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Imperial Splendors of Russia Inspiring Moments >Admire Russia’s cultural treasures, from folk songs and handmade collectibles to priceless masterpieces. >Stand in awe in historic, monumental INCLUDED FEATURES Red Square. >Escape the crowds with early access ACCOMMODATIONS ITINERARY to the must-see Hermitage Museum. (With baggage handling.) Day 1 Depart gateway city A >Feel the mist from the fountains as you – Four nights in Moscow, Russia, at Day 2 Arrive in Moscow stroll the grand promenades of Peter the first-class InterContinental Moscow Day 3 Moscow the Great’s opulent palace. - Tverskaya. Day 4 Moscow > – Four nights in St. Petersburg at the Be dazzled by the Russian baroque Day 5 Moscow first-class Angleterre Hotel. Catherine Palace and the mystery Day 6 Train to St. Petersburg | of the Amber Room. St. Petersburg TRANSFERS >Take in sweeping vistas on the – The high-speed train transfer in the Day 7 St. Petersburg Sapsan, the high-speed train from Land Program and baggage handling. Day 8 St. Petersburg | Peterhof Moscow to St. Petersburg. EXTENSIVE MEAL PROGRAM Day 9 St. Petersburg >Experience three UNESCO World – Eight breakfasts, three lunches and Day 10 Depart for gateway city A Heritage sites. four dinners, including a Welcome and AFlights and transfers included for AHI FlexAir participants. Farewell Dinner; tea or coffee with all meals, plus wine with dinner. Note: Itinerary may change due to local conditions. Walking is required on many excursions, and surfaces – Sample authentic regional specialties may be uneven or unpaved. during meals at local restaurants.

YOUR ONE-OF-A-KIND JOURNEY – Discovery excursions highlight the local culture, heritage and history. – Expert-led Enrichment programs enhance your insight into the region. – Free time to pursue your own interests. – Welcome Reception to mingle with fellow travelers. – Clearly hear your English-speaking guide with your VOX headset. – Tipping of guides and drivers. – Complimentary travel mementos.

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DISCOVERY ENRICHMENT UNESCO World Heritage Moscow Highlights. Take in the capital Russian Art. Examine diverse historical 1. Kremlin and Red Square city’s most notable sites, including the trends, including Byzantine-influenced 2. Ensemble of the Novodevichy copper-domed Cathedral of Christ the icons, neoclassical paintings and the Convent Savior, on a panoramic tour. modern art movement, pioneered by 3. Historic Center of Saint Petersburg Tretyakov Gallery. See the evolution Kandinsky and Chagall. and Related Groups of Monuments of Russian art in a remarkable collection Russian Music and Ballet. Russian that spans a thousand years. composers, choreographers and ballet Metro, Kremlin and Red Square. dancers have reached the highest Go below ground to see the Soviet-era echelons of the classical arts. Learn splendor of Moscow’s metro stations, how the national passion for music featuring marble floors, chandeliers and and dance fostered these talents. artwork. Travel inside the Kremlin walls Czarist Russia. Delve into the riveting to see superb cathedrals and palaces. history of the Romanov dynasty, who Visit the Armoury Chamber to gaze at ruled the country for three centuries until the czars’ glittering treasures, including the 1917 revolution. Faberge eggs, crowns, royal carriages Novodevichy Convent and armor. Cross Red Square and visit the ornate GUM department store. Then stroll to St. Basil’s Cathedral and admire its fanciful onion domes. Novodevichy Convent and Cemetery. Explore within the walls of this active monastery, noted for the lovely gold-and-silver-domed Smolensk Cathedral with its 16th-century frescoes. St. Petersburg Highlights. Marvel Ballerina at this scenic city, filled with canals and St. Petersburg hundreds of bridges. See the Admiralty and the Church of Our Savior on the AHI Travel Expertise Spilled Blood, as well as palaces and Passenger Service Representative | Let us arrange your flights! other monuments. Visit the lavish St. A Helps with everything from arranging AHI FlexAir | Our personalized air Isaac’s Cathedral and the Peter and Paul flights to fulfilling special requests. program offers incredible advantages: Fortress, home to the czars’ tombs. Travel Director | Manages all details – price guarantee Tour Mariinsky Theater Backstage. to ensure a memorable trip. – arrival and departure transfers this renowned theater, formerly the Kirov, – flexibility to change or cancel where ballet legends Pavlova, Nureyev Travel information | Prepares you fully – with changes or delays and Baryshnikov electrified audiences. for your journey. assistance – flight insurance Peterhof. Be transported to the reign Expert local guides | Provide friendly, of Peter the Great at his spectacular knowledgeable service. baroque palace, surrounded by formal Lecturers | Share their knowledge gardens and majestic fountains. DATES of and passion for their country. Folkloric Russia. At a country house, savor lunch and sample vodka, then July 31 – August 9, 2019 celebrate folk traditions during a show featuring live music and dancing. ACCOMMODATIONS Catherine Palace. Visit this splendid InterContinental Moscow - Pricing coming soon! baroque imperial residence and see Tverskaya | Moscow the famed Amber Room, an exquisite http://bit.ly/intercontinentalmoscow chamber adorned with goldleaf and intricate amber panels. Angleterre Hotel | St. Petersburg State Hermitage Museum. Enjoy early http://bit.ly/angleterrehotel access to view one of the world’s finest art collections, including paintings by French Impressionists and Dutch and The information in this flier is correct Italian masters; Greek and Roman relics; at the time of printing. Please visit our Egyptian mummies; and much more. website to ensure that you receive the most current information. 2019