Dreaming of a white Christmas? Increase your chances dramatically by heading to icy Russia for the festive season - don't worry there'll be plenty of good cheer and vodka to keep you warm!
AT A GLANCE
Starts in: St Petersburg Ends In: Moscow
Departs: 23rd December 2009
Meals: 1 picnic lunch
Tour Leader: Yes
Accommodation: Hostels
Compulsory Single Supplement: No
Local Payment Required: No
Average Group Size: 15-20
DAY 1: ST PETERSBURG
St Petersburg welcomes you! Tonight, you’ll meet your travelling companions at our welcome meeting. Your tour leader will recommend some great local bars and restaurants, so you can sample the Russian nightlife and test out the festive spirit! Overnight – St Petersburg
DAY 2: ST PETERSBURG
Two full days to take in the highlights of St Pete’s, the jewel in Russia’s imperial crown! This morning enjoy a guided walking tour where you'll stroll down Nevsky Prospect to visit the beautiful Church on Spilled Blood and other sights. This afternoon is free for you to visit the fabulous Winter Palace, once home to the Tsars but which now houses part of the treasure filled Hermitage. The Hermitage boasts the world's largest art collection. Overnight - St Petersburg.
DAY 3: ST PETERSBURG
Celebrate Xmas day with your new found friends! Consider opting for our St Pete's City Pass. The pass is top value with guided visits to Peter and Paul Fortress, Pavlosk Palace and the world's largest cathedral, - St Isaac's! There's plenty of sightseeing packed in our pass, plus guiding, entrance fees, transportation and a fab Xmas lunch to be enjoyed. For those not attending the excursion, spend the day at leisure. Overnight – St Petersburg
DAY 4: ALPINE FUN!
It’s time for some fun in the white stuff today as we head to the outskirts of St Petersburg, where there is the opportunity to test out your winter sports skills and enjoy a picnic lunch. You can hire equipment for sledging, mountain skiing or skating. This evening we board the overnight train to Moscow. Picnic lunch & overnight – train.
DAY 5: MOSCOW
Welcome to Moscow, the city that kept Bond busy! At the legendary Red Square, we enjoy a guided walk of Moscow’s city centre, where we’ll view the wildly coloured, turban domed, St Basil’s Cathedral. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the Kremlin – Russia’s political power house, with its gold-domed cathedrals and tsar bell. This evening why not test out Moscow’s thriving underground club scene! Overnight - Moscow.
DAY 6: MOSCOW
Spend the day at leisure, checking out the highlights of mighty Moscow. The best way to get around is with a metro pass and be sure to take the circle line to view the opulent marble clad, chandelier lit, underground! Pay your respects to the grandfather of Communism at Lenin’s mausoleum and spare some time browse around the famous GUM department store! The city also offers amazing galleries, museums, plenty of cafes, shops and bars all within walking distance. Overnight - Moscow.
DAY 7: MOSCOW
Our tour ends this morning after breakfast, and hotel check out is at 12 noon.
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