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To the North East of Moscow lies a chain of small, ancient towns known
as the Golden Ring. These enchanting towns stand along the trade routes,
which during the Middle Ages, were located between Russia’s two main
centres at Novgorod and Kiev.
This extensive 12 night tour is designed for those who have a real
interest in Russia and are eager to get as much as possible from their
trip. We will take you through a thousand years of Russian history and a
thousand kilometers of Russian culture. You’ll experience both present
and past, cities and nature, huge capitals and tiny provincial museum
towns. You’ll visit ancient Kremlins and charming monasteries from a
variety of periods, preserved wooden houses and museums displaying the
great traditions of icon painting and handicrafts that still flourish
here.
We have just 2 departure dates in 2008 for this extensive tour which is
designed for those who have a real interest in Russia.
14 June 2008 £1,499
16 August 2008 £1,499
The tour is based on a minimum of 10 people travelling at the same time.
In the unlikely event there is insufficient interest, we may amend or
cancel the tour, in which case we will notify you no later than 8 weeks
prior to departure. We may operate the tour in reverse, ie St Petersburg
to Moscow.
Your tour will include:
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Return flights from London (other airports on request)
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12 nights accommodation
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Full board throughout
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Transfers
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Excursions as specified in the itinerary
Please note that this tour can be organised individually with a slightly
different itinerary. For 2 people travelling, the price will be £1,599
per person. Please contact us for more details.
Day 1 Moscow:
Arrive in Moscow
where you will be met by your representative who will escort you to your
hotel, the 4* Cosmos (or similar). The evening is free.
Day 2 Moscow:
Half day guided tour
of the Kremlin and the Novodevichy Convent. In the afternoon, explore
the city at your own pace.
Day 3 Moscow - Suzdal:
You’ll be
taken to one of the oldest Russian towns, the museum town of Suzdal.
Accommodation in the 3* hotel Pokrovsky Monastery (or similar). Evening
at leisure.
Day 4 Suzdal – Vladimir - Bogolyubovo:
Morning
city tour of Suzdal, full day excursion to ‘the father of Russian
towns’, the city of Valdimir and the Bogolyubsky monastery in
Bogolyubovo where the miraculous appearance of the Blessed Virgin took
place in the 12th century.
Day 5:
Departure from Suzdal to
the lake-side town Kostroma. Accommodation in the 2* hotel Kostroma (or
similar).
Day 6 Kostroma:
Half-day morning
orientation tour, in the afternoon a tour to the Ipatyevsky monastery,
one of the most significant memorials in Russia and the cradle of the
Romanov dynasty.
Day 7 Kostroma - Tver:
Transfer to
the ancient trading port on the Volga River. Accommodation in the 2*
hotel Tver (or similar). A half day city tour will introduce you to the
main sights. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 8 Tver - Novgorod:
Transfer to
one of the richest cultural and historical centres of Russia.
Accommodation in the 3* hotel Intourist (or similar)
Day 9 Novgorod:
St Sophia
Cathedral and the Kremlin are the highlights of your sightseeing tour in
the morning. After lunch, you’ll visit a unique open air museum of the
ancient wooden architecture.
Day 10 Novgorod – St Petersburg:
Drive
to Russia’s most beautiful city. Accommodation in the 4* hotel
Pribaltiskaya (or similar). Your guide will take you on an introductory
city tour in the afternoon.
Day 11 St Petersburg:
A guided
half day tour of the Hermitage museum. Nearly 3 million pieces of art
await you. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 12 St Petersburg – Tsarskoe Selo and
Pavlovsk:
The awe-inspiring summer residences of the Russian
Emperors. A special lunch of Russian cuisine is provided in a typical
restaurant.
Day 13:
Departure from St
Petersburg. Your guide will transfer you to the airport for your return
flight to the UK.
Additional Costs:
Russian single
entry tourist visa: £60
Insurance: You must have travel
insurance in order to obtain a Russian visa
Local Hotel Tax: £2 where
applicable
Single Supplement: Call for supplement details.
Upgrade
to Business Class Flights: £450
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