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We invite you to visit Moscow and St. Petersburg - the most beautiful cities of Russia. Both of them are rich in numerous museums and galleries, theatres and cathedrals, palaces and parks. The unique historical heritage of these fascinating Russian capitals will make a great impression on you and your family.
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Day 1 Thursday |
Arrival in Moscow. Transfer from the airport to the hotel, accommodation.
Coach excursion "Moscow at night" - Vorobyevi Hills - the beautiful view of the city from the observation platform, Moscow State University, Novodevichiy Convent, "Diplomatic Village", Victory Park with its fountains and churches, the Triumphal Arch, Kutuzov prospect, Arbat Street, etc. |
Day 2 Friday |
Breakfast. {bR}
Sightseeing coach tour round the most beautiful places of Moscow - main streets, squares and ppaces of interest: the Tverskaya street the most animated and saucy, the former headquarters of the KGB, the Bolshoy Theatre, Russian White House, the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, the Red Square, the Cathedral of St. Basil the Blessed and other major city sights.
Excursion to the Moscow Kremlin and Kremlin Cathedrals - the historical center of Moscow. The Kremlin has always been perceived as a symbol of power and might of the Russian land. Each era of the Russian history left its architectural mark on the Kremlin. Within the Kremlin walls there are many architectural monuments, churches, cathedrals, museums, etc.
Lunch at the local restaurant.
Coach excursion to Kolomenskoe - the former summer residence of Moscow Grand Princes and Russian Tsars created in the XIV-XVII centuries. It is the unique art, historical, architectural and nature-landscape museum-reserve. Nowadays it is a remarkable place to enjoy Russian folklore performances.
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Day 3 Saturday |
Breakfast.
Metro-tour - history of its foundation and visit to the most gorgeous stations decorated with sculptures, glass, colored marble and bronze chandeliers.
Boat trip along the Moskva-river (in summer only) - a short tour from the down town to enjoy the riversides and bridges of Moscow.
Visit to Gorky Park or Moscow Zoo. Gorky Park is the first amusement park in Moscow. A wondeful landscapes coincides with dozens of rides and attractions created by the vivd imagination of modern engineers.
Lunch at the local restaurant.
Excursion to the Tretyakov Gallery on Krymsky Val{B} - the XX-th century branch of the Tretyakov State Gallery - one of the world's largest museums. You will see the works of art created in the period from 1920 till 1930.
Evening performance.
Late check out. Evening transfer to the railway station.
Departure to St. Petersburg - the overnight sleeper train to St. Petersburg (1-st class ticket). |
Day 4 Sunday |
Arrival in St. Petersburg. Transfer from the airport to the hotel, accommodation.
Panoramic city tour - all major city highlights in the course of three hours tour including visit to Peter & Paul Fortress - the first building of the city, the burial place of all Russian Emperors.
Free time.
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Day 5 Monday |
Breakfast.
Coach tour to Petrodvorets (Petergoph) - one of the major palace-and-park complexes in the suburbs of St. Petersburg. This magnificent architectural ensemble overlooking the Gulf of Finland is known for its stately parks with marble statues, numerous palaces and pavilions, beautiful fountains, marvelous man-made lakes and georgeous interiors of the Great Palace.
Lunch at the local restaurant.
Free time.
Cultural performance - Folkshow with fourchette at Nikolaevsky Palace. |
Day 6 Tuesday |
Breakfast.
Excursion to the Hermitage Museum (by coach) - one of the major museums in the world. Its collection consists of nearly three million art treasures. Exhibits are displayed in the world famous Winter palace as well as the Small, Old and New Hermitages.
Lunch at the local restaurant.
Excursion to the Museum of Zoology and the Chamber of Curiosities. The Zoological Museum was created in 1832 and is considered to be one of the world's biggest museums of that kind. It holds the exhibits of over 15 million animal types. The Chamber of Curiosities will acquaint you with Anatomical Rarities of St. Petersburg Kuntskamer - the greatest Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography.
{B}Free time. |
Day 7 Wednesday |
Breakfast.
Airport transfer. Departure from St. Petersburg. |
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