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RUSSIA

$ *
From 2485 per person twin share
6 DAYS | ST. PETERSBURG TO MOSCOW
TRAVEL TYPE: Semi-independent
DEPARTS: Tue, Wed (1 Jan – 31 Oct 20,
1 Jan – 31 Mar 21)

HIGHLIGHTS
• Visit the famous Kremlin, former home of
Russia’s Tsars
• Explore the world’s largest art collection
housed in the Hermitage
• See the final resting place of the last Tsar of
Russia, Nicholas II
• Take a high-speed rail journey from St. Petersburg
to Moscow
INCLUDES
• 5 nights accommodation
• Meals as specified
• Tours, transfers and transportation as per itinerary
• Local English-speaking guide
• One way train ticket on Sapsan Train from
St. Petersburg to Moscow
An entrance visa for Russia is required for New Zealand
passport holders. The order of sightseeing excursions is
subject to change.
Red Square, Moscow

Sofiiskaya Embankment, Moscow

Peterhof Palace, St. Petersburg

CLASSICAL RUSSIA 6 DAYS
Experience the splendour of Moscow and Day 4: St. Petersburg to Moscow (B)
St. Petersburg’s magnificent museums, palaces and Transfer to the train station and take a high-speed rail
cathedrals while enjoying a journey through Russia’s journey to Moscow. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the
past and present. city after checking in to your hotel. Visit Red Square
and take in the fabulous views from the Sofiiskaya
Day 1: St. Petersburg Embankment before discovering Moscow’s modern
Arrive in St. Petersburg and be transferred to your quarter in the Sparrow (Vorobyovy) Hills. Spend the next
accommodation. Spend the rest of the day at leisure two nights in Moscow.
and perhaps take a self-guided tour of this fabulous city.
Spend the next three nights in St. Petersburg. Day 5: Moscow (B)
Visit the iconic Moscow Kremlin with its Cathedral Winter Palace, St. Petersburg
Day 2: St. Petersburg (B) Square and many other stunning historic sites. Enjoy a
Take a guided morning tour that includes the Peter glimpse inside one of the Kremlin’s many cathedrals as
and Paul Fortress, St. Nicholas’ Church, the Winter well as the Armoury Chamber, which houses a fabulous
Palace, Smolny Cathedral, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, and the collection of Tsarist treasures.
Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan. In the afternoon, visit
the Hermitage, one of the world’s finest art museums. Day 6: Moscow (B) 3 St. Petersburg
Housing over three million items, it’s actually comprised After breakfast take a transfer to the airport or train station
of six buildings including the Winter Palace. for your onward journey. RUSSIA
Day 3: St. Petersburg (B) (B = breakfast)
Enjoy a guided tour of the Peterhof Palace, an awe-
inspiring complex of buildings and gardens inspired
by France’s Palace of Versailles. The tour includes the
Grand Palace and the many ornate fountains of the
lower park. Spend the afternoon at leisure. 2 Moscow
START/FINISH
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* Prices are a guide only, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. Prices are per person twin share, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest tour category for travel in low season.
For full terms and conditions including pricing and conditions, refer to the Booking Conditions at the back of this brochure. 105