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Guided tour in Russia

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- Here is a journey that takes you to the essence of Russia : from Moscow to St. Petersburg, two cities, two unforgettable faces of an eternal soul.

Right away, we are struck by the power that Moscow brings out. For centuries a symbol of the Russian spirit, the capital houses many treasures crowned with bulbs or solemn walls. The Red Square, the Kremlin, St. Basil's Cathedral are its the best known images, but this trip will also take you off the tourist trail, towards authentic craftmen neighborhoods.

Emerged from the Baltic waters by the will of Peter the Great, St. Petersburg, with its rows of majestic palaces is for sure one of the most elegant cities of Europe. The wide avenues are lined with gilded churches and old convents, and the northern skies adds an ethereal atmosphere that can not be found anywhere else. Not to mention the Neva river and canals: hence St Petersburg’s nickname "the Venice of the North".

Feel free to consult our expert on Russia for more information on this wonderful trip !

IMPORTANT:
- From 01/05/15 to 08/31/15 : Weekly departures every Friday (Friday being the day 2 of the program)
- From 01/09/15 to 20/03/16 : Departures every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month (Friday being the day 2 of the program)

Day 1 | International flight

Day 2 | Arrive in Moscow

Arrival to Moscow, meet and greet by our representative. Transfer to the hotel (individual or in group). Check-in and overnight.

Day 3 | Moscow

Breakfast, then departure for a walking tour with your bilingual guide for a glimpse of the historical center of the Russian capital: visit of the Nativity church in Putinki, the last church of the style of the 17th century (crowned with a “tent” of mini-domes) that still exist in Moscow.
Walking on the main street of Moscow, the Tverskaya.
Pushkin Square with the famous statue of the poet, the famous Pushkin Cafe, the Elisseevsky food store (visit of this famous grocery of Moscow), a view of the City Hall located within a former palace of the 18th century. The buildings of the Central Post Office and of the National hotel, examples of Art Nouveau style, the Horse-guard Manege Square. A walk down the very picturesque pedestrian street of Kamergersky Pereulok opening into the Theatre Square with the famous Bolshoi Opera House and the Maly Theatre. The Boulevard Ring: Strastnoy Boulevard, Tverskoy Boulevard. The mansion of Jivago family, some examples of the Art Nouveau in Moscow and visit of some churches of historic interest.
Afternoon at leisure or an optional tour of the Tretyakov Picture Gallery and the merchants quarters of “Zamoskvorechye”.

Day 4 | Moscow

Breakfast, then departure for the tour of the most beautiful stations of the Moscow metro, an « underground palace » where all stations are immaculately clean, some of them being sumptuously decorated.
Then the tour of the Kremlin, a huge town-fortress in the heart of Moscow within the walls intercepted with 20 towers and gates, with sumptuous churches and palaces inside. After that comes the tour of the Red Square, the oldest and the largest in the city with St. Basil’s cathedral, visit of the GUM, a shopping center built in Art Nouveau style, then a walking tour in the historical center: Kitai-Gorod, the district of merchants and artists, the Zaryadie district, theBoyarsPalace. Return to the hotel by metro.
Afternoon at leisure or an optional half-day excursion to Zagorsk, the most important religious centre of Russian orthodox church. Dinner at leisure
Optional in the evening: a performance in the Moscow Circus.

Day 5 | Moscow - St-Petersburg

Breakfast. Transfer to the train station and departure by a rapid day-train to St. Petersburg.
Arrival to St. Petersburg, meet and great by our representative. Transfer to the hotel.

Day 6 | St-Petersburg

Breakfast, then departure for a walking tour with your bilingual guide – discovery of the historical center of the «Northern Venice of the North»: the St. Isaac’s Square with one of the most beautiful monuments of the city, the Cathedral, created by the French architect Montferrand. The Palace of the Grand Princess Mary, Diderot’s house and Nabokov’s house, the former mansions of nobility, the magnificent panorama of the Neva River with the famous Peter and Paul Fortress.
Then a tour of the Hermitage museum, one of the most famous in Europe both due to its collections and owing to the splendor of its buildings. This detailed tour will not only include the private quarters of Russian tsars (very rarely visited) but also the gala rooms of this splendid residence of Russian emperors and the gallery of paintings including those by Leonardo da Vinci, Titian and Raphael, Rembrandt and Rubens, Velasquez and Goya.
After leaving the museum and after a lunch in one of the city restaurants, a walk up the Millionaires Street, with its splendid palaces and private mansions who used to belong to noble families. Walking along the Winter Canal famous for its bridge bearing a strange resemblance of the Sighs Bridge inVenice. Walking tour of the historical center.
Afternoon at leisure or an optional visit of Pavlovsk (4 km of Pushkin) and visit of the beautiful palace given by Catherine II to her son Paul the 1st, it is maybe the most refined of the summer palaces in the environs of St. Petersburg due to its decoration, the quality and number of masterpieces it contains.

Day 7 | St-Petersburg

A unique tour : « Rasputin : myths and reality » (including visit of the Yussupov Palace).
We suggest you an exceptional visit to the topic of “the legend of Rasputin”. Following this famous character of Russian history, a hero for some, the worst enemy for others, you will get a very original and unusual impression of the centre of St. Petersburg.
After that, you will visit the Yussupov Palace located on the bank of the quiet Moika river. Behind its facade, one can see splendid rooms, staircases, enfilades, and even a tiny private theatre of astonishing beauty and elegance. Visit of the basement where Rasputin was killed.
Afternoon at leisure or optional excursion to Tsarskoie Selo (Pushkin): Visit of the Catherine Palace, a superb Baroque palace with pronounced Italian impact, tour of the palace with its famous Amber Room followed by a walk in the park.
Optional in the evening: a folklore show in the Nicolas palace (including “round trip” transfer).

Day 8 | St-Petersburg

A day at leisure B&B. Possibility of optional half-day excursions or visits :

- optional boat tour of the rivers and canals of “Northern Venice” (during the period of navigation)

- optional excursion to Petrodvorets (Peterhof), the “Russian Versailles”, former royal residence on the shore of the Gulf of Finland: guided tour of the lower park and its famous fountains. A walk in the beautiful park of the Grand Palace (the Upper Garden).
In winter (01 October – 14 May): tour of theGrandPalace (the fountains do not function in winter).

- optional excursion to Oranienbaum (ex. Lomonossov ; 41 km from St. Petersburg). This summer residence granted by Peter the Great to Prince Menshikov and afterwards belonging to the Royal family, was not very badly damaged during World War 2 : its Grand Palace with magnificent marquetry, its famous Chinese palace of the 18th century imitating a pagoda, have been recently restored. In the park, the Sliding Pavilion used to be a favourite place for the pass-time of the nobility who looked for some special sensations and experience : this wooden structure later gave rise to the roller coasters sometimes known as Russian hills.
Optional: a ballet or an opera performance (including “round trip” transfer).

Day 9 | Departure

Breakfast. Time at leisure. Transfer (individual or in group) to the airport. Departure.

PLEASE NOTE : due to the local circumstances, the order of tours might be changed on the spot.

Meals included as per itinerary :

B= Breakfast
L= Lunch
D = Dinner

Fares (on-site)
Price per person	2100$CAD

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Other fees
International Flight	Contact us
Deluxe travel insurance (estimated cost)	173 $
Deposit required for land portion	631 $
Half board plan (6 lunches at restaurant or hotel)	326 $
Full board plan (13 meals)	754 $
White Nights season supplement	192 $
Single occupancy supplement	928 $

The land portion budget includes:

- All individual or group transfers as per the arrival / departure flights (no extra charge is applied for arrivals or departure with any flight different from those of other passengers, on condition that the transfer is booked for the same date as the date of the beginning or end of the tour as per the contracted program)
- Rapid day-train “Sapsan” between Moscow and St.Petersburg
- Accommodation in double occupancy for 7 nights in 4* hotels
- All entrance fees to sites and museums mentioned as per the program
- Visits as per the program with bilingual guide

The land portion budget doesn't include:

- Deluxe travel insurance
- Passport registration fee (compulsory: $25 CAD/person)
- Visa fees
- Lunches and dinners (optional half and board plans, please see Other fees section)
- Gratuities and personal expenses
- Supplement for White Nights Season (from 06.05.15 to 06.07.15)
- Optional visits not mentioned in the program or suggested
- Anything not mentioned in the section above 'the land portion budget includes'