This 2-week Golden Ring tour is our most extensive tour of Russia’s famous “Golden Ring” of medieval cities. Join us on this journey through a fascinating part of the country that is bursting with fortresses, monasteries, churches, unique museums, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Discover seven of the eight main Golden Ring cities, visit atmospheric small towns, admire the views of the legendary Volga River, and immerse yourself in Russia’s history and traditional culture. Starting in Moscow, and ending in the elegant city of St. Petersburg, the tour also gives you the chance to experience the contrasts between old and new in these two vibrant cities.