Discover Moscow and St. Petersburg

Engaging Discoveries for our World Travelers

• Delve into the history and passions of the Czars with visits to all the must-see sights... Then design a morning of customized sightseeing in Moscow with your own private car, driver and guide! Tour the renowned art collection of the Hermitage...With your very own personal guide, your visit will be unhurried and in-depth! Journey from Moscow to St. Petersburg as you like... by air, overnight train or rail through the heartland. This trip is available with professional, bi-lingual guides fluent in their own local dialect plus a variety of other languages like Spanish, Italian, Chinese and many others.

Our Guides Bring Russia to Life

Our friendly, experienced English-speaking guides are passionate about the cities they call home, eager to share their knowledge and insight into Russian culture, history and life. With a personal and attentive touch, they promise a smooth and enriching journey every step of the way.

HOTEL INFORMATION:

Day 1 - Welcome to Moscow
Check-in to your choice of hotel, all offering unbeatable city-center locations.

Day 2 - Privately Guided sightseeing in Moscow
This morning, your private car, driver and guide await to show you Red Square#WHS#, St. Basil’s Cathedral, the Bolshoi Theater, Sparrow Hills, and Novodeyvichy Convent#WHS#. In the afternoon, enter within the imposing fortress walls for a personally guided tour of the Kremlin#WHS#, including the Imperial treasures of the Amory Museum. Meals B

Day 3 - Out and about with your guide
Your private car, driver and guide are at your disposal this morning to explore Moscow as you wish. This is a unique opportunity to pursue your own passions with our expert at your side... Delve into Medieval art, World War II history, Russian literature or maybe even Soviet architecture - the choice is yours! The afternoon is at leisure to continue your explorations on your own. Meals B

Day 4 - North by northwest to St. Petersburg#WHS#
Travel to St. Petersburg by your choice of plane or train. Upon arrival, you’ll be met by your guide for a private car tour of the city, including St. Isaac’s Cathedral and the Church of the Spilled Blood. Overnight at your choice of city-center hotel. Meals B
[Note: Please call for additional cost to travel by overnight sleeper train]

Day 5 - The Catherine Palace & the Hermitage
Travel to Pushkin with your private car and driver for a personally guided tour through the resplendent Catherine Palace. In the afternoon, rejoin your guide for an unforgettable private visit through the Hermitage Museum. Meals B

Day 6 - St. Petersburg at your leisure
A free day in the glorious city of Peter the Great presents a wonderful opportunity to explore at your own pace. Or select one of our available excursions, perhaps a visit to the Peterhof Palace, an Imperial estate set on the Gulf of Finland. Meals B

Day 7 - Bid fond farewell to St. Petersburg
Your program finishes this morning. You can also extend your stay to discover more of Europe with our FreeStyle Touring. Meals B

Don't miss our current specials: World Traveler 2% Cash Discount If you make payment by check, money order or electronic cash withdrawal and pay-in-full for your General Tours trip within 7 days of making your reservation, we'll discount the entire cost of your trip by 2%. Your entire balance must be paid by personal check, travel agency check, money order or authorized electronic debit withdrawal (ACH) from a checking account to qualify; and your payment must be received by General Tours not later than seven (7) days from the date of your reservation to qualify. We recommend using a traceable overnight delivery method. If your check or electronic debit is returned from your bank for any reason, your reservation will no longer qualify for the 2% cash discount; a $25 processing fee will be added to your account balance; and all future payments will need to be made by credit card or certified funds. Save More. Get Closer. Family and Friends Explore the world with your family and friends for a more enriching travel experience… Save $50 each when 3 guests travel together, $100 each when 4 guests travel together, and $150 each when 5 or more guests travel together. Combine these savings with your AAA or AARP Member Benefit and save even more!
Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
9/28/2010 - 12/16/2010	$2,899
12/17/2010 - 1/29/2011	$2,799
1/30/2011 - 4/2/2011	$2,899
4/3/2011 - 4/30/2011	$2,999
Airfare Disclaimer A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link. Documents TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

Engaging Discoveries for our World Travelers

• Delve into the history and passions of the Czars with visits to all the must-see sights... Then design a morning of customized sightseeing in Moscow with your own private car, driver and guide! Tour the renowned art collection of the Hermitage...With your very own personal guide, your visit will be unhurried and in-depth! Journey from Moscow to St. Petersburg as you like... by air, overnight train or rail through the heartland. This trip is available with professional, bi-lingual guides fluent in their own local dialect plus a variety of other languages like Spanish, Italian, Chinese and many others.

Our Guides Bring Russia to Life

Our friendly, experienced English-speaking guides are passionate about the cities they call home, eager to share their knowledge and insight into Russian culture, history and life. With a personal and attentive touch, they promise a smooth and enriching journey every step of the way.

World Traveler 2% Cash Discount

Save More. Get Closer. Family and Friends

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