CHRISTMAS IN RUSSIA

They call it the ‘White Days’ – with a bit of luck mother Russia will spread her white blanket to contrast with her golden and coloured onion domes. Winter in Russia can be simply magical!

Our offer INCLUDES:

Economy-class airfares on SAA&LH ex Johannesburg
Arrival and departure airport/hotel and hotel/train station coach transfers
6 nights B&B in a twin/double room with private en-suite facilities
1 night overnight sleeper train in 2nd class 4-berth compartment
Guided half-day sightseeing group tour in each city
Dinner on Christmas evening in St Petersburg
Visa support documentation

EXCLUDES:

Visas
Items of a personal nature
Insurance

ITINERARY

20 th December: Arrive in MOSCOW. Transfer to the hotel Cosmos for 3 nights.
21 st December: Take the city tour of Moscow including Red Square, St Basil’s Cathedral, the Kremlin and Novodevichy Monastery.
22 nd December: Day at leisure or choose an optional tour.
23 rd December: Day at leisure or choose an optional tour. Transfer to the railway station for an overnight train to St Petersburg. You will travel aboard the Red Arrow.
24 th December: Early morning arrival in ST PETERSBURG. Transfer to the hotel Dostoevsky for 3 nights. Take the city tour of Petersburg including Nevsky Prospekt, St Isaac’s Cathedral and Peter & Paul’s Fortress.
25 th December: Day at leisure to benefit from fully operating facilities on Christmas day throughout the city. Tonight you will be treated to a dinner in one of St Petersburg’s finest restaurants.
26 th December: Day at leisure or choose an optional tour.
27 th December: Transfer to the airport for your departure.

7 Nights from R25 210 pps