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Since we pioneered travel to the Soviet Union in 1954, we’ve come to know Russia best. And with our insider access, our experienced resident guides will enrich your exploration of these grand cities they call home.
8 days from$ 4,799 from$ 4, 499 ORIGINAL
O U R Va l u e JOURNEY
The fountains at Peterhof
DAY 4 | By rail to St. Petersburg
Enjoy Business Class aboard the high-speed train to St. Petersburg where you’ll check in to our luxury hotel. With our expert guide, a city tour includes Peter and Paul’s Fortress, founded by Peter the Great in 1703, and the magnificent St. Isaac’s Cathedral – with its opulent interior, massive granite columns, and monumental gold dome. meals b
DAY 5 | Fine art + city architecture With privileged early entry before other
visitors, your tour reveals the most famous paintings of the Hermitage , including masterpieces by Titian, da Vinci, Rembrandt and the Impressionists. Then step aboard our privately chartered sightseeing boat for a guided canal cruise – a terrific way to see and appreciate the city’s grand architecture. meals b
DAY 6 | Tsarskoye Selo
Travel to Tsarskoye Selo for a guided
tour of the Catherine Palace; the famed Amber Room offers a tantalizing glimpse into the lavish life of the Tsars. By special arrangement, visit the amber studio where
skilled craftsmen turn this 40-million-year- old stone into works of art. For lunch, we’ll take you to Podvorye, set in a log home and famed for its fine Russian cuisine. meals b+l
DAY 7 | The Peterhof
Without fewer visitors, our special early-
opening entry at The Peterhof promises an unforgettable tour of Peter the Great’s resplendent summer estate. Marvel at
the lavishly landscaped grounds and the magnificent grand cascades which flow from mid May to September. Back in the city, we’ve arranged a private tour of the Shuvalov Palace. Its grand interior, once the site of glittering Imperial balls, is now home to the world’s largest collection of works by Carl Fabergé, including nine of his famous Imperial Easter Eggs. This evening at the Grand Hotel, you can raise a toast to your fellow travelers as you enjoy a wonderful farewell dinner. meals b+d
DAY 8 | Depart St. Petersburg
We’ll take you to the airport or rail station today for your onward journey. meals b
+ Save $600 per couple | $300 solo
when you pay in full at time of booking
+ Comprehensive sightseeing with never more than 16 guests including all entry fees
+ 11 meals: 7 breakfasts, 2 lunch and 2 dinners with wine
+ 7 nights in our luxury hotels with a Kremlin-View room in Moscow
+ All on-tour transportation including airport transfers
+ Business Class seating on the high-speed rail from Moscow to St. Petersburg
+ Luggage handling and all hotel taxes
+ Family+Friends – Travel with 3 or more and save $50-$200 more per person
2O19- Rates Never More than 16 Guests
2O2O land only
Feb 15, Mar 15
May 10, Jun 14
Aug 16, Sep 6, Oct 11 2O2O
Apr 17, May 22
per person
2O19
DOUBLE SOLO
$4,799 $5,699 $5,199 $6,399 $4,999 $6,099
$5,299 $6,599
Travel Privately Any Day
2O19 + 2020 DOUBLE
From $5,799
Go on a Custom Journey
With its wealth of history, art and culture, Russia offers so much to see and do! Let our travel experts design a journey tailored to your personal interests.
OUR LUXURY HOTELS IN THE HEART OF THESE CITIES
St. Basil’s Cathedral
MOSCOW – BALTSCHUG KEMPINSKI
Our luxury hotel enjoys a privileged city-center location on the banks of the Moscow River. A+R guests will enjoy breathtaking views of the Kremlin from their Grand Deluxe Room
ST. PETERSBURG –
BELMOND GRAND HOTEL EUROPE
Modern luxury set in an opulent 19th-century landmark just off the famed Nevsky Prospekt.
for Private or Custom Journeys CALL 800-221-2216
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