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Wonders of St. Petersburg and Moscow

Overview
Highlights (Bullets)
- Explore the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg and Moscow with a Local Specialist
- Visit the Peter and Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg and St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow
- View the Tsar's Winter Palace, Nevsky Prospekt, St. Isaac's Cathedral and the statue of Peter the Great in St. Petersburg and Red Square and the Walls of the Kremlin in Moscow
- Connect with Locals
- Dive Into Culture
- Make Travel Matter
Short Description
Explore the wonders of Russia on this bucket-list Moscow and St. Petersburg trip, taking in the Tsar's Winter Palace and the iconic domes of St. Basil's Cathedral. You'll pinch yourself as you explore the epic stage of St. Petersburg's Theatre and the heart of Red Square.
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to St. Petersburg
Tread in the footsteps of tsars and tsarinas, of artists, poets and musicians, whose great gifts to the romantic city of St. Petersburg you will have an opportunity to see over the next few days. This evening, meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception and light dinner.
Day 2: The Hermitage and More in St. Petersburg
Explore the might of imperial Russia on a sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist. View the magnificent Tsar's Winter Palace, Nevsky Prospekt, St. Isaac's Cathedral and the statue of Peter the Great. Visit the Peter and Paul Fortress on an included visit before we Connect With Locals, meeting some of the students of St. Petersburg's Theatre for canapés and a stage performance. Learn how your visit will support the theatrical education of St. Petersburg's youth during your MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Later, Dive Into Culture as you join a Small Group Sightseeing visit with a Local Specialist to the Hermitage Museum. Consider a theatre visit to enjoy a fascinating Russian Folklore performance.
Day 3: St. Petersburg Your Way
The narrow lanes and grand boulevards of St. Petersburg are ours to explore today. Admire the ornate domes and colourful mosaics of the Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood and the gold-plated dome of St. Isaac's Cathedral.
Day 4: Journey By High-Speed Train to Moscow
After a hearty breakfast, enjoy some time at leisure before boarding a train to the Russian capital. En route, contemplate the tumultuous and captivating history of an ancient city that oozes grandeur, and the indomitable spirit of the Russian nation which saw it send the first man to outer space. Straddling the Moskva River, this city is the country's political, economic, religious and financial hub – and your home for the next three nights.
Day 5: Explore Magnificent Moscow
Enjoy a leisurely morning exploring Moscow your way or head to the ancient 14th-century town of Sergiev Posad on Russia’s Golden Ring route on an Optional Experience. Home to the beautiful blue and gold onion domes of the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, the town is the centre of Orthodox faith and Russia’s most important pilgrimage site. Visit the Troitse-Sergiieyeva Lavra, a working monastery which still operated during the atheist years of Communist rule. Then, return to Moscow for a guided sightseeing tour with your Local Specialist which features the imposing walls of the Kremlin.
Day 6: Moscow Your Way
A leisurely start to your day could see you enjoying the kofe culture of Moscow with the locals. You could choose instead to join an Optional Experience inside the Kremlin and explore the golden-domed Cathedral of Christ the Saviour before taking a stroll along Arbat street, Moscow’s Montmartre. This evening, toast to the magic and magnificence of Mother Russia, joining your fellow travellers for a Farewell Dinner.
Day 7: Farewell Russia
We close the door on our epic At Leisure holiday in two iconic Russian cities and say farewell to newfound friends. Find out more about your free airport transfer at trafalgar.com/freetransfers.
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Details
Flight & Transport Inclusions
Roundtrip air to/from trip start & all internal transport
Group Size
Intimate Group - 12 max
Accommodations
- Hilton Leningradskaya
Additional Information
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- High-speed train from St. Petersburg to Moscow
- Optional Experiences and free time
Trip ID#:
trafalgar-SWHSBMN17
Meals Included
- 1 Welcome Reception
- 6 Breakfasts
- 1 Farewell Dinner
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