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Vacation DetailsAccommodationsAddtional InfoDates & Prices
Departures: October 2010 - September 2010
Tour Highlights
- Round-trip flights from New York/JFK. Fuel surcharges included (valid at time of brochure printing).
- Hotel accommodations for six nights, including hotel taxes and service charges.
- Breakfast daily and three dinners.
- Sightseeing tours in Moscow Novgorod and St. Petersburg.
- Modern motorcoach transportation on tours.
- Services of a tour host.
- Round-trip airport to hotel transfers.
Itinerary
Important: A Visa is required to enter Russia and it must be obtained prior to departure from the U.S. Russia Visa applications must be Typed (No hand written applications will be accepted!). An invitation letter must accompany the visa application (provided by Club ABC Tours).
Click here for more information on visas and passports, and to download visa kits
- Day 1- Depart the U.S. for Moscow, Russia.
- Day 2 - Moscow: Welcome to Moscow! After clearing customs and collecting your baggage, you will be met by the local Kompas Representative either in the customs hall, at the first exit outside the customs area, or at the luggage claim area. Our representative can be identified by a Club ABC Tours sign or one with your name on it. Transfer to your hotel and enjoy time to relax before meeting your fellow travelers at the welcome Dinner. (Dinner)
- Day 3 - Moscow: Moscow, one of the largest cities in the world, is the symbolic heart and soul of the country. Sightseeing begins at the Red Square, dominated by St. Basil's Cathedral and by the massive red walls of the Kremlin. Visit the Armory Museum, and then proceed to see Moscow University and the popular Arbat shopping district. Continue with a drive along the wide boulevards and then stroll through GUM, Russia's largest department store. Rest of the day is at leisure. You may take part in an optional tour by night of Moscow and its subway. (Breakfast)
- Day 4 - Moscow/Tver and Novgorod: After an early breakfast, depart for Tver, an ancient trading port nestled on the banks of the Volga River. The city offers fascinating treasures, including Putevoy Dvorets, built for Catherine II as a resting place on her journeys from Moscow to St. Petersburg. Enjoy a short sightseeing tour of this remarkable city. End the day in historic Novgorod, founded almost twelve centuries ago. (Breakfast, Dinner)
- Day 5 - Novgorod/St. Petersburg: A morning sightseeing tour of Novgorod starts at the Kremlin with a visit to St. Sophia Cathedral. Then, cross the river via a pedestrian bridge to visit the Yaroslav Court. In the afternoon, travel north to St. Petersburg, the former capital of the Romanov Czars. Upon arrival enjoy a first sightseeing tour of the city starting with the visit of Peter and Paul Fortress, quarter of the City museum and its cathedral, which houses the crypt of the Russian emperors. Next, visit St. Isaac's Cathedral. (Breakfast, Dinner)
- Day 6 - St. Petersburg: There are not many cities in the world that can match the grace of St. Petersburg. When Peter the Great founded the city in 1703, he hired Europe's best architects, craftsmen and artists to build and decorate it. Spread over 100 islands linked by over 600 bridges, it is often referred to as "Venice of the North". This morning sightseeing tour will feature highlight: the world-famous Hermitage, which houses many treasures from the Czarist era. The rest of the day is free at leisure. (Breakfast)
- Day 7 - St. Petersburg: Free day for shopping or individual activities. An optional tour to visit Petrodvorest, Peter the Great's Summer Palace, will be available. In the evening you may take part in an optional tour featuring a folklore performance. (Breakfast)
- Day 8 - St. Petersburg/U.S.: After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure flight. (Breakfast)
We are pleased to be partnering with Kompas Holidays International, a well-respected tour operator in Europe. Club ABC Tours and Kompas Tours are committed to providing you with an enjoyable travel experience. This tour may include non-Club ABC members.
Please note: Though rare, it may be necessary to substitute hotels and adjust itineraries due to local conditions. Included features may not be available on all departures.
Best of Russia
8 Days from $2949*
Best of Russia
8 Days from $2949*
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