Enjoy a fascinating cultural experience visiting Russia's most historic cities. The former capital of St Petersburg is one of the most elegant in the world, whilst Moscow, with its imposing landmarks such as the Kremlin and St Basil's Cathedral, is an enthralling contrast.

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	What the holiday includes

Detailed itinerary

St Petersburg & Moscow 7 nights

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The following is a suggested programme, but your HF Holidays' leader may adjust it at their discretion, according to the wishes of the group or to fit into local opening times. There is clearly no obligation to join in any activity, and you should feel free to spend the time as you wish. Download a full itinerary above.

With 3 nights in Moscow and 4 in St Petersburg this holiday will give you a true taste of Russia. The flamboyant domes and colours of St Basil’s cathedral are a highlight of any visit to Moscow. We’ll visit the immense fortress of the Kremlin, a mini-city of palaces, towers and churches, where we can see the Armoury’s sumptuous collection of treasures. Outside on Red Square we can enter Lenin’s mausoleum and file past the embalmed body of one of the 20th century’s most influential figures. Another highlight is the stunning Novodevichy Convent with its amazing skyline of domes and turrets. Later we can wander to the Bolshoi Theatre and visit the State Tretyakov Gallery, the national treasury of Russian fine art and one of the greatest museums in the world. We should have time to visit Moscow’s largest market, a dazzling array of art, handmade crafts and antiques before catching the afternoon express train to St Petersburg. In this northern city’s historic heart lies the magnificent Winter Palace, the former residence of the Russian Tsars and now the Hermitage museum, one of Russia’s most impressive attractions. Nearby, we can appreciate the grand architecture of the Admiralty, once headquarters of the Russian navy, and the gleaming domes of St Isaac’s Cathedral. A good way to appreciate Tsar Peter the Great’s ambition is to cruise down the gulf of Finland to visit splendid Petrodvorets, his huge estate of palaces and parks, known as the ‘Russian Versailles’. At the centrepiece is the stunning Grand Cascade and Water Avenue, a symphony of 140 fountains and canals, engineered by Peter himself.

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Dates and prices

Single roo supplement: £44 per night

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Travel to resort

Guests who have booked their holiday 'with flight' will arrive at St Petersburg airport. The onward journey by coach to the hotel takes around 45 minutes. The return journey to Moscow Airport is also about 45 minutes.

Latest HF Holidays Flight Information - updated 25/10/2008 (provisional)

British Airways
Heathrow-St Petersburg
Out 08:55 - 15:50
Moscow-Heathrow
Return 17:05 - 17:35

Manchester flight: on request

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Making Your Own Travel Arrangements
Transfer to and from the airports by joining the HF Holidays' transfer (supplement £25) or travel by metro and airport bus (allow £5).

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Temperatures

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What the holiday includes

• Return economy class air (with flight)
•  7 nights' accommodation in double or twin-bedded en-suite rooms.
• Bed & Breakfast.
• Services of HF Holidays' leader.
• Detailed itineraries. Transfer by train between St Petersburg and Moscow.
• Admissions to the Kremlin and State Tretyakov Gallery.

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