MOSCOW KREMLIN & KREMLIN CATHEDRALS – the Kremlin has always been perceived as a symbol of power and might of the vast Russian lands. Each era of Russian history left it’s architectural mark on the Kremlin; within the Kremlin walls there are many architectural monuments, churches, cathedrals, museums, etc.

KOSTROMA – This town was first mentioned in the Chronicles in 1237. Contemporary Kostroma is a picturesque city with a strong historical atmosphere. The town is famous for its Trade Galleries, fire-watch tower, Romanov’s Palace and Ipatiev Monastery, which is recognized as a true miracle of Russian architecture.

YAROSLAVL - Though this city is the largest and busiest city of the route we travel, it has retained the easy going style of provincial life from long ago. Yaroslavl has a rich collection of historical and artistic monuments. It is also known for its wall-paintings in its numerous cathedrals and churches. Another highlight of the tour is the visit to the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery and Ilya-Prophet Church.

Vladimir owes its fame to its white-stone architectural monuments dating back to the 12th century. The city is over one thousand years old. It is located on the high western banks of the Klyazma River. Nearly all the city's sights are located within its historical center, which extends west to east along the city's main street, Bolshaya Moskovskaya.

SUZDAL is an ancient, peaceful Russian town, with many old churches, monasteries, and spectacular views of hilly, green countryside. During our city tour in Suzdal you will see the Kremlin, the St. Euthymus Monastery of the Savior, the Cathedral of the Transfiguration (inside), and the Convent of the Intercession.

NIZHNI NOVGOROD, Russia's third largest city, is an exciting city to live in. Unlike Moscow and St. Petersburg, with their large numbers of Westerners, Nizhni Novgorod offers insights into life in Russia's heartland. In previous centuries, Nizhni Novgorod was the commercial hub of Russia, located at the strategic meeting of the Oka and Volga rivers.

Murom lies along the Oka River and is one of the oldest Russian towns, first mentioned in the chronicles of 862. Surviving historic buildings include the Trinity and Annunciation monasteries and the churches of the Resurrection and Transfiguration, all from the 17th century.