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Moscow, Tver And Novgorod, St. Petersburg
6 Nights 7 Days |
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Day 01: Arrive Moscow, Saturday
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Day 02: In Moscow, Sunday
Moscow, one of the largest cities in the world, is the symbolic heart and soul of the country. Sightseeing begins at the Red Square, dominated by St. Basil’s Cathedral and by the massive red walls of the Kremlin. Visit the Armory Museum; proceed to see the Moscow University and the popular Arbat shopping district. Continue with a drive along the wide boulevards and then stroll through GUM, Russia’s largest department store. Rest of the day is at leisure. You may take part in an optional tour by night of Moscow and its subway.
Day 03: To Tver And Novgorod, Monday
After an early breakfast, depart for Tver, an ancient trading port nestled on the banks of the Volga River. The city offers fascinating treasures, including Putevoy Dvorets, built for Catherine II as a resting place on her journeys from Moscow to St. Petersburg. Enjoy a short sightseeing tour of this remarkable city. End the day in historic Novgorod, founded almost twelve centuries ago.
Day 04: To St. Petersburg, Tuesday
A morning sightseeing tour of Novgorod starts at the Kremlin with a visit to St. Sophia Cathedral. Then, cross the river via a pedestrian bridge to visit the Yaroslav Court. In the afternoon, travel north to St. Petersburg, the former capital of the Romanov Czars.
Starting with the visit of Peter and Paul Fortress, quarter of the City museum and its cathedral, which houses the crypt of the Russian emperors. Next, visit St. Isaac’s Cathedral.
Day 05: In St. Petersburg, Wednesday
There are not many cities in the world that can match the grace of St. Petersburg. When Peter the Great founded the city in 1703, he hired Europe’s best architects, craftsmen and artists to build and decorate it. Spread over 100 islands linked by over 600 bridges, it is often referred to as “Venice of the North”. This morning sightseeing tour will feature hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Welcome dinner in the evening. ( Upon arrival first enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city
highlight: the world-famous Hermitage, which houses many treasures from the Czarist era. The rest of the day is free at leisure.
Day 06: In St. Petersburg, Thursday
Free day for shopping or individual activities. An optional tour to visit Petrodvorets, Peter the Great’s Summer Palace, will be available. In the evening you may take part in an optional tour featuring a folklore performance.
Day 07: Depart St. Petersburg, Friday
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure flight. |
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| Russia is the largest country in the world with a landmass that is 17, 075, 400 sq km in area.
The country stretches over a vast area of Eurasia and is bordered by a number of countries that include (counter-clockwise from NW to SE) Norway, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Belarus, Ukraine, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, China, Mongolia, and North Korea. Russia is also close to the United States and Japan. Russia is the coldest country in the world and has a largely continental climate because of its sheer size. However, due to its vast expanse, climate in Russia differs widely from region to region. |
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| Best time to visit: The best time to visit Russia is May through September. |
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| Currency : Ruble (RUB) |
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