Moscow, Sergiev Posad, Suzdal, Vladimir, St. Petersburg 

This 10-day group tour has 3 nights in Moscow, 1 night in Suzdal, 1 overnight on train and 4 nights in St. Petersburg. The tour is based on 4-star hotels - Tverskaya Marriott hotel in Moscow, Pushkarskaya Sloboda in Suzdal, Ambassador hotel in St. Petersburg. Full day sightseeing everyday. Daily lunches are served in theme restaurants only, except arrival and departure days. Two dinners in Moscow, one dinner in Suzdal, gala dinner in St. Petersburg. Expert local guide, deluxe transportation and our attention to detail.

 

MOSCOW and towns of Golden Ring with ST. PETERSBURG – City of the Tsars

Moscow and towns of the Golden Ring

Arrive to Moscow - the capital of Russia, a home for 10 million people. Its history dates back to the 12th century. Russians say that the history of Moscow is the history of the whole Russian country. Visit Kremlin, the former residence of the Czars, now - the seat of the Russian President. See Kremlin Cathedrals, Belfry of Ivan the Terrible, the Czar Bell and Czar Cannon. Visit the largest depository of jewelry in the Armory, the treasury of the Czars.

Extensive guided tours feature all highlights of Moscow. Stroll across the Red Square and see St. Basil Cathedral - a landmark of the capital with bright onion-shaped cupolas, drive to the Sparrow Hills – the best viewpoint of Moscow, attend morning service in the huge Cathedral of Christ the Savior, explore the famous Tretyakov Gallery, visit the ancient Novodevichy Convent and the largest painting in the world Borodino Panorama.

Leave Moscow by comfortable coach and continue to small ancient towns of medieval Russia. Visit the centre of Russian Orthodoxy – St. Trinity Sergius Monastery in Sergiev Posad. Spend a night in a charming wooden Suzdal. In the morning see its ancient Kremlin and monasteries, beautiful cathedrals of the neighboring town of Vladimir. Return to Moscow in time for dinner at your hotel. Depart to St. Petersburg by fast overnight train in comfortable 2-berth compartments.

St. Peterburg - City of the Czars

Arrive to St. Petersburg in the morning. A city of infinite charm with its majestic palaces and cathedrals, embankments and innumerable bridges it has a relatively short but outstanding history. Founded in 1703 by Peter the Great, St. Petersburg was the capital of Russian Empire for almost 200 years. No longer a capital city now it still preserves its imperial grandeur.

Start with a panoramic city tour with visit to the Peter & Paul Fortress & Cathedral – the sepulchre of all Russian Emperors. Tour the Yusupov Palace with a room where Rasputin was killed. See the treasures of the Hermitage before it opens for general public. Admire St. Isaac’s - a world fourth cupola cathedral and the Church on the Spilt Blood - the site of the murder of a Russian Czar. Have a boat trip along the city canals. Visit Catherine’s Palace in Pushkin followed by lunch at rustic restaurant with Cossack’s singing. Cross the Gulf of Finland by hydrofoil to reach the famous Peterhof. Enjoy its fountains, Grand Cascade and the Bath House of the Empress. Farewell gala dinner is served in the elegant Sadko restaurant. Have a pleasant flight home. Good bye and see you again...