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The Three Capitals

RussiaUkraine

11 days from £2,175pp Inc. international flights

Explore the main highlights of Kiev, Moscow and St. Petersburg, with a couple of rail journey experiences.

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At a Glance

Tailoring your trip

This itinerary is designed to give you a flavour of what is possible

  • We can tailor this trip to suit your specific requirements
  • Any aspect of the itinerary can be altered, from excursions to accommodation

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The Three Capitals

Itinerary Route Map - 11 Days

Our Tailor-made suggestions for this itinerary are:

  • Extend your stay in Kiev to enjoy more of what this great cosmopolitan city has to offer
  • See more of Ukraine - Lviv, cultural capital of Ukraine; Odessa - a beautifully crumbling black sea port; or Yalta - a beautiful and historic seaside resort
  • Take a trip to the ancient Golden Ring towns near Moscow - many of which pre-date the capital
  • Visit Novgorod - another one of Russia's ancient capitals

Highlights of this itinerary

  • Stay in the cities top luxury, characterful hotels
  • Visit the famous St. Sophia's Cathedral and the Lavra Cave Monastery in Kiev - site of Orthodox pilgrimage
  • Explore the Kremlin's cathedrals and feast your eyes on the treasures of the Armoury, including the well-known Faberge eggs
  • Browse through the treasures of the Hermitage
  • Trace the history of the Romanovs and soak up the romantic atmosphere of St. Petersburg

Day by Day

Day 1London - Kiev

Today you fly from London to Kiev. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel with the rest of the day at leisure to start exploring the city.

Day 2Kiev

This morning you receive an introductory tour of the city, visiting the beautiful St Sophia Cathedral. In the afternoon you`ll be taken to the Caves Monastery - a place of religious pilgrimage of the Orthodox people.

Day 3Kiev

After spending most of the day at leisure, you will be transferred to the train station for your overnight journey to Moscow.

Day 4Moscow

On arrival in Moscow early in the morning you`ll be met on the platform (we can arrange an optional early check-in). Start your day with a walking tour of Red Square, Kremlin and the Armoury. The afternoon is at leisure relaxing.

Day 5Moscow

Today you`ll be taken to see the Novodevichy convent and cemetery - burial place of many famous Russians. Afternoon is at leisure.

Day 6Moscow

A day at leisure to explore Moscow under your own steam.

Day 7Moscow - St Petersburg

This afternoon transfer to the train station for your rail journey to St Petersburg. On arrival meet your guide and transfer to your hotel.

Day 8St Petersburg

This morning take an introductory tour of St Petersburg. In the evening soak up the atmosphere at the ballet performance.

Day 9St Petersburg

Today your guide will take you to see the treasures of the Hermitage. Your afternoon is free, so you can continue browsing on your own if you wish.

Day 10St Petersburg

A day at leisure.

Day 11St Petersburg

This morning visit the staggeringly opulent Tsar`s Village, where you visit the Summer Palace of Catherine the Great and the famous Amber Rooms, before transferring to the airport for your flight back to London.

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