Festive St Petersburg & Moscow

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- Return airport/hotel transfers on first & last day of the trip at selected times
- 6 nights accommodation
- Breakfast daily & selected dinners
- Touring by luxury coach with wi-Fi
- Hand-picked Insider Experiences
- Optional Experiences & free time
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- Must-see sightseeing & surprise extras
- Assistance of an expert Travel Director
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- VIP entry to many sights

The Trafalgar Difference:

Cultural Insights

See how the Icelanders once lived while visiting the Skógar Folk Museum's cultural heritage collection and restored farm houses. Visit the Hellisheidi Geothermal Plant and see how Iceland has become a showcase for sustainable geothermal energy worldwide. Bathe in the warm waters of the geothermal Blue Lagoon, cocktail in hand

Hidden Treasures

Enjoy at least one surprise Hidden Treasure.

Are you travelling in a group? Book a group of 5-8 travellers and get 5% off per person. Frequent traveller and young traveller discounts also available.
Valid for travel on selected departure dates between October 2017 and March 2018.

 *A R3 000 per person deposit is required on booking and the full amount must be paid by 24 August 2017 to secure the 7.5% discount. Offer is limited and may be withdrawn without prior notice. Please note that pricing is applicable to certain departure dates and occupancy levels as stated in the full terms and conditions. E&OE

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 Arrive St. Petersburg (3 Nights)

Welcome to the magnificent city of St. Petersburg. Relax and unwind after your journey. Meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers this evening for a Welcome Reception and light dinner at your hotel. A short evening orientation drive will be the perfect introduction to this magical festive city. See some of the iconic sights in a winter wonderland setting.

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 St. Petersburg Sightseeing

Admire the landmarks of St. Petersburg during your sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist. View the Tsar's Winter Palace, Nevsky Prospekt, St. Isaac's Cathedral and the statue of Peter the Great. Explore the Peter and Paul Fortress on your included visit.

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 Hermitage Museum Visit and St. Petersburg

Today enjoy a Small Group Sightseeing visit to the Hermitage Museum with a Local Specialist to see one of the world's largest and most valuable art collections. This world famous museum occupies five impressive buildings on the banks of the River Neva in the heart of St. Petersburg. Featuring over 3 million artefacts, the collection represents the development of world culture and art from the Stone Age to the 20th century. The rest of the day is yours to explore the city. This evening consider a visit to a theatre to see a Russian Folklore show or relax at your hotel.

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 St. Petersburg – High-Speed Train – Moscow (3 Nights)

After a hearty Russian breakfast enjoy some free time before taking a high-speed train trip towards the Russian capital through scenic winter landscapes. Arrive later in Moscow, your home for the next three nights. An ancient city full of remarkable architecture and monuments to fallen heroes and victorious battles, Moscow is a cauldron of creativity and culture. Located on the Moskva River, the city is the country's political, economic, religious and financial hub.

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 Moscow Christmas Markets

Moscow is magically transformed for the festive season with more than 400 dazzling light installations placed around the city for the Christmas Light festival, and the squares come alive with Christmas Market stalls offering traditional foods and gifts from a variety of European countries. The iconic Red Square has stalls with festive Russian items and one of the many grand scale ice rinks that are installed in the city during the winter season. See St. Basil's Cathedral and visit the Kremlin during your guided sightseeing with a Local Specialist. Afterwards there is plenty of time to shop for festive souvenirs and explore the city on your own.

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 Moscow

Today is a full day at leisure to explore the city further. Consider visiting one of the city's museums or take an Optional Experience to Sergiyev Posad, once known as Zagorsk. This city is today the largest religious and cultural centre in Russia. This evening, join your fellow travellers to celebrate the Festive season at a Farewell Dinner.

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 Depart Moscow

Say goodbye to this unique country at the end of a remarkable trip of discovery. Airport transfers are available. Conditions apply.

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