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The largest country in the world brims with spellbinding history from the Russian Empire to the days of the Soviet Union, otherworldly architecture blending orthodox Russian and Byzantine influences, world-famous museums overflowing with priceless treasures, infamous legends of intrigue, and a wealth of cultural gems waiting to be uncovered. Can you skip the country famous for Tsar palaces, onion domes, ballet, vodka and Matryoshka dolls?
May to September
10 Days
Food & Shopping, History & Architecture, Party & Nightlife, Vibrant City Settings
High-end boutique hotels
Say hello to the capital of Russia, home of medieval fortresses and modern superstructures. Dive headlong into the historic hub of the city. Explore the aura of the Red Square and be swept away by the majesty of iconic landmarks like Kremlin, synonymous with all crucial events since the 13th century and St. Basil’s Cathedral, Russia’s most famous artistic work of architecture. Continue the grandeur theme at State Historical Museum, Vladimir Lenin’s Mausoleum and GUM, the largest and snazziest department store in Russia. Go gastronomic with authentic specialties like pelmeni, the dumplings or blini, the pancakes with kvas. Then lighten the mood at the famous Arbat Street and indulge in souvenir shopping .
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Plan on discovering the glory of Moscow’s opulent Metro stations. Think Baroque-style architecture, mosaic murals, grand chandeliers, majestic sculptures, fine stained glass and exotic marble columns. Then, pamper yourself with a wellness ritual at Sanduny Baths, the most aristocratic public bathhouse of Russia, converted from a palace. Melt into royal rejuvenation with a steam, cold pool plunge, and an invigorating massage. Reward yourself some more with a bar hop at Nikolskaya Street.
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Escape into the Russian countryside to soak in the sight of lush farmland and forests and discover the magic of the Golden Ring of Russia. Believe in fairytales at the medieval town of Sergiev Posad, find typical onion-domed churches and towers and hunt out a Matryoshka doll to adorn a shelf in your home. Marvel at the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Suzdal and Vladimir, two ancient capitals, famed for well-preserved wooden architecture and whitewashed stone churches. In the evening, surprise yourself with an astounding performance of human and 150 furry artists at the Moscow Cat Theatre.
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Carve out your own itinerary today. Learn all about space exploration at the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center. Loosen up in hip Park Gorky. Scout for symbols from the Soviet era at the open-air sculpture museum, Muzeon. Or stock up on Cold War trivia at the Bunker 42 Museum under the Taganskaya metro station. How about a tour of Stalin's Bunker or trip to the All-Russia Museum of Decorative, Applied and Folk Art? Dress up for a sophisticated evening at the Bolshoi Ballet. Maybe you can catch Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece, Swan Lake.
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Take the high-speed train to the City of a Thousand Palaces and rest in tastefully appointed accommodation before immersing in the decadence of St.Petersburg. Reserve a slot for the Faberge Museum to ogle at exquisitely crafted Easter Eggs and other extravagant exhibits from the Russia’s Imperial Era. Discover Russian food culture with a tour of the oldest market and traditional home-cooked meal at a local’s home. Or catch an opera show at the Mariinsky after being swept away by the grandiose interiors of the iconic theatre.
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Get acquainted with the city that was the imperial capital for two centuries. Epic among the top sights here is the Church of Savior on the Spilled Blood, which makes a statement with its vibrant onion domes and a mosaic-coated interior. Another marvel is the 18th-century Peter and Paul Fortress. Don’t miss the ‘Bronze Horseman’ statue and the St. Isaac's Cathedral. An unmissable attraction is the State Hermitage Museum, where art lovers can gape at masterpieces by Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael. Celebrate a glorious day with lively nightlife at Rubinstein.
The State Hermitage Museum Official Hotel
Take a day trip to Pushkin and Peterhof to step back in time to the Russian Tsars. Be blown away by the Amber Room in the Palace of Catherine the Great at Pushkin. Soak in lavishness at the ensemble of palaces, theatres, museums and gardens of Peterhof, the Russian Versailles. Prepare for dramatic spectacles in the fountain-filled, crowning glory of the Grand Cascade, a brilliant example of impressive engineering and monumental beauty. Switch gears and go overboard with handmade Russian crafts and Baltic amber jewellery at the Gostiny Dvor Shopping Center.
The State Hermitage Museum Official Hotel
Familiarise yourself with the 500-year old art of vodka distillation and its deep connect with local culture at the Museum of Russian Vodka and rejoice with a tasting session. Later, cruise along Russia’s intricate canal system for a unique perspective of the city built over 42 islands. Get a peek into the country’s obsession with sports by seeing the top sporting venues of the city. Conclude with a boat ride to witness the raising of the drawbridges at the river Neva against the backdrop of an illuminated cityscape.
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Journey to Kazan, the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan and one of Russia's oldest cities to dig into a unique melting pot of Tatar and Slavic cultures. Backtrack to the Middle Ages at the white limestone complex of Kazan’s citadel, which houses the Kremlin, the seven-story leaning Tower of Soyembika, the picture-perfect turquoise and ivory Kul Sharif Mosque and the blue-gold domes of the Annunciation Cathedral. Sink into the hues of a romantic sunset at the Kremlin Embankment in the evening.
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Head to UNESCO island town of Sviyazhsk, for a glimpse of 37 cultural monuments. The most remarkable attraction is a wooden church from the times of Ivan the Terrible, which was built without a single nail. Back in the city, swing it up at the pedestrian haven of Bauman Street. Locate quirky sculptures, witness street performances, pick up some embroidered tubeteika caps, chak-chak sweets and Central-Asian jewellery before wrapping up an incredible itinerary.
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