. Departs 13 September 2019 (other dates available)
. Return flights from the UK & resort transfers
. 7 nights bed & breakfast
. Touring itinerary
. Take in the sights of Moscow & St Petersburg
. Visit the Kremlin & Armoury Museum
. Discover the impressive Peter & Paul Fortress
. Explore Catherine's Summer Palace in Pushkin
Day 1 UK to Moscow
Fly to Moscow, where you will be met for your ‘Russian Explorer’ holiday and transferred to our hotel for three nights. The rest of today is at your leisure to start discovering the sights and sounds of Moscow.
Day 2 Moscow guided tour
After breakfast, join our tour guide in reception for an orientation tour of the city, starting with a walking tour of some of the spectacular underground metro stations in Moscow. Later, by coach, you will see some of the famous landmarks including Red Square, the Kremlin, Cathedral of Christ the Saviour and Victory Park. (B)
Day 3 Moscow- Kremlin & Armoury Museum
After breakfast, our guide will take you to the most famous landmark of the city, the magnificent Kremlin, where we will visit the fascinating Armoury Museum. This afternoon is at leisure for you to relax and explore the city. (B)
Day 4 Moscow to St Petersburg
Have free time this morning, before our early afternoon departure to the Leningradsky railway station, where we join the Sapsan train for the journey from Moscow to St Petersburg. Arriving this evening, we transfer with our guide and check in to our hotel for four nights. (B)
Day 5 St Petersburg & Peter and Paul Fortress
After breakfast, we enjoy a guided tour by coach to see the city’s famous sights, including the Winter Palace and the Church on the Spilled Blood. We also visit Peter and Paul Fortress, which guards the city of St Petersburg. The rest of the afternoon will be at your leisure to explore more or rest at our comfortable hotel. (B)
Day 6 Hermitage Museum
After breakfast, we will visit the Hermitage Museum – the magnificent collection of art in the winter palace of Catherine the Great. Early afternoon we return to the hotel, or you may choose to stay longer at the Hermitage or exploring the city. (B)
Day 7 Catherine’s Summer Palace
After breakfast we travel to the town of Pushkin to visit Catherine’s Summer Palace, returning back to St Petersburg mid afternoon. (B)
Day 8 St Petersburg to UK
Today, you will be transferred to the airport, for your return flight home. (B)
B : Breakfast
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