Towns of Ancient Rus
      
Route
Moscow - Pskov - Novgorod - Yaroslavl - Kostroma - Vladimir - Suzdal - Moscow
Dates and tour cost
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Day 1 MOSCOW
Departure of train from Moscow to Pskov. After departure we invite you to our restaurant car for dinner. Overnight on the train.
Day 2 PSKOV
Arrival in Pskov. Breakfast on the train. During the day, you will see the Pskov Kremlin, though descended from medieval paintings, Trinity Cathedral, the city of white stone church, visit the History and Art Museum, and the Savior Mirozh monastery - one of the oldest in Russia. Despite the fact that the monastery was repeatedly flooded vernal waters on its walls are still preserved in excellent condition frescoes of ancient masters. Lunch in the city. In the evening - departure to Novgorod. Dinner on the train. Overnight on the train.
Day 3 GREAT NOVGOROD
At night, the train arrives at Novgorod. Sightseeing begins with a visit to St. George's Monastery, and is in the territory of St. George's Cathedral (XII century). Located ten minutes from the monastery museum "Vitoslavitsy" contains the best examples of Russian wooden architecture. Dinner will be at the restaurant "Detinets" in the Kremlin. You will enjoy mead - the drink brand Novgorod. After lunch - visit to Novgorod Kremlin - one of the largest in Russia. At the end of the program - sending in Yaroslavl. Traditional dinner at the restaurant train. Overnight on the train.
Day 4 YAROSLAVL, KOSTROMA
In the morning the train arrives in Yaroslavl. Sightseeing in the city, after which the train goes to Kostroma. Lunch at restaurant at the train. Arrival to Kostroma, located at the confluence of the rivers Volga and Kostroma. Boat trip on the Volga River and Kostroma. During the hour trip folk music "Tavolga" will acquaint you with the best Russian songs and unusual musical instruments (such as saw and wooden spoon). Departure to Vladimir and Suzdal. Dinner at the train. Overnight an the train.
Day 5 BOGOLYUBOV, MOSCOW
The train arrives in Bogolubovo - a picturesque suburb of Vladimir.
Before breakfast you can take a walking tour to the Church of the Intercession on the Nerl - a magnificent monument, which has become a symbol of Orthodox Russia.
After breakfast, bus tours go to Suzdal, mentioned in chronicles in 1024. Many of the monuments of the ancient city has never been destroyed and preserved not damaged so far. You will visit the Suzdal Kremlin, surrounded by ancient ramparts, see the Christmas Cathedral, visit the Museum of Russian rural buildings late last century in the open, get acquainted with the life of Russian peasants and hear the bell music in the Spassky Monastery.
Lunch is planned in the "inn" - a small restaurant, Suzdal, known for its Russian dishes cooked in a pot. After dinner - transfer to Vladimir.
Evening departure of the train to Moscow. During the way back we will offer you a final celebratory dinner.
Late in the evening train arrives at the Kurskiy Railway station and on this journey ends.