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Russia
Discover Russia’s gilded splendour from the
majesty of Moscow to the cultural capital of
St Petersburg. Start in Red Square, home of
the Kremlin and the onion domes of St Basil’s
Cathedral. Head north to the Winter Palace and
masterpieces of the Hermitage, before travelling
on the Golden Eagle Train across Siberia
n o t t o b e m i s s e d
• Admire the Kremlin’s imperial glitz
• Hop from Moscow to St Petersburg on a
high-speed train
• Enjoy exclusive before-hours access to the
Peterhof Palace
• Discover enormous royal art collections in the
State Hermitage Museum
• Stay in opulent hotels close to Russia’s
famous landmarks
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BOLSHOI THEATRE BACKSTAGE TOUR
After a guided tour of the Red Square’s attractions, enjoy
privileged access to the world-famous Bolshoi Theatre.
Learn about the venue’s history and hear inside stories
about the stars and premieres.
Half-day • Moscow
AFTERNOON TEA WITH A RUSSIAN ARTIST
Join porcelain artist Yuri Petrochenkov and his family for
afternoon tea. Listen to his unique insights on Russian art
and culture. You will also have the chance to view his
impressive private collection.
Half-day • St Petersburg
MOSCOW SPACE MUSEUM AND VDNKh PARK
Learn all about the USSR’s many space endeavours, from Sputnik
to Soyuz, during a guided tour of the Memorial Museum of
Cosmonautics. Afterwards, visit VDNKh, a permanent trade
show and amusement park erected by the Soviets.
Half-day • Moscow
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FOUR SEASONS LION PALACE
Follow in the footsteps of royalty when you stay in this
19th-century palace guarded by two marble lions. Four Seasons
Lion Palace lies in the historic Admiralteysky District of St
Petersburg, near the Hermitage. Relax with champagne in the
glass-roofed garden in one of the palace’s original courtyards.
HOTEL ASTORIA
Stay at Hotel Astoria which lies in the hub of St Petersburg.
Choose from one of the 169 Art Deco-style rooms, many of
which enjoy views of St Isaac’s Square, and relax in the sublime
Lichfield Bar. Enjoy breakfast in Astoria Café, one of the best
restaurants in town.
FOUR SEASONS HOTEL MOSCOW
Located steps away from the Kremlin, the Four Seasons Hotel
Moscow is a modern reworking of the legendary Hotel Moskva.
Take afternoon tea in the Silk Lounge or relax with a treatment
in The Amnis Spa. After a late-night swim beneath the stars in
the glass-roofed pool, dine at one of the hotel’s exceptional
venues: Quadrum, Bystro, or Amnis Café.
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