Highlights of Russia

Moscow is a city of oriental irregularity and bizarre beauty, an eastern exotic transplanted to the west. We explore this fascinating capital, with its Kremlins, cathedrals and museums and examples of the onion domes for which Russia is famous. Then it is on to the beautiful city of St Petersburg, the ?Northern Venice? and former capital of the Russian Empire for over 200 years. We wander around the historic centre of St Petersburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, overflowing with palaces, cathedrals, beautiful bridges over canals, spacious squares and wide streets. Our tour includes visits to Peter and Paul Fortress, St Isaac's Cathedral and the Hermitage Museum with a full day to explore Pushkin and Pavlovsk.