Highlights Of Russia Tour 2012
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Classic 8 day tour of Moscow and St Petersburg. Guaranteed Departure Tour - From Only €905 Per Person
No High Season Supplement
Fixed departures
07.01.2012 and 21.01.2012
11.02.2012 and 25.02.2012
10.03.2012 and 24.03.2012
Every Saturday from 07.04.2012 - 29.09.2012
13.10.2012 and 27.10.2012
10.11.2012 and 24.11.2012
08.12.2012 and 22.12.2012
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Overview
Moscow
This is the perfect way to book direct for a high-quality, low cost tour with like-minded travellers.
Join a well organized group tour, visiting the highlights of Russia's present and former capitals - two unforgettable cities of contrast.
St Petersburg
Our tours depart most Saturdays throughout the year and are guaranteed to run with a minimum of 2 passengers.
Simply book your own flight/train to Moscow and departing from St Petersburg and we will do the rest.
Moscow is the thriving heart of business with fabulous architecture reflecting Stalin's influences, alongside historical churches. It offers designer shops, leafy parks, great restaurants and a wealth of art and culture.
St Petersburg is a calm contrast. Peter's 'Window on the West' displays classic Italian architecture and canals which are reminiscent of some of Europe's finest cities.
Moscow (3 nights)
Day train Moscow to St Petersburg (1 night)
St Petersburg (4 nights)
YOUR TOUR ITINERARY IN MOSCOW AND ST PETERSBURG
- DAY 1
The 5 star Renaissance Moscow Hotel Monarch Centre
On arrival in Moscow, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel to check in for 3 nights at The Renaissance Moscow Hotel Monarch Centre.
Evening at leisure.
- DAY 2
After breakfast at the hotel, your English speaking tour guide will meet you at Reception at 09.45am for the full day panoramic orientation tour of the city, viewing the famous landmarks and places to which you may return at your leisure. The tour sights include Red Square, the Kremlin, Sparrow Hills, Bolshoi Theatre, Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Victory Park, Novodevichy Convent, the White House and the famous Moscow streets. Included in this tour today is a visit to the Tretyakov Art Gallery.
Evening at leisure.
- DAY 3
After breakfast, your guide will continue to show you the sights of Moscow. Today you will explore the grounds of the magnificent Kremlin territory. Within the territory is the fascinating Armoury Museum, your guide will include a visit to this spectacular collection of costumes, silver and arms amongst a vast treasure trove of exhibits.
In the afternoon continue with a walking tour along the Arbat where you will have the opportunity to soak up the Moscow culture and browse and shop at leisure. You will also be taken to visit some of the spectacular underground stations in Moscow, known as the 'Palaces of the People' when they were built. You will be amazed at the beautiful sculptures, bronzes, mosaics and crystal chandeliers.
Evening at leisure.
- DAY 4
Free time until early afternoon departure from hotel to the railway station
Sokos Hotel Olympic Garden
Arriving at approximately 20.45 hrs, transfer and check in to the 4 star Sokos Hotel Olympic Garden
Evening at leisure
- DAY 5
After breakfast, at 10.00 hrs your panoramic orientation tour of the city will commence. You will see all the major sights of this beautiful city, St Petersburg. You will see the world-renowned Hermitage Museum, housed in the Winter Palace, Peter and Paul Fortress and pass along Nevskij Prospect. St Isaac's cathedral is also on our route, as well as the Church of the Spilled Blood. (No entrances included this day)
Evening at leisure.
- DAY 6
After breakfast, departing at 09.45 hrs, your guide will take you to visit the Hermitage Museum - the magnificent collection of art in the winter palace of Catherine the Great. This is one of the largest museums in the World, founded in 1764; its collection includes over 2.7 million items, including masterpieces of Leonardo Da Vinci, Raphael, Rodin, Rembrandt, Rubens, French impressionists, - a feast indeed for art lovers. You will also visit the outstanding Peter and Paul Fortress, a fort which guards the city of St Petersburg, located on the island, facing the Hermitage and dominating River Neva. It was built as a fortification during the Russian-Swedish war, but it was never used as a fortress and its bastions were turned into political prison cells. There a son of Peter the Great, Prince Alexei, a famous pretender to the throne, Princess Tarakanova, writer Radischev, Decembrists, narodniks and revolutionaries were held prisoners. Peter and Paul Cathedral designed by Tresini contains the remains of Russian rulers since 1725.
Evening at leisure.
- DAY 7
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be taken by your guide to visit one of St Petersburg's most prized Palaces. In the village of Pushkin (formally Tsarskoye Selo) 29km south of St. Petersburg, is Catherine's Summer Palace. The construction of the palace for the Empress Catherine started in 1717. A park in the French style was laid out around it and, in the middle of 18th century, Tsarskoye Selo became the official royal residence. This palace is famous for the 'Amber Room', now completely restored to its former glory. Not far from the Catherine's Palace there is the Lyceum where the great poet Alexander Pushkin studied.
Dinner at the Hotel. Evening at leisure.
- DAY 8
After breakfast at your hotel, check out by 11.00 am and your departure transfer will be provided to the airport / station as required.
Further services / programme extensions can be provided upon request.
2012 Prices – LOWER PRICES - BETTER HOTELS!!!
EUR 905 per person based on two persons sharing a twin room.
EUR 329 single room supplement.
The tour price includes:
Accommodation based on two persons sharing a twin room:
Moscow – 5 star Renaissance Moscow Hotel Monarch Centre. Deluxe Room
St. Petersburg – 4 star Sokos Hotel Olympia Garden. Standard twin roomBreakfast daily
Transfers on arrival in Moscow and departure in St.Petersburg: Applies to international city airports and main rail stations only - supplement for domestic airport/riverports may apply
Daily itinerary with English speaking guide
Entrances:
Moscow - Tretyakov Art Gallery, Kremlin with Armoury museum, Metro
St Petersburg - Hermitage Museum, Peter and Paul Fortress, Catherine's Palace2nd class day train Moscow - St Petersburg
Services of an English-speaking guide
Visa support letter for duration of tour
24-hour emergency contact
Prices: Per person in Euros
Not included in price:
Any meals, beverages, sightseeing entrance fees not specified in the inclusions
Photo and video charges at museums and places of interest
Extra personal costs incurred at the hotel
Extended visa support
Visa service
Visa registration fee payable locally
Departure dates:
07.01.2012 and 21.01.2012
11.02.2012 and 25.02.2012
10.03.2012 and 24.03.2012
Every Saturday April to Sept from 07.04.2012 - 29.09.2012
13.10.2012 and 27.10.2012
10.11.2012 and 24.11.2012
08.12.2012 and 22.12.2012
Notes:
Hotel - check in after 14.00 hours only. Check out by 11.00 hours
Accommodation may be substituted with similar grade hotels
Singles - remember to add the train supplement if you require your own compartment
Singles - sorry, we do not operate a shared room scheme for single travellers
Visa support - is supplied for duration of tour only. Extension of visa support costs EUR 20 per person.
Visa Support - is granted to eligible foreign nationals only. This is at the discretion of the authorities
Russian Visa - don't forget that you will need to obtain a tourist visa BEFORE you arrive in Russia
Important - remember to apply for your visa at least 1 month prior to travel
Visa Service - if you are residing in the UK, please ask about our Russian visa service
Please ask us if you wish to extend your stay in Russia
Interesting websites for more destination information:
Moscow
The Moscow Kremlin
The State Tretyakov Gallery
The State Historical Museum
Renaissance Moscow Monarch Centre Hotel
St Petersburg
The State Hermitage Museum
State Museum of the History of St Petersburg
The Cruiser Aurora Official Website
The Russian Museum
Sokos Hotel Olympia Garden
