15 DAY HIGHLIGHTS PACKAGE JEWELS OF RUSSIA $ PER PERSON 4999 TWIN SHARE TYPICALLY $8799 ST PETERSBURG • MOSCOW • THE GOLDEN RING THE OFFER 15 DAY JEWELS OF RUSSIA Alluring historic cities, charming little hamlets, noble palaces and walled fortresses, Russia courts the curious traveller and is truly a one-of-a-kind $4999 destination. Discover the jewels of this fascinating country with an incredible 15 day cultural journey through St. Petersburg, Moscow, and the Golden Ring. See signature Russian landmarks including the iconic Kremlin, Red Square, Peterhof Palace, Kazan Cathedral, Kolomenskoye Estate, and Victory Park. Come face-to-face with exquisite national treasures at the Hermitage Museum, founded by Catherine the Great in 1754. Witness the ornate rooms of marble and gold at the Winter Palace, the former residence of the Russian Royal family, plus tour the spectacular Moscow Metro train network. Travel to gorgeous ancient towns within the Golden Ring; UNESCO listed sites such as Vladimir, Yaroslavl, Suzdal and more. Includes return international flights, 13 nights hotel accommodation, 19 meals including six traditional lunches, English speaking tour leader and local guides, and so much more. With so much jam-packed into this bucket list experience, it’s sure to provide memories that will last a lifetime. *Please note: all information provided in this brochure is subject to both change and availability. Prior to purchase please check the current live deal at www.tripadeal.com.au or contact our customer service team on 135 777 for the most up-to-date information. If you have already purchased this deal, the terms and conditions on your Purchase Confirmation apply and take precedence over the information in this brochure. BUY ONLINE: www.tripadeal.com.au CALL: 135 777 Offer available for a limited time or until sold out. TRIP A DEAL PTY LTD: 50149240433 15 DAY HIGHLIGHTS PACKAGE THE ITINERARY Day 1 Australia - St Petersburg, Russia Afterwards head to the Hermitage Museum (main building Today depart from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, *Adelaide entrance included). It’s hard to imagine a trip to St Petersburg or Perth for Saint Petersburg, Russia! Fly with award winning without visiting one of the world’s most famous museums – the airlines such as Etihad Airways, Emirates, British Airways, State Hermitage. Its priceless collection occupies five historical Swiss Airways or Singapore Airlines to name a few (subject buildings of which the Winter Palace – the former residence of to availability). Upon arrival be met by a representative and the Russian Royal family – is the most remarkable. Its rooms, transferred to the hotel. Please note: due to flight scheduling decorated with marble and gold provide a fine background for and availability, some departures may occur on day 0. Affected the treasures of the Hermitage. You might be surprised to know customers must be at the airport the day before. Flight times will that the collection of this unique museum contains over 3 million be indicated on your final documentation which you will receive exhibits including the paintings of Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael prior to departure. and other famous artists; the collections of the Egyptian, Oriental and Ancient Greek art should also not be missed. You will be Overnight: Hotel Courtyard by Marriott or similar, St Petersburg overwhelmed by the beauty of the museum and will never forget Meals included: In-Flight this magnificent and legendary place. Overnight: Hotel Courtyard by Marriott or similar, St Petersburg Day 2 St Petersburg City Tour Meals included: Breakfast This morning you will enjoy a locally guided city tour of St Petersburg. During the tour, the bus will take you to see the main monuments of the city, be amazed by stories, take pictures of the Day 3 St Petersburg - Peterhof Palace main architectural and historical sites like the Nevsky prospect, After breakfast you will visit the Peterhof Palace with a local the Kazan Cathedral, the Winter Palace, Vasilievsky Island, St. guide (palace and park - entrance included). The palace is located Isaac Cathedral, Peter and Paul Fortress, the Senate Square and on the southern shore of the Gulf of Finland, 34kms from St the Palace Square. Petersburg. The spectacular Peterhof attracts thousands of visitors with its parks, palaces and many fountains. Among This afternoon visit the Peter and Paul Fortress (entrance the suburban parks, Peterhof is probably the most famous for included). Today the Peter and Paul fortress is home to several its fountains and is thus frequently compared to Versailles. museums, which exhibit the splendid history of St Petersburg’s ‘The Samson’ of the Grand Cascade is the most powerful and foundation and growth. Here you may visit main museums magnificent of the fountains of Peterhof and thus has been made like the Peter and Paul Cathedral – the tallest building in the a symbol of the park. As a former residence of the Emperors, city centre and the burial place of Russian Emperors – the Peterhof is also the home of several palaces with the Grand Grand Ducan Mausoleum and the Museum of the History of Palace as its main landmark. It was destroyed and then carefully St Petersburg. Dotted nearby are more modest museums and restored to exhibit the splendour of the royal way of life. temporary exhibitions like the Museum of Miniatures, Museum of Torture and many others. The fortress also used to be a This afternoon cruise the Neva River and its canals. St Petersburg political prison as you’ll find out on your visit. A stroll along the is aptly called “the Venice of the North”, and a boat tour on its fortress walls timed perfectly to witness the famous traditional rivers and canals is an absolute must do. During the tour see midday cannon shot is a memorable experience we encourage for some of the main points of interest in St Petersburg and hear the all that come. stories about its most famous bridges such as Anichkov Bridge and Bridge with Golden Gryphons. As you travel along the canals BUY ONLINE: www.tripadeal.com.au CALL: 135 777 Offer available for a limited time or until sold out. TRIP A DEAL PTY LTD: 50149240433 15 DAY HIGHLIGHTS PACKAGE THE ITINERARY and see such jewels of the city as St. Isaac Cathedral, The Church Day 6 Moscow - Tretyakov Gallery and Kolomenske Estate of our Saviour on the Spilled Blood and more. This tour will After breakfast, you will visit the Tretyakov Gallery (entrance mesmerize you and make your visit to the city unforgettable. included). The Gallery was founded in 1856 by the merchant Tretyakov to display the works of Russian artists. Today Overnight: Hotel Courtyard by Marriott or similar, St Petersburg everyone is able to visit the richest collection of Russian painters Meals included: Breakfast and sculptors from the 18th and 19th centuries like Brullov, Kiprensky, Aivazovsky, Ivanov or Repin, as well as the finest Day 4 St Petersburg - Moscow collection of Russian icons. This morning you will be transferred to St Petersburg train Afterwards you will visit the Kolomenskoe (entrance included). station for your journey to Moscow. Relax on board the high The Kolomenskoe Estate is the former residence of Moscow speed Sapsan train (approx. 3.5 hours journey). Upon arrival you dukes and Russian tsars. It is situated on the picturesque high will be transferred to the hotel. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure in bank of the Moskva River. In a calm natural environment, you Russia’s capital city. can enjoy the stunning views of the river. This museum reserve Overnight: Hotel Korston or similar, Moscow comprises the wonderful Church of the Ascension, the restored Meals included: Breakfast wooden luxurious country residence of the Tsar’s, as well as several monuments of the 16th and 17th centuries whose Day 5 Moscow City Tour construction had a huge influence on Russian architecture. In Today enjoy a locally guided city tour of Moscow. Moscow 1994 Kolomenskoe entered the UNESCO World Heritage List represents a unique set of old architecture masterpieces and and is now a favourite venue for festivals and shows featuring modern high-tech buildings. See the main landmarks, such as scenes from Russian history. Red Square, the Kremlin (Armory Chamber entrance included), Overnight: Hotel Korston or similar, Moscow the Victory Park and much more! The Kremlin, with its red brick Meals included: Breakfast walls and 20 towers holding their own unique history was first constructed in 1156 as a wooden fortress by the order of Grand Day 7 Moscow Free Day Duke Yuri Dolgoruky and has been rebuilt several times. The Today enjoy a day at leisure in this beautiful city which thrills current appearance was formed in 1495 by the best architects visitors with its artistry, history and majesty. The city has of Russia and Italy. Today the Kremlin is the residence of the significantly changed in recent decades: after its communist past, Russian President and the main symbol of the country, revered it has emerged as one of the most advanced international cities by all of its citizens. of Russia. Today it offers a huge variety of interesting sights and Afterwards enjoy a Metro Tour (entrance included). If you have entertainment opportunities. There are more than 60 museums ever wondered why the Moscow metro is considered one the awaiting to be explored, beautiful parks, streets, restaurants most beautiful in the world, this tour is made for you. A vast in the capital. Moscow leaves nobody indifferent and remains museum, with a crazy labyrinth of stations. The guide will give mysterious and magnetic for all its guests. you a full insight into the history and architecture of Moscow Overnight: Hotel Korston or similar, Moscow metro. Meals included: Breakfast Overnight: Hotel Korston or similar, Moscow Meals included: Breakfast BUY ONLINE: www.tripadeal.com.au CALL: 135 777 Offer available for a limited time or until sold out.