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Sunrise over the Kremlin and Red Square, Moscow Russia

Russian colours

Experience colourful Moscow at Saint Basil's Cathedral

Close up image of two wooden painted dolls, Russia
Pink sky as the sunsets over St Basil Cathedral in Moscow, Russia
Bridge over river, St Petersburg, Russia
Ornate gold statues adorn the portico overlooking the lake of Peterhof Gardens, St Petersburg Russia
View across rooftops of a city, Russia
Luxury

Arctic Explorer

St Petersburg to Moscow
12 Days Request Quote
Trip Code: EULTSA12
  • Trip Highlights
  • Map & Itinerary
  • Travel & Accommodation

Trip Highlights

MIdnight lights in the sky, Norway

Cross the Arctic Circle

Travel across the Arctic Circle and take an evening bus tour in search of the Aurora Borealis Northern Lights

Remote lake with snow covered land surrounding, Norway

Snowmobile-drawn Sleigh Ride

In Kirkenes, take a sleigh ride across frozen fjords, then learn how to catch the magnificent Arctic King Crab

Wooden building alongside lake, Russia

Kizhi Island

Embark on a hovercraft transfer to Kizhi Island to explore its open-air museum of wooden architecture

Map & Itinerary

Europe Map EULTSA12 2019
St Petersburg to Moscow

Be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy an exclusive Champagne Reception, followed by a Welcome Dinner.

Stay: Two Nights, St Petersburg, Grand Hotel Europe or similar

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Today you will enjoy a guided tour of Catherine Palace in Pushkin and the Hermitage Museum, the former Winter Palace of the Tsars.

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During a city tour of St Petersburg today, see key sights including St Isaac's Cathedral and the Nevsky Prospect. This afternoon, be transferred to the elegant St Petersburg rail station and board the Golden Eagle. Tonight, savour a Gala Caviar Dinner.

Stay: Two Nights, The Golden Eagle

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Listen to a talk or relax and watch the changing landscapes.

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Disembark at Nikel, before crossing the Russian/Norwegian border to Kirkenes. Visit the Snow Hotel and enjoy a welcome drink before a tour. After a traditional meal at the lodge restaurant, take an evening bus tour in search of the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights). A guest astronomer will be on hand during your star-gazing experience and will bring the night sky to life.

Stay: Two Nights, Kirkenes, Thon Hotel or similar

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Begin with a snowmobile-drawn sleigh across frozen fjords, then you will be shown how to catch the Arctic King Crab. Continue to Fisherman's Lodge, where your king crab meal awaits. Later, return to the Snow Hotel to see the resident reindeer and visit the biggest husky dog farm in eastern Finnmark.

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Cross the border back into Russia and re-join the Golden Eagle in Nikel.

Stay: Three Nights, The Golden Eagle

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In Murmansk, take a guided tour of the Nuclear Icebreaker Museum Ship.

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Stretching along the shore of Lake Onega, enjoy a tour of Petrozavodsk, a major cultural centre of North-West Russia.

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Disembark in Moscow and take a tour of the Red Square and see St Basil's Cathedral. Later, visit the Kremlin and see the treasures of the Tsars in the Armoury Chamber.

Stay: Two Nights, Moscow, the Ritz Carlton

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Travel to World Heritage-listed Vladimir and tour the Uspensky Cathedral. Travel to Suzdal, one of Russia’s most perfectly preserved walled cities dating back to 1024. Visit the atmospheric St Euthymius Monastery to witness an enchanting choral performance by the resident monks. No winter experience would be complete without a horse-drawn sleigh ride through this stunning town.

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Be transferred to the airport.

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Travel & Accommodation

Cabin with window on danube express train

Golden Eagle Danube Express

Experience Europe's landscapes from the privacy of your own cabin aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express.

Dining cart with tables set with tablecloths on Danube Express train

Elegant Dining

Each meal is served in the Restaurant Car, offering a relaxed ambience while you’re treated to fantastic cuisine.

Lady playing the harp in a lounge car on the Danube Express train

Ambient Lounge

Inviting and refined, the Lounge Car is the place to unwind and savour the gentle rhythm of life on board.

We know that great service is more than just taking care of you on holiday… it’s the unprecedented warmth, care and consideration you’ll be afforded from your first call until after your return home

Geoff McGeary OAM – APT Company Owner -