Beyond Red Square: An In-Depth Exploration of Western Russia
17 days
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Small Group Tour
Learn the true story of Russia through the country’s monuments and people on this educational adventure. Join experts at sites from the Kremlin to the towns of the Golden Ring.
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Overview
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule
Highlights
- Discover historic architecture and authentic culture in Russia’s Golden Ring towns
- Ride an overnight train from Moscow to St
- Petersburg in the grand tradition of Russian travel
- Enjoy a traditional meal in a Russian family’s private “dacha” outside St
- Petersburg
What's this trip about?
Learn the true story of Russia through the country’s monuments and people on this educational adventure. Join experts at sites from the Kremlin to the towns of the Golden Ring.
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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
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Itinerary
Day
1
In Transit to Program
In Flight
Day
2
Arrive Moscow, Check-in, Orientation, Welcome Dinner
Moscow D Aquamarine Hotel
Activity note: Note: Hotel check-in available from 3:00 p.m. local time.
Afternoon: Orientation: The Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introductions. We will review the up...
Day
3
Moscow City Field Trip
Moscow B,L Aquamarine Hotel
Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach; At Pushkin Museum, climbing 18 steps to entrance and interior main staircase with 48 steps, no railings; no elevators.
Breakfast: At the hotel, we’ll have a buffet...
Day
4
Moscow State University, Museum of Folk Art, Performance
Moscow B,L Aquamarine Hotel
Activity note: Getting on/off motorcoach; The group will take a short walk from the entrance of the new portion of the university to the elevators, which they will then take up t...
Day
5
Treasures of the Kremlin, Home-Hosted Dinner
Moscow B,L,D Aquamarine Hotel
Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach; Walking up to 4 miles; uneven streets and sidewalks. Armory Museum, Diamond Fund, State History Museum, and St. Basil's Cathedral accessible onl...
Day
6
Tretyakov Gallery, Free Time
Moscow B,L Aquamarine Hotel
Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach; Getting on/off a public subway; The Moscow Metro excursion by public transportation includes stations in the city center only.
Breakfast: Hotel buffet.
...
Day
7
Depart Moscow, Vladimir, Suzdal
Suzdal B,L Pushkarskaya Sloboda
Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach; Walking up to 4 miles throughout the day; uneven streets and sidewalks. Some sites accessible only by staircases, no elevators. 100-120 steps in total. Dri...
Day
8
Suzdal, Mead, Kudeksha Estate
Suzdal B,L,D Pushkarskaya Sloboda
Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach; Walking up to 1 mile; uneven streets and sidewalks; some sites accessible only by staircases; museums do not have elevators.
Breakfast: Hotel buffet. ...
Day
9
Depart Suzdal, Kostroma, St. Ipatiev Monastery
Kostroma B,L,D Ya Hotel
Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach; Walking up to 1 mile; uneven streets and sidewalks; some sites accessible only by staircases. Drive from Suzdal to Kostroma is 120 miles, about 2.5-...
Day
10
Depart Kostroma, Yaroslavl, Spassky Monastery, Museums
Yaroslavl B,L,D Park Inn
Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach; Drive from Kostroma to Yaroslavl is 50 miles, about 1.5-2 hours. Walking up to 1 mile; uneven streets and sidewalks; some sites are only a...
Day
11
Rostov, Sergiev Posad, Moscow, Train to St. Petersburg
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Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach; Getting on/off a public train; On the overnight train from Moscow to St. Petersburg, a trip of approximately 8 hours,...
Day
12
Fortress of Peter and Paul, Boat Ride Along the Canals
St. Petersburg B,L,D Helvetia Hotel
Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach; Getting on/off a public boat. Walking about 3-5 miles total throughout the day; flat and cobblestone surfaces, some steps. The ...
Day
13
St. Petersburg Full Day Excursion / Local Family Dinner
St. Petersburg B,L,D Helvetia Hotel
Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach; The drive to the Dacha is about 50 miles (80 km) - approx. 1.5 hours each way. To show your appreciation for dinner in the hom...
Day
14
The Hermitage, Free Time
St. Petersburg B Helvetia Hotel
Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach; Hermitage will involve walking 1-2 miles total within the halls of the museum, from the main museum building, across the Palace Square, to the Impressionists’ co...
Day
15
Russia Today, Fabergé Museum, Nevsky Prospekt, Free Time
St. Petersburg B,D Helvetia Hotel
Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach; Participants should be prepared to walk approximately 2 miles during the course of the day while sightseeing, in both museums a...
Day
16
Peterhof, Catherine Palace & Amber Room, Farewell Dinner
St. Petersburg B,L,D Helvetia Hotel
Activity note: Walking up to 2 miles, uneven streets and sidewalks. Stairs at entrance of Catherine Palace. The elevator inside is turned on only with advance notice...
Day
17
Program Concludes, In Transit From Program
St. Petersburg B
Activity note: Hotel check-out by 12:00 Noon. See your program’s travel details regarding transfers.
Breakfast: Hotel buffet as flight times permit. This concludes our program. If you are returning...
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Last Updated: 6/10/2022
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Meals Included
- 37 Meals
- 15 Breakfasts
- 12 Lunches
- 10 Dinners
- The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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