THIS 12-DAYS TOUR IS FULLY ESCORTED BY MARINA KIRILLOVA, THE DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY. IT INCLUDES ALL TOURS AND MEALS MENTIONED IN THE ITINERARY, SOME BEING EXCLUSIVE TO OUR CLIENTS ONLY.

Included in cost:

• Accommodaion in hotels 3 — 3 super* with breakfast daily
• English and Russian speaking tour director, representative from the company from Sydney
• Lunch and dinner as per the program
• Transfers as per the program
• Speed train Moscow — St. Peterburg
• Tours as per itinerary
• English speaking guides
• 16 — 27 july 2018

16 July, Moscow

Arrival, transfer to the hotel, check in. Cosmos Hotel 3super*. Free time

17 July. Moscow

Breakfast.

Big City Tour. We will drive along the main streets and squares, make photo stops at the most picturesque places of the city and see Red Square, the Bolshoy Theatre, St. Basil Cathedral, the building of Lyubyanka, the former KGB headquarters and many others. The Novodevichiy Convent.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

19:30 National show — «Amazing Russia.» A spectacular and fun entertainment program with dinner (mouthwatering authentic Russian cuisine)- an unusual «presentation» of all Russia.

18 July. Moscow

Breakfast.

Excursion to The Kremlin. During an unforgettable walk around the impressive territory of the Kremlin, we will visit the Cathedrals, see the Palace of the President, the Tsar Bell and the Tsar Cannon.

Excursion to The Armory Chamber, a collection of jewels and treasures of the Russian crown. Tour of the Diamond Fund — most exclusive treasures of the country for centuries.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

Free time.

19 July. Moscow

Breakfast.

Full day excursion to Sergiev Posad — one of the oldest local towns near Moscow with historic architecture. It is the official centre of the Russian Orthodox Church and one of the most important historic and spiritual places of Russia. We will visit the Trinity Monastery of St. Sergius, which is the main monastery in Russia and a big pilgrimage centre. Lunch at a local restaurant.

Dinner at the hotel.

20 July. Moscow

Breakfast.

The State Tretyakov Gallery — a world famous art gallery, which contains 170,000 works of the greatest Russian artists from early paintings to modern art. Most famous sacred Russian icons including The Trinity of the 15 century.

After the tour we will have a nice stroll in the surrounding area of Zamoskvorechie — one of the oldest parts of Moscow, which has been carefully restored. We can have a delicious lunch in one of the cafes around. Then we can take a ride in the beautiful Moscow Metro and get to the Red Square and GUM — the iconic department store built in the 19th century. You will have an excellent opportunity to buy souvenirs. We are 5 minutes away from the central street of Moscow — Tverskaya street, so there is still a lot to do!

Lunch and Dinner at your expense

21 July. Moscow

Breakfast.

Visit to the Museum of Cosmonautics, which shows the most important Russian and Soviet achievements in space. You can see Space Station Mir, Soyuz Spaceship, a Lunar rover for research on the surface of the moon, cosmonauts’ space suits, space food. We will have time to have a stroll at the Exhibition of Economic Achievements — one of the best memorials of the Soviet period, where you will see some beautiful architecture, outstanding fountains and have a feel of the atmosphere of a bygone era.

Free time

Dinner at the hotel.

22 July. Moscow/

St. Petersburg.

Breakfast.

Check out.

Transfer to the railway station. High speed train to St.Petersburg (4 hours ride on a very modern and comfortable German built train).

Arrival, transfer to the hotel, check in. Hotel 3* in the city centre.

We will have some time in the afternoon, and there is a lot to do and to see. We can visit Kazanskiy Catherdral and explore the central street Nevskiy prospect — plenty of interesting things and places you will never know and see by yourself.

Lunch and Dinner at your expense

23 July. St. Petersburg.

Breakfast.

Panoramic city tour of St. Petersburg. During the tour around the former capital of the Russian Empire you will enjoy the unforgettable sights of the city. You will visit the amazing Church on Spilled Blood and St. Isaac Cathedral. You will visit the graves of the Tsar Family at the Peter and Paul Cathedral in Peter and Paul Fortress.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

Optional: Boat trip along rivers and canals. The city is situated on numerous islands of the delta of the river Neva. The stunning architectural monuments can be seen from the boat during the trip. This will allow you to see St. Petersburg from a different angle, and you will get an idea as to why it is often called the Venice of the North.

24 July. St. Petersburg.

Breakfast.

Today we will head to the Winter Palace — residence of the Russian Emperors. It is now known as the world famous State Hermitage museum, one of the largest museums in the world. Its collections comprise over three million items, including the largest collection of paintings in the world.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

Visit the place where Pasputin was murdered. The Yusupov Palace is a piece of stunning architecture, which belonged to five generations of the aristocratic Yusupov dynasty.

25 July.

St. Petersburg.

Breakfast.

Excursion to the residence of Peter the Great – Peterhof, located on the coast of the Gulf of Finland. We will visit the Palace, walk along the amazing parks of Peterhof, enjoy the majestic water cascades and elegant gardens adorned with classical statues. You will get there by hydrofoil — unique type of speed boat.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

26 July.

St.Petersburg

Breakfast.

Excursion to the Catherine Palace in Pushkin. It is a fascinating monument of architecture and garden art of the 18-19th centuries. The Palace is wildly renown for the marvelous Great Hall or Bright Gallery, which is covered in gold and large mirrors on the walls, as well as the recently reconstructed Amber room.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

27 July.

St.Petersburg

Breakfast. Check out. Transfer to the airport.

Price of tour:

• Price from AUD$3950 per person twin share
• Single supplement from AUD$1050

We will help you with visa procedures and supply with visa support documents.

Terms and Conditions:

Deposit of AUD$200 per/person is required within 7 days of booking. Final payment within 3 days after visa is issued. Escorted is based on minimum numbers. For full terms and conditions, please refer to Marina Kirillova and Marina-San Travel and Tours for more information. Please note: Marina-San Travel and Tours reserves the right to alter or deviate from the tour itinerary should circumstances dictate. Hotel mentioned are to be used as a guide only and are subject to change should circumstances dictate. Price may change.

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