Jewels of Russia

Welcome to the Russian capital and a transfer to the hotel.
The Ritz-Carlton Moscow (Deluxe Room)

Explore one 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).
The Ritz- Carlton 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).
The Ritz- Carlton Moscow (Deluxe Room)

Venture further afield to Sergiev Posad, where you 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).
Belmond Grand Hotel Europe (Deluxe Arts Square 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 as well as an incredible art collection.
Afternoon at leisure (B). Belmond Grand Hotel Europe (Deluxe Arts Square 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).
Belmond Grand Hotel Europe (Deluxe Arts Square 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). 
Belmond Grand Hotel Europe (Deluxe Arts Square 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).
Belmond Grand Hotel Europe (Deluxe Arts Square Room)

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

Price:
Twin Share Per Person: From $8,995
Solo Traveller: From $15,785

Contact A&K for more details. 
Itinerary departs on a Friday. 
Saturday to Thursday departures are also available.