Russia
| Day 1: | Arrive at Moscow On arrival, our local representative will greet you and accompany you to a hotel of choice. Check-in time is 12 noon; the day is free to relax. Overnight stay at the hotel. |
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| Day 2: | In Moscow - Visit Kremlin / St.Basil’s Cathedral / City Tour After breakfast, we proceed to the Kremlin - a famous landmark of Russia and home to the president. See the State Armoury, Patriarch’s Palace and Cathedral Square, which houses many churches and cathedrals with golden domes. Also see the Tsar Bell - the largest in the world. Then we take on a city tour of Moscow’s various monuments like the Saviour Cathedral, Leo Tolstoy Street, White House, Arbat Square and Manezh Square. We end the tour with the famous Moscow Circus. Overnight stay at the hotel. |
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| Day 3: | Onto St.Petersburg - On An Overboard Train After breakfast, we drive towards the famous Moscow subway, en route see the monasteries, St Trinity and the Solovki monastery. The elegantly designed Moscow subway is also popularly known as people’s palaces. Later, we proceed to Moscow railway station for an overnight journey to St. Petersburg. Overnight on board the train. |
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| Day 4: | In St.Petersburg - City Tour / Visit to Peter & Paul Fortress On arrival, you are taken on a city tour of this 300 years old magnificent city, also known as Northern Venice. We drive past the marble palaces, fashionable boutiques and art salons, summer garden, the Palace Square - the beautiful architectural building. Also visit the Peter & Paul Fortress known for its magnificent structure. Overnight stay at a first class hotel. |
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| Day 5: | In St. Petersburg - Hermitage Museum - St Isaac’s Cathedral - Boat Ride After breakfast, visit the Hermitage Museum, which is one of the finest museums in the world. It has a collection on various arts, history and on Russian culture. Also see the Isaac’s Cathedral - the main church of Russia, a 40-year old structure. Later embark on a boat ride of the river and channel of St. Petersburg. Overnight stay at the hotel. |
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| Day 6: | In St.Petersburg - Peterhoff / Fountain Kingdom and Catherine Palace After breakfast, we proceed to Peterhoff, a 300-acre park with spectacular fountains. It has 20 smaller palaces and pavilions located below and around. See the waterfalls and many gilded statues and an avenue of fountains including the Samson Fountain. Then go on a guided tour of the spectacular Grand Palace. Later visit the Catherine Palace, a royal magnificent residence. Overnight stay at the hotel. |
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| Day 7: | Return to India After an early breakfast, we drive to the airport for your flight to India. |