White Russian

White Russian 7 days | Moscow to St Petersburg

NEW YEAR TOUR: For a truly What's Included an informative welcome meeting and dinner at the hotel with the rest of your group. unique New Year’s break, • 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner celebrate in Russia’s thriving capital (including a Welcome Dinner on day 1) Overnight - Moscow (D) city. Take in Moscow's Kremlin and • 1 high speed train from Moscow - St Red Square before travelling north Petersburg Day 2 : Red Square & Kremlin • to beautiful St Petersburg, exploring 6 nights 4 star accommodation • Escorted by an English speaking Russian delights such as The Hermitage tour guide and Catherine Palace. • Specialist Russian guides at local sights • Guided sightseeing - St Petersburg and HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS Moscow • Airport arrival transfer on day 1 Trip Highlights • Moscow Metro travel card - 6 journeys • Relevant transfers and transportation on • Discover Moscow's UNESCO-listed Red tour Square, home to spectacular St Basil’s First thing this morning we hop on the Moscow Cathedral, Lenin's Mausoleum and the What's Not Included Metro and make our way to legendary Red historic GUM Department store Square. As the historical, political and social • • Entrance Fees: USD$40-50pp, paid in Explore the grounds of Moscow's mighty heart of Moscow, this famous square is home local currency Kremlin, with its numerous government to some of the city’s most recognisable • International flights and visa buildings, gold-domed cathedrals and the landmarks. Within Red Square is the iconic • Tip for your tour guide. We recommend giant tsar bell St Basil’s Cathedral, the imposing red brick • you allow USD$3 - 5 per day, per Celebrate New Year's Eve in Moscow! walls of the Kremlin and the glitzy Neo- • traveller. Tipping your guide is an entirely Take in the highlights of St Petersburg Russian facade of the GUM shopping mall. personal gesture. including a guided tour of the exquisite Also in Red Square is Lenin's Mausoleum. Church on Spilled Blood, Peter & Paul If open, we can enter the mausoleum free Fortress and Cathedral ITINERARY of charge and see Lenin's embalmed body • Take a guided tour of the remarkable which has lain in state here since his death. Hermitage Museum at the Winter Palace Day 1 : Moscow This afternoon we will embark on a guided • Visit Catherine Palace at Tsarkoe Selo 29 December. Welcome to Russia and the tour of the Moscow Kremlin - Russia’s bastion and marvel at the incredible Amber Room start of your winter holiday! Upon arrival you of power. Walking through the grounds we’ll • Travel by high speed train from Moscow will be met at the airport and transferred to see numerous governmental buildings, gold- to St Petersburg your hotel for check-in. This evening meet for domed cathedrals and the giant tsar bell.

White Russian - 7 days updated on 28-09-2021 07:53:03 www.onthegotours.com This information has been compiled with care and good faith. They give an accurate illustration of the proposed arrangements for this holiday. Circumstances beyond our control such as changes in local conditions, inclement weather or other reasons could force us to make changes to UK 020 7371 1113 [email protected] this itinerary. Any costs shown are subject to change, though are an accurate reflection of costs at time of writing. Please also note that visa AUS 1300 855 684 [email protected] requirements are subject to change and are the responsibility of the traveller and not that of On The Go Tours. NZ 0800 44 77 69 CAN 1 866 890 7038 - 1 - USA 1 866 606 2960 SA 0800 990 311 White Russian

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Day 6 : Catherine Palace Tonight there will be the opportunity to join This afternoon we travel by high speed train an optional Moscow by Night Tour and River to St Petersburg, arriving early evening. After Cruise. Book and pay locally. Overnight - hotel check-in spend the rest of evening at Moscow (B) leisure. Overnight - St Petersburg (B) Day 3 : New Year's Eve Day 5 : St Pete's sightseeing

This morning we head out of city to visit beautiful Catherine Palace at Tsarskoe Selo. The lavish interior of the grand palace cannot fail to impress, particularly the spectacular Amber room which really is a sight to behold!

Today is free for you to independently explore This morning we take in the sights of St Moscow. Alternatively you can book our Petersburg on a driving tour. We will make The rest of the day is free for you to relax optional Inside a Soviet Bunker excursion and our way down Nevsky Prospekt - the main and independently explore the city. Most of head 65 meters underground to explore a thoroughfare and stop for photos at iconic the city sights are dotted along and just off Stalinist-era bunker that up until recently was sights such as the Bronze Horseman and St the main thoroughfare - Nevsky Prospekt. St a top secret symbol of Soviet Power. See the Isaac's Cathedral. Then we enjoy a guided Petersburg has a spirited restaurant, bar and giant tunnels and enjoy a guided tour of the tour of impressive Peter & Paul Fortress and jazz club scene, plus some of Russia’s best rooms and secret paraphernalia. the beautiful Peter & Paul Cathedral, which beers! Overnight - St Petersburg (B) houses the tombs of the Romanov monarchs. Day 7 : St Petersburg This evening we head into the city to ring in We will also visit the exquisite Church on 04 January. Our tour comes to an end after the New Year among the crowds and offer Spilled Blood. breakfast and hotel check-out. (B) an optional New Year's Eve dinner (book and pay locally). While Red Square is certainly one After a tasty traditional Russia lunch we enjoy HOTELS of the most popular places to count down a guided tour of the magnificent Hermitage to midnight, it can also get extremely busy Collection at the Winter Palace. Housing some Highlighted below are some of the hotels making it often difficult to find a place. But 2.8 million pieces of art, with collections which we frequently use on this tour, though fear not, there are plenty of other exciting ranging from Egyptian mummies to Greek we reserve the right to substitute these activities happening around Moscow’ capital vases and a vast and dazzling array of Old hotels to ones of a similar standard. city, whether it’s watching the fireworks as Masters, we’ll view the highlights. Please refer to your Tour Voucher for your they light up the night sky over Christ the confirmed arrival hotel and further arrival Savior Cathedral from Patriarshy Bridge or During our time in St Petersburg there will be information. dancing in the New Year in one of the city’s the chance to join one of our optional evening trendy bars or clubs. Overnight - Moscow (B) excursions, such as a traditional Cossack Izmailovo Delta Hotel Day 4 : Moscow to St Pete's Show or a night at the Russian Ballet (book The 4 star Izmailovo Delta Hotel forms and pay locally). Overnight - St Petersburg (B, part of the huge Izmailovo Gamma Delta Moscow - St Petersburg. Happy New Year! L) complex, which was built to accommodate The morning is free to relax after your New guests and participants of the 1980 Olympic Year's Eve celebrations or perhaps stroll to Games in Moscow. Offering comfortable the Izmailova Market for a spot of souvenir guest rooms with modern amenities, the shopping. It may not look like it from the complex also boasts 16 restaurants and bars outside, but behind the whimsically decorated serving Russian and international cuisine, a walls of Izmailova you’ll find one of the best SPA, gym and swimming pool, in addition to markets in Moscow. Whether you want to pick shops, a bank and post office. Conveniently up some tacky souvenirs, genuine fur hats or located with the Partizanskaya Metro Station some traditional handmade crafts this is the just 350 yards away, it's a quick 10 minute place to go. Don't forget to barter! metro ride to Red Square where you can

White Russian - 7 days updated on 28-09-2021 07:53:03 www.onthegotours.com This information has been compiled with care and good faith. They give an accurate illustration of the proposed arrangements for this holiday. Circumstances beyond our control such as changes in local conditions, inclement weather or other reasons could force us to make changes to UK 020 7371 1113 [email protected] this itinerary. Any costs shown are subject to change, though are an accurate reflection of costs at time of writing. Please also note that visa AUS 1300 855 684 [email protected] requirements are subject to change and are the responsibility of the traveller and not that of On The Go Tours. NZ 0800 44 77 69 CAN 1 866 890 7038 - 2 - USA 1 866 606 2960 SA 0800 990 311 White Russian

White Russian take in the highlights of the capital. The hotel PRICES / DATES 2022 is also ideally located for souvenir shopping, with the famous Izmailovo Market just a short Date Twin Share Single stroll away. 29 Dec USD 1,045 USD 1,295

Harbor Club Hotel Well-located in St Petersburg, the Harbor Club Hotel can be found on a quiet street, yet only a short walk from the bustling city centre. Its guestrooms feature modern décor, with spacious ensuite bathrooms and modern amenities including air conditioning. You’ll also find a shared lounge and bar, as well as an on-site restaurant serving tasty European cuisine. Here, guests can enjoy a continental or buffet breakfast or, if you’d prefer, there is also the option of dining in the comfort of your hotel room.

PRICES / DATES INFO

Departure dates are guaranteed with a minimum of 4 persons. 'Twin Share' prices are per person when there are 2 people sharing a room. 'Solo Room' prices are applicable to all solo travellers, or if your booking party cannot reach the minimum of 2 persons in a room. Solo Rooms can also be booked by any other person wanting the comfort and privacy of their own room.

PRICES / DATES 2021

Date Twin Share Single 29 Dec USD 1,045 USD 1,295