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Starting rate per person based
on two people sharing. Single room rate on request. Please refer to the box to the left for approximate currency
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| Overview |
Discover the treasures of this vast land, following in the footsteps of Russian royalty on this remarkable adventure. From the imperial capital of St Petersburg, we'll cross the country taking in tsarist palaces, ancient kremlins, Siberian hospitality and rural village life. Come face to face with the enigmatic characters of Russia's remarkable history - from Rasputin and the last Romanovs to Catherine the Great and Ivan the Terrible - and enjoy the world's most famous train journey, the Trans-Siberian Railway.
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The traveller may be required to pay the tour leader a small "tour kitty" to cover local expenses. This may or may not apply to this tour. Call if you have questions. |
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Starting rate per person based
on two people sharing. Single room rate on request. Please refer to the box to the left for approximate currency
conversion.
This tour is billed in Canadian Dollars. |
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18 days |
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St Petersburg to Moscow
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Maximum of 12 travellers per group |
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Detailed Itinerary
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Click to view a detailed itinerary (dossier).
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| Overview |
Discover the treasures of this vast land, following in the footsteps of Russian royalty on this remarkable adventure. From the imperial capital of St Petersburg, we'll cross the country taking in tsarist palaces, ancient kremlins, Siberian hospitality and rural village life. Come face to face with the enigmatic characters of Russia's remarkable history - from Rasputin and the last Romanovs to Catherine the Great and Ivan the Terrible - and enjoy the world's most famous train journey, the Trans-Siberian Railway.
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The traveller may be required to pay the tour leader a small "tour kitty" to cover local expenses. This may or may not apply to this tour. Call if you have questions. |
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Cross the many bridges of St Petersburg, Relax in a Russian country house, Visit the Romanovs' royal residences, Unravel the mysteries of Rasputin, Discover dazzling ancient capitals, Experience local Tatar culture, Travel across Siberia on the Trans-Siberian Railway, Explore Moscow's Kremlin |
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- Hotels/guesthouses (8 nts), homestay (1 nt), apartments (2 nts), overnight train (6 nts)
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- Overnight train, train, minivan, local bus, metro, taxi, walking
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Days 1-3 St PetersburgCrowded with palaces, museums, bridges, cathedrals and canals, St Petersburg is best explored on foot. Day 4 PushkinNamed after Russia's most celebrated poet, Pushkin is home to one of the most opulent imperial residences in the country - the magnificent Catherine Palace. Day 5 SuzdalWander among medieval buildings in one of Russia's oldest cities and enjoy sweeping views of the glittering domes on the horizon. Days 6-7 Nizhny NovgorodWander down the pedestrian streets in this stunning city formally known as "Gorky". Days 8-9 KazanHome to descendants of nomadic tribes and abundant with grand mosques, Kazan, is more reminiscent of Central Asia than Europe. Accompany a local guide to visit the striking Kul Sharif Mosque. Days 10-12 YekaterinburgBest known as the place where the Romanovs met their deaths, Yekaterinburg lies close to the Europe-Asia border. Discover the city's notorious past and visit the Church of the Blood. Days 13-14 TobolskOnce the foremost city in Siberia, Tobolsk still boasts a charming town centre full of weatherworn cottages. See the kremlin and the Office of Tsar Nicholas II. Visit Pokrovskoye and discover the boom and bustle of Tyumen before jumping onboard a railway icon. Day 15 Trans-Siberian RailwayTravel through dense forests, quaint Siberian villages and industrious Soviet hubs aboard one of the world's great train journeys. Days 16-18 MoscowMuch of the country's history emerged in this bustling capital and historic sites such as the Kremlin and Red Square are reason alone for a visit.
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| When you travel, remember that a foreign country is not designed to make you comfortable. It is designed to make its own people comfortable. - Clifton Fadiman |
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