Beyond Red Square: Russia Revealed
There is no place like Russia; this superlative trip will convince even the most discriminating traveler of that fact. Incomparable Russia encompasses one of the world's preeminent art museums, the Hermitage; splendid imperial estates that rival anything in Europe; world-class ballet troupes performing in renowned theaters like the Bolshoi and Mariinsky; and the world's premier space training facility, Star City. Historic hotels will be your plush base camps, making this trip perfect for first–time visitors and seasoned travelers alike.
Days 1-4: Moscow, Star City, Abramtsevo
Join us on this ultimate exploration in Moscow, where we enter the private world of the Orthodox church at Danilov Monastery, Novodevichy Convent and Christ the Savior Cathedral. Trace the trajectory of the Russian space program in Star City, the formerly secret training facility outside of Moscow. At the Kremlin, tour the exclusive Diamond Fund. Enjoy a day in the country at secluded Abramtsevo Estate, a czarist-era retreat for writers and artists.
Days 5-12: St. Petersburg & Environs
Sit in on a ballet master class and slip backstage for a behind-the-scenes tour. Walk in the footsteps of Dostoevsky's anti-hero Raskolnikov through the back streets of Petersburg. Sample caviar and champagne, visit the Lomonosov Imperial Porcelain Factory, and browse contemporary art galleries. Admire the gardens of Catherine's Palace from a horse-drawn carriage in the "place of czars and poets," Pushkin. And spend a full day discovering the secrets of Peterhof, including a peek into the grotto behind the Grand Cascades and a visit to the royal Bath House.
Trip Details
| Length of Trip: |
12 Days |
| Departures in 2008: |
2 |
| Dates: |
June 4-15 |
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September 17-28 |
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| Land Tour Cost |
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| 4-16 travelers |
$6,995 |
| Single Supplement |
$1,995 |
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MIR Signature Features
- Relive the "Space Race" at formerly top-secret Star City
- Slip backstage for a behind-the-scenes theater tour
- Sit in on a ballet master class
Map
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| Days 1-4: |
Moscow |
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| Day 5: |
Moscow, day train to St. Petersburg |
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| Days 6-12: |
St. Petersburg |
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Suggested Extensions
Extend your stay in either Moscow or St. Petersburg, or venture to Petrozavodsk and Kizhi Island. Contact us for details.
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