The Golden Ring of Russia – 12 Days
Type of tour: Guided
Level: 3
Duration: 11 Nights
Distance: 38 Miles/day average
Dates:Adventure: Jun 1, 2015; Comfort: Jul 19, 2015
Tour price: €1500
Start city: Moscow, Russia
End city: Moscow, Russia
Tour Description
This bike tour is intended to show international cyclists Russia from the saddle of a bicycle. Always accompanied by Russian cyclists, you’ll have the opportunity to focus on enjoying your ride through the quiet Russian countryside.
This tour is very informal. You’ll be treated not only as clients, but as guests of the Russian Cycle Touring Club. In addition to cycling, there is a special plan to help you learn about Russian culture, which includes visits to numerous museums and exhibitions. Enjoy meeting the locals and savoring local specialities cooked for you from local products.
The Golden Ring of Russia, the region northeast of Moscow, is the most famous route through the heart of Russia. It goes through the old Russian towns of 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.
Highlights: Guided Daily Program: Guided Comfort Tour Day 1: Moscow Day 2: Moscow – Rostov (12 mi/20 km) Day 3: Rostov – Uglich (46 mi/74 km) Day 4: Uglich – Myshkin (25 mi/40 km) Day 5: Myshkin – Rybinsk (47 mi/75 km) Day 6: Rybinsk – Yaroslavl (56 mi/90 km) Day 7: Yaroskavl – Vjatskoe (37 mi/60 km) Day 8: Vjatskoe – Kostroma (37 mi/60 km) Day 9: Kostroma – Ples (40 mi/65 km) Day 10: Ples – Suzdal (22 mi/35 km) Day 11: Suzdal – Moscow (22 mi/35 km) Day 12: Moscow Adventure Tour Day 1: Moscow Day 2: Moscow – Borisoglebsky (12 mi/20 km) Day 3: Borisoglebsky – Uglich (53 mi/85 km) Day 4: Uglich – Myshkin (30 mi/50 km) Day 5: Myshkin – Demino (50 mi/80 km) Day 6: Demino – Ust’e (40 mi/65 km) Day 7: Ust’e – Vjatskoe (47 mi/75 km) Day 8: Vjatskoe – Kostroma (47 mi/75 km) Day 9: Kostroma – Ples (30 mi/50 km) Day 10: Suzdal (47 mi/75 km) Day 11: Suzdal – Moscow (22 mi/35 km) Day 12: Departure All itineraries are subject to change. Included Services: Guided Bike Rentals: Guided Bikes come equipped with the following: Pedals: Helmets:
Upon your arrival at the airport in Moscow, you’ll be met by your guide and transferred to the hotel. There is a walking tour of Moscow and dinner later that evening.
Overnight in Moscow
The day begins with a transfer to Rostov, where you will have a city tour, followed by a bike ride to Borisoglebsky and a visit to Borisoglebsky Monastery. Other highlights of the day include the Kremlin.
Overnight in Rostov
Highlights of the day include a city tour in Uglich, the Volga River, and the Museum of Russian Vodka.
Overnight in Uglich
Visit the hydropower museum and enjoy a city tour in Myshkin, where you’ll see the Valenki, or “wool boot”, museum. Other highlights include beautiful windmills, picturesque and scenery.
Overnight in Myshkin
You’ll enjoy a city tour in Rybinsk, including the town’s art museum.
Overnight in Rybinsk
The city tour in Yaroslavl features the Spassky Monastery and the Volga embankment. City tour in Tutaev as well.
Overnight in Yaroslavi
City tour in Vjatskoe, featuring a Russian bathhouse.
Overnight in Vjatskoe
Your city tour in Kostroma includes the Outdoor Museum of Wooden Architecture and Peasant Life.
Overnight in Kostroma
City tour in Ples includeinga folklore program.
Overnight in Ples
Ther day begins with a bus transfer, there is cycling in Suzdal, and mead tasting. The day ends with a farewell dinner.
Overnight in Suzdal
There is a city tour in Suzdal featuring a monastery. There is also an optional excursion to visit the Church of Intercession on the Nerl in Bogolubovo before you transfer to Moscow.
Overnight in Moscow
After breakfast the tour is over and you’ll transfer to airport.
Upon your arrival you’ll be met at the airport by your guide and transferred to your hotel. There is a city walking tour and dinner later that evening.
Overnight in a Moscow hotel
The day begins with a transfer to Rostov, where there will be a city tour. Then bike to Borisoglebsky and visit Borisoglebsky Monastery. Other highlights of the day include the Kremlin.
Overnight in a Borisoglebsky hotel
Highlights of the day include a city tour in Uglich, Kremlin, and the Museum of Russian Vodka.
Overnight in a cabin
Visit the Valenki, or “wool boot”, museum. Other highlights include beautiful windmills and scenery.
Overnight in a cabin
There is a city tour in Rybinsk, where you will visit the Museum of the Flooding Town.
Overnight in a Demino hotel
Enjoy a city tour in Tutaev.
Overnight in a cabin
There’s an optional city tour in Yaroslavi. When you reach Vjatskoe, enjoy a city tour.
Overnight in a Vjatskoe hotel
City tour in Kostroma where you can visit the Musuem of Wooden Architecture and Peasant Life.
Overnight in a Kostroma hotel
Enjoy a tour of the Museum of Russian Houses and a folklore program.
Overnight in a Ples hotel
Transfer to Lake Rubskoe for a picnic and later enjoy a farewell dinner.
Overnight in a guest house
There is a city tour in Suzdal and an excursion to the Church of Intercession on the Nerl in Bogolubovo.
Overnight in a Moscow hotel
After breakfast the tour is over and you’ll transfer to airport.
Bikes available to rent on this tour (must be reserved at time of booking):
The bikes will have FLAT pedals. If you want to bring your own pedals, please bring your own shoes and also the necessary equipment to change the pedals.
We recommend that you bring your own helmet for safety and hygiene purposes.
