Jewels of Russia

Welcome to the Russian capital and a transfer to the hotel.
Four Seasons Hotel Moscow (Deluxe Room)

Explore one of Europe’s largest cities. Start in Red Square with its famous landmarks: St Basil’s cathedral with its colourful onion domes, and Lenin’s Tomb. Take a ride on the Moscow metro, renowned for the ornate splendour of its stations, and explore the Kremlin. 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).
Four Seasons Hotel Moscow (Deluxe Room)

A morning visit to the Tretyakov Gallery, which houses the world’s best collection of Russian icons. In the afternoon, choose between the Pushkin Museum of Fine Art or a visit to the Cold War Museum where, 65m underground, a network of tunnels formed one of the Soviet Union’s most secretive communications centres (B).
Four Seasons Hotel Moscow (Deluxe Room)

Venture further afield to Sergiev Posad to visit the Trinity Monastery of St Sergius and its opulent treasury. Return to the Moscow railway station for the late afternoon high-speed train to St Petersburg. On arrival, transfer to your hotel (B,D).
Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace (Deluxe Room)

This morning, visit the magnificent Hermitage, where a guided tour will introduce you to select parts of the collection. Interior highlights include the Ambassador’s Staircase, the Throne Room, the Ballroom, and an incredible art collection. Afternoon at leisure (B).
Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace (Deluxe Room)

Visit the Peter and Paul Fortress, the city’s oldest building. Situated on its own island, it is the burial site of most of the pre-revolutionary leaders of Russia. Afterwards, visit St Isaac’s Cathedral and cruise the canals of St Petersburg on a private vessel. Later, visit the Fabergé Museum and its remarkable collection, rated one of the world’s most valuable. One of the most famous pieces on display is the Imperial Coronation Egg, made in 1897 (B).
Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace (Deluxe Room)

An excursion to Pushkin to see the beautiful Catherine’s Palace, Rococo summer residence of the Tsars. Lunch in a dacha before continuing to Pavlovsk Palace, another royal residence (B,L).
Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace (Deluxe Room)

Travel to Petrodvorets, the splendid summer palace of Peter the Great on the Gulf of Finland. A hydrofoil cruise (weather permitting May-Sep) on the Neva River will bring you back to St Petersburg. On arrival, visit the Church of the Spilled Blood (B).
Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace (Deluxe Room)

Transfer to the airport for your onward flight (B).

Price
Friday - Sunday Arrival:
Twin Share Per Person: From $11,715
Solo Traveller: From $21,940

Monday - Thursday Arrival
Twin Share Per Person: From $12,870
Solo Traveller: From $24,245