If heritage and local culture are what you seek when you travel, then look no further than our Russian World Heritage Site tour. Explore the cultural landmarks of Moscow, Golden Ring, Kazan, St. Petersburg & Veliky Novgorod on this 13-day adventure into Russia's unique history. Visit the designated cultural sites from the Moscow Kremlin and Red Square, to Kazan's Historic and Architectural Complex of the Kazan Kremlin, not to mention St Petersburg. Get an insight of Russia's unique UNESCO Sites like the Trinity Sergius Lavra in Sergiev Posad, the Bolgar Historical and Archaeological Complex, medieval monuments of Veliky Novgorod, iconic cathedrals and landmarks of ancient towns Vladimir, Suzdal and Kostroma. Experience the real Russia!

During this extraordinary journey to very special, unique places you will get to know the beautiful, largest freshwater lake in the world, Baikal, and the mighty Altai Mountains, old Irkutsk town and scientific centre of Russia, Novosibirsk. You will ride by the famous Trans-Siberian train, you will see the Siberian countryside and you will definitely enjoy the hospitality of Siberian people!

Our Signature tour: History and Art. A private collection of in-depth cultural experiences. Travel back in time to the real Russia, visit the oldest and most exciting sightseeing locations beyond and around Moscow: UNESCO World Heritage Sites, traditional wooden architecture, the Volga River, amazing ancient monasteries with centuries of history and drama behind them. What distinguishes the Golden Ring tour from so many others is our no-rush approach and careful selection of highlights. You’ll get so much more from each of the locations you visit with Discovery Russia.

This tour combines classic Baikal adventures and a trip deep into the taiga, to hide away in a very remote and isolated manner, accessible only by a 4X4 or a helicopter. Russian bears inhabit the area in abundance and you will have a guaranteed and safe bear viewing in the wilderness.

Real Winter. Real Russia. Visit Oymyakon, the coldest permanently inhabited locales on Earth, when Yakutsk itself is the coldest major city in the world. More records? Verkhoyansk holds the Guinness world record for the greatest temperature range on Earth. Indigenous cultures, homestay and once-in-a-lifetime experience awaits!

For centuries the Northern Seaway was the only path that connected ancient Russia with Europe. Once Russia established routes to the Baltic and Black seas, the importance of the Pomory region dwindled and with the passing of time, the entire area became the preserve of old and diminishing Russian cultures. The Soviet period added more drama to the history of the Pomory region, as many gulag prisons were located here.

The scenic cities along Russia’s grand Volga River have hosted some of the most significant events in the history of Russia. On this journey, you’ll cruise from Moscow to St. Petersburg, discover iconic onion-domed churches, and stroll through cultural gems. This cruise runs vice versa.