Little Tour Of Russia
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| Duration: | 7 days / 6 nights |
| Routing: | Moscow – Tver – Novgorod – St Petersburg |
Day 1, Saturday: Moscow
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax. Welcome dinner this evening. (D)
Day 2, Sunday: Moscow
Moscow, one of the largest cities in the world, is the symbolic heart and soul of the country. Sightseeing begins at the Red Square, dominated by St Basil’s Cathedral and the massive red walls of the Kremlin. Visit the Armory Museum; proceed to see the Moscow University and continue with a drive along the wide boulevards and then stroll through GUM, Russia’s largest department store. Rest of the day is at leisure. You may take part in an optional tour by night of Moscow and its subway. (B)
Day 3, Monday: Moscow – Tver – Novgorod
After an early breakfast, depart for Tver, an ancient trading port nestled on the banks of the Volga River. The city offers fascinating treasures, including Putevoy Dvorets, built for Catherine II as a resting place on her journeys from Moscow to St. Petersburg. Enjoy a short sightseeing tour of this remarkable city. End the day in historic Novgorod, founded almost twelve centuries ago. (B,D)
Day 4, Tuesday: Novgorod – St Petersburg
A morning sightseeing tour of Novgorod starts at the Kremlin with a visit to St Sophia Cathedral. Then, cross the river via a pedestrian bridge to visit the Yaroslav Court. In the afternoon, travel north to St Petersburg, the former capital of the Romanov Czars. Upon arrival enjoy first a sightseeing tour of the city starting with the visit of Peter and Paul Fortress, quarter of the City museum and its cathedral, which houses the crypt of the Russian emperors. Next, visit St Isaac’s Cathedral. (B,L,D)
Day 5, Wednesday: St Petersburg
There is not many cities in the world that can match the grace of St Petersburg. When Peter the Great founded the city in 1703, he hired Europe’s best architects, craftsmen and artists to build and decorate it. Spread over 100 islands linked by over 600 bridges, it is often referred to as “Venice of the North”. This morning’s sightseeing tour will feature: the world-famous Hermitage, which houses many treasures from the Czarist era. The rest of the day is free at leisure. An optional tour to visit Petrodvorets, Peter the Great’s Summer Palace, will be available. In the evening you may take part in an optional tour featuring a folklore performance. (B)
Day 6, Thursday: St Petersburg
Free day for shopping or individual activities. An optional tour to visit private palace & park of Catherine’s Palace in Pushkin, will be available. (B)
Day 7, Friday: St Petersburg
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure flight. (B)
Tour Includes:
• Transfers Airport – Hotel – Airport at start & end of tour
• 6 nights in first class hotels
• Service charges & hotel taxes
• Breakfast Daily, 1 Lunch & 3 Dinners (B, L, D)
• Air-conditioned motor-coach
• Tour Escort – English speaking
• Luggage handling
Sightseeing Tours Included:
• Moscow
• Novgorod
• St Petersburg
Hotels:
• Moscow: Marriott Grand (SF) or similar
• Novgorod: Park Inn Veliky Novgorod (F) or similar
• St Petersburg: Holiday Inn (F) or similar
| Per Person NZ$ | Twin Share | Single |
| Apr 28 May 12, 26 Jun 23 Jul 07, 28 Aug 25 Sep 08, 22 Oct 06 | 2,570 | 3,603 |
All prices are subject to amendment any time
