9 Day Tour of Russia - Christmas, Kremlins and Tsars
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20 Dec Welcome to Russia and the start of your holiday! Wanting more time in Moscow? This is the trip! Meet and greet arrival transfer from airport. Transfer to hotel for registration and check-in. Tonight, around 2000hrs, our tip-filled Welcome Meeting takes place. Rest of evening free. Overnight - Moscow |
21 Dec: Moscow – breakfast
To legendary Red Square for a guided walk of central Moscow. We continue inside the Kremlin where we enjoy a guided walk through the grounds. Rest of day free. Overnight - Moscow
22 Dec: Moscow – breakfast
Sculpture Park – redundant statues of important men from the Soviet era languish in this unusual park which is located just across the road from legendary Gorky Park with its winter ice rink where cheap skates can be hired. For those interested, we’ll head there with our guide. Alternatively, you’re free to enjoy Moscow your way. Overnight - Moscow
23 Dec: Moscow - Pskov – breakfast
Free day to enjoy Moscow. Overnight train to Pskov
Bolt-on star city - Join us on an optional adventure to the Star City Cosmonaut Training Centre. Experience the low-down on the Russian space program that has trained every Russian cosmonaut since Yuri Gagarin, the first man in space. Click here
24 Dec - Christmas Eve: Pskov area – breakfast
Good morning, Pskov! Today, enjoy a tour of Pskov – an ancient town that has played host to a stream of Baltic invaders. Our Pskov tour takes in the riverside fortified Kremlin, cathedral and other sights. We’ll then steam up at a real Russian banya (sauna). Hot on the heels - a lunch with vodka. Later, time to relax before our Big Night Out - our Russian Christmas Eve dinner and party. Cheers! Lunch, dinner & overnight - Pskov
25 Dec - Christmas day: Pskov area - St Petersburg – breakfast
Good tidings people! This morning, a short drive brings us to the beautiful 14th century Pechory Monastery. Later we enjoy a day of alpine fun - ice-skating on the frozen lake or cross-country skiing with lunch. There are no mountains in the region, so a special type of ski is used for cross-country. Please note that if the weather is inclement, the itinerary may alter slightly. Evening coach to St Petersburg. Lunch & overnight – St Petersburg
26 Dec: St Petersburg - breakfast
Founded by Peter the Great in 1703, St Petersburg is the bees knees. It’s one of the prettiest cities in all Russia. This morning, a city coach tour gives us an overview. If you purchase the pukka pass, today (day 7) will also include additional guided sightseeing inclusive of transport. Overnight – St Petersburg |
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27 Dec: St Petersburg - breakfast
Enjoy a guided visit to the Hermitage Collection at the famous Winter Palace. The rest of the day is free to do St Pete’s your way. Overnight – St Petersburg
What you see!
Moscow - UNESCO-listed Red Square & Kremlin, Lenin’s Mausoleum, Gorky & Sculpture Park
Ancient Pskov & surrounds
Pechory monastery
St Petersburg - UNESCO-listed city area – Nevsky Prospekt, Church on Spilled Blood, St Petersburg Hermitage at the Winter Palace
Other sites of St. Petersburg included on the optional pukka pass
What you get!
8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Big Night Out! Christmas Eve Dinner & Party
7 nights 3 superior tourist class hotels
1 night train Moscow - Pskov (4-berth or open sleeper cabin) incl. bed linen
Airport arrival transfer*
Guided sightseeing - Moscow walk, Moscow Kremlin, Pskov, Pechory, St Petersburg city coach tour, Hermitage at Winter Palace
Russian banya (sauna) experience
Winter pursuits - ice skating, cross-country skiing in Pskov
Moscow Metro travelcard (for 6 journeys/rides)
English speaking tour leader
Relevant transfers on tour
Russian visa info
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