Resplendent Russia - Horchow

Majestic Catherine's Palace, Pushkin
Fr o m Th e Co l l e C T i o n
A small-group and all-inclusive Escorted Journey with a renowned Travcoa Travel Director throughout
Grand staircase of the Hermitage, St. Petersburg
Explore Russia in the style of the czars on this
unique journey. In Moscow, enjoy VIP access to the Kremlin
and the Armory Museum and savor a special private concert
and an exclusive tour of the Diamond Fund. Delve into the
Russia of old in the country’s former capital of Vladimir and
the historic town of Suzdal. In regal St. Petersburg — Peter
the Great’s “Window to the West” — enjoy a private opening
of St. Isaac’s Cathedral. Avoid the crowds with early admission
to the fabulous Hermitage. Visit Peterhof, the former summer
home of the czars, and enjoy a private cocktail cruise through
the canals of St. Petersburg.
DAYS 1 – 4
Moscow, Russia
Upon your arrival in Moscow, transfer directly to your luxury
hotel. The next morning, begin your exploration of the city with
a tour of its great landmarks at Red Square, St. Basil’s
Cathedral, and the New Maidens’ Convent — a UNESCO
World Heritage Site. Descend into Moscow’s famed metro and
take a stroll along fashionable Arbat Street. Get up close and
personal with Russian art in the elegant Tretyakov Gallery.
Then enjoy a special early opening of the Kremlin where you
will visit the cathedrals where the czars were crowned and take
a private tour of the Diamond Fund at the Armory Museum,
where the bejeweled Fabergé eggs are housed.
Hotel Baltschug Kempinski, Moscow
Resplendent Russia
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DAYS 5 & 6
Vladimir, Suzdal & St. Petersburg
In Vladimir, Russia’s former capital, visit Uspensky Cathedral
to see the wondrous Last Judgment frescoes. Continue through
the countryside to Suzdal, a village of one-story cottages,
ancient cathedrals and monasteries. This quaint town also has
a Kremlin with earthen ramparts and a moat.
EvEn bEttEr with ExpEriEncEd
Travcoa TravEL DirEcTors
➣ “This is a perfect trip with a long list of highlights
made possible by our small group travel. Our guests
receive special early access to the Kremlin, the Hermitage
Museum and Peterhof Palace, plus a backstage tour of the
Kirov Theater and an after hours
visit to St Isaac’s Cathedral.”
Among the Travel Directors
escorting this journey are: *
Kymri Wilt (pictured)
and Harry Davis
*Travel Director’s schedules
subject to change.
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ThE bEsT of
Accommodations
Baltschug Kempinski, Moscow
This imposing grand hotel is a 5-star property steeped with
Russian history. It is centrally located directly opposite the
Kremlin. Rooms have city views and feature luxury modern
amenities. The hotel has a health club and beauty center
providing wellness activities and restaurants that blend
French sensibility with Russian flair.
The hotel stands as a monument to a gracious era
Grand Hotel Europe, St. Petersburg
A historical and cultural landmark, the Grand Hotel Europe
has played an important role in the life of St. Petersburg
for over 135 years. Positioned on Nevsky Prospekt,
St. Petersburg’s most splendid avenue, it is surrounded by
some of the world’s greatest cultural treasures, including
the Russian Museum and Mikhailovsky Theatre.
The Grand Hotel Europe's historic façade
On Day 6, enjoy a tour of the highlights of St. Petersburg. Visit
Peter and Paul’s Fortress, located on Zayachi Island (Hare
Island). This was the first structure to be erected in the new city
of St. Petersburg by Peter the Great between 1703 and 1728.
Visit the Church of the Spilled Blood, and then take a special
after-hours tour of St. Isaac’s Cathedral. The third-highest
domed building in the world, it took some 400,000 workers
over forty years to complete. The Cathedral dominates the
skyline of St. Petersburg.
Pushkarskaya Sloboda Hotel, Suzdal; Grand Hotel Europe, St. Petersburg
DAYS 7 – 11
Novgorod, St. Petersburg & Depart for Home
On Day 7, take a day trip to nearby Novgorod, one of the
country's oldest cities. Visit St. Sophia Cathedral, St. George
Monastery and the Museum of Wooden Architecture.
Back in St. Petersburg, enjoy a special early opening of the
Hermitage, the crown jewel of the city and the world’s largest
art museum. Enjoy an early opening of the Summer Palace of
Peter the Great, which was designed to rival Versailles with its
elaborate gardens and cascading golden fountains. At Yusupov
Palace, take a private tour of the cell where the notorious
Rasputin was assassinated. End your time in St. Petersburg
serenaded with music on a private cocktail cruise along the
city’s scenic canals.
Grand Hotel Europe, St. Petersburg
Russian Matryoska dolls
Adventures in Dining
The Russian word “beautiful” comes
from “krasny,” Russian for “red”
Travcoa’s Dine-Around Program gives you unmatched freedom in
dining choices during your journey. Go anywhere you like — except
for alcohol and caviar — it is all included in your journey price.
DiNiNg iN sT. PETErsburg & Moscow
In St. Petersburg, experience is as important as cuisine.
Discover both at 1913, where you’ll dine on authentic
Russian specialties such as borscht, blinis and sturgeon,
served without touristy dancing bears or posturing
gypsies. Also in St. Petersburg, Podvorye attracts a
stellar patronage — Russian Prime Minister Putin and
the Prince of Wales, to name just two — for a menu of
items such as boar ham, spiced meats and sausages, all
grilled on open fires in the courtyard.
In Moscow, Le Gastronome is one of the city’s great
restaurants. Beneath a magnificent decor of beautiful
stained glass, painted murals, and huge crystal chandeliers
you’ll be served main dishes such as grilled tuna with
wild mushrooms, Norwegian salmon with caviar, and
rack of lamb. The wine list is one of the best in Moscow.
Praga, on Arbat Square, occupies a pre-Revolutionary
building where Russia’s famed writers once dined,
among them Tolstoy and Gorki. Amid chandeliers and
gold leaf, a huge dinner menu includes whole trout or
sterlet boned tableside; stuffed carp in beet marinade;
ravioli-like pelmeni with smoked salmon filling; beef
Stroganoff; rabbit with sour cream; and on and on.
Service is formal but slow; plan on making a night of it.
– Reviews by Passport Newsletter, our travel partners who
have provided restaurant reviews for more than 45 years.
Reservations can be made by calling Travel Guard at 1-866-807-7260.
JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS
• Enjoy a special early opening of the Kremlin
and an extraordinary visit to the Diamond Fund
• See many of the world’s greatest works of
western art in at the State Hermitage Museum
in St. Petersburg with immediate private access
• Enjoy early access to Peter the Great’s Summer
Palace and Summer Garden — dramatically set
among statues and fountains
• Be enchanted by a stirring choir concert
at the Tretayakov Gallery in Moscow
• Visit Novgorod, the main Russian port for many
centuries and one of Russia’s oldest cities
• Attend a cultural performance at one of St.
Petersburg's historic venues
• Sip a cocktail while gliding through the canals
Russia of St. Petersburg IJ 2010
Pushkin
Petrodvorets
To Hometown
St. Petersburg
Novgorod
From Hometown
Suzdal
Moscow
Vladimir
NEW JOURNEY!
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Air Travel
Land Travel
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11 DAYS, all-inclusive adventure limited to just 18 guests
START: Moscow, Russia END: St. Petersburg, Russia
2011 Start Dates
Price Single
Date Suppl.
May 19 – May 29 $8,655 1,555
Aug 18 – Aug 28 $8,265 1,255
Sep 1 – Sep 11 $8,655 1,555
Sep 15 – Sep 25 $8,655 1,555
Call for pricing on international airfare
Your Journey Includes 11-day journey with luxury accommodations
including hotel taxes and service charges, services of a renowned Travcoa
Travel Director, all transfers, all transportation with the exception of air, all
meals including Dine-Around program, all sightseeing and excursions per
itinerary including all entrance fees.
Package price is per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplement applies.
Intra-tour air pricing is subject to change. International airfare is additional. Other
restrictions may apply. Please see our website for terms and conditions.
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