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Tour style – Wildlife & Nature, Culture & History

8 days

Experience the treasures of Russian culture, history and architecture on this 8-day journey—wander picturesque towns older than Moscow and marvel at Orthodox frescoes and golden domes. An expert CEO will lead the way and locals will uncover what was hidden behind the Iron Curtain for years. Visit the Kremlins in the cities along the Golden Ring and contemplate European masterpieces in St Petersburg’s Hermitage. The onion-domed churches dotting the skylines of rural villages coupled with the grandeur of Moscow are waiting to be discovered.

  • Day 1 Moscow

    There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.

    Table of Contents

    Included Activities:
    Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting

  • Day 2 Moscow

    Opt to visit the Tretiakov Art Gallery, take a Moskva River boat cruise, visit the Space Museum, the Pushkin Fine Art Museum, or Lenin’s Mausoleum.

    Red Square and St Basil’s Cathedral are must-sees.

    Prepare to visit cities in the Golden Ring, one of the oldest routes found in Russia, dotted with ancient towns each representing a different historic spirit of the Russian people.

    Included Activities:
    Kremlin and Armoury Guided Tour

  • Day 3 Moscow/Rostov (1L)

    Golden Ring towns now resemble open air museums, where life is slow and old traditions are kept. Visit the Troitse-Sergiev Monastery in Sergiyev Posad. Have the opportunity to make your own Russian souvenir “matrushka” (Russian painted dolls) before continuing on to Rostov.

    Opt to enjoy time on the shores of Lake Nero this evening.

    Included Activities:
    Sergiyev Posad Churches Visit

    Transport:
    Private Vehicle (1.50 hour(s), 73km)
    Private Vehicle (2.50 hour(s), 142km)

  • Day 4 Rostov/Suzdal (1B)

    Check out the Rostov Kremlin in this fascinating town, whose very stones embody the inexhaustible genius of Russian masters.

    Enjoy a guided tour to Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery and other highlights in Yaroslavl, before continuing on to Suzdal for the night.

    Included Activities:
    Rostov Kremlin Visit
    Yaroslavl Guided City Tour

    Transport:
    Private Vehicle (1.00 hour(s), 58km)
    Private Vehicle (3.50 hour(s), 200km)

  • Day 5 Suzdal/Saint Petersburg (1B)

    Suzdal is a quiet pastoral city with dozens of onion-domed churches dotting the skyline. Explore the streets lined with quaint wooden houses and enjoy relaxing by the river. The city square is as charming as they come. Wander past the small church and chat with “babushkas” selling pickled cucumbers and mead (honey beer).

    En route to Vladimir, stop in Bogolubovo to see the famous Pokrova-na-Nerli. Overnight train to Saint Petersburg.

    Included Activities:
    Suzdal Tour

    Transport:
    Private Vehicle (0.75 hour(s), 41km)
    Overnight train (beds) (10.50 hour(s))

  • Day 6 Saint Petersburg

    Activities in the ‘Paris of Russia’ include a visit to the Hermitage, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, the Church on Spilt Blood, the Russian Museum, or a rivers and canals boat trip. Make time to enjoy a cup of tea and Russian treats in a local café.

    Included Activities:
    Saint Petersburg Walking Tour
    Peterhof Visit

  • Day 7 Saint Petersburg (1B)

    Spend the day exploring the city or riding the deepest metro in the world. Opt for a canal cruise to see more of the city.

  • Day 8 Saint Petersburg (1B)

    Depart at any time.

    Included Activities:
    Departure Day

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