The Golden Ring of Russia (the region southeast of Moscow) is the most famous tourist route in the heart of Russia. It goes through the old Russian towns: Vladimir, Suzdal, Yaroslavl, Kostroma, Uglich and others known for their ancient history and architecture. You will see the beautiful Russian countryside and the Volga river, magnificent orthodox churches and monasteries. The bicycling part starts in Rostov (200 km to north of Moscow) and ends in Vladimir 10 days later.
On the route you can choose your own cycling pace, a car will wait for you at the appointed places along the route. Experienced guides will look after you in case of difficulties. If you are tired you can always take a car for some part of the route. Even non-riding spouses, children or friends are welcome to the tour and they can follow us with the car. All roads along the route do not have heavy traffic and are covered with asphalt except for 2-3 short gravel and ground roads (about 10 km each).
Daily Program
Day 1: Moscow
You are met at the airport by a guide and taken to the hotel. Free time.
Day 2: Rostov
Orientation meeting. Guided city tour in Moscow including Arbat street, Red Square, Metro. Transfer to Rostov. City tour.
Day 3: Uglich
Visiting the Enamel factory. Cycle to Uglich (85 km/
55 mi). City-tour (the Kremlin, the Volga embankment, Museum of Russian Vodka, Banya (Russian steam bath - optional). Meeting with the local bicycle club members (optional).
Day 4: Myshkin
Cycle to Myshkin (50 km/ 30 mi). City-tour in Myshkin (Valenki (wool-boot) museum, windmill, folklore program).
Day 5: Rybinsk
Cycle to Rybinsk (60 km/ 40 mi). City-tour in Rybinsk (art museum). Overnight at famous ski resort.
Day 6: Yaroslavl
Cycle to Yaroslavl (80 km/ 50 mi). Overnight in the hotel in the center of Yaroslavl. City tour in Yaroslavl (the Spassky monastery, the Volga embankment).
Day 7: Kostroma
Cycle to Kostroma (90 km/ 55 mi). Overnight in the hotel in the center of Kostroma.
Day 8: Ples
City tour in Kostroma including the Outdoor museum of Wooden Architecture & Peasant Life, the Ipatjev monastery (optional). Cycle to Ples (60 km/ 40 mi). Overnight in the hotel near the Volga. Swimming in the Volga.
Day 9: Malinki
City tour in Ples (the Folklore program “Russian house”, the museum of I. Levitan (optional)). Cycle to Malinki (90 km/ 55 mi).
Day 10: Suzdal
Cycle to Suzdal (105 km/ 65 mi). Picnic at Rubskoe lake (swimming). Farewell Dinner, overnight in the hotel in Suzdal.
Day 11: Vladimir
City tour including the Spaso-Ephimy monastery (the bell ring, choir, the Stalin prison museum), mead tasting. Cycle to Vladimir (40 km/ 25 mi). The Church of Intercession on the Nerl (optional). City tour in Vladimir (optional). Transfer to Moscow.
Day 12: Departure
Transfer to airport.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Visa support (for 1 month)
- Transfers airport-hotel-airport in Moscow
- Accommodation
- All meals (except arrival and departure days)
- A sag wagon (support vehicle and baggage carrier)
- All transfers along the route
- Guided excursions and museums fees as described in the itinerary
- Special events (Russian steam bath, folklore program, Video, etc.)
- English-speaking cycling guides (or other languages)
- Maps
- T-shirt.
Price Excludes:
- Consulate fee for visa processing
- Flight to/from Moscow
- Medical and travel insurance
- Alcoholic drinks
- Permission for photo-video-taking in the museums
- All events marked "optional" in the itinerary
- Bicycle rental.
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