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1 RUSSIA The land of diverse nature and extremities. Spanning more than one-eighth of the Earth's inhabited area, Russia makes the largest country in the world. Rich in natural landscapes and enormous tracts of land, the country is home to the largest freshwater lake in the world. Rivers and forests encompassing amazing flora and fauna, awe-inspiring volcanoes, the icy tundra region and the sun-kissed beaches, colourful cultural heritage, remarkable historical monuments, and inimitable cities. Russia is the land of magical beauty and endless attractions.

2 Note: Currency: Russian Ruble Language: Russian is the only official language at the national level. There are 35 different languages which are considered official languages in various regions of Russia, along with Russian. There are over 100 minority languages spoken in Russia today. Time: India is 2 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Moscow, Russia Best area to stay: Arbat, Basmanny and Khamovniki in Moscow. Nevsky and Fontanka in St. Petersburg Best time to Visit: The wettest months are October & November. Tip: the best time to visit St. Petersburg weather-wise is late spring - early June. This is the season when weather is the most convenient for long hours of sightseeing. Understanding itinerary Planning SIC Tours Stands for Seat in Coach. Guests will share the vehicle with other tourists, staying in different hotels. There will be strict departure timings and designated pick up points. Maximum waiting time is minutes. Any delay can result in termination of the tour. Private Tours Guests do not have to share the driver or guide with other tourists. Departure timings can always be customized to suit party s requirement. However, guests will have to be ready by the confirmed time. Maximum waiting time will be minutes. Any delay can result in termination of the tour. Car at Disposal Tours A private vehicle will be at your service for transfers, chargeable on hourly basis irrespective of the running time or waiting time. The car will be with you until the last hour booked.

3 Day 1 Arrival Arrival Hotel Check - In Arrive into St. Petersburg Complete your immigration formalities Our travel representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your Prebooked Hotel City Tour During the tour, you will be taken to the most precious monuments of the city s rich history and original architecture carefully preserved as the world cultural heritage. You will be able to hear amazing stories and to take fine pictures of the main architectural and historical sites like Nevsky prospect, the Kazan Cathedral, the Winter Palace, Vasilievsky Island, St. Isaac Cathedral, Peter and Paul Fortress, the Senate Square and the Palace Square. Duration: 3 Hours Basis: Private or SIC Opening Hours: NA Dinner - Pre-book or arrange on your own Hotel of your choice in St. Petersburg Day 2 St. Petersburg (AM) Peterhof (Palace and Park) Located on the southern shore of the Gulf of Finland, 34 kilometers from St.Petersburg, Peterhof is probably the most famous for its fountains and is thus frequently compared to Versailles. Peterhof is also the home of several palaces with the Grand Palace as its main landmark. Duration: 1 Hours 30 Min Basis: Private or SIC Opening Hours: 09:00-19:00

4 Hermitage (Main Building), Saint-isaac's Cathedral, Nikolaevsky Folk Show with Dinner Hermitage a former residence of the Russian Royal family is the most remarkable. Its rooms decorated with marble and gold provide a fine background for the treasures of the Hermitage. Museum contains over 3 million exhibits including the paintings of Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael and another famous artist. Saint-isaac's Cathedral one of the largest churches in Saint-Petersburg. Its construction took 40 years, and today it remains one of the most impressive buildings in the city center. Nikolaevsky Folk Show with Dinner a real masterpiece of architecture from the second half of the 19th century the Nikolaevsky Palace. Built for Grand Duke Nikolay, the son of the Emperor Nikolay I, this place meets with the highest cultural expectations. Duration: 2 Hours Basis: Private or SIC Opening Hours: NA Dinner at the Folk show Hotel of your choice in St. Petersburg Day 3 St. Petersburg (AM) Pushkin (Palace and Park) The Summer Palace is the heart of Tsarskoe Selo (Tsar s Village) one of the most picturesque parks among the former residences of the Russian Emperors. Here you may feel the atmosphere of the Royal way of life in its entire magnificence. It is hard to believe that almost everything inside the palace is a result of a careful restoration. and Shopping Duration: 2 Hours Basis: Private or SIC Opening Hours: 11:00 20:00 Peter and Paul Fortress, Souvenir Market, Volga Volga Cruise Peter and Paul Fortress the tallest building in the city center and the burial place of members of the Imperial family the Grand Ducan Mausoleum, the Boat house, the

5 Artillery Armory, the Mint, Engineering and Commandant's house, guardhouse and many others. Souvenir Market Shopping at Souvenir Market near Church Savior on Blood Volga Volga Cruise Cruise through St. Petersburg along the river enjoying the sunset Duration: 2 Hours Basis: Private or SIC Opening Hours: NA Dinner - Pre-book or arrange on your own Hotel of your choice in St. Petersburg Day 4 - St. Petersburg - Moscow Hotel Check- Out Pack your luggage and complete your check- In process. Your tour guide will be waiting at the lobby to collect you and transfer you by private vehicle to the train station to transfer you to Moscow Hotel Check- In Transfers Duration: 4 Hours Check- In to your Pre-booked Hotel in Moscow and accommodate yourself in your reservation City Tour In only a few hours, you will have a glimpse of its main landmarks, such as the Red Square, the Kremlin, the Victory Park, the White House, the Arbat Street, Christthe-Saviour Cathedral, the observation platform of Sparrow hills, Lomonossov University and much more! It is an interesting and efficient introduction to Europe s biggest city Duration: 3 Hours Basis: Private or SIC Opening Hours: NA Dinner - Pre-book or arrange on your own Hotel of your choice in Moscow

6 Day 5 - Moscow (AM) Kremlin (Armory Chamber) and Kremlin (Territory & Cathedrals) Here you may find a priceless collection of ornate arms and weapons, the Crown Jewels of the Russian Tsars, their carriages and thrones, along with furniture, Royal gowns, jewelry and diplomatic gifts from the 12th to the 19th centuries Kremlin with its red brick walls and 20 towers holding their own unique history. Since its first construction in 1156 as a wooden fortress by the order of Grand Duke Yuri Dolgoruky it has been rebuilt several times. Duration: 1Hour 15Min Basis: Private or SIC Opening Hours: NA Arbat Street and Folk Show "Amazing Russia" (With Dinner) one of the oldest surviving street in Moscow. Originally the street was a part of an important trade route and was home to many craftsmen. In the 18th century, Arbat became one of the most prestigious living areas in Moscow and then a place for the intelligentsia and artists to live. Folk Show "Amazing Russia" (With Dinner) The show is accompanied with movie, which demonstrates interesting and unknown facts about Russia, as well as beautiful views of natural and cultural heritage. In addition, guests enjoy a delicious dinner consisting of traditional dishes of different regions of Russia Duration: 3 Hours Basis: Private or SIC Opening Hours: NA Dinner - Pre-book or arrange on your own Hotel of your choice in Moscow

7 Day 6 Moscow (AM) Lenin Mausoleum and Red Square Walking Tour Lenin's Mausoleum, also known as Lenin's Tomb, situated in Red Square in the center of Moscow, is a mausoleum that currently serves as the resting place of Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin Red Square Walking Tour During the walking tour, you will have the time to take pictures of this 73,000 square meters brick-paved square surrounded by the Kremlin Walls, Lenin s Tomb, St Basil s Cathedral, Resurrection gate, GUM superstore and the Russian State Historical Museum. and Shopping Duration: 2 Hour 15 Min Basis: Private or SIC Opening Hours: NA Metro Tour and Shopping at Gum Or Tsum Metro Tour If you wonder why Moscow metro is considered one the most beautiful in the world, this tour is for you! It constitutes a vast museum of underground palaces with impressive interiors, statues and reliefs, monumental and decorative compositions (paintings, mosaics, stained glass and painting) and numerous labyrinths Shopping At Gum Or Tsum For those who would like to fill up the wardrobe with new spectacular outfits, Moscow offers great outlets and department s stores with an impressive list of brands, able to compete with the world s fashion capitals. Your guide will take you to the best of them! Duration: 5 Hours Basis: Private or SIC Opening Hours: NA Dinner - Pre-book or arrange on your own Hotel of your choice in Moscow

8 Day 7 Departure (AM) Cruise by Moskva River on The Radisson Ice-breaker This trip is a great opportunity to admire the panoramic view of Moscow from the spacious open air observation deck of luxurious Radisson boat. During this journey down the Moskva river you will discover all the main attractions of the city Departure Flight Duration: 2 3 Hours Basis: Private or SIC Opening Hours: NA Pack your luggage and complete your check-out process at the hotel Transfers will be waiting for you at the hotel to transfer you to the airport Supplement Activities MOSCOW The State Tretyakov Gallery The gallerys history starts in 1856 when the Moscow merchant Pavel Mikhailovich Tretyakov acquired works by Rusiia artists of his day with aim of creating a collection, which might later grow into a musuem of national art. In 1892, tretyakov presented his already famous collection of approximately 2,000 works to the Russian nation. Novodevichy Convent Novodevichy convent, also known as Bogoroditse-Smolensky Monastery, is probaby the best- known cloister of Moscow. Its name, sometimes translated as the New Maidens convent within the Moscow Kremlin. Kolomenskoye Kolomenskoye is a former royal estate situated several kilometers to the southeast of the city center of Moscow, Russia, on the ancient road leading to the town of Kolomna. The 390 hectare scenic area overlooks the steep banks of the Moskva River VDNKh Vystavka Dostizheniy Narodnogo Khozyaystva is a permanent general-purpose trade show and amusement park in Moscow, Russia. Between 1991 and 2014 it was also called the All-Russia Exhibition Centre. It is a state joint-stock company. Dormition Cathedral The Cathedral of the Dormition, also known as the Assumption Cathedral or Cathedral of the Assumption is a Russian Orthodox church dedicated to the Dormition of the Theotokos.

9 Sparrow Hills Sparrow Hills is one of the highest points in Moscow and offers a panoramic view of the city. Great place to take a break from sightseeing and enjoy a picnic. Cathedral of the Annunciation The Cathedral of the Annunciation is a Russian Orthodox church dedicated to the Annunciation of the Theotokos SAINT PETERSBURG Peter and Paul Fortress The Peter and Paul Fortress is the original citadel of St. Petersburg, Russia, founded by Peter the Great in 1703 and built to Domenico Trezzini's designs from 1706 to 1740 as a star fortress. Saviour on the Spilled Blood The Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood is one of the main sights of Saint Petersburg, Russia. Other names include the Church on Spilled Blood, the Temple of the Saviour on Spilled Blood, and the Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ Cathedral Palace This famous Russian street that cuts through the centre of St. Petersburg is a hub for shopping, nightlife and entertainment, and is lined with historic and picturesque buildings and churches. Kazan Cathedral Kazan Cathedral or Kazanskiy Kafedralniy Sobor, also known as the Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan, is a cathedral of the Russian Orthodox Church on the Nevsky Prospekt in Saint Petersburg. Palace Square Contrasting architectures and wide open spaces are the hallmarks of this extraordinary plaza, which has witnessed historic events like Bloody Sunday and the storming of the Winter Palace and is now the rallying place for every imaginable political demonstration. Mariinsky theatre The Mariinsky Theatre is a historic theatre of opera and ballet in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Opened in 1860, it became the preeminent music theatre of late 19th-century Russia, where many of the stage masterpieces of Tchaikovsky, Mussorgsky, and Rimsky- Korsakov received their premieres

10 Bronze Horseman The Bronze Horseman is an equestrian statue of Peter the Great in the Senate Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Commissioned by Catherine the Great, it was created by the French sculptor Étienne Maurice Falconet.