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Key Features
- Central accommodation
- Two fascinating cities
- English speaking guide throughout
Subject Related Excursions
MOSCOW
- Armoury Museum (See the 50 Fabergé eggs and the beautiful 190 carat Orlov diamond. There are also the Tsars' and Tsarinas' coronation crowns, robes & carriages)
- Pushkin Fine Art Museum (Created to celebrate the most important periods of Russian art history from ancient to modern)
- Tretyakov Gallery (The Gallery's collection consists entirely of Russian art & contains more than 130 000 works of painting, sculpture & graphics)
- Central Museum of the Revolution (Exhibits from the 1905 Revolution through to a complete account of the revolution & coups of the early 1990s)
ST PETERSBURG
- Yusupov Palace (Former home to the Yusupov family where Prince Felix & his group of Russian elite murdered Grigory Rasputin in 1916)
- Russian Museum (Tracing the entire history of Russian art from the tenth to the twentieth centuries)
- Piskarovskoye Cemetery (A memorial to the million residents of Leningrad who died during the 900 day siege of World War II)
- Tsarskoye Selo (Catherine's Palace at Pushkin) 25km from the city, the magnificent blue, white and gold palace is set in a landscaped park)
- Petrodvorets (The famous palace, fountain & park, a landmark of the city)
EVENING ENTERTAINMENT(Moscow & St Petersburg)
- Opera/ballet
- Ice hockey
- Football match
- Bowling
Moscow & St Petersburg Russia
Modern day Russia is very different from the former Soviet Union and is full of surprises for the visitor. Nowadays tours are much more relaxed, with free time to explore and go shopping. Moscow, the political and economic centre of the Russian Federation, is an impressive and fascinating city. St. Petersburg, founded by Peter the Great, stands proudly on the banks of the tranquil River Neva and is reputed to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
Sample Itinerary - RUSSIA
Day 1
Fly from London to Moscow. Meet your guide and transfer to your hotel for your evening meal and accommodation. Moscow is the Capital of Russia and the seat of power, situated on the banks of the Moskva River. Originally a fishing port the city developed into a major trading centre where the richness of art and culture is utterly unique. Overnight Moscow.
Day 2
Morning guided city sight-seeing tour by coach. Your tour will include: Novodevichy Convent, Luzhniki sports stadium, Sparrow Hills for a panoramic view of the city, Moscow State University, 'The Wedding Cakes' (architecture from Stalin's era), The White House (seat of Government), Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Lenin's Library, Lubyanka (KGB headquarters), Red Square – St Basil's Cathedral (commissioned by Ivan the Terrible), the Historical Museum, GUM, Lenin's Mausoleum, the Bolshoi Theatre. Afternoon guided tour of the Moscow Metro - see the beautifully designed stations, particularly those on the 'Garden Ring'. Evening visit to the Moscow State Circus (optional). Overnight Moscow.
Day 3
Morning guided tour of the Kremlin. The former residence of the Russian Tsars is a 'city within a city' surrounded by immense walls. See the Palaces, Cathedrals (entrance to one is included), Tsar's Bell and Tsar's Canon. Afternoon at leisure to explore Moscow. Return to your hotel for an early evening meal before departing for the overnight train journey to St Petersburg in 4-berth couchettes.
Day 4
Arrive in St Petersburg and transfer to your hotel for breakfast (please note that you will not be able to check-in to your rooms at this early time). In 1712, after just 9 years of building Peter the Great realised his dream to have yearround access to Europe via the Baltic. The marshland was transformed into the Capital and there it remained until 1918. Depart by coach for a guided sight-seeing tour of St Petersburg. Highlights include: Kazan Cathedral; St Isaac's Cathedral; the Admiralty; the Marinsky Palace; the Bronze Horseman (statue of Peter the Great); the Aurora (the cruiser that marked the beginnings of the revolution); Fields of Mars; Summer Garden; St Michael's Palace; Church of the Spilled Blood. Afternoon visit to Peter & Paul Fortress located on Hare island, opposite the Hermitage. The Cathedral, the oldest building in St Petersburg, houses the remains of the Romanov Tsars. Return to your hotel for your evening meal. Overnight St. Petersburg.
Day 5
Morning guided tour of The Hermitage, Catherine the Great's magnificent collection of 2.7 million works of art. The collection includes items by Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Roden, Rembrandt and Rubens. Afternoon at leisure to explore St Petersburg. Evening meal in the hotel followed by a folklore evening. Overnight St. Petersburg.
Day 6
Transfer to the airport for your return flight.
Tour Variations
This tour may be taken in reverse order depending on availability and flights. It is also possible to visit each city individually.
Extra Day
Make the most of your visit by adding an extra day. Price available on request.
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Programme of Visits
Pre-booking - We will book places of interest in advance.
Entrance fees - Entrance fees for all the excursions listed in our standard itinerary are included in the price. There are a number of
optional activities that may be undertaken at reasonable rates. Full details with prices will be sent at the time of booking.
Guides - Local English speaking guides will look after the group throughout your stay and
will take care of all arrangements, including coach transfers, hotel accommodation, meal arrangements etc.
Visas
Visas are required for all passengers. The current cost for British Passport holders is
£45 per person. This can be a very complicated process and we strongly recommend that
you use a visa service which will cost approximately another £25 per person.
Equity will supply all the necessary supporting documentation & information on how to obtain visas.
Meals Provided
Prices are based on half board.