Prices & Departure Dates
Prices shown are per person travelling. 'Twin/Double' prices per person apply when there are 2 people travelling, sharing a room. The 'Single supplement' applies for single travellers who require their own room and needs to be added to the 'Twin/Double' price. If you are happy to be paired up with another single traveller of the same sex on your tour, this can be arranged, thus avoiding the single person supplement.
All our scheduled tour departures are guaranteed subject to a minimum of 2 travellers. To date we have not cancelled a single trip!
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| Sleeper Train Upgrade Moscow - Pskov |
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The Big Russki - 9 days Go Guide : :Check out the go guide for details of the tour, info on visas, climate, money, what to bring and more!
Experiences
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| On many of our group tours we provide the chance to get to experience certain aspects of Russian culture that visitors often miss – the Russian Banya (Sauna) and a once top secret underground bunker. In Pskov we take you to a Banya where you can get out of the cold and experience the healing properties for yourself, just watch out for the Bannik! In Moscow you can step back in time to the clandestine and tense era of the Cold War and enjoy an interactive tour of the secret bunker turned museum. |
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| One of Russia’s most iconic images is undoubtedly St Basil’s Cathedral, with its riotously colourful tent roofs and twisting onion shaped domes, each with their own distinctive pattern and colour scheme. Located on Red Square in Moscow, opposite the Kremlin, St Basil’s Cathedral was commissioned by Ivan the Terrible in 1552 to mark the 1552 capture of Kazan from Mongol forces. It was designed by architect Postnik Yakovlev and completed in 1561. According to legend, Ivan was so ‘blown away’ at the beauty and intricacy of Postnik’s work; he had him blinded so that he would never be able to design anything as fantastical again! |
What You See and What You Get
We have listed below the key highlights on this trip as well as all the things that are included. Additionally, where appropriate, we have listed the items thar are not included the trip price.
Trip Highlights
- Other sites of St Petersburg included on the optional pukka pass
- Pechory - ancient monastery
- St Petersburg - UNESCO-listed city area including Nevsky Prospekt, Museum and University districts, Church on Spilled Blood, The Bronze Horseman and Admiralty End
| - Pskov - ancient town near Estonian border
- Moscow - UNESCO-listed Red Square, Kremlin and Lenin’s Mausoleum and St Basil’s Cathedral
- St Petersburg Hermitage at the Winter Palace
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What's Included
- 8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
- 1 overnight train Pskov - Moscow (open sleeper cabin) including bed linen
- Guided sightseeing - St Petersburg, the Hermitage at Winter Palace, Pskov, Pechory, Moscow city and Kremlin
- Moscow Metro travel card - 6 journeys
- Winter pursuits - ice skating, cross-country skiing in Pskov (dependent on weather)
- NOTE: In Russia on the go use 3 star and 4 star accommodation as classified by the Russian Ministry of Tourism. However, please be aware that 3 star and 4 star standards throughout Russia vary greatly and cannot be compared to hotels of a similar standard in Western Europe or, and in particular, the United States.
| - 7 nights 3 star hotels
- Airport arrival transfer on day 1
- Russian banya (sauna) experience
- Escorted by an English speaking Russian tour leader
- All relevant transfers and transportation on tour
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What's Not Included
- International flights and visa
- Entrance Fees: $50-70 USD
| - Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
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Postcards
Here's what some of our past travellers have written in to us and said about their experiences on this trip.
Our guide, Katya, was awesome. She looked out for all of us really well. She was also very funny and answered all our questions.
The tour was a a good pace, great mix of culture and entertainment.
A memoreble holiday for sure.
Mark Spencer, Jan 2010
I had the most memorable Christmas & New Year's ever!
So many highlights... Banya, Soviet Bunker, Kremlin.... and of course the train ride to Pskov - very interesting experience!
Thank you for a wonderful time!
Katie D., Jan 2010
Thank you so much. This was a fantastic tour & I had an amazing time. New Year's in the Red Square was something I will remember and talk about for a long time. I also met some fantastic people, hope to keep in touch with them and even go together on another tour!
Keryn Searle, Jan 2010
Katya was a great guide. Calm under preassure, funny and very informative. She gave great suggestions for places to visit and also bars/restaurants with great food. I had a fun tour, which is an absolute highlight of all my travel experiences.
Leslie, Jan 2010
I had an amazing time! Katya was an incredible tour guide and made the experience even more special.The tour was great and exceeded all my expectations.
Thank you
Sarah Julien, Jan 2010
This trip was honestly amazing! I didn’t really know what to expect when I came to Russia but everything exceeded my expectations.
Miles Walker, Dec 2008
If i didn't know much about Russia before I arrived I do now! Had a great time thank you :-)
Sam Hosking, Dec 2008
Really enjoyed this trip as when you're overseas it's good to have Xmas and NY somewhere different .. a lot colder than New Zealand that's for sure! But good.
Shane Hamill, Dec 2008
