Immerse yourself in Russian history on this tour of Nizhny Novgorod and the Golden Ring from Moscow. Discover the architecture and legends of medieval Russia as you visit the Golden Ring cities of Vladimir, Suzdal, and Sergiev Posad, the vibrant city of Nizhny Novgorod on the Volga River, and several interesting smaller towns. The tour encompasses three UNESCO World Heritage Sites – Moscow’s Kremlin and Red Square, Vladimir and Suzdal’s White Monuments, and Sergiev Posad’s Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius – and many other historical and religious monuments. Cultural highlights include learning about the traditional technique of Khokhloma painting in Semyonov and taking a master class in gingerbread painting in Murom.
