Moscow, Russia, at the Your Insight Into the Region

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Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Moscow

State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg

composers, choreographers and dancers to the pinnacle of their arts. Discovery: Behind the Scenes at the Mariinsky Theater. Visit the theater, formerly Peter and Paul Fortress, St. Petersburg, Gulf of Finland known as the Kirov, that has hosted the premieres St. Basil’s Cathedral on Red Square, Moscow of operas by Mussorgsky, Rimsky-Korsakov ACCOMMODATIONS and Tchaikovsky and is home to the renowned Day One Mariinsky Ballet Company. Over 234 seasons, In Transit Kremlin, Moscow its stage has shown off the talents of ballet Our travel experts have carefully selected these first-class properties for their prime locations. Depart gateway city for Moscow, Russia.A Sapsan high-speed train legends including Pavlova, Nijinsky, Nureyev They are ideally located for exploring the region’s renowned landmarks, while providing future under Stalin’s leadership, the stations and Baryshnikov. Complete your tour with opportunities to immerse yourself in local life. Of utmost importance is the quality of the services, Inspiring Moments Day Two D showcase luxury for the people, including marble Sapsan train ride to St. Petersburg. Named for lunch at one of the unique restaurants nearby. amenities and accommodations, allowing you to enjoy your stay fully. Moscow, Russia floors, chandeliers, mosaics and more. Next, the peregrine falcon, the Sapsan zips between > Admire Russia’s Upon arrival in Moscow, transferA to the step inside the red walls of the Kremlin, a fortress- cities at speeds of up to 155 miles per hour. Free Time: This afternoon, explore cultural treasures, A World Apart InterContinental Moscow Tverskaya and check within-a-city that encompasses lavish palaces, From the train station, transfer to the Angleterre St. Petersburg’s many cultural treasures from folk songs and The story of travel involves more than a ticket and a passport. in to your room. gold-domed cathedrals and Russia’s highest Hotel in St. Petersburg. on your own. handmade collectibles to This evening, get to know your fellow travelers state offices. Visit the Armoury Chamber to gaze Discovery: Get Enrichment: Czarist Russia. From 1613 It should weave together discovery, education and humanity, the priceless masterpieces. Moscow Metro St. Petersburg Highlights. best elements of any compelling tale. Your personal travel story at a Welcome Reception. Then enjoy dinner at on the treasures of the Russian czars, including to know Russia’s cultured “window to Europe” to 1917, Russia’s Romanovs ruled as czars, > Stand in awe in historic, leading unprecedented imperial expansion of begins with our commitment to delivering authentic experiences the hotel. and symbolic Red Square, Manezhnaya Square crowns and jewels, Fabergé eggs, royal carriages through its famous landmarks. Positioned where broadest collections of art. Early entry lets you monumental Red Square. and the Arbat, a welcoming pedestrian street in and fierce armor. Cross Red Square to browse the Neva River meets the Gulf of Finland, the port the realm. Delve into the intrigue and drama with local people. Day Three B spend time enjoying the most popular exhibits, > modern luxuries at the GUM department store, city is filled with canals, bridges and islands. See of St. Petersburg’s royal dynasty, and learn about “Lady In Blue,” Cezanne, State Hermitage Museum The incomparable value of your journey lies in the personalized Escape the crowds the city’s old center. See the Stalinskie Vysotki, GUM department store including many masterpieces of European with early access to the Moscow known as the “Seven Sisters” to English speakers, built in the Russian medieval style during the the Bronze Horseman, which depicts the city’s their demise in the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution. care you receive from your Travel Director and the knowledge you residence of the Romanovs, built by Empress Renaissance and baroque art, before the must-see Enrichment: Russian Art. Review the Victorian age. Then, stroll to St. Basil’s Cathedral and fortress, Novodevichy stood as an important eponymous founder Peter the Great; the neo- Hermitage high-rises built in the Stalinist style between Day Eight B | L Elizabeth for her mother, Empress Catherine I. museum opens to the public. gain from expert guides and lecturers, who call this area home. history of Russian visual arts. Learn about gilded Museum. 1947 and 1953. Finish the tour with a visit to to admire its swirling, candy-colored domes part of Moscow’s defense over the centuries. Just classical Admiralty with its gold spire; the ornate, This gilded palace, inspired by Versailles, By eliminating logistical worries, your multilingual Travel Director Byzantine icons, neoclassical paintings influenced Peterhof | Catherine Palace Free Time: Enjoy your last afternoon in the copper-domed Russian Orthodox Cathedral firsthand. Enjoy lunch at a restaurant in the area. outside the convent walls, find the Novodevichy onion-domed Church of Our Savior on the Spilled exemplifies the Russian baroque style. Inside, > Feel the mist from the St. Petersburg at leisure. INTERCONTINENTAL MOSCOW TVERSKAYA | MOSCOW allows you to immerse yourself comfortably in your surroundings. by the tastes of Catherine the Great and the Cemetery and visit the well-adorned burial sites Discovery: Peterhof. Step back in time to fountains as you stroll the of Christ the Savior, demolished by order of Stalin Free Time: The remainder of the day is Blood; and other palaces, monuments and the storied Amber Room glows with intricate This high-caliber professional makes you feel safe and important masterpieces of revolutionary modern artists of prominent artists and political leaders including the reign of Peter the Great on a visit to his This evening, share highlights of your grand promenades of but rebuilt in the 1990s. yours to discover the secrets and treasures churches for which St. Petersburg is known. Visit gold leaf designs and inlaid amber and wood. including Kandinsky and Chagall. baroque Great Palace and the formal gardens Russian adventure with fellow travelers at the by creating a convivial, welcoming atmosphere. Peter the Great’s Discovery: Experience the of central Moscow. Anton Chekhov, Nikolai Gogol, Nikita Khrushchev granite-adorned St. Isaac’s Cathedral and the The room’s décor was stolen by the Nazis but Tretyakov Gallery. that surround it. Overlooking the Gulf of Finland, Farewell Dinner. The other important characters in this story are the guides opulent palace. Discovery: Moscow Highlights. Take in evolution of Russian art as you tour this collection and Boris Yeltsin. Peter and Paul Fortress, the city’s first structure, restored through a joint German-Russian Day Five B | D the spectacular estate delights visitors with and lecturers, whose regional expertise shines in their insider Moscow’s most notable sights on a panoramic of more than 180,000 pieces spanning a Free Time: Explore on your own during your whose cathedral holds the tombs of czars. effort in time for the 300th anniversary of Day Ten B > Be dazzled by the Russian grottoes, statues and numerous fountains— perspective and commentary. tour of the metropolis, home to nearly 12 million thousand years. Moscow final afternoon in Moscow. After the tour, enjoy St. Petersburg’s cuisine St. Petersburg in 2003. baroque Catherine many of which were painstakingly restored after In Transit residents. In recent years, this most populous city Discovery: Novodevichy Convent and Your journey to Russia offers a wealth of life-affirming moments Palace and the mystery This evening, indulge in fine dining, Russian-style, at a restaurant in the city. Following breakfast, transfer to the airport in Russia as well as Europe has transformed itself Day Four B | L Explore the peaceful oasis of this being plundered during World War II. Day Nine B | D in Moscow, St. Petersburg and beyond. From the grandeur of of the Amber Room. Cemetery. at one of Moscow’s superior restaurants. for the return flight to your gateway city.A 16th-century religious complex, designated a Day Seven B | L Discovery: Enjoy lunch at a as sleek, modern skyscrapers replace relics of Moscow Folkloric Russia. St. Petersburg Note: Itinerary may change due to local conditions. the czars to enchanting nesting dolls and steamy black tea, your > Take in sweeping vistas the Soviet era. Get to know landmarks within the Discovery: UNESCO World Heritage site. Built in the Moscow Day Six B | D St. Petersburg country house, tasting traditional Russian dishes, Discovery: Walking is required on many excursions, and surfaces memories of Russia will enrich your life for years to come. Metro, Kremlin and Red Square. State Hermitage Museum. on the Sapsan, the Garden Ring, a network of streets that encircles First, go below ground to see the Soviet-era baroque style, the convent is known for its Moscow | St. Petersburg Enrichment: Russian Music and Ballet. sipping vodka and celebrating folk traditions with This famed museum, which began as the private may be uneven or unpaved. high-speed train from the city center. See the towering fortress walls splendor of Moscow’s Metro stations. Constructed gorgeous gold- and silver-domed Smolensk After an early breakfast, transfer to the Learn how the Russian passion for classical a delightful live music and dance show. gallery for the acquisitions of Catherine the ATransfers and flights included for AHI FlexAir participants Moscow to St. Petersburg. ST. PETERSBURG Above: Catherine Palace, Pushkin | Cover photo: Peterhof of the Kremlin, busy Tverskaya Street, sprawling in the 1930s as propaganda predicting a radiant Cathedral and the frescoes within. Both convent Leningradsky rail station for your high-speed music and ballet has propelled the country’s Discovery: Catherine Palace. Visit the summer Great, showcases one of the world’s finest and B|L|D denotes included breakfasts, lunches and dinners. ANGLETERRE HOTEL | ULTIMATE FLEXIBILITY-The AHI Travel Passenger Protection Reserve your trip to Russia today! Plan offers an Any Reason Cancellation feature. Don't worry! Travel happy! PROGRAM DATES INCLUDED FEATURES Trip #:9-23727W NOT INCLUDED-Fees for passports and, if applicable, visas, entry/departure fees; personal gratuities; laundry and dry Send to Imperial Splendors of Russia cleaning; excursions, wines, liquors, mineral waters and meals Air Program dates: September 12-21, 2018 Cornell Alumni Association Travel Program not mentioned in this brochure under included features; travel ACCOMMODATIONS YOUR ONE-OF-A-KIND JOURNEY

Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Moscow

State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg

composers, choreographers and dancers to the pinnacle of their arts. Discovery: Behind the Scenes at the Mariinsky Theater. Visit the theater, formerly Peter and Paul Fortress, St. Petersburg, Gulf of Finland known as the Kirov, that has hosted the premieres St. Basil’s Cathedral on Red Square, Moscow of operas by Mussorgsky, Rimsky-Korsakov ACCOMMODATIONS and Tchaikovsky and is home to the renowned Day One Mariinsky Ballet Company. Over 234 seasons, In Transit Kremlin, Moscow its stage has shown off the talents of ballet Our travel experts have carefully selected these first-class properties for their prime locations. Depart gateway city for Moscow, Russia.A Sapsan high-speed train legends including Pavlova, Nijinsky, Nureyev They are ideally located for exploring the region’s renowned landmarks, while providing future under Stalin’s leadership, the stations and Baryshnikov. Complete your tour with opportunities to immerse yourself in local life. Of utmost importance is the quality of the services, Inspiring Moments Day Two D showcase luxury for the people, including marble Sapsan train ride to St. Petersburg. Named for lunch at one of the unique restaurants nearby. amenities and accommodations, allowing you to enjoy your stay fully. Moscow, Russia floors, chandeliers, mosaics and more. Next, the peregrine falcon, the Sapsan zips between > Admire Russia’s Upon arrival in Moscow, transferA to the step inside the red walls of the Kremlin, a fortress- cities at speeds of up to 155 miles per hour. Free Time: This afternoon, explore cultural treasures, A World Apart InterContinental Moscow Tverskaya and check within-a-city that encompasses lavish palaces, From the train station, transfer to the Angleterre St. Petersburg’s many cultural treasures from folk songs and The story of travel involves more than a ticket and a passport. in to your room. gold-domed cathedrals and Russia’s highest Hotel in St. Petersburg. on your own. handmade collectibles to This evening, get to know your fellow travelers state offices. Visit the Armoury Chamber to gaze Discovery: Get Enrichment: Czarist Russia. From 1613 It should weave together discovery, education and humanity, the priceless masterpieces. Moscow Metro St. Petersburg Highlights. best elements of any compelling tale. Your personal travel story at a Welcome Reception. Then enjoy dinner at on the treasures of the Russian czars, including to know Russia’s cultured “window to Europe” to 1917, Russia’s Romanovs ruled as czars, > Stand in awe in historic, leading unprecedented imperial expansion of begins with our commitment to delivering authentic experiences the hotel. and symbolic Red Square, Manezhnaya Square crowns and jewels, Fabergé eggs, royal carriages through its famous landmarks. Positioned where broadest collections of art. Early entry lets you monumental Red Square. and the Arbat, a welcoming pedestrian street in and fierce armor. Cross Red Square to browse the Neva River meets the Gulf of Finland, the port the realm. Delve into the intrigue and drama with local people. Day Three B spend time enjoying the most popular exhibits, > modern luxuries at the GUM department store, city is filled with canals, bridges and islands. See of St. Petersburg’s royal dynasty, and learn about “Lady In Blue,” Cezanne, State Hermitage Museum The incomparable value of your journey lies in the personalized Escape the crowds the city’s old center. See the Stalinskie Vysotki, GUM department store including many masterpieces of European with early access to the Moscow known as the “Seven Sisters” to English speakers, built in the Russian medieval style during the the Bronze Horseman, which depicts the city’s their demise in the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution. care you receive from your Travel Director and the knowledge you residence of the Romanovs, built by Empress Renaissance and baroque art, before the must-see Enrichment: Russian Art. Review the Victorian age. Then, stroll to St. Basil’s Cathedral and fortress, Novodevichy stood as an important eponymous founder Peter the Great; the neo- Hermitage high-rises built in the Stalinist style between Day Eight B | L Elizabeth for her mother, Empress Catherine I. museum opens to the public. gain from expert guides and lecturers, who call this area home. history of Russian visual arts. Learn about gilded Museum. 1947 and 1953. Finish the tour with a visit to to admire its swirling, candy-colored domes part of Moscow’s defense over the centuries. Just classical Admiralty with its gold spire; the ornate, This gilded palace, inspired by Versailles, By eliminating logistical worries, your multilingual Travel Director Byzantine icons, neoclassical paintings influenced Peterhof | Catherine Palace Free Time: Enjoy your last afternoon in the copper-domed Russian Orthodox Cathedral firsthand. Enjoy lunch at a restaurant in the area. outside the convent walls, find the Novodevichy onion-domed Church of Our Savior on the Spilled exemplifies the Russian baroque style. Inside, > Feel the mist from the St. Petersburg at leisure. INTERCONTINENTAL MOSCOW TVERSKAYA | MOSCOW allows you to immerse yourself comfortably in your surroundings. by the tastes of Catherine the Great and the Cemetery and visit the well-adorned burial sites Discovery: Peterhof. Step back in time to fountains as you stroll the of Christ the Savior, demolished by order of Stalin Free Time: The remainder of the day is Blood; and other palaces, monuments and the storied Amber Room glows with intricate This high-caliber professional makes you feel safe and important masterpieces of revolutionary modern artists of prominent artists and political leaders including the reign of Peter the Great on a visit to his This evening, share highlights of your grand promenades of but rebuilt in the 1990s. yours to discover the secrets and treasures churches for which St. Petersburg is known. Visit gold leaf designs and inlaid amber and wood. including Kandinsky and Chagall. baroque Great Palace and the formal gardens Russian adventure with fellow travelers at the by creating a convivial, welcoming atmosphere. Peter the Great’s Discovery: Experience the of central Moscow. Anton Chekhov, Nikolai Gogol, Nikita Khrushchev granite-adorned St. Isaac’s Cathedral and the The room’s décor was stolen by the Nazis but Tretyakov Gallery. that surround it. Overlooking the Gulf of Finland, Farewell Dinner. The other important characters in this story are the guides opulent palace. Discovery: Moscow Highlights. Take in evolution of Russian art as you tour this collection and Boris Yeltsin. Peter and Paul Fortress, the city’s first structure, restored through a joint German-Russian Day Five B | D the spectacular estate delights visitors with and lecturers, whose regional expertise shines in their insider Moscow’s most notable sights on a panoramic of more than 180,000 pieces spanning a Free Time: Explore on your own during your whose cathedral holds the tombs of czars. effort in time for the 300th anniversary of Day Ten B > Be dazzled by the Russian grottoes, statues and numerous fountains— perspective and commentary. tour of the metropolis, home to nearly 12 million thousand years. Moscow final afternoon in Moscow. After the tour, enjoy St. Petersburg’s cuisine St. Petersburg in 2003. baroque Catherine many of which were painstakingly restored after In Transit residents. In recent years, this most populous city Discovery: Novodevichy Convent and Your journey to Russia offers a wealth of life-affirming moments Palace and the mystery This evening, indulge in fine dining, Russian-style, at a restaurant in the city. Following breakfast, transfer to the airport in Russia as well as Europe has transformed itself Day Four B | L Explore the peaceful oasis of this being plundered during World War II. Day Nine B | D in Moscow, St. Petersburg and beyond. From the grandeur of of the Amber Room. Cemetery. at one of Moscow’s superior restaurants. for the return flight to your gateway city.A 16th-century religious complex, designated a Day Seven B | L Discovery: Enjoy lunch at a as sleek, modern skyscrapers replace relics of Moscow Folkloric Russia. St. Petersburg Note: Itinerary may change due to local conditions. the czars to enchanting nesting dolls and steamy black tea, your > Take in sweeping vistas the Soviet era. Get to know landmarks within the Discovery: UNESCO World Heritage site. Built in the Moscow Day Six B | D St. Petersburg country house, tasting traditional Russian dishes, Discovery: Walking is required on many excursions, and surfaces memories of Russia will enrich your life for years to come. Metro, Kremlin and Red Square. State Hermitage Museum. on the Sapsan, the Garden Ring, a network of streets that encircles First, go below ground to see the Soviet-era baroque style, the convent is known for its Moscow | St. Petersburg Enrichment: Russian Music and Ballet. sipping vodka and celebrating folk traditions with This famed museum, which began as the private may be uneven or unpaved. high-speed train from the city center. See the towering fortress walls splendor of Moscow’s Metro stations. Constructed gorgeous gold- and silver-domed Smolensk After an early breakfast, transfer to the Learn how the Russian passion for classical a delightful live music and dance show. gallery for the acquisitions of Catherine the ATransfers and flights included for AHI FlexAir participants Moscow to St. Petersburg. ST. PETERSBURG Above: Catherine Palace, Pushkin | Cover photo: Peterhof of the Kremlin, busy Tverskaya Street, sprawling in the 1930s as propaganda predicting a radiant Cathedral and the frescoes within. Both convent Leningradsky rail station for your high-speed music and ballet has propelled the country’s Discovery: Catherine Palace. Visit the summer Great, showcases one of the world’s finest and B|L|D denotes included breakfasts, lunches and dinners. ANGLETERRE HOTEL | Below: St. Isaac’s Cathedral, St. Petersburg Art | Architecture | Culture | Cuisine | History | Mystique

Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Moscow

State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg

composers, choreographers and dancers to the pinnacle of their arts. Discovery: Behind the Scenes at the Mariinsky Theater. Visit the theater, formerly Peter and Paul Fortress, St. Petersburg, Gulf of Finland known as the Kirov, that has hosted the premieres St. Basil’s Cathedral on Red Square, Moscow of operas by Mussorgsky, Rimsky-Korsakov ACCOMMODATIONS and Tchaikovsky and is home to the renowned Day One Mariinsky Ballet Company. Over 234 seasons, In Transit Kremlin, Moscow its stage has shown off the talents of ballet Our travel experts have carefully selected these first-class properties for their prime locations. Depart gateway city for Moscow, Russia.A Sapsan high-speed train legends including Pavlova, Nijinsky, Nureyev They are ideally located for exploring the region’s renowned landmarks, while providing future under Stalin’s leadership, the stations and Baryshnikov. Complete your tour with opportunities to immerse yourself in local life. Of utmost importance is the quality of the services, Inspiring Moments Day Two D showcase luxury for the people, including marble Sapsan train ride to St. Petersburg. Named for lunch at one of the unique restaurants nearby. amenities and accommodations, allowing you to enjoy your stay fully. Moscow, Russia floors, chandeliers, mosaics and more. Next, the peregrine falcon, the Sapsan zips between > Admire Russia’s Upon arrival in Moscow, transferA to the step inside the red walls of the Kremlin, a fortress- cities at speeds of up to 155 miles per hour. Free Time: This afternoon, explore cultural treasures, A World Apart InterContinental Moscow Tverskaya and check within-a-city that encompasses lavish palaces, From the train station, transfer to the Angleterre St. Petersburg’s many cultural treasures from folk songs and The story of travel involves more than a ticket and a passport. in to your room. gold-domed cathedrals and Russia’s highest Hotel in St. Petersburg. on your own. handmade collectibles to This evening, get to know your fellow travelers state offices. Visit the Armoury Chamber to gaze Discovery: Get Enrichment: Czarist Russia. From 1613 It should weave together discovery, education and humanity, the priceless masterpieces. Moscow Metro St. Petersburg Highlights. best elements of any compelling tale. Your personal travel story at a Welcome Reception. Then enjoy dinner at on the treasures of the Russian czars, including to know Russia’s cultured “window to Europe” to 1917, Russia’s Romanovs ruled as czars, > Stand in awe in historic, leading unprecedented imperial expansion of begins with our commitment to delivering authentic experiences the hotel. and symbolic Red Square, Manezhnaya Square crowns and jewels, Fabergé eggs, royal carriages through its famous landmarks. Positioned where broadest collections of art. Early entry lets you monumental Red Square. and the Arbat, a welcoming pedestrian street in and fierce armor. Cross Red Square to browse the Neva River meets the Gulf of Finland, the port the realm. Delve into the intrigue and drama with local people. Day Three B spend time enjoying the most popular exhibits, > modern luxuries at the GUM department store, city is filled with canals, bridges and islands. See of St. Petersburg’s royal dynasty, and learn about “Lady In Blue,” Cezanne, State Hermitage Museum The incomparable value of your journey lies in the personalized Escape the crowds the city’s old center. See the Stalinskie Vysotki, GUM department store including many masterpieces of European with early access to the Moscow known as the “Seven Sisters” to English speakers, built in the Russian medieval style during the the Bronze Horseman, which depicts the city’s their demise in the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution. care you receive from your Travel Director and the knowledge you residence of the Romanovs, built by Empress Renaissance and baroque art, before the must-see Enrichment: Russian Art. Review the Victorian age. Then, stroll to St. Basil’s Cathedral and fortress, Novodevichy stood as an important eponymous founder Peter the Great; the neo- Hermitage high-rises built in the Stalinist style between Day Eight B | L Elizabeth for her mother, Empress Catherine I. museum opens to the public. gain from expert guides and lecturers, who call this area home. history of Russian visual arts. Learn about gilded Museum. 1947 and 1953. Finish the tour with a visit to to admire its swirling, candy-colored domes part of Moscow’s defense over the centuries. Just classical Admiralty with its gold spire; the ornate, This gilded palace, inspired by Versailles, By eliminating logistical worries, your multilingual Travel Director Byzantine icons, neoclassical paintings influenced Peterhof | Catherine Palace Free Time: Enjoy your last afternoon in the copper-domed Russian Orthodox Cathedral firsthand. Enjoy lunch at a restaurant in the area. outside the convent walls, find the Novodevichy onion-domed Church of Our Savior on the Spilled exemplifies the Russian baroque style. Inside, > Feel the mist from the St. Petersburg at leisure. INTERCONTINENTAL MOSCOW TVERSKAYA | MOSCOW allows you to immerse yourself comfortably in your surroundings. by the tastes of Catherine the Great and the Cemetery and visit the well-adorned burial sites Discovery: Peterhof. Step back in time to fountains as you stroll the of Christ the Savior, demolished by order of Stalin Free Time: The remainder of the day is Blood; and other palaces, monuments and the storied Amber Room glows with intricate This high-caliber professional makes you feel safe and important masterpieces of revolutionary modern artists of prominent artists and political leaders including the reign of Peter the Great on a visit to his This evening, share highlights of your grand promenades of but rebuilt in the 1990s. yours to discover the secrets and treasures churches for which St. Petersburg is known. Visit gold leaf designs and inlaid amber and wood. including Kandinsky and Chagall. baroque Great Palace and the formal gardens Russian adventure with fellow travelers at the by creating a convivial, welcoming atmosphere. Peter the Great’s Discovery: Experience the of central Moscow. Anton Chekhov, Nikolai Gogol, Nikita Khrushchev granite-adorned St. Isaac’s Cathedral and the The room’s décor was stolen by the Nazis but Tretyakov Gallery. that surround it. Overlooking the Gulf of Finland, Farewell Dinner. The other important characters in this story are the guides opulent palace. Discovery: Moscow Highlights. Take in evolution of Russian art as you tour this collection and Boris Yeltsin. Peter and Paul Fortress, the city’s first structure, restored through a joint German-Russian Day Five B | D the spectacular estate delights visitors with and lecturers, whose regional expertise shines in their insider Moscow’s most notable sights on a panoramic of more than 180,000 pieces spanning a Free Time: Explore on your own during your whose cathedral holds the tombs of czars. effort in time for the 300th anniversary of Day Ten B > Be dazzled by the Russian grottoes, statues and numerous fountains— perspective and commentary. tour of the metropolis, home to nearly 12 million thousand years. Moscow final afternoon in Moscow. After the tour, enjoy St. Petersburg’s cuisine St. Petersburg in 2003. baroque Catherine many of which were painstakingly restored after In Transit residents. In recent years, this most populous city Discovery: Novodevichy Convent and Your journey to Russia offers a wealth of life-affirming moments Palace and the mystery This evening, indulge in fine dining, Russian-style, at a restaurant in the city. Following breakfast, transfer to the airport in Russia as well as Europe has transformed itself Day Four B | L Explore the peaceful oasis of this being plundered during World War II. Day Nine B | D in Moscow, St. Petersburg and beyond. From the grandeur of of the Amber Room. Cemetery. at one of Moscow’s superior restaurants. for the return flight to your gateway city.A 16th-century religious complex, designated a Day Seven B | L Discovery: Enjoy lunch at a as sleek, modern skyscrapers replace relics of Moscow Folkloric Russia. St. Petersburg Note: Itinerary may change due to local conditions. the czars to enchanting nesting dolls and steamy black tea, your > Take in sweeping vistas the Soviet era. Get to know landmarks within the Discovery: UNESCO World Heritage site. Built in the Moscow Day Six B | D St. Petersburg country house, tasting traditional Russian dishes, Discovery: Walking is required on many excursions, and surfaces memories of Russia will enrich your life for years to come. Metro, Kremlin and Red Square. State Hermitage Museum. on the Sapsan, the Garden Ring, a network of streets that encircles First, go below ground to see the Soviet-era baroque style, the convent is known for its Moscow | St. Petersburg Enrichment: Russian Music and Ballet. sipping vodka and celebrating folk traditions with This famed museum, which began as the private may be uneven or unpaved. high-speed train from the city center. See the towering fortress walls splendor of Moscow’s Metro stations. Constructed gorgeous gold- and silver-domed Smolensk After an early breakfast, transfer to the Learn how the Russian passion for classical a delightful live music and dance show. gallery for the acquisitions of Catherine the ATransfers and flights included for AHI FlexAir participants Moscow to St. Petersburg. ST. PETERSBURG Above: Catherine Palace, Pushkin | Cover photo: Peterhof of the Kremlin, busy Tverskaya Street, sprawling in the 1930s as propaganda predicting a radiant Cathedral and the frescoes within. Both convent Leningradsky rail station for your high-speed music and ballet has propelled the country’s Discovery: Catherine Palace. Visit the summer Great, showcases one of the world’s finest and B|L|D denotes included breakfasts, lunches and dinners. ANGLETERRE HOTEL | Below: St. Isaac’s Cathedral, St. Petersburg Art | Architecture | Culture | Cuisine | History | Mystique

Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Moscow

State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg

composers, choreographers and dancers to the pinnacle of their arts. Discovery: Behind the Scenes at the Mariinsky Theater. Visit the theater, formerly Peter and Paul Fortress, St. Petersburg, Gulf of Finland known as the Kirov, that has hosted the premieres St. Basil’s Cathedral on Red Square, Moscow of operas by Mussorgsky, Rimsky-Korsakov ACCOMMODATIONS and Tchaikovsky and is home to the renowned Day One Mariinsky Ballet Company. Over 234 seasons, In Transit Kremlin, Moscow its stage has shown off the talents of ballet Our travel experts have carefully selected these first-class properties for their prime locations. Depart gateway city for Moscow, Russia.A Sapsan high-speed train legends including Pavlova, Nijinsky, Nureyev They are ideally located for exploring the region’s renowned landmarks, while providing future under Stalin’s leadership, the stations and Baryshnikov. Complete your tour with opportunities to immerse yourself in local life. Of utmost importance is the quality of the services, Inspiring Moments Day Two D showcase luxury for the people, including marble Sapsan train ride to St. Petersburg. Named for lunch at one of the unique restaurants nearby. amenities and accommodations, allowing you to enjoy your stay fully. Moscow, Russia floors, chandeliers, mosaics and more. Next, the peregrine falcon, the Sapsan zips between > Admire Russia’s Upon arrival in Moscow, transferA to the step inside the red walls of the Kremlin, a fortress- cities at speeds of up to 155 miles per hour. Free Time: This afternoon, explore cultural treasures, A World Apart InterContinental Moscow Tverskaya and check within-a-city that encompasses lavish palaces, From the train station, transfer to the Angleterre St. Petersburg’s many cultural treasures from folk songs and The story of travel involves more than a ticket and a passport. in to your room. gold-domed cathedrals and Russia’s highest Hotel in St. Petersburg. on your own. handmade collectibles to This evening, get to know your fellow travelers state offices. Visit the Armoury Chamber to gaze Discovery: Get Enrichment: Czarist Russia. From 1613 It should weave together discovery, education and humanity, the priceless masterpieces. Moscow Metro St. Petersburg Highlights. best elements of any compelling tale. Your personal travel story at a Welcome Reception. Then enjoy dinner at on the treasures of the Russian czars, including to know Russia’s cultured “window to Europe” to 1917, Russia’s Romanovs ruled as czars, > Stand in awe in historic, leading unprecedented imperial expansion of begins with our commitment to delivering authentic experiences the hotel. and symbolic Red Square, Manezhnaya Square crowns and jewels, Fabergé eggs, royal carriages through its famous landmarks. Positioned where broadest collections of art. Early entry lets you monumental Red Square. and the Arbat, a welcoming pedestrian street in and fierce armor. Cross Red Square to browse the Neva River meets the Gulf of Finland, the port the realm. Delve into the intrigue and drama with local people. Day Three B spend time enjoying the most popular exhibits, > modern luxuries at the GUM department store, city is filled with canals, bridges and islands. See of St. Petersburg’s royal dynasty, and learn about “Lady In Blue,” Cezanne, State Hermitage Museum The incomparable value of your journey lies in the personalized Escape the crowds the city’s old center. See the Stalinskie Vysotki, GUM department store including many masterpieces of European with early access to the Moscow known as the “Seven Sisters” to English speakers, built in the Russian medieval style during the the Bronze Horseman, which depicts the city’s their demise in the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution. care you receive from your Travel Director and the knowledge you residence of the Romanovs, built by Empress Renaissance and baroque art, before the must-see Enrichment: Russian Art. Review the Victorian age. Then, stroll to St. Basil’s Cathedral and fortress, Novodevichy stood as an important eponymous founder Peter the Great; the neo- Hermitage high-rises built in the Stalinist style between Day Eight B | L Elizabeth for her mother, Empress Catherine I. museum opens to the public. gain from expert guides and lecturers, who call this area home. history of Russian visual arts. Learn about gilded Museum. 1947 and 1953. Finish the tour with a visit to to admire its swirling, candy-colored domes part of Moscow’s defense over the centuries. Just classical Admiralty with its gold spire; the ornate, This gilded palace, inspired by Versailles, By eliminating logistical worries, your multilingual Travel Director Byzantine icons, neoclassical paintings influenced Peterhof | Catherine Palace Free Time: Enjoy your last afternoon in the copper-domed Russian Orthodox Cathedral firsthand. Enjoy lunch at a restaurant in the area. outside the convent walls, find the Novodevichy onion-domed Church of Our Savior on the Spilled exemplifies the Russian baroque style. Inside, > Feel the mist from the St. Petersburg at leisure. INTERCONTINENTAL MOSCOW TVERSKAYA | MOSCOW allows you to immerse yourself comfortably in your surroundings. by the tastes of Catherine the Great and the Cemetery and visit the well-adorned burial sites Discovery: Peterhof. Step back in time to fountains as you stroll the of Christ the Savior, demolished by order of Stalin Free Time: The remainder of the day is Blood; and other palaces, monuments and the storied Amber Room glows with intricate This high-caliber professional makes you feel safe and important masterpieces of revolutionary modern artists of prominent artists and political leaders including the reign of Peter the Great on a visit to his This evening, share highlights of your grand promenades of but rebuilt in the 1990s. yours to discover the secrets and treasures churches for which St. Petersburg is known. Visit gold leaf designs and inlaid amber and wood. including Kandinsky and Chagall. baroque Great Palace and the formal gardens Russian adventure with fellow travelers at the by creating a convivial, welcoming atmosphere. Peter the Great’s Discovery: Experience the of central Moscow. Anton Chekhov, Nikolai Gogol, Nikita Khrushchev granite-adorned St. Isaac’s Cathedral and the The room’s décor was stolen by the Nazis but Tretyakov Gallery. that surround it. Overlooking the Gulf of Finland, Farewell Dinner. The other important characters in this story are the guides opulent palace. Discovery: Moscow Highlights. Take in evolution of Russian art as you tour this collection and Boris Yeltsin. Peter and Paul Fortress, the city’s first structure, restored through a joint German-Russian Day Five B | D the spectacular estate delights visitors with and lecturers, whose regional expertise shines in their insider Moscow’s most notable sights on a panoramic of more than 180,000 pieces spanning a Free Time: Explore on your own during your whose cathedral holds the tombs of czars. effort in time for the 300th anniversary of Day Ten B > Be dazzled by the Russian grottoes, statues and numerous fountains— perspective and commentary. tour of the metropolis, home to nearly 12 million thousand years. Moscow final afternoon in Moscow. After the tour, enjoy St. Petersburg’s cuisine St. Petersburg in 2003. baroque Catherine many of which were painstakingly restored after In Transit residents. In recent years, this most populous city Discovery: Novodevichy Convent and Your journey to Russia offers a wealth of life-affirming moments Palace and the mystery This evening, indulge in fine dining, Russian-style, at a restaurant in the city. Following breakfast, transfer to the airport in Russia as well as Europe has transformed itself Day Four B | L Explore the peaceful oasis of this being plundered during World War II. Day Nine B | D in Moscow, St. Petersburg and beyond. From the grandeur of of the Amber Room. Cemetery. at one of Moscow’s superior restaurants. for the return flight to your gateway city.A 16th-century religious complex, designated a Day Seven B | L Discovery: Enjoy lunch at a as sleek, modern skyscrapers replace relics of Moscow Folkloric Russia. St. Petersburg Note: Itinerary may change due to local conditions. the czars to enchanting nesting dolls and steamy black tea, your > Take in sweeping vistas the Soviet era. Get to know landmarks within the Discovery: UNESCO World Heritage site. Built in the Moscow Day Six B | D St. Petersburg country house, tasting traditional Russian dishes, Discovery: Walking is required on many excursions, and surfaces memories of Russia will enrich your life for years to come. Metro, Kremlin and Red Square. State Hermitage Museum. on the Sapsan, the Garden Ring, a network of streets that encircles First, go below ground to see the Soviet-era baroque style, the convent is known for its Moscow | St. Petersburg Enrichment: Russian Music and Ballet. sipping vodka and celebrating folk traditions with This famed museum, which began as the private may be uneven or unpaved. high-speed train from the city center. See the towering fortress walls splendor of Moscow’s Metro stations. Constructed gorgeous gold- and silver-domed Smolensk After an early breakfast, transfer to the Learn how the Russian passion for classical a delightful live music and dance show. gallery for the acquisitions of Catherine the ATransfers and flights included for AHI FlexAir participants Moscow to St. Petersburg. ST. PETERSBURG Above: Catherine Palace, Pushkin | Cover photo: Peterhof of the Kremlin, busy Tverskaya Street, sprawling in the 1930s as propaganda predicting a radiant Cathedral and the frescoes within. Both convent Leningradsky rail station for your high-speed music and ballet has propelled the country’s Discovery: Catherine Palace. Visit the summer Great, showcases one of the world’s finest and B|L|D denotes included breakfasts, lunches and dinners. ANGLETERRE HOTEL | Below: St. Isaac’s Cathedral, St. Petersburg Art | Architecture | Culture | Cuisine | History | Mystique

Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Moscow

State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg

composers, choreographers and dancers to the pinnacle of their arts. Discovery: Behind the Scenes at the Mariinsky Theater. Visit the theater, formerly Peter and Paul Fortress, St. Petersburg, Gulf of Finland known as the Kirov, that has hosted the premieres St. Basil’s Cathedral on Red Square, Moscow of operas by Mussorgsky, Rimsky-Korsakov ACCOMMODATIONS and Tchaikovsky and is home to the renowned Day One Mariinsky Ballet Company. Over 234 seasons, In Transit Kremlin, Moscow its stage has shown off the talents of ballet Our travel experts have carefully selected these first-class properties for their prime locations. Depart gateway city for Moscow, Russia.A Sapsan high-speed train legends including Pavlova, Nijinsky, Nureyev They are ideally located for exploring the region’s renowned landmarks, while providing future under Stalin’s leadership, the stations and Baryshnikov. Complete your tour with opportunities to immerse yourself in local life. Of utmost importance is the quality of the services, Inspiring Moments Day Two D showcase luxury for the people, including marble Sapsan train ride to St. Petersburg. Named for lunch at one of the unique restaurants nearby. amenities and accommodations, allowing you to enjoy your stay fully. Moscow, Russia floors, chandeliers, mosaics and more. Next, the peregrine falcon, the Sapsan zips between > Admire Russia’s Upon arrival in Moscow, transferA to the step inside the red walls of the Kremlin, a fortress- cities at speeds of up to 155 miles per hour. Free Time: This afternoon, explore cultural treasures, A World Apart InterContinental Moscow Tverskaya and check within-a-city that encompasses lavish palaces, From the train station, transfer to the Angleterre St. Petersburg’s many cultural treasures from folk songs and The story of travel involves more than a ticket and a passport. in to your room. gold-domed cathedrals and Russia’s highest Hotel in St. Petersburg. on your own. handmade collectibles to This evening, get to know your fellow travelers state offices. Visit the Armoury Chamber to gaze Discovery: Get Enrichment: Czarist Russia. From 1613 It should weave together discovery, education and humanity, the priceless masterpieces. Moscow Metro St. Petersburg Highlights. best elements of any compelling tale. Your personal travel story at a Welcome Reception. Then enjoy dinner at on the treasures of the Russian czars, including to know Russia’s cultured “window to Europe” to 1917, Russia’s Romanovs ruled as czars, > Stand in awe in historic, leading unprecedented imperial expansion of begins with our commitment to delivering authentic experiences the hotel. and symbolic Red Square, Manezhnaya Square crowns and jewels, Fabergé eggs, royal carriages through its famous landmarks. Positioned where broadest collections of art. Early entry lets you monumental Red Square. and the Arbat, a welcoming pedestrian street in and fierce armor. Cross Red Square to browse the Neva River meets the Gulf of Finland, the port the realm. Delve into the intrigue and drama with local people. Day Three B spend time enjoying the most popular exhibits, > modern luxuries at the GUM department store, city is filled with canals, bridges and islands. See of St. Petersburg’s royal dynasty, and learn about “Lady In Blue,” Cezanne, State Hermitage Museum The incomparable value of your journey lies in the personalized Escape the crowds the city’s old center. See the Stalinskie Vysotki, GUM department store including many masterpieces of European with early access to the Moscow known as the “Seven Sisters” to English speakers, built in the Russian medieval style during the the Bronze Horseman, which depicts the city’s their demise in the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution. care you receive from your Travel Director and the knowledge you residence of the Romanovs, built by Empress Renaissance and baroque art, before the must-see Enrichment: Russian Art. Review the Victorian age. Then, stroll to St. Basil’s Cathedral and fortress, Novodevichy stood as an important eponymous founder Peter the Great; the neo- Hermitage high-rises built in the Stalinist style between Day Eight B | L Elizabeth for her mother, Empress Catherine I. museum opens to the public. gain from expert guides and lecturers, who call this area home. history of Russian visual arts. Learn about gilded Museum. 1947 and 1953. Finish the tour with a visit to to admire its swirling, candy-colored domes part of Moscow’s defense over the centuries. Just classical Admiralty with its gold spire; the ornate, This gilded palace, inspired by Versailles, By eliminating logistical worries, your multilingual Travel Director Byzantine icons, neoclassical paintings influenced Peterhof | Catherine Palace Free Time: Enjoy your last afternoon in the copper-domed Russian Orthodox Cathedral firsthand. Enjoy lunch at a restaurant in the area. outside the convent walls, find the Novodevichy onion-domed Church of Our Savior on the Spilled exemplifies the Russian baroque style. Inside, > Feel the mist from the St. Petersburg at leisure. INTERCONTINENTAL MOSCOW TVERSKAYA | MOSCOW allows you to immerse yourself comfortably in your surroundings. by the tastes of Catherine the Great and the Cemetery and visit the well-adorned burial sites Discovery: Peterhof. Step back in time to fountains as you stroll the of Christ the Savior, demolished by order of Stalin Free Time: The remainder of the day is Blood; and other palaces, monuments and the storied Amber Room glows with intricate This high-caliber professional makes you feel safe and important masterpieces of revolutionary modern artists of prominent artists and political leaders including the reign of Peter the Great on a visit to his This evening, share highlights of your grand promenades of but rebuilt in the 1990s. yours to discover the secrets and treasures churches for which St. Petersburg is known. Visit gold leaf designs and inlaid amber and wood. including Kandinsky and Chagall. baroque Great Palace and the formal gardens Russian adventure with fellow travelers at the by creating a convivial, welcoming atmosphere. Peter the Great’s Discovery: Experience the of central Moscow. Anton Chekhov, Nikolai Gogol, Nikita Khrushchev granite-adorned St. Isaac’s Cathedral and the The room’s décor was stolen by the Nazis but Tretyakov Gallery. that surround it. Overlooking the Gulf of Finland, Farewell Dinner. The other important characters in this story are the guides opulent palace. Discovery: Moscow Highlights. Take in evolution of Russian art as you tour this collection and Boris Yeltsin. Peter and Paul Fortress, the city’s first structure, restored through a joint German-Russian Day Five B | D the spectacular estate delights visitors with and lecturers, whose regional expertise shines in their insider Moscow’s most notable sights on a panoramic of more than 180,000 pieces spanning a Free Time: Explore on your own during your whose cathedral holds the tombs of czars. effort in time for the 300th anniversary of Day Ten B > Be dazzled by the Russian grottoes, statues and numerous fountains— perspective and commentary. tour of the metropolis, home to nearly 12 million thousand years. Moscow final afternoon in Moscow. After the tour, enjoy St. Petersburg’s cuisine St. Petersburg in 2003. baroque Catherine many of which were painstakingly restored after In Transit residents. In recent years, this most populous city Discovery: Novodevichy Convent and Your journey to Russia offers a wealth of life-affirming moments Palace and the mystery This evening, indulge in fine dining, Russian-style, at a restaurant in the city. Following breakfast, transfer to the airport in Russia as well as Europe has transformed itself Day Four B | L Explore the peaceful oasis of this being plundered during World War II. Day Nine B | D in Moscow, St. Petersburg and beyond. From the grandeur of of the Amber Room. Cemetery. at one of Moscow’s superior restaurants. for the return flight to your gateway city.A 16th-century religious complex, designated a Day Seven B | L Discovery: Enjoy lunch at a as sleek, modern skyscrapers replace relics of Moscow Folkloric Russia. St. Petersburg Note: Itinerary may change due to local conditions. the czars to enchanting nesting dolls and steamy black tea, your > Take in sweeping vistas the Soviet era. Get to know landmarks within the Discovery: UNESCO World Heritage site. Built in the Moscow Day Six B | D St. Petersburg country house, tasting traditional Russian dishes, Discovery: Walking is required on many excursions, and surfaces memories of Russia will enrich your life for years to come. Metro, Kremlin and Red Square. State Hermitage Museum. on the Sapsan, the Garden Ring, a network of streets that encircles First, go below ground to see the Soviet-era baroque style, the convent is known for its Moscow | St. Petersburg Enrichment: Russian Music and Ballet. sipping vodka and celebrating folk traditions with This famed museum, which began as the private may be uneven or unpaved. high-speed train from the city center. See the towering fortress walls splendor of Moscow’s Metro stations. Constructed gorgeous gold- and silver-domed Smolensk After an early breakfast, transfer to the Learn how the Russian passion for classical a delightful live music and dance show. gallery for the acquisitions of Catherine the ATransfers and flights included for AHI FlexAir participants Moscow to St. Petersburg. ST. PETERSBURG Above: Catherine Palace, Pushkin | Cover photo: Peterhof of the Kremlin, busy Tverskaya Street, sprawling in the 1930s as propaganda predicting a radiant Cathedral and the frescoes within. Both convent Leningradsky rail station for your high-speed music and ballet has propelled the country’s Discovery: Catherine Palace. Visit the summer Great, showcases one of the world’s finest and B|L|D denotes included breakfasts, lunches and dinners. ANGLETERRE HOTEL | Below: St. Isaac’s Cathedral, St. Petersburg Art | Architecture | Culture | Cuisine | History | Mystique

Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Moscow

State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg

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