Explore Moscow and the Golden Ring cities from the unique perspective of a BMW motorcycle. Your expert Guide will take you through the streets of Moscow, and through the highways and dirt roads of Russia's famous Golden Ring cities. Starting in Moscow, drive to Uglich, an ancient city and showpiece for the wealth of the Tsars. Explore the museums of Myshkin, and continue to Yaroslavl to visit a monastery and see the UNESCO heritage cathedrals. Return to Moscow for a celebration dinner at one of the city's famous biker bars. Our guided tours include motorcycle rental, insurance, expert Guide, support vehicle, and some meals (budget an extra $50/day to enjoy the local cuisine and drink). Your professional Guide knows everything about good touring from the best roads, to the best place to taste Russian pies. As an option you can ride free of luggage, with a support vehicle to carry it from stop to stop (or reduce the cost of the tour and pack your side saddles with your own clothes). And of course you will discover Russian traditional attractions and enjoy other activities in addition to motorcycle riding! A fascinating tour of this important country, enjoy it with the comfort of your private Guide, 24/7 support, private transfers, and the flexibility of starting whenever you want and moving at your own pace.

The focal point of Moscow is Red Square, on one side of which is the Kremlin surrounded by a thick red fortress wall containing 20 towers altogether. There a several gorgeous buildings in the square including the Uspensky Cathedral, the 14th-century Grand Kremlin Palace, the golden-domed Belfry of Ivan the Great, and the renowned St Basil’s Cathedral, famous for its brightly colored domes. Lenin’s Mausoleum is also located in Red Square and is still open to the public on certain days. Outside Red Square, Tverskaya Street is one of the main shopping streets. Old Arbat Street is a pedestrian zone with crafts and artists’ stalls and street performers. The world-famous Bolshoi Opera and Ballet Theater at Teatralnaya Square dates from 1824. Novodevichy Convent near Sportivnaya metro station houses a museum of rare and ancient Russian art, and is one of the finest examples of 16th- and 17th-century architecture in the city. The Metro system itself is steeped in history, with many of stations featuring beautiful decoration. Other sites include the superb Tretyakov Gallery, the Annunciation and Our Lady of Kazan Cathedrals, Gorky Park, and the macbre KGB museum.

Enjoy an airport transfer with private vehicle and driver.

A welcome package with small wooden doll Matreshka, nice book on Russia, vouchers, a city map, train tickets (if relevant) and any other touristic information that you may find useful will be waiting for you upon your arrival at your first hotel on your trip.

We will provide you with a letter of Invitation for your Russian Visa. Once payment has been received, the letter along with other important documents will be sent to you.

Kensington Tours donates a portion of proceeds to our charitable initiative www.kensingtoncares.com which supports education-based initiatives in disadvantaged communities.

The Holiday Inn Sokolniki (4*) is situated just a short drive from the Moscow City center and the Red Square. The hotel gives the Russian capital a new dimension with world class service and intriguing cuisine. All 523 guest rooms are spacious and are outfitted with modern amenities, and the five restaurants and bars cater to a variety of needs and tastes. This hotel is a great choice for both business and leisure travelers as it is close to the business quarter and famous Moscow attractions, which are easily accessible by car or metro.

Overnight at Holiday Inn Sokolniki (4*).

Take a panoramic tour and get acquainted with the main architectural and historical monuments of Moscow with your private guide and driver. The famous Red Square starts outside the Kremlin´s walls. View the panorama of the Kremlin from the Sophiiskaya Embankment, Lubyanka Square, Tverskaya Street, The White House of Russia and Victory Park, view of St. Basil Cathedrals, Lenin Mausoleum, Alexandrovsky Garden, Manezh Square and shopping. No entrance fees and visit to Kremlin  included.

Pick up your rental motorcycle, a BMW F650GS, or R1200GS. Riders should bring their own enduro boots, pants and jacket, gloves, and rain suit. Helmets are available for additional $5 per day. All bikes have top/side cases for luggage (some have Garmin GPS cradle). Renter must provide a passport, valid motorcycle license, and have good riding skills. Minimum age is 23 years. Riders must have travel insurance. Additional medical insurance is included with the rental covering medical assistance up to $150,000.

The motorcycle rent charge includes: third part liability, partial insurance against damage or theft, and VAT. Deposit of $300 payable in cash. According to insurance conditions, renter is responsible for all damage up to the deposit amount. Additional damages will only be covered by insurance if the rider is not under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and has not broken the traffic regulations, otherwise renter has a full responsibility for motorcycle damange and recovery.

Overnight at Holiday Inn Sokolniki (4*).

Founded in 1148, Uglich flourished in the 13th and 14th centuries and was the favorite city of Ivan the Terrible.  Grand Duke Ivan III of Moscow gave the town to his younger brother Andrei Bolshoi in 1462. During Andrei's reign the town was expanded and the first stone buildings were constructed. Particularly notable were the cathedral (rebuilt in 1713), the Intercession Monastery (destroyed by the Bolsheviks) and the red-brick palace of the prince (completed in 1481 and still standing today).

Tour starts from your hotel in Moscow. After 58 km of highway we arrive at one of the most famous historical and religious places – Troitse-Sergiev monastery in Sergiev Posad. It was founded in the XIV century and remains one of the most important centers of the Russian Orthodox church. We shall make a brief tour of the monastery. Our tour goes on in the direction of the ancient Russian town of Uglich. We will drive, alternatively, tarmac, gravel and dirt roads for 177 km among forests, fields and abandoned villages, until we reach Ilyinskaya village. After that, an old brick road built by the medieval Russian tsars will lead us to the Uleyma convent. Following a brief visit to the monastery and a 10-km tarmac road drive, we reach Uglich, one of the most ancient Russian towns founded in 937 AD. The town is known for its 3 monasteries of the XIII century, typical Russian provincial architecture (mainly XIX century).

Your private motorcycle guide will lead the tour, provide directions, and inside information on the best sights, restaurants, and experiences.

Dedicated support vehicle follows the group carrying luggage, spare parts, and extra seats (in case a rider wants to take a break and ride a section of the tour).

The Hotel Moskovsky Trakt is located in the heart of Rostov Veliky, just 10 minutes walk from the favorite historical place Rostovskiy Kremlin. It is within walking distance from the railway station, an hour drive from Tunoshna Yaroslavl Airport, and three hours drive from ing from the Sheremetevo Airport. The hotel provides a wide range of conference facilities. It also offers a restaurant with a warm and cozy atmosphere, a fitness center, a banquet hall, and free parking area. Each room has a TV set, a fridge, air-conditioning, telephone, and a bathroom with the amenity set.

Overnight at Hotel Uglich.

Yaroslavl is one of the oldest and best-known cities in Russia’s “Golden Ring”. In 2010, the city will celebrate its 1,000 year anniversary.  The city is located 250 kilometers (155 mi) north-east of Moscow. The historical part of the city, a World Heritage site, it is located at the confluence of the Volga and the Kotorosl rivers.

Myshkin (town of mice) is our next stop point. There are a lot of interesting museums. Of course the Museum of Mouse, and in addition, the Museum of Russian merchant, Museum of Wooden Architecture, Museum of Russian vodka, Museum of Handicrafts. Enjoy a walking tour through the museums and break for lunch before continuing on to Yaroslavl, an 11th century town that has a great role in Russian history. There are many ancient buildings, which keep its historical secrets. Visit a Monastery and see the real life of nuns and in the evening, take a short walk around the town.

Your private motorcycle Guide will lead the tour, provide directions, and inside information on the best sights, restaurants, and experiences.

Dedicated support vehicle follows the group carrying luggage, spare parts, and extra seats (in case a rider wants to take a break and ride a section of the tour).

Ring Premier Hotel is a bright modern building, located in the historical center of the city, and near the cultural sights of Yaroslavl. A modern six storey hotel, it is conveniently located just a short ride from the main Yaroslavl train station "Yaroslavl Glavniy" and a 40 minute ride from the airport "Tynoshna". Highly professional and attentive staff will extend a warm welcome. There is everything for your comfort in one of the best hotels in the city. You can enjoy a cup of coffee and have exquisite desserts at the Lobby of the hotel. Have a pint of Guiness in our lobby bar, play darts, watch TV or listen to live music performances. Fascinating atmosphere of "Sobinov" restaurant and specialties of Russian and European cuisine will please even a demanding gourmet. There are spacious banquet and conference halls, equipped with all the necessary equipment in order to hold a successful conference or celebration at your service. Relax and recharge your batteries at the Fitness centre.

Overnight at Ring Premier Hotel.

After a leisurely morning, we return to Moscow on a mix of dirt tracks and paved road, in the heart of the Middle Russian valleys with their forests, quiet rivers and charming lakes. 294 km (tarmac 134 km, gravel and dirt.

Your private motorcycle Guide will lead the tour, provide directions, and inside information on the best sights, restaurants, and experiences.

Dedicated support vehicle follows the group carrying luggage, spare parts, and extra seats (in case a rider wants to take a break and ride a section of the tour).

The Holiday Inn Sokolniki (4*) is situated just a short drive from the Moscow City center and the Red Square. The hotel gives the Russian capital a new dimension with world class service and intriguing cuisine. All 523 guest rooms are spacious and are outfitted with modern amenities, and the five restaurants and bars cater to a variety of needs and tastes. This hotel is a great choice for both business and leisure travelers as it is close to the business quarter and famous Moscow attractions, which are easily accessible by car or metro.

Overnight at Holiday Inn Sokolniki (4*).

Enjoy an airport transfer with private vehicle and driver.

Depart from Moscow international airport - end of itinerary.

Overnight at Depart.