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    82 Activities

    Historic roundabout route

    Historic roundabout route
    Starts from

    Yaroslavl

    Transportation

    By Car

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Activities

    82

    Duration

    6 days

    Length

    440 mi

    Guide details

    Starts from

    Yaroslavl

    Transportation

    By Car

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Duration

    6 days

    Length

    440 mi

    • History and Culture
    • Natural Attractions
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    Екатерина Крылова

    Екатерина Крылова

    Traveller

    • Kostroma Sloboda - the place where the Snow Maiden lives.
    • The chamber city of Plyos and Levitan Mountain.
    • Ivanovo, the youngest city of the Golden Ring.
    • City-museum Suzdal.
    • Ancient city of Vladimir.
    • Gavrilov Posad - city of horse-breeding traditions.
    • Rostov Kremlin, cradle of the Golden Ring.
    • Provincial town Uglich.
    • Rybinskoye water reservoir and cozy town Rybinsk.
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    Yaroslavl-Kostroma-Ivanovo-Suzdal-Vladimir-Rostov-Uglich-Rybinsk-Yaroslavl
    A fascinating journey along the historical circular route. The ancient town of Kostroma with its carved houses and ancient monuments of wooden architecture awaits you. The city of Levitan and its picturesque landscapes. The cozy and quiet streets of the small town of Plyos. City of Ivanovo with its unusual architecture of different centuries. Old Vladimir. Gavrilov Posad, the city of horse breeding traditions. The pearl of the Golden Ring - Rostov Veliky, where the film "Ivan Vasilievich changes his profession" was shot. The cozy city on the Volga - Uglich, and the city of Rybinsk, which stands on the largest man-made sea.
    Route features:
    • Picturesque routes for walks and photo sessions;
    • For lovers of history, architecture and wooden architecture.

    Recommendations:
    • Wear comfortable clothing, as there will be days of hiking on the route.
    • Don't forget to take repellents and sunscreen for outdoor walks.
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    Categories

    • History and Culture
    • Natural Attractions
    Yaroslavl-Kostroma-Ivanovo-Suzdal-Vladimir-Rostov-Uglich-Rybinsk-Yaroslavl
    A fascinating journey along the historical circular route. The ancient town of Kostroma with its carved houses and ancient monuments of wooden architecture awaits you. The city of Levitan and its picturesque landscapes. The cozy and quiet streets of the small town of Plyos. City of Ivanovo with its unusual architecture of different centuries. Old Vladimir. Gavrilov Posad, the city of horse breeding traditions. The pearl of the Golden Ring - Rostov Veliky, where the film "Ivan Vasilievich changes his profession" was shot. The cozy city on the Volga - Uglich, and the city of Rybinsk, which stands on the largest man-made sea.
    Route features:
    • Picturesque routes for walks and photo sessions;
    • For lovers of history, architecture and wooden architecture.

    Recommendations:
    • Wear comfortable clothing, as there will be days of hiking on the route.
    • Don't forget to take repellents and sunscreen for outdoor walks.
    Translated by
    Екатерина Крылова

    Екатерина Крылова

    Traveller

    • Kostroma Sloboda - the place where the Snow Maiden lives.
    • The chamber city of Plyos and Levitan Mountain.
    • Ivanovo, the youngest city of the Golden Ring.
    • City-museum Suzdal.
    • Ancient city of Vladimir.
    • Gavrilov Posad - city of horse-breeding traditions.
    • Rostov Kremlin, cradle of the Golden Ring.
    • Provincial town Uglich.
    • Rybinskoye water reservoir and cozy town Rybinsk.
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    Travel itinerary

    The Pearl of the Golden Ring - Kostroma
    13 Activities

    Day 1

    7 mi1 mi

    The Pearl of the Golden Ring - Kostroma

    Kostroma is a charming quiet town on the Volga, the birthplace of Ivan Susanin, the cradle of the Romanov House, the place where the fairytale Snegurochka lives.
    A small chamber town Plyos and cozy Ivanovo
    14 Activities

    Day 2

    89 mi3 mi

    A small chamber town Plyos and cozy Ivanovo

    In Ples, you will taste all the local delicacies, collect your personal collection of window platbands, looking at the town houses on a walk. In Ivanovo you'll stroll along the most beautiful street and see the most interesting sights.
    The city-museum Suzdal
    15 Activities

    Day 3

    51 mi2 mi

    The city-museum Suzdal

    Get ready, today a walking route around the city of Suzdal awaits you, you will visit the most beautiful viewpoints and historical sites of the city, you will enjoy the many carved platbands.
    Old city of Vladimir
    17 Activities

    Day 4

    30 mi0.7 mi

    Old city of Vladimir

    The fourth day of the trip will be devoted to the oldest and most important city of Russia - Vladimir. Many centuries ago Vladimir was the center of political power and religion. Get to know the significant cathedrals and architectural monuments of the times of prosperity of this city.
    Gavrilov Posad - the city of horse breeding traditions and the cradle of original Russian architecture - Rostov Veliky
    13 Activities

    Day 5

    133 mi0.8 mi

    Gavrilov Posad - the city of horse breeding traditions and the cradle of original Russian architecture - Rostov Veliky

    Visit a cozy provincial town, you will surely enjoy the excursions in the local museums. Here you will taste a unique drink made of honey. You will see one of the oldest cities in the country, the cradle of original Russian architecture, the Orthodox capital and the pearl of the Golden Ring of Russia.
    Cozy provincial town Uglich, Big man-made sea and real district town Rybinsk
    10 Activities

    Day 6

    122 mi

    Cozy provincial town Uglich, Big man-made sea and real district town Rybinsk

    Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of ancient Uglich by visiting the most popular historical sights. Visit the largest man-made sea and recharge with the energy of the local places. Take a walk through the historical centre of Rybinsk, taking lots of memorable pictures.
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