Highlights of St Petersburg and Moscow Summer 2018 - CostSaver

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Explore the imperial twin cities of St. Petersburg and Moscow as they are today and their influence over the centuries and a fascinating encounter with the iconic sites of the Hermitage Museum, Tsar's Winter Palace, Red Square and the Kremlin.

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Moscow
    • Novgorod
    • St. Petersburg

What's this trip about?

    Explore the imperial twin cities of St. Petersburg and Moscow as they are today and their influence over the centuries and a fascinating encounter with the iconic sites of the Hermitage Museum, Tsar's Winter Palace, Red Square and the Kremlin.

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeOperator does not provide
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CitySt Petersburg
End CityMoscow

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • Education / Learning
  • Local Immersion & Homestays

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Russia

Attractions

  • Moscow
  • St. Petersburg

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive St. Petersburg (3 Nights)

Welcome to St. Petersburg, your home for the next three nights. Relax and unwind after check-in, before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travellers later on for dinner. Dinner

Day 2: St. Petersburg Sightseeing and Free Time

The Tsar's Winter Palace, Nevsky Prospekt, St. Isacc's Cathedral and the Statue of Peter the Great feature on your guided tour. Explore St. Peter and Paul Fortress with your Local Specialist. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Buffet Breakfast

Day 3: St. Petersburg Free Time

Enjoy a free day to explore the city further, or visit the State Hermitage Museum, one of the oldest and largest museums in the world containing over 3 million works of art and artefacts. Buffet Breakfast

Day 4: St. Petersburg – Novgorod

This morning consider an Optional Experience to the summer residence of Peter the Great in Petrodvorets. Afterwards, cross the vast Russian plains to the ancient city of Novgorod where you view the Kremlin Fort, Millennium Monument and St. Sophia Cathedral. Dine tonight at your hotel. Buffet Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5: Novgorod – Tver – Moscow (3 Nights)

Your journey continues through picturesque villages to the Tver region, where you stop for an included lunch. Travel via Klin, the former home of Tchaikovsky, to the Russian capital, Moscow. Buffet Breakfast, Lunch

Day 6: Moscow Sightseeing and Free Time

Moscow is a city full of wonderful buildings and monuments. Your Local Specialist shows you an array of sights including Red Square and the domed St. Basil's Cathedral. In your free time perhaps visit the UNESCO World Heritage listed Kremlin, considered to be one of t...

Day 7: Moscow Free Time

See the sights of your choice during your free day in the city. There will be the opportunity for you to consider taking an Optional Experience to Sergiyev Posad, the largest religious and cultural centre in Russia. Buffet Breakfast

Day 8: Depart Moscow

Say goodbye to this unique country at the end of your holiday. Airport transfers are available. Conditions apply. Buffet Breakfast

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Price From $1,600
Price per day$200
Last Updated: 7/24/2018

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At Trafalgar, we passionately believe in the power of travel to broaden the mind and build bridges between people. By sharing with you the hidden places not mentioned in guidebooks, the local people you wouldn’t otherwise meet, and the traditions you may not have experienced by yourself, we ensure that you get the ‘insider’ view, an authentic and enhanced experience you simply could not have had on your own.

It is this dedication to taking our guests beyond the obvious sights that has helped us grow over the past 65 years into one of the most trusted and successful international guided vacation/holiday companies in the world. From Europe to the United States, South America to South Africa, and with the recent addition of Asia, we pride ourselves on uncovering the hidden gems, cultural highlights and not-to-be-missed attractions of the places you visit. We’ll help you delve deep into the heart of each city and capture the true essence of each new destination.

We are committed to establishing lasting relationships with our guests by exceeding their expectations the first time and every time, through consistently outstanding quality of service, experience and value.

We're proud to be the most globally awarded guided travel company. Every year, we win some of the most prestigious travel accolades around the world – from the Travel Globes to the Agents' Choice Awards. We've collected 46 major travel awards over the last five years alone, as well as the Gold Trusted Merchant Award from independent reviews provider Feefo.

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As the world’s most awarded and loved travel company, Trafalgar unlocks the best of the world for every traveller. From the iconic sites to breaking bread with locals at private Be My Guest experiences, guests can be assured of a dream holiday without the stress of 'what ifs'. Committed to Make Travel Matter, Trafalgar aims to make a positive impact on locals, communities and wildlife visited, and the planet we call home. With tried and tested tours, created by local travel experts in destination and enjoyed by more than 5million happy guests, Trafalgar’s proud to be recognised by its Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award.

Trafalgar is part of the family-owned and run The Travel Corporation (TTC), driven by service for over one hundred years.

 

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Accommodation

Best Western Izmalilovo,
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Meals Included
  • 7 Buffet breakfasts
  • 1 Three course lunch
  • 2 Three course dinners
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
Audio Headsets Provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences Daily breakfast Luxury air-conditioned coach Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted Variety of Optional Experiences An expert Travel Director and separate driver All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes Airport transfers are provided on the first and last travel day. Conditions apply
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