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Abercrombie and Kent – Jewel of Russia Tour 2010
Jewel of Russia Tour
• Cosmopolitan and cultural Moscow
• Red Square, the Kremlin and a ride on the metro
• Beautiful and cultured St. Petersburg
• Learn the traditional art of painting Matryoshka dolls
• Tour St. Petersburg’s Hermitage with the Curator
• Choice of accommodation
Itinerary
| Day 1 | Arrive MoscowA welcome to the Russian capital with assistance through immigration & customs by an airport representative. Private transfer to your hotel where your A&K Guardian Angel will be waiting to brief you and answer any questions you may have. Moscow (Choice of category) |
| Day 2 | MoscowMoscow is the largest city in Europe and sightseeing today begins at magnificent Red Square with its famous landmarks, St. Basil’s cathedral and its colourful onion domes and Lenin’s Tomb. Take a ride on the famous Moscow metro, renowned for the ornate splendour of its stations and explore the Kremlin, the historic fortified complex at the city’s heart. Visit the Assumption and Archangel Cathedrals, the Armoury Museum and the Diamond Vaults where the dazzling crown jewels of the Romanovs are on display (B). Moscow (Choice of category) |
| Day 3 | Moscow – Sergiev Posad – MoscowVenture outside Moscow to Sergiev Posad, still commonly referred to by its Soviet name, Zagorsk. One of Russia’s most important religious and historical landmarks, visit the Trinity Monastery of St. Sergius and its opulent treasury. Return to Moscow to visit the Tretyakov Gallery, which houses the world’s best collection of Russian icons and an outstanding collection of pre-Revolutionary Russian art (B). Moscow (Choice of category) |
| Day 4 | Moscow – Design Your DayDescribed as one of Europe’s most stylish destinations for the luxury traveller we let you plot your own course. Choose one of the following activities. A private visit to Stalin’s Bunker and the Novodevichy convent complex. Founded in 1584, this magnificent building has 16 gilded domes. Or visit the hands-on handicrafts at Izmaylovo where you take a lesson in painting traditional Russian matryoshka dolls. This evening board the Grand Express overnight train to St. Petersburg (B). Grand Express Train (Choice of category) |
| Day 5 | St. PetersburgEarly morning arrival into St. Petersburg where your hotel room is available for immediate check-in. This afternoon visit one of the most famous museums in the world, the Hermitage, for a guided tour where you are introduced to a small part of the collection and perhaps visit the Gold Vault, to see the exquisite royal jewels Originally commissioned by Catherine the Great as a winter palace, the museum now houses over two million exhibits. (B). St. Petersburg (Choice of category) |
| Day 6 | St. PetersburgYour day begins at the Peter and Paul Fortress, which is the oldest building in the city, sits on its own island and is the burial site of most of the pre-revolutionary leaders of Russia. Visit St. Isaac’s Cathedral and cruise the canals of St. Petersburg on a private vessel. Finish your day with afternoon tea in the home of a Russian family (B). St. Petersburg (Choice of category) |
| Day 7 | St. Petersburg – Petrodvorets – St. PetersburgTravel to Petrodvorets, the summer palace of Peter the Great on the Gulf of Finland. Built in the early 1700s to rival Versailles, its lavish décor is rivalled only by its 300 acres of garden complete with 66 fountains and 39 gilded statues. Cruise up the Neva River by hydrofoil (weather permitting May-Sep) back to St. Petersburg. On arrival visit the Church of the Spilled Blood (B). St. Petersburg (Choice of category) |
| Day 8 | St. Petersburg – Pushkin – Pavlovsk – St. PetersburgVisit Pushkin to see the beautiful Catherine’s Palace, Rococo summer residence of the Tsars. It is surrounded by lovely formal parks, pavilions and woodland. Enjoy lunch at the rustic Podvorie Dacha before continuing on to Pavlovsk Palace, a royal residence until 1917 (B,L). St. Petersburg (Choice of category) |
| Day 9 | Depart St. PetersburgThis incredible private journey finishes today as you transfer to the airport (B). |
Note: Itinerary departs Fridays – supplement to depart other days as well as travel over Christmas & New Years Eve.
Departure Dates and Prices Per Person
| From | To | Twin | Price Note |
| 10-01-2010 | 21-03-2010 | $10,920.00 (AUD) | Gold – Mon-Thu & Sat-Sun |
| 10-01-2010 | 18-04-2010 | $14,065.00 (AUD) | Platinum – Mon-Thu & Sat-Sun |
| 15-01-2010 | 19-03-2010 | $11,855.00 (AUD) | Platinum – Friday Arrivals |
| 15-01-2010 | 26-03-2010 | $10,125.00 (AUD) | Gold – Friday Arrivals |
| 20-03-2010 | 30-04-2010 | $12,680.00 (AUD) | Platinum – Friday Arrivals |
| 22-03-2010 | 18-04-2010 | $11,795.00 (AUD) | Gold – Mon-Thu & Sat-Sun |
| 27-03-2010 | 23-04-2010 | $10,555.00 (AUD) | Gold – Friday Arrivals |
| 19-04-2010 | 17-07-2010 | $14,880.00 (AUD) | Platinum – Mon-Thu & Sat-Sun |
| 19-04-2010 | 17-07-2010 | $12,625.00 (AUD) | Gold – Mon-Thu & Sat-Sun |
| 24-04-2010 | 02-09-2010 | $11,375.00 (AUD) | Gold – Friday Arrivals |
| 01-05-2010 | 15-07-2010 | $12,195.00 (AUD) | Platinum – Friday Arrivals |
| 16-07-2010 | 29-07-2010 | $12,680.00 (AUD) | Platinum – Friday Arrivals |
| 18-07-2010 | 24-07-2010 | $11,795.00 (AUD) | Gold – Mon-Thu & Sat-Sun |
| 18-07-2010 | 15-08-2010 | $13,030.00 (AUD) | Platinum – Mon-Thu & Sat-Sun |
| 25-07-2010 | 08-08-2010 | $10,920.00 (AUD) | Gold – Mon-Thu & Sat-Sun |
| 30-07-2010 | 20-08-2010 | $11,855.00 (AUD) | Platinum – Friday Arrivals |
| 09-08-2010 | 22-08-2010 | $11,795.00 (AUD) | Gold – Mon-Thu & Sat-Sun |
| 16-08-2010 | 22-08-2010 | $14,065.00 (AUD) | Platinum – Mon-Thu & Sat-Sun |
| 23-08-2010 | 25-09-2010 | $12,625.00 (AUD) | Gold – Mon-Thu & Sat-Sun |
| 23-08-2010 | 02-10-2010 | $14,880.00 (AUD) | Platinum – Mon-Thu & Sat-Sun |
| 27-08-2010 | 10-12-2010 | $12,680.00 (AUD) | Platinum – Friday Arrivals |
| 03-09-2010 | 24-09-2010 | $10,555.00 (AUD) | Gold – Friday Arrivals |
| 25-09-2010 | 04-11-2010 | $11,375.00 (AUD) | Gold – Friday Arrivals |
| 26-09-2010 | 30-10-2010 | $11,795.00 (AUD) | Gold – Mon-Thu & Sat-Sun |
| 03-10-2010 | 12-12-2010 | $14,065.00 (AUD) | Platinum – Mon-Thu & Sat-Sun |
| 31-10-2010 | 12-12-2010 | $10,920.00 (AUD) | Gold – Mon-Thu & Sat-Sun |
| 05-11-2010 | 02-12-2010 | $10,555.00 (AUD) | Gold – Friday Arrivals |
| 03-12-2010 | 10-12-2010 | $10,125.00 (AUD) | Gold – Friday Arrivals |
Tour Departs: Daily
Note: Prices are land only.
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