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Russia


  8 Nights/ 9 Days

It’s time you plan your holiday to Russia by choosing from the specially designed Russia tour packages. Russia is one of the most incredibly diverse countries in the world, with almost unmatched treasures of culture, history and landscapes. From the onion-domed fairy-tale spires of Moscow and St. Petersburg to the serene Ural Mountains towards the west and the warm and glittering beaches of Sochi in the south-west, Russia is full of surprises. The nation boasts 28 World Heritage Sites of which seventeen properties are cultural, and eleven are natural. While one trip to Russia isn’t enough to cover all highlights, still some of the best attractions can be covered on your single Russia trip.


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The land of diverse nature and extremities. Land of magical beauty and endless attractions Rich in natural landscapes and enormous tracts of land, the country is home to the largest freshwater lake in the world. Rivers and forests encompassing amazing flora and fauna, awe-inspiring volcanoes, the icy tundra region and the sun-kissed beaches, colorful cultural heritage, remarkable historical monuments, and inimitable cities are what adorn this country.

The largest country in the world really has it all—mountains, valleys, frozen lands and warm sands, and an incredible number of amazing natural destinations to impress any visitor

Detailed Day Wise Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Moscow :

• Welcome to Moscow - the capital and the largest city of Russia. On arrival, you will be met by your Tour Manager / Local Representative outside the arrival area who will welcome you and take you to your hotel for check -in. (Check-in time is after 3.00 pm) Overnight in Moscow. (PD)

Day 2 - Guided city tour of Moscow:

• Today, we proceed for a guided tour of Moscow: Visit the Red Square, see the St. Basil’s Cathedral, the White House and Christ the Saviour Cathedral. Next we proceed on inside visit to Kremlin: see the Kremlin Wall and Kremlin Territory. What’s more! Enjoy a professional photo shoot while you are visiting these beautiful sites of Moscow. Next, we visit the Metro station of Moscow often called 'The People's Palaces', for their elegant designs, lavish and profuse use of marble, mosaics, sculptures and chandeliers. Later this evening you have a chance to see the spectacular Russian Circus (Optional). Overnight in Moscow (B, D)

Day 3 - Onto St. Petersburg:

• Today, we proceed to the railway station to board the High speed SAPSAN train onto St. Petersburg- A major historical and cultural center, as well as Russia's second largest city. On arrival proceed to your hotel and check-in. Overnight in St. Petersburg (B, D)

Day 4 - Guided tour of St. Petersburg :

• Today, we proceed on a guided tour of St. Petersburg: Visit Kazan cathedral, see the Peter and Paul fortress, the famous dome of St. Isaac’s Cathedral and drive past the Palace square with its dominant Alexander Column, the Bronze Horseman – dedicated to the founder of St. Petersburg, Peter the Great. Later, we visit a Vodka Museum -museum that presents the long history of Russia’s national drink. Next, we visit the famous Hermitage museum which has the gigantic collection of nearly three million objects of the Heritage Museum, ranked as one of the world’s major museums. Overnight in St. Petersburg (B, D)

Day 5 - Day at leisure OR Visit Peterhof Palace and Catherine Palace :

• Today, the day is free at leisure or you can opt to visit Peterhof Palace and Catherine Palace. Peterhof Palace is a series of palaces and gardens located in Peterhof. These palaces and gardens are sometimes referred as the "Russian Versailles". Later, visit Catherine Palace, the summer residence of the Russian Tsars. Overnight in St. Petersburg. (B, D)

Day 6 - Fly back home with pleasant memories:

• Today, check out and proceed to the airport for your flight back home. It’s time to say goodbye to all the new friends you have made. We hope you take back many happy memories of your holiday. We would like you to spare a few minutes of your time to write and tell us how you enjoyed your holiday and any suggestions you may have for the future. (B)

Day 7 - Osaka - Engyo-ji - Himeji- Okayama:

• We leave for Mount SHOSA, and its ENGYO-JI complex of temples dating back more than 1,000 years, which was the place where the film “The last Samurai” was made. Cable car ride. After this we will see HIMEJI, where we will include entry to its immense complex that shows us the architecture of Japanese castles. Lunch included in a local restaurant. We go on to OKAYAMA, where we will visit Korakuen, one of the most beautiful gardens in Japan, with its lakes, waterfalls and traditional teahouses.

Day 8 - Okayama - Kurashiki - Hiroshima- Itsukushima - Hiroshima:

• We leave for KURASHIKI, a city with a very well preserved historical centre. Time for a stroll in this charming place with its atmosphere from the past. We continue on our way to HIROSHIMA, a city sadly known for the atomic bomb that fell on it in 1945 and which levelled the city. We will stroll around the Peace Memorial, the Dome of the bomb and we will visit the impressive Museum of Peace. After the war we will seek peace by embarking on a ferry to the island “where men and gods live together”, with the sanctuary of ITSUKUSHIMA dedicated to the guardian of the seas, built partially over the sea. Time to visit the temple, to stroll around its pretty centre and have lunch. Return to our hotel in Hiroshima. Dinner included.

Day 9 - Departure:

• After breakfast, end of our services.