Two capitals, two of the epitomes of Russia, two of the greatest European cultural destinations – Moscow and St. Petersburg are welcoming you on this 7-day tour. The monumental architecture of Red Square with the magnificent St. Basil’s Cathedral, the famous Bolshoi Theatre and the uniquely decorated metro stations of Moscow along with the intriguing imperial history of St. Petersburg are among the highlights of this tour that show you simultaneously the modern life of the country and its glorious history.
Tour highlights:
♦ Red Square - where many of the city's architectural sights are located and where many of the important events in Russian history took place.
♦ Bolshoi theatre - the historical theatre from where some of the oldest and most renowned baller and opera companies originated
♦ Moscow metro - some of the most beautiful metro stations in the world
♦ Kremlin territory - historical fortified complex, now the place where the president resides
♦ Palace Square - the central city square of St. Petersburg
Itinerary:
Day 5. St. Petersburg
Built on the hundred islets that form the delta of the Neva River,St. Petersburg (formerly Leningrad) was founded by Peter the Great as his 'Window on the West'. Regarded as one of the most beautiful and romantic cities in the world, its picturesque canals and baroque and neoclassical architecture give the city a European feel. St. Petersburg has always been a city of ideas and ideals. Not only was it the home of great writers such as Pushkin and Dostoyevsky, but it was here that the Russian Revolution began, and where,arguably, the first shoots of democracy sprouted, 70 years later. The tour by private car today will take us to Saint Isaac's Cathedral, the Church of the Saviour of the Spilled Blood and Peter and Paul Fortress.B/-/-
Day 6. The Hermitage Museum - Peterhof
We spend the whole morning in the Hermitage museum, which is unquestionably one of the finest art galleries in the world. It contains the works of masters like Leonardo da Vinci, Titian,Raphael, Velázquez, Rubens and Rembrandt, as well as contemporary pieces by Matisse and Picasso. Collections are split between buildings, with much on display at the Winter Palace. The official residence of Russia's Tsars from the18th century until Nicolas II's forced abdication in 1917, this monumental building contains no less than 1,500 rooms. The Peterhof Palace (45 min drive from St,.Petersburg center), is a series of palaces and gardens, commissioned by Peter the Great as a direct response to the Palace of Versailles by Louis XIV of France. Originally intending it in 1709 for country habitation, Peter the Great sought to expand the property as a result of his visit to the French royal court in 1717, inspiring the nickname of "The Russian Versailles". The palace-ensemble along with the city center is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. B/-/-
Day 7. Departure
Transfer to airport for departure. B/-/-
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