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Fall 2009
Moscow, St. Petersburg
aboard a deluxe train
Behind the imposing walls of the Kremlin and the gilded Rococo façade of the Hermitage lie some of the greatest treasures and mysteries of the world’s largest nation. From storybook czarist palaces and the impeccable artistry of a Fabergé egg to the poetry in motion of a Bolshoi ballerina, the great cultural riches of Russia are concentrated in St. Petersburg and Moscow, two of the 21st century’s most captivating and dynamic cities. Once shrouded in obscurity behind the Iron Curtain, these reborn capitals of culture are now inviting the world to join them as they reclaim their unmatched artistic, historical and architectural legacies.
Join us on this enlightening journey and immerse yourself in the timeless pageant of Russian history and culture as you walk in the footsteps of Tchaikovsky, Pushkin and Peter the Great amid the imperial splendors of Moscow and St. Petersburg. Enjoy accommodations in the heart of each city in two of Russia’s finest hotels, the Marriott Grand Hotel in St.Petersburg and the Grand Hotel Europe in Moscow. Favored by the most discerning guests, including royalty and heads of state, these landmark properties offer the finest amenities and service and provide convenient access to historical landmarks and the cities’ centers.
In regal St. Petersburg, stroll along the elegant fountain-lined canals and see one of the world’s greatest collections of fine arts during an early-opening visit to the world-renowned Hermitage Museum. Experience the distinctive old-world charm and elegance of rail travel aboard the first-class Grand Express, the finest passenger train in Russia, which carries you from St. Petersburg to Moscow. In Moscow, bask in the glory of nearly 1,000 years of history as you traverse the broad expanse of Red Square, marvel at the dazzling onion domes and twirling towers of St. Basil’s Cathedral and gaze upon the Romanovs’ mesmerizing jewels in the Kremlin.
Travel in Russia is more desirable and easier than ever. This special offering features a carefully crafted, leisurely paced itinerary and will appeal not only to new visitors, but also to those returning to Russia curious to see the astounding changes that have taken place in these two captivating cities.
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The Kremlin, Moscow, Russia
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