International overnight flight to Moscow, Russia.

Upon arrival to Moscow airport, you will be met at the airport and privately transferred to your hotel. Feel free to have a welcome drink during check-in.
Moscow is home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and is well known for its display of Russian architecture, particularly its historic buildings such as the Saint Basil's Cathedral, the Red Square, and the Moscow Kremlin, of which the latter serves as the seat of power of the Government of Russia.

Today, we offer you some insights into the rich history of Moscow. Take a Metro ride with your guide and stop to explore the grandeur of its most impressive stations.

Then, enter the Kremlin walls to feel the country's past and present. The Kremlin is an old fortress and the most important historical and political center of Russia. You will see the Kremlin's compositional center and look into the three main cathedrals - the Assumption, the Annunciation and the Archangel's Michael cathedral.

Step into Red Square to admire the colorful domes of St. Basil's cathedral. You will view famous landmarks including the Savior Tower, the Kremlin walls, GUM department store, the State Historical Museum and Lenin's mausoleum.
Then, drive around the Kremlin and reach the Christ the Savior Cathedral, a church with a controversial history. Then, you'll view the New Maiden Convent - the "Convent of the Broken Hearts". Later, visit Bow Hill to commemorate the fallen in the World War II and learn the story from the Russian perspective.

In the evening, you will enjoy a luxurious dinner a la Russe, and soak up the unique atmosphere of downtown Moscow.
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Take the Metro to your next touring point, while appreciating more exquisite stations. Visit the Old Tretyakov gallery to see the collection of Russian art. Sample local food and then walk around the historic district of Zamoskvorechye. Here you can catch a glimpse of pre-Revolutionary Moscow.

Get up close to the world of the contemporary art and visit the Garage Museum. Walk along the embankment from Gorky Park to the Park of Arts Muzeon. It is one of the largest Russian outdoor museums where the statues of disgraced leaders share their place with diverse creations by contemporary sculptors. To complete the topic, visit the New Tretyakov gallery - the premier venue for XX century Russian art - to see the reflection of the controversial times in arts and discover Social realism.

Enter the Kremlin walls to feel the country's past and present and immerse into the city's ancient spirit. Learn how Kremlin grew out of an old fortress to the political center of Russia. Visit the Armory Chamber that houses a collection of unique jewelry, and some of the priceless Easter Eggs by Karl Faberge. Depart from Leningradsky railway station to St. Petersburg by rapid train Sapsan (4 hours). Upon arrival you will be met and escorted to your hotel.

View the Palace Square and take in the spectacular panorama of the General Staff building, Alexander column, and the Hermitage. After a lunch-break admire the Impressionist Gallery located in the General Staff Building directly across from the Winter Palace to see the collection of impressionist and post-impressionist work; as well as examples of neo-classical, romanticism, Barbizon School and an extensive collection of German art. Enjoy the canal cruise and see the city from a different perspective.

Depart to Pushkin or Tsarskoye Selo, just outside St. Petersburg to admire the majestic Catherine's Palace and its main attractions - the mirrored Grand Ballroom and the opulent Amber Room. Continue to the beautiful Catherine Park surrounding the palace. Enjoy an unforgettable tour to Peterhof Park - the "capital of fountains".

Then, enjoy a regal reception to Russia with an exclusive tour of the palace of Romanov dynasty, complete with a glass of champagne. Experience the estate like the Tzars did with a private concert. Virtuosi of the Mariinsky and Mikhailovsky Theatre will perform compositions by various Russian composers for your pleasure and delight, including pieces by Rachmaninov and Tchaikovsky. Each performance is complemented by a short story about the composers and the history of the work performed.

Then explore the spacious rooms uninhibited, uncovering the unique decorative style of each space. The palace is the only mansion that was preserved during the Second World War. You will learn about to the history of the palace that survived the revolutionary changes of the eras and find out more about the people who lived in these royal surroundings. The evening will immerse you in the unforgettable atmosphere of the Russian aristocratic era.
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Meet your expert guide to explore The State Russian Museum housing creme de la creme of Russian art, ranging from historic to contemporary times. Then visit the Faberge Museum to see the collection of priceless Easter eggs that Faberge created for the Imperial family. Continue past the Field of Mars and the Summer Gardens to the most famous church in the city the Church of Our Savior on the Spilled Blood.

At the appropriate time, you will be met at your hotel and privately transferred to the airport for your flight home.