings of trade rows (Red and Grand Flour Strip Malls, Gingerbread Strip Malls, Tobacco Strip Malls, Butter and Milk Strip Malls ). You will also see the 17th century Church of the Resurrection with bright exterior decoration, riverside station where you will start a trip along the bank of Volga river and see old wooden residential quarters with buildings richly decorated with carved wood. A visit to the 16th century five-domed Epiphany Cathedral which is the first stone building in the city is planned as well.
	19.00 Hotel Accomodation. Free time.
	20.00 Dinner in the hotel restaurant. Free time.
Day 2
	08.00 Breakfast in a hotel restaurant. Check out.
	08.40 Transfer to Plyos (~ 70 km). A peaceful picturesque town Plyos is situated down the Volga River near Kostroma. It was founded in 1410 by Vasili I as a border post. It's in Plyos where the famous russian painter Levitan's house-museum and monument are situated. Plyos is often called "Russian Switzerland".
	10.00 A the view into history tour about Plyos, panoramic tour, "Levitan's Living masterpieces" excursion, a trip to the Levitan house-museum. The exposition is divided into three sections: Plyos period of Levitan's life, artworks by Levitan, and artworks by his contemporaries.
	15.00 Transfer to Kostroma. Lunch in a cafe restaurant.
	16.00 Transfer to Moscow.
	22.30 Approximate time of arrival in Moscow.

Day 1
	08.00 Transfer from Moscow to Rostov Velikiy.(~ 190 km )  one of the oldest towns in Russia dating back to 862 AD and a tourist centre of the Golden Ring. Rostov has always been an important point along the Volga trade route and moreover- a great ecclesiastic center and from 988 it was also the see of one of the first Russian bishoprics.
	12.30 Arrival in Rostov Velikiy. Lunch in "Teremok Russian Cafe".
	13.30 Sightseeing tour of the Rostov Kremlin, the Museum of enamel ( the owner of a large collection of Rostov Enamel products dating the XVII century), the Museum of church antiquities situated in white chamber of the Kremlin, Russian Household and Russian Beverages Chamber.
	15.30 Trip to Monastery of St Jacob (Spaso-Yakovlevsky monastyr). Most of the monastery structures were built in the late 18th and early 19th centuries in the fine neoclassical style. The monastery belongs to the Russian Orthodoxy and houses a theological seminary.
	16.30 Transfer to Pereslavl Zalessky (~ 50 km) with a trip to St. Nicholas Monastery (Nikolsky Monastery) on the way to Pereslavl. Well-known for the beauty of its buildings, The monastery was founded in the middle of the 14th century and was many times destroyed and rebuilt only twoof the oldest temples of the monastery have survived — the gateway Peter and Paul Church and the Annunciation Refectory Church.
	17.30 A visit to the St. Nikita Monastery (Nikitsky Monastery),the most ancient in the Pereslavl territory was named in the honor of Pereslavl miracle-worker Nikita the Stylites. It is believed to have been founded in the 11th century. None of the old wooden constructions survived. In the 16th century Ivan the Terrible and his wife Anastasiya Romanovna funded the construction of the stone monastery.
	18.00 Hotel accommodation.
	19.00 Dinner in the hotel restaurant.
Day 2
	08.30 Breakfast in the hotel restaurant.
	09.30 Check-out.
	10.15 Museum–Estate “The Little Boat of Peter the Great” (3km south of Pereslavl-Zalessky). A unique and picturesque Russian museum where at the end of the 17th century, the tsar Peter The Great built his Funny Fleet, which marked the founding of the Russian Navy. The only boat that has survived is The Fortuna made according to the local legend by Peter himself. It is kept in a building constructed specifically for this purpose in 1803.The ensemble of the estate also includes the White palace, the Triumphal Arch, the exhibiting hall Rotonda, where usual Peter's assemblies take place.
	11.00 The Pereslavl-Zalesskiy State History, Architecture and Art Museum-Preserve. The museum possesses the golden iconostasis made by the famous engraver Yakov Zhukov, several collections of the Old Russian art (15-18th c.), Russian painting (18-20th c.), fine and applied arts (16-19th c.)
	12.30 Pereslavl Loop City Tour –during this final excursion one can visit the Red Square, admire the old centre of Pereslavl and the ancient earthworks of the 12th century.
	14.00 Lunch in The Province cafe and transfer to Moscow.
	19.00 Approximate time of arrival in Moscow.