Train journey takes about 4 hours. Departures from Yaroslavsky train terminal at 8:24 a.m. and 16:35pm. Return trains from Yaroslavl at 07:15 a.m. and 16:30 p.m. To buy train tickets you need to have passport with you or front page photocopy. It is better to buy tickets in advance. We recommend to spend two days in Yaroslavl but one day trips are also possible. In this key you will have about 3.5 hours to discover the city – walk along historical town, take a boat tour, lunch. FYI: Church of St. John the Baptist in Yaroslavl on the 1000 ruble banknote

THE GOLDEN RING OF RUSSIA,
Moscow - Yaroslavl – Moscow,
1-2 days

YOUR ITINERARY RUNS LIKE THIS

Departure from Moscow to Yaroslavl with the guide. Though the city is the biggest and most active one on the golden ring route, it has conserved a nice style of province life. Yaroslavl has a rich collection of historical and art monuments, it is also known for the wall-paintings in cathedrals and churches. Yaroslavl city tour - visit to the famous Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery and the Ilya-Prophet Church. For one day tours - departure back to Moscow with guide.
For two-days tours - lunch at the local restaurant. Night out. Yaroslavl is famous with its night discos and bars. You can also visit Yaroslavl public banyas (saunas).

Day 2
Breakfast. River boat cruise. This is actually a public transport for locals. Duration 90 minutes. Optional - visiting museums. Departure back to Moscow with guide.