EASY PACE RUSSIA

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8 Days ~ Russia

This fabulous tour introduces you to the two major cities of Russia, and allows plenty of time to explore the onion-domed cathedrals, majestic palaces and fantastic museums at your own pace. The overnight train journey to Moscow effectively gives you an extra free day in St Petersburg. Please note Russian hotels are still trying to catch up with Western European standards in all respects.

DAY 1 – SUN – UK - ST PETERSBURG

Welcome to St Petersburg! Founded by Peter the Great in 1703 expressly to be the new capital of Tsarist Russia, the city was virtually destroyed during World War Two’s 900-day siege. Since then, its beautiful buildings and monuments have been lovingly restored. Complimentary arrival transfers depart from St Petersburg airport at 14:00 and 17:00. Meet your Tour Director in the evening for a Welcome Drink before dinner. Hotel: Ambassador. (D)

DAY 2 – MON – ST PETERSBURG

A sightseeing tour takes in St Isaac’s Cathedral, the fortress of St Peter and Paul, Decembrist’s Square, Nevsky Prospekt Boulevard, the great cathedral of Kazan and the Winter Palace – former residence of Russian tsars. See the memorial to the Nazi siege of Lenningrad during World War Two and the cruiser ‘Aurora’, whose crew signalled the outset of the Russian Revolution, at anchor on the Neva River. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore, shop or relax.  (BB)

DAY 3 – TUE – ST PETERSBURG

Today visit the Hermitage, one of the world’s greatest museums, housing a fabulous collection of paintings and objets d’art. St Petersburg is a city of incomparable architectural, historic and artistic interest – spend the rest of the day exploring it at your own pace. (BB)

DAY 4 – WED – ST PETERSBURG – OVERNIGHT TRAIN

Visit the fabulous gardens and fountains of Peter the Great’s summer residence at Petrodvorets. For over 200 years, Petrodvorets was used for official ceremonies, lavish feasts and formal receptions. Back in St Petersburg, the afternoon is at leisure. Later, enjoy a Highlight Dinner at a local restaurant before boarding your comfortable overnight train to Moscow. (BB,HD)

DAY 5 – THU – MOSCOW

On arrival in Moscow transfer from the train to your hotel for breakfast. Then, with a local guide, begin your exploration of the Russian capital. Visit one of the Metro stations which Stalin called ‘palaces for the people’. The afternoon leaves time to shop for souvenirs. Hotel: Renaissance. (BB,D)

DAY 6 – FRI – MOSCOW

Tour Red Square, lined by Moscow’s famous landmark buildings. At one end rises the colourful onion-shaped domes of St Basil’s Cathedral, in front of the Kremlin stands Lenin’s Mausoleum, while on the opposite side of the square stands GUM, the grand Soviet department store which now offers the most glamourous and fashionable goods from the West. Walk inside the walls ofthe Kremlin Fortress to visit one ofthe cathedrals. (BB)

DAY 7 – SAT – MOSCOW

Moscow has captivated the imagination of travellers for centuries so a full dayis set aside to explore Moscow atyour own pace. Consider visiting the Kremlin museum to gaze at the treasury of the Tsars. (BB)

DAY 8 – SUN – MOSCOW - UK

Transfers will arrive at Moscow’s Sheremetyeno airport at 05.00 & 11.00 & at Moscow’s Domodedevo airport at 05.00 & 13.00. (BB)

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