With the allure of the bold, brash oxymoron that is Moscow, the cultured elegance of St Petersburg and the most picturesque towns of the famous 'Golden Ring' - the cultural and political heart of Russia - in between, this is a real trip of a lifetime.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Moscow. Arrive in Moscow and check in to hotel. Time to relax or explore this fascinating city.
Day 2: Moscow. Guided tour of the Kremlin, Red Square and the Tretyakov Gallery. (B)
Day 3: Moscow. A free day for further exploration of the other highlights of Russia's capital city. (B)
Day 4: Moscow - Rostov Veliky. Today we start our tour of the ‘Golden Ring’ - an area of very old towns north east of Moscow. We visit the Monastery of St Sergius in Sergiev Posad, followed by beautiful Pereslavl on the way to Rostov Veliky. (B)
Day 5: Rostov Veliky - Yaroslavl. In the morning we have the opportunity to row on Lake Nero and explore the many churches and museums of the Rostov Kremlin before traveling to Yaroslavl, an enchanting old town on the banks of the Volga. (B)
Day 6: Yaroslavl - Suzdal. A morning to explore Yaroslavl before travelling to Suzdal, where you will think you have traveled back in time to ancient Russia. (B)
Day 7: Vladimir - Novgorod. The morning is free to explore the monasteries, convents and wooden cottages of Suzdal. Later we visit Bogolyubovo and Vladimir, containing some of the most beautiful buildings in Russia, before we journey back to Moscow for the overnight train to Novgorod. (B)
Day 8: Novgorod. Full day to explore Novgorod; opportunity in the evening to try a Russian sauna at the local banya (bathhouse).
Day 9: Novgorod - St Petersburg. Travel to St Petersburg, Russia’s city of canals. (B)
Day 10: St Petersburg. Guided tour of St Petersburg, including the world famous Hermitage and the Gardens of Pushkin. (B)
Day 11: St Petersburg. We travel to Petrodvorets to see the spectacular palace, built by Peter the Great and famed for its avenue of fountains. Free afternoon. (B)
Day 12: St Petersburg. Tour ends. (B)
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Local Payment: 220 EUR
- Maximum Group Size: 15
- Arrival Transfer: Airport transfer to hotel day 1
- Fully Escorted: By Imaginative Traveler tour leader, services of local guides in Moscow and St Petersburg
- Transport: Private bus, trains
- Activities: Extensive walking around cities and sites. Optional rowing on Lake Nero
- Accommodation: 10 nights tourist class hotels, 1 overnight train
Meals: Breakfast as per itinerary. For other meals allow approx €13-18 (US$15-20) per day
- Entrance Fees: Included for all sites listed as part of the itinerary
- Local Payment: Must be paid in cash on day 1 of your tour
- Trip Reference: UTRH
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