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Travel 55 in association with Trafalgar Worldwide Escorted Tours
A discount of 7% is available on any holiday in Trafalgar Tours' brochures when you book direct with Trafalgar Tours and quote the Travel55 ref TT55.

Wonders of St. Petersburg, Novgorod & Moscow
8 Day Touring Holidays - 7% Discount

Sightseeing Highlights

• St. Petersburg: See the Winter Palace, St. Isaac's Cathedral, Nevsky Prospekt. Visit the St. Peter and Paul Fortress and the Hermitage Museum.
• Moscow: See Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral and the Kremlin Walls.
• Audio Headsets: For all guided visits and included sightseeing Trafalgar will provide personal audio headsets which enhance the commentary of the local expert guides.

Dining Highlights

• Welcome Reception with your Travel Director in St. Petersburg including Welcome Drinks and a light meal.
• 7 hot buffet breakfasts.
• 1 three-course dinner.
• 'Be My Guest' dining experience in St. Petersburg.
• Farewell Dinner with wine in Moscow.

First Class Travel Highlights

• A qualified Local Guide in St. Petersburg and Moscow.
• High-speed train journey between St. Petersburg and Moscow.
• Capture treasured memories of your trip with a complimentary group photo taken at a landmark location.
• First class hotel accommodation featuring twin rooms and provate facilities.
• All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included
• Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and onboard restroom.
• The services of one of our professional Travel Directors throughout your journey.
• A qualified Local Guide in St. Petersburg and Moscow.
• Audio headsets for all guided visits and included sightseeing
• A stylish wallet, travel documents, keepsake booklet and map.

Holiday Itinerary

DAY 1: ARRIVE ST. PETERSBURG (4)
Welcome to the magnificent city of St. Petersburg! Relax and unwind after your journey. Meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers this evening for a Welcome Reception with a light dinner at your hotel. Then a short evening orientation drive will be the perfect introduction to this magnificent city.(WR) Hotel: Holiday Inn Moskovskie Vorota (F) (4 nights)

DAY 2: ST. PETERSBURG SIGHTSEEING AND AT LEISURE
Admire the landmarks of St. Petersburg during your sightseeing tour with an expert Local Guide. View the Tsar’s Winter Palace, Nevsky Prospekt, St. Isaac's Cathedral and the statue of Peter the Great. Explore the Peter and Paul Fortress on your included visit. Your time in St. Petersburg also includes a small group sightseeing visit to the Hermitage Museum, one of the world's largest and most valuable art collections. The Hermitage occupies five impressive buildings on the banks of the River Neva in the heart of St. Petersburg. Featuring over 3 million artefacts, the collection represents the development of world culture and art from the Stone Age to the 20th century. Enjoy a unique Be My Guest dining experience. (BB/BMGD)

DAY 3: ST. PETERSBURG AT LEISURE
A free day to utilise your included 'hop-on hop-off' ticket - a wonderful way to see the city. Perhaps visit a theatre this evening to see a Russian folklore show. (BB)

DAY 4: ST. PETERSBURG AT LEISURE
A free day to explore the city or consider taking an excursion to visit the fabulous gardens and spectacular fountains of Peter the Great's summer residence at Petrodvorets. (BB)

DAY 5: ST. PETERSBURG - HIGH SPEED TRAIN - MOSCOW (3)
After a hearty Russian breakfast enjoy some free time before taking a train trip towards the Russian capital. Arrive later in Moscow, your home for the next three nights. An ancient city full of remarkable architecture and monuments to fallen heroes and victorious battles, Moscow is a cauldron of creativity and culture. The capital of Russia and the largest city in Europe, its metropolitan area is vast. Located on the Moskva River, Moscow is the country's political, economic, religious and financial hub, and home to the largest number of billionaires in the world! Dine tonight at your hotel and spend time later exploring this fascinating city. (BB D) Hotel: Marriott Tverskaya (SF) (3 nights)

DAY 6 TO DAY 7: MOSCOW SIGHTSEEING AND AT LEISURE
Your featured guided sightseeing tour shows you Red Square, St. Basil's domed Cathedral and the Kremlin Walls. Later, enjoy time on your own to shop or explore before returning to your hotel. In your free time consider taking an excursion to Zagorsk, which has been regarded for many centuries as the largest religious and cultural centre in Russia. Here you can see examples of the work of the great masters of religious iconry displayed in the churches and monasteries. On your final night enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your Tour Director and fellow travellers in a local restaurant to celebrate the end of a memorable tour. (BB/BB FD)

DAY 8: DEPART MOSCOW
Say goodbye to this unique country at the end of a remarkable trip of discovery. Airport transfers are available. Conditions apply. (BB)

Wonders of St. Petersburg, Novgorod & Moscow Ref:SWHS - 2012 Departures
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FB = Full Breakfast CB = Continental Breakfast L = Lunch HL = Highlight Lunch D = Dinner HD = Hightlight Dinner BD = Buffet Dinner BG = Be My Guest FD = Farewell Dinner

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