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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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This tour is billed in Canadian Dollars. |
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| Overview |
Taste mystery and intrigue on an exploration of the land that lay hidden behind the Iron Curtain for decades. Experience the grandeur of Moscow, the beauty of Russia's ancient capitals and the grace of St Petersburg. Discover the cathedrals, monuments, age-old treasures and romantic landscapes of this great nation and find the heart of enigmatic Russia.
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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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8 days |
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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 |
Taste mystery and intrigue on an exploration of the land that lay hidden behind the Iron Curtain for decades. Experience the grandeur of Moscow, the beauty of Russia's ancient capitals and the grace of St Petersburg. Discover the cathedrals, monuments, age-old treasures and romantic landscapes of this great nation and find the heart of enigmatic Russia.
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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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Experience a mesh of communist and capitalist cultures in the city of Moscow, Discover imperial treasures in the Kremlin, See Lenin in his eternal state, Explore medieval Russian capitals in the Golden Ring, Sip mead among sweeping meadows in Suzdal, Travel to Russia's oldest city, Novgorod, Admire tsarist treasures in the Hermitage, Take a guided tour of cultural attractions in St Petersburg, Be treated to a Russian tea party, Steam up in a public bath house |
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- Hotel (5 nts), Guesthouse (1 nt), Overnight sleeper train (1 nt)
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- Taxi, Metro, Minibus, Bus, Private Bus, Overnight sleeper train, Train, Boat
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Days 1-2 MoscowLearn why the city of Moscow is one of the greatest capitals in the world - a place where old-world orthodoxy meets audacious free enterprise. Explore the Kremlin and witness its huge collection of imperial treasures, including exquisite Faberge eggs and ceremonial regalia. Walk among the cathedrals and museums within the Kremlin walls and get a glimpse of Lenin in his eternal resting state. While here, be sure to visit Moscow's metro stations - these lavishly decorated 'Palaces of the People' are unlike any other in the world. Days 3-4 SuzdalFarewell Moscow and travel to ancient Suzdal. Marvel at this glittering former capital, which forms part of Russia's legendary Golden Ring. Wander past decorative wooden cottages and peek inside crumbling churches that line the narrow streets and alleys of this magical spot. Perfect local specialties in a hands-on cooking lesson before winding down with a glass of medovukha - a light alcoholic drink made from honey - while watching the shadows lengthen across the weathered city walls. Return to Moscow before relaxing aboard a northbound overnight train. Day 5 NovgorodDescend upon the oldest city in Russia and see how well-preserved architectural treasures linger as echoes of medieval times. Travel back in time with a visit to the Millennium of Russia monument and the Cathedral of St Sophia, both concealed within the walls of Novgorod's riverside Kremlin. Join locals for a refreshing steam at the public banya (bath house) - no trip to Russia would be complete without experiencing this quirky custom. Days 6-8 St PetersburgComplete the final leg of the journey to St Petersburg. Join a guided tour and hear tales about the colourful characters who are associated with each historical attraction in St Petersburg. Later, be a special guest of a local family for a Russian tea party. Before heading home, perhaps spy famous works of art in the Hermitage Museum or, for a final dose of mystery and intrigue, visit the Kunstkamera, home to a collection of Peter the Great's ghoulish oddities.
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| The first condition of understanding a foreign country is to smell it. - Rudyard Kipling |
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