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10 day(s)
Regular
1-35 people
easy
Two Capitals of Russia and Golden Ring
Duration
10 day(s)
Max Group Size
1-35 people
Tour Code
10d9NTCORAGR
Departure Type
scheduled
Tour Category
Culture & Historical
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Operated In
Age Requirement
11 - 99

St Petersburg
Moscow
Breakfast at the hotel
This morning makes a full day excursion
the world-famous "Russian Versailles" – Peterhof, which is the former
summer residence of the Russian Court and was founded by Peter I. Peterhof’s
unique network of fountains known as a Great Cascade, consisting of 64
fountains and is also called the “capital of fountains”.applied art.
Visit the centerpiece of the Peterhof,
the Great Palace, which stands on a natural terrace facing the sea. Visit the
interiors of the Palace, which halls are masterpieces of decorative and Stroll
in the lovely gardens of Venus and Bacchus, which have French and English style
sections. Walk to the pier and take scenic 30 minutes hydrofoil journey of the
Neva River and Gulf of Finland back to the city.
Optional: Watch world renowned Mariinsky Ballet. Founded in the 18th century
and originally known as the Imperial Russian Ballet and one of the world's
leading ballet companies. Overnight: St. Petersburg
Breakfast at the hotel . Devote the morning to the world-famous Hermitage and to the 3 million Monuments of culture and art. It showcases masterpieces of Russian and European jewelry art and works by Fabergé. Hermitage with the 5 historical buildings compares with Louvre or British Museum, as a truly world- class museum. In here you can enjoy the artworks by Leonardo Da Vinci and the famous collection of impressionists and post- impressionists, Matisse and Picasso. (Tour takes 3 hours) Enjoy a traditional Russian lunch in a Vodka Room Restaurant with Vodka tasting. After which, you may wish to take a tour of the Vodka Museum.
Spend time at the Palace Square, the central city square of St. Petersburg and of the former Russian Empire. The iconic Alexander Column is located in the center and it witnessed many historical events.
In the afternoon, visit Peter & Paul Fortress, the best place to tell the history of the city. Then take a private boat tour along the canal, enjoy some champagne and canapés while seeing the city from a different perspective.
Optional: Folk Show at the beautiful 19th century Nikolaevsky Palace provides a
brilliant opportunity to enjoy the cultural traditions of Russia
Overnight: St. Petersburg
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch – Vodka Rum restaurant
Breakfast at the hotel . Visit of the
Pushkin Palace and Park. The magnificent summer residence of the Russian Tsars,
Pushkin town (Tsarskoye Selo), where you will find a jewel of Russian baroque
Catherine Palace. Enjoy tour of the Palace with special entry to visit the
Amber Room, which is considered to be one of the world's wonders. A pleasant
walk through the park will let you feel like you're an important guest in the
Residence of an Empress. Enjoy your lunch at the Podvorie
Restaurant, which is said to be the favorite restaurant of the Russian President Vladimir Putin. Return to St. Petersburg and you have
the afternoon at leisure for shopping and self- exploration before you are
transferred to train station. Train St. Petersburg/Moscow . Meet upon arrival and transfer to your
hotel.
Overnight: Moscow
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch - Podvorie Restaurant
Breakfast at the hotel
This morning embarks on a city tour by bus, which the Red Square Walk. Red Square is the central square of the capital of Russia. It is the symbol of the city, its heart. Its appearance reflects the entire history of Russia. The square is located at the eastern wall of the Kremlin and confined on all sides by St Basils’ Cathedral, the building of the State Historical Museum, as well as the famous
gigantic GUM Building. Also, Arbat Street with shopping for souvenirs.
You will continue to visit the lovely Novodevichi Convent, with its cluster
of sparkling dome and gorgeous turreted wall. It is the best- known cloister of Moscow. Its name, sometimes translated as the New Maidens' Monastery, was devised to differ from an ancient maidens' convent in the Moscow Kremlin. Unlike other Moscow monasteries, it has remained virtually intact
since the 17th century. In 2004, it was proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
handmade crafts, antiques, Soviet paraphernalia and Moscow’s biggest original range of matryoshki, palekh and khokhloma ware.
You will have your guide and driver available until the evening time, choose to continue your shopping spree or take a visit at the Museum of Cosmos, which gives a retrospect on how Soviet space science evolved starting from first man-made satellites subsequently followed by the first manned space flight, first space walks, Moon exploration programs, Solar system exploration programs and international space research programs.
Optional: Enjoy the evening watching the amazing ballet or opera performances at the one of the greatest theatres in the world, The Bolshoi Theatre.
Overnight: Moscow Meals: Breakfast
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch
Breakfast at the hotel
Check out at the hotel and drive to Sergiyev Posad. Sergiyev Posad grew up in the 15th century around one of the greatest of Russian monasteries, the Troitse-Sergiyeva (Trinity) Lavra established by St. Sergius of Radonezh. It is located 90 kilometers from Moscow and sometimes called the "Vatican" of the Russian Orthodox Church.
Lunch – Russky Dvorik Transfer to Suzdal.
Overnight in Suzdal. – Nickolaevsky Posad or similar
Breakfast at the hotel
Sightseeing tour by Vladimir city. You will see the Cathedral of the Assumption is a world- famous architectural monument. St. Demetrius Cathedral is one of the most beautiful and original cathedrals of Ancient Russia. In Bogolubovo you will observe see the Intercession Church of 1165. Suzdal is a museum-town with more than 200 historical and architectural monuments. A museum of wooden architecture and peasant life has been created on the site of the former monastery of Our Savior and St. Euthimius. Lunch in Vladimir. Overnight in Suzdal.
Breakfast at the hotel
Way to Aleksandrov – the temporary residence of Ivan the Terrible. Visit of the Aleksandrov Kremlin. It served as the capital of Russia for three months (from December 1564 to February 1565) under Tsar Ivan the Terrible until he agreed to return his court and the relics of Moscow which he had taken with him. Ivan agreed to return after the church gave. Overnight: Moscow
Breakfast at the hotel Transfer to the airport
Transfer to airport. Fly
English speaking guide
Daily Breakfast
All tours and transfers in private air-con vehicle with English speaking guide;
Sapsan Train Moscow – St. Petersburg economy class;
All entrance for visits stated in the itinerary
All meals stated (excluding beverages)
Domestic Or International Flight Ticket
Porterage
Tips
Anything that doesn’t include in program