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Traveler Pick of the Month
| Name: |
Neal B. |
| Booked at: |
ATC - San Francisco |
| Tour: |
Russia Highlights (IMT) |
| Duration: |
12 Days |
| Cost: |
From $2,315 USD |
"I take my grandkids where they want to go when they are 16 years old. Wes, the ninth and my last one, wanted Russia. He studied it in World History and was intrigued with Lenin and all things Russian. So I asked my Travel Agent’s advice and she suggested the Russian Highlights Adventure– because the tour features small groups and because of the positive feedback from past travellers.
Our tour group, as promised, was small. We were nine: a couple from New Zealand, who were taking their 5th Adventure
Tour, 4 Australians, one of whom said she wouldn't be home till Christmas, a Canadian who was taking a 10 week vacation, and us – the oldest, at 76: and the youngest, at 16. Our trip mates were all experienced travelers. So we got pride of ownership for picking the same adventure tour they did.
Russia is fascinating country: From cosmopolitan Moscow, to the historical towns in the Golden Ring, to cultural St. Petersburg. We got some insight on what Russians do, their history, and how they live. Our tour was very successful. The guide was knowledgeable and he gave us individual attention: Like helping us change money; and how to find pharmacies and supermarkets. He even helped us manage our free time. For example, he brought us to the theatre box office so we could buy tickets and see the Nutcracker Ballet in Moscow!"
Neal B.
ITINERARY:
| Day: |
Description: |
| 1 |
MOSCOW
Arrive in Moscow and check in to hotel. Time to relax or explore this fascinating city. Later this evening you will have the chance to meet your tour leader and the other members of the tour. You should meet your tour leader at 6pm in the reception of the hotel. |
| 2 |
MOSCOW
Guided tour of the Kremlin, Red Square and the Tretyakov Gallery. This afternoon we visit the Kremlin. |
| 3 |
MOSCOW
A free day for further exploration of the other highlights of Russia’s capital city. |
| 4 |
MOSCOW - ROSTOV VELIKY
Today we start our tour of the ‘Golden Ring’ - an area of very old towns north east of Moscow. We visit the Monastery of St Sergius in Sergiev Posad, followed by beautiful Pereslavl on the way to Rostov Veliky. |
| 5 |
ROSTOV VELIKY - YAROSLAVL
In the morning we have the opportunity to row on Lake Nero and explore the many churches and museums of the Rostov Kremlin before travelling to Yaroslavl, an enchanting old town on the banks of the Volga. |
| 6 |
YAROSLAVL - SUZDAL
A morning to explore Yaroslavl before travelling to Suzdal, where you will think you have travelled back in time to ancient Russia. |
| 7 |
VLADIMIR - NOVGOROD
The morning is free to explore the monasteries, convents and wooden cottages of Suzdal. Later we visit Bogolyubovo and Vladimir, containing some of the most beautiful buildings in Russia, before we journey back to Moscow for the overnight train to Novgorod. |
| 8 |
NOVGOROD
Full day to explore Novgorod; opportunity in the evening to try a Russian sauna at the local banya (bathhouse). |
| 9 |
NOVGOROD - ST PETERSBURG
Travel to St Petersburg, Russia’s city of canals. |
| 10 |
ST PETERSBURG
Guided tour of St Petersburg, including the world famous Hermitage and the Gardens of Pushkin. |
| 11 |
ST PETERSBURG
We travel to Petrodvorets to see the spectacular palace, built by Peter the Great and famed for its avenue of fountains. Free afternoon. |
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