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Day 1: - Moscow
Arrive in Moscow & transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure in this fascinating city, the cultural & administrative capital of Russia, with its onion dome buildings & famous landmarks. Hotel Izmailovo. (D,O)

Day 2: - Moscow
On a city tour, visit Red Square, the historic and modern center of political change. Red square stretches out broadly against the eastern wall of the Kremlin. Dominating the center of the Square is the Lenin Mausoleum. The architectural ensemble of Red Square developed gradually, From 1555 – 1561, St Basil’s Cathedral was built by the order of Ivan the Terrible at the very center of Red Square. Next to St. Basil’s stand the Savior Tower, another symbol of Moscow. GUM, Moscow’s largest department store, is located along the length of the Red Square, across from the Kremlin. In addition to Red Square, see other city highlights such as the famous buildings housing the Bolshoi Theatre & Moscow State University, The afternoon is free to do your own thing. Take a ride on the Moscow metro, famous for its wonderful murals & mosaics. If you would like to attend the theatre or ballet, your guide can help you get tickets. (B,D,O)

Day 3: - Moscow
After breakfast by Metro excursion to Kremlin including inside visits to the cathedrals. Started in the 12th century, it has been invaded, destroyed & rebuilt several times. The original oak walls were replaced with white stone ones in 1367, in 1485, these were in turn replaced by the dark red brick walls that stand today. Inside the Kremlin, see the Tsar’s Cannon & enjoy one of the beautiful cathedrals. Tonight board a sleeper train on the overnight journey to St. Petersburg. (B,D)

Day 4: - St. Petersburg
Morning arrival in St. Petersburg, transfer to the hotel. During your motor-coach city tour, you will see the city’s major historical attractions including St. Isaac’s Cathedral, one of the largest domed buildings in the world, built over a span of 40 years. You will also see the equestrian bronze statue of Peter the Great. Some of the other landmarks that will be pointed out to you are the well known Admiralty building, the Winter Palace & the Peter & Paul Fortress. Hotel Oktyabrskaya. (D,O)

Day 5: - St. Petersburg
After breakfast, enjoy a visit to the Hermitage Museum. One of the largest in the world, the museum boasts masterpieces by artists such as Leonardo Da Vinci, Raphael, Rembrandt, Monet, Picasso, & Giorgione among others. The afternoon is at leisure. (B,D,O)

Day 6: - St. Petersburg
After breakfast excursion to Catherine Palace and park in Pushkin, free time in the afternoon. Dinner at the hotel. (B,D,O)

Day 7: - St. Petersburg
After breakfast, transfer to the airport in time for your flight back to the USA or your next destination. (B)




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