Russia with Luxury & Style (10 Days): Sample Itinerary Outline
ID #: DT-R-10-4-26-10-RAIJ
DAYS
1 – 3: Moscow, RUSSIA
Visit Red Square, featuring the Cathedral of St. Basil built in 1552
for Ivan the Terrible; Our Lady of Kazan, the largest history museum
in Russia; and the Kremlin necropolis. Enjoy an evening performance
of the famous Moscow Circus.
►Some suggested Moscow hotels (in alphabetical order): Ararat Park Hyatt Moscow (V) Hotel Baltschung Kempinski Moscow (V) Marriott Royal Aurora Hotel Ritz-Carlton, Moscow (V)
►Together, we will find the best choice for you!
DAY 4: Vladimir & Suzdal, RUSSIA
Tour Vladimir, visiting the Uspensky Cathedral to see the Last
Judgement frescoes from the Middle Ages. Continue through the
countryside to Suzdal, a village of one-story cottages, ancient
cathedrals and monasteries.
►Suggested hotel: Pushkarskaya Sloboda, Suzdal
DAY 5: Suzdal & Moscow, RUSSIA
Explore 1,000 year-old Suzdal. Visit the Cathedral of the Nativity
with its blue and gold domes and remarkable 13th- and 17th-century
frescoes, followed by the Spasso-Yefimiev Monastery. Return to
Moscow.
►For Moscow hotel suggestions, see above.
DAY 8: Pertodvorets, RUSSIA
Dating back to 1715, Peterhof, or “Peter’s Court” is a former summer
residence of the Russian Czars and famous for its stunning golden
fountains, the palace grounds, and the Grand Palace or “the Russian
Versailles.”
►For St Petersburg hotel suggestions, see above.
DAYS 9 & 10: Pushkin, St. Petersburg, RUSSIA
This morning drive to Pushkin, also known as the Czars Village,
former summer residences of the Russian Czars. The highlight of this
unique complex is Catherine Palace, given by Peter the Great to his
wife Catherine. On Day 10, you will be taken to the airport for your
flight home or on to your next destination.
►For St Petersburg hotel suggestions, see above.
DAYS
1 – 3: Moscow, RUSSIA