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20 Dec: Moscow
Welcome to Russia and the start of your holiday! Wanting more time in Moscow? This is the trip! Meet and greet arrival transfer from airport. Transfer to hotel for registration and check-in. Tonight our tip-filled Welcome Meeting takes place. Rest of the evening free. Overnight - Moscow
21 Dec: Moscow – breakfast
To legendary Red Square for a guided walk of central Moscow. We continue inside the Kremlin where we enjoy a guided walk through the grounds. Rest of day free. Overnight - Moscow
22 Dec: Moscow – breakfast
Sculpture Park – redundant statues of important men from the Soviet era languish in this unusual park which is located just across the road from legendary Gorky Park with its winter ice rink where cheap skates can be hired. For those interested, we’ll head there with our guide. Alternatively, you’re free to enjoy Moscow your way. Overnight - Moscow |
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Join us on an adventure to the Star City Cosmonaut Training Centre. Every Russian cosmonaut since Yuri Gagarin, the first man in space was trained within these walls!
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23 Dec: Moscow - Pskov – breakfast
Free day to enjoy Moscow or why not bolt-on our optional Star City adventure. Overnight train to Pskov
24 Dec - Christmas Eve: Pskov area – breakfast
Good morning, Pskov! Today, enjoy a tour of Pskov – an ancient town that has played host to a stream of Baltic invaders. Our Pskov tour takes in the riverside fortified Kremlin, cathedral and other sights. We’ll then steam up at a real Russian banya (sauna). Hot on the heels - a lunch with vodka. Later, time to relax before our Big Night Out - our Russian Christmas Eve dinner and party. Cheers!
Lunch, dinner & overnight - Pskov
25 Dec - Christmas day: Pskov area - St Petersburg – breakfast
Merry Christmas! This morning, a short drive brings us to the beautiful 14th century Pechory Monastery. Later we enjoy a day of alpine fun - ice-skating on the frozen lake or cross-country skiing with lunch. There are no mountains in the region, so a special type of ski is used for cross-country. Please note that if the weather is inclement, the itinerary may alter slightly. Evening coach to St Petersburg.
Lunch & overnight – St Petersburg
26 Dec: St Petersburg - breakfast
Founded by Peter the Great in 1703, St Petersburg is the bee's knees. It’s one of the prettiest cities in all Russia. This morning, a city coach tour gives us an overview. If you purchase the pukka pass, today (day 7) will also include additional guided sightseeing inclusive of transport.
Overnight – St Petersburg
27 Dec: St Petersburg - breakfast
Enjoy a guided visit to the Hermitage Collection at the famous Winter Palace. The rest of the day is free to do St Pete’s your way. Overnight – St Petersburg
28 Dec: St Petersburg - breakfast
After breakfast, tour ends.
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