Make the most of your visit to Russia with our most popular tour; have a real taste of all the best this mysterious country can offer – from magnificent, powerful, busy Moscow to the aristocratic beauty of St Petersburg, the Venice of the North. You start your trip in Moscow,the fast-growing cultural, political and business centre of the biggest country in the world, which also offers some of the best cultural and entertainment opportunities in Europe.

We have designed this amazing tour to introduce you to the past and present capitals of Russia and the Ukraine, the beautiful cities of Moscow, St. Petersburg and Kiev. Did you know that Kiev was the first capital of Russia, before Moscow and St. Petersburg? It is in Kiev, an ancient city on the bank of the beautiful Dnepr river, that the Russian people were introduced to Christianity more than a thousand years ago.

The Golden Ring is the name given to the chain of ancient towns lying to the north and east of Moscow. These towns contain a collection of architectural masterpieces, set in the charming landscape of central Russia. The Golden Ring is also an opportunity to get acquainted with life of the Russian provinces, unhurried and calm, miles away from the hassle and bustle of the big cities. In one action packed week we offer you the opportunity to see all major treasures of fascinating Moscow and beautiful St. Petersburg together with the most beautiful towns of the Golden Ring. This has long been the most popular tourist route through the Russian provinces.