DAYS 1 – 3

Enjoy a city tour including Red Square, featuring the Cathedral of St. Basil built in 1552 for Ivan the Terrible. Explore the Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan. On Day 3 return to Red Square to explore the Kremlin necropolis — one of the largest museums in the world. View the Lenin Mausoleum where his body is preserved in a crystal crypt. This evening attend the famous Moscow Circus. (2B)

Hotel Baltschug Kempinski, Moscow

DAY 4

Tour Vladimir, visiting the Uspensky Cathedral to see the Last Judgment frescoes from the Middle Ages. Continue through the countryside to Suzdal, a village of one-story cottages, ancient cathedrals and monasteries. (B, L, D)

Pushkarskaya Sloboda, Suzdal

DAY 5

Explore 1,000-year-old Suzdal. Visit the Cathedral of the Nativity with its blue and gold domes and remarkable 13th- and 17th-century frescoes, followed by the Spasso-Yefimiev Monastery. After lunch, explore Suzdal’s Kremlin before returning to Moscow by late afternoon. (B, L)

Hotel Baltschug Kempinski, Moscow

DAYS 6 & 7

Fly to St. Petersburg, the “Venice of the North.” This city is filled with Baroque palaces, picturesque canals and elaborate cathedrals, along with splendid avenues and some wonderful restaurants. Enjoy a tour of St. Petersburg, including the Peter and Paul Fortress. Spend an afternoon at the Winter Palace, better known as the State Hermitage Museum, the world’s largest art museum. (2B)

Grand Hotel Europe, St. Petersburg

DAYS 8 – 10

On Day 8 drive to visit Peterhof, or “Peter’s Court,” and the Grand Palace, known as the “Russian Versailles.” Explore this vast museum of lavish rooms and galleries, and the Grand Cascade with its more than 140 fountains. 

On Day 9 drive to Pushkin, also known as the Czars Village, former summer residences of the Russian Czars. The highlight of this unique complex is Catherine’s Palace, given by Peter the Great to his wife Catherine. The palace is a huge, elegant building with white and gold Baroque moldings, set in a beautiful park with elaborate gardens, canals and pavilions. On Day 10 you will be taken to the airport for your flight home or on to your next destination. (3B)

Grand Hotel Europe, St. Petersburg

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Hotel Baltschug Kempinski
Moscow, Russia

Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow is a classic European grand hotel, with a historic façade dating from 1898. The hotel is part of a gracious 19th-century architectural ensemble, with a direct view of the Kremlin, Red Square, and St. Basil's Cathedral. Each guest room features: satellite TV channels, direct-dial satellite telephone with voice mail, in-house mobile phones, computer outlet and WI-FI Internet access, personal safe, bathrobe and slippers, 24-hour in-room dining service, fax & PC connection, complimentary mineral water in room replenished daily, laundry and dry cleaning express service, free evening turn-down service, complimentary shoe-shine service overnight, daily English/Russian morning newspaper, complimentary access to Health Club including swimming pool, sauna, whirlpool and Jacuzzi.

Pushkarskaya Sloboda
Suzdal, Russia

The Pushkarskaya Sloboda Hotel is located in one of the oldest cities of Russia—Suzdal, on the bank of the Kamenka River. The most famous attractions of Suzdal are situated not far from the hotel. The main feature of the Pushkarskaya Sloboda Hotel is its architectural ensemble, which combines the buildings of the XIXth century with the pieces of wooden architecture. Staying here, the guests can enjoy Russian traditions and spirit.

The hotel is glad to accommodate its guests in originally-designed rooms of different categories, offer them first-class service in the best traditions of Russian hospitality and a range of amenities, which will satisfy both tourists and business guests.

Grand Hotel Europe
St. Petersburg, Russia

The Grand Hotel Europe, Russia’s oldest operating grand hotel, is a world of luxury and comfort with more than a century of tradition. The historic hotel is located in the center of enchanting St. Petersburg. A complete renovation returned the hotel to a level of gracious elegance and luxurious comfort not seen since the era of the czars.

Your superior classic room has an entrance way and bedroom with seating area, writing desk and comfortable armchairs for relaxing. All rooms are equipped with satellite TV, mini bar, IDD telephone with voice mail, in-room safe and fax modem line. The bathrooms are beautifully appointed, with amenities including a hairdryer.

Restaurants in the Grand Hotel Europe offer a full range of elegant dining experiences, from casual to formal. L’Europe is a French and European restaurant with live music. You’ll also enjoy the Caviar Bar featuring red and black caviar, fish specialties and a selection of finest Russian vodkas.

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