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LuxuryMoscow& theGolden RingTour durationHoliday typeSeasonality6 daysIndividual TourFully GuidedYear-roundThis new itinerary combines Moscow andthree of the cities on the Golden Ring -Sergiev Posad, Suzdal and Vladimir. Eachcity on the Golden Ring harbours a wealth oficons, ancient cathedrals, monasteries andkremlins all reflecting their former importancein shaping Russian history. From SergievPosad, seat of the Russian Orthodox Churchto Vladimir, which was founded by PrinceVladimir Monomakh in 1108 and is the firststop on the Trans-Siberian Railway.Day 3 MoscowFree day in Moscow to explore at leisureor book optional excursions. At Moscow’sheart lies a charming and truly unique capitalcity, abundant with esoteric museums,grand cathedrals, chic boutiques and worldrenowned theatres – all wrapped up in anarchitectural style distinctive to a countryshaped by a turbulent yet fascinating historyof stately opulence and cultural revolutions. (B)Pushkarskaya Sloboda / SuzdalThis itinerary includes stays in some ofthe best hotels, as well as all transfers withEnglish-speaking guides, a city tour in Moscowand extensive sightseeing of Sergiev Posad,Suzdal and Vladimir. Some lunches are alsoincluded and dinner can be arranged with alocal Russian family if you so wish.Day 1 Fly to MoscowFly to Moscow and transfer to Ritz CarltonHotel for 3 nights.Day 2 MoscowMorning city tour of Moscow by private car. (B)Day 4 Moscow to SuzdalMorning visit to Sergiev Posad and the TrinityLavra of St. Sergius, the spiritual centre of theRussian Orthodox Church. Drive to Suzdal,an important stop on the Golden Ring withits kremlin and numerous monasteries andchurches. With a population of just over13,000, Suzdal still retains the look and feel ofa small village with streams and fields nearby,and chickens and livestock a common sight onthe dusty unpaved streets. This combinationof stunning medieval architecture withits pastoral setting lends Suzdal a ruralpicturesque charm. Check in to PushkarskayaSloboda Hotel for 2 nights. (B,L,D)Day 5 VladimirMorning visit to Suzdal’s Kremlin, NativityChurch and Pokrov Convent, which wasfounded in 1364, and was once a place of exilefor Russian ladies of noble birth, including theex-wife of Peter the Great. In the afternoondrive to Vladimir where the city tour includesthe great Cathedral of Dormition (UspenskyCathedral), the Church of St. Demetrius andthe impressive Golden Gates (1158–1164).(B,L,D)Day 6 Moscow to UKMorning excursion to the Museum of WoodenArchitecture before transfer to airport forflight back to the UK. (B,L)This 4-star hotel is located on the RiverKamenka in the centre of Suzdal. The hotelcomplex comprises 19th-century buildingsand more recent additions built in a provincialRussian style. There are 86 good standardrooms (23 double rooms in wooden cabins andthe rest in the main building) and the hotel has2 restaurants - ‘Traktir-Uley’ and ‘Pushkar’.Prices fromPer person twin-share £2345Prices include• Return flights in economy class withBritish Airways direct from LondonHeathrow• All airport taxes and security charges• Accommodation in hotels as specifiedwith breakfast• Meals as specified• All transfers with English-speakingguide• Sightseeing with English-speakingguides• Entrance fees on sightseeing toursPrices exclude• Russian Visa (see page 148)• Regional add-ons from Aberdeen,Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchesterand Newcastle from £95 per personreturn81Call 020 7666 1244 | www.regentholidays.co.uk | visit your local travel agent