Moscow, St Petersburg & Prague by air

• Day 1 - You fly to Prague where you're met and transferred to your hotel for a two-night stay. Prague sightseeing Tour (included). Our walking tour will introduce the splendid architecture of Prague Old Town, the world's largest UNESCO monument, with the chance to learn about the city's long rich history as we see the 'Astronomical Clock', Charles Bridge and Wenceslas Square. D
• Day 2 - Prague Castle (optional) and River Moldau Cruise with Lunch (optional). This morning, why not discover all the hidden secrets of the world's largest inhabited castle, hear the tales of Good King Wenceslas, and admire St. Vitus Cathedral. We're guided through the splendid interiors of the palace and learn about Czech history and culture. Afterwards, take to the water on a Moldau River cruise, during which, a commentary will be provided, taking us past spectacular views of the city. Lunch will be served on board, with a selection of Czech specialties to enjoy. B,D
• Day 3 - We transfer to Prague Airport and fly to St. Petersburg, where we're met and transferred to our hotel for three nights. B,D
• Day 4 - St Petersburg Sightseeing (included) and St Petersburg Ballet (optional). A guided sightseeing tour will introduce us to the famous landmarks, history and culture of this outstanding city. You'll see the magnificent Decembrist's Square, distinguished by Falconet's famed equestrian statue of Peter the Great, the founder of the city; the Winter Palace, inspired by the Palace of Versailles; St Issac's Cathedral, an enormous structure that can accommodate 13,000 people, and the Peter and Paul Fortress, which became a notorious prison for revolutionaries. Considered the birthplace of Russian classical ballet, enjoy an evening at one of the city's famed ballet theatres. B,D
• Day 5 -Petrodvorets (optional). The magnificent imperial palace of Petrodvorets is situated 18 miles from St. Petersburg in a spectacular location on the Gulf of Finland. The Baroque and Rococo interiors are breathtaking, but at Petrodvorets it is the gardens that are the main attraction. Covering 2,500 acres, the beautifully landscaped estate has 150 fountains and 4 cascades, the most amazing being the Great Cascade, which flows from beneath the palace to the Baltic Sea. Our guide will take us through its history including events during the October Revolution, when the whole estate was nationalised and turned into a public museum by Lenin. B,D
• Day 6 - Hermitage (optional) One of the world's greatest collections of art, L'Hermitage was founded in 1764 and is housed in the magnificent former winter palace of Catherine the Great. The collection has over 2.7 million items, including masterpieces by Leonardo Da Vinci, Raphael, Rodin, Rembrandt, Rubens, and the French Impressionists. The ceremonial rooms can also be visited. Later, we take the overnight train to Moscow. B,D
• Day 7 - Moscow Sightseeing (included). We start the day with an included guided sightseeing tour which introduces the main sights and attractions of the city, like Red Square, the Kremlin, Novodevichy Convent and St Basil's Cathedral. We then transfer to our hotel for a two-night stay. B,D
• Day 8 - A free day or join our guided tour of the Kremlin and Armoury (optional). As the former residence of the Tsars, and today's Russian political nerve-centre, the Kremlin is an unrivalled architectural ensemble. Our local guide will reveal the history and stories behind the buildings and personalities that have shaped this spectacular complex. The Armoury, the treasury of the Russian Tsars, which hosts a unique collection of gold and silver items, weapons, the state regalia, thrones, carriages, coronation dresses of the 16th to 19th centuries, and ten of the world-famous Fabergé eggs. B,D
• Day 9 - We transfer to the airport for your flight home via Prague. B

B=Breakfast Br=Brunch L=Lunch D=Dinner