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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 e x a m p l e e x p e r i e n c e s 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 o u r fav o u r i t e p l a c e s t o s tay 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. 90 You’re in expert hands: chat with a specialist who knows your destination inside-out
EUROPE RUSSIA FOUR SEASONS HOTEL MOSCOW s u g g e s t e d i t i n e r a r y Classic Russia 8 DAYS FROM £3,665PP MAR-NOV DAY 1: ARRIVE MOSCOW, RUSSIA Transfer to your luxury hotel located in the heart of cosmopolitan Moscow. DAY 2: MOSCOW Tour the architectural highlights of the city before pausing for a sophisticated spot of afternoon tea. DAY 3: MOSCOW Visit the iconic Kremlin and State Armoury where you’ll see the priceless Fabergé eggs. DAY 4: MOSCOW & ST PETERSBURG Take an art tour of Moscow before transferring to St Petersburg where the artistic highlights continue. DAY 5: ST PETERSBURG Tour the monumental buildings of St Petersburg, including the Winter Palace. DAY 6: PETERHOF Visit Peterhof Palace for an out-of-hours tour, then return to the city by hydrofoil. DAY 7: PUSHKIN Explore the opulent Catherine Palace in Pushkin, an extravagant gift from Peter the Great to his wife. DAY 8: DEPART ST PETERSBURG After a final morning to experience Russia, transfer to the airport for your flight home. PRICING At A&K, all of our luxury holidays are individually tailored to suit your needs and timescale. As a guide, this eight-day suggested journey costs from £3,665 per person, based on two sharing, including flights, transfers, accommodation, selected meals and guided excursions. Call 01242 546 621 or visit abercrombiekent.co.uk, or speak to one of our trusted travel agent partners 91
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Contents INTRODUCTION Letter from G
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The A&K difference A&K is the world
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