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Arrive in Istanbul and check in to your hotel. Tonight, savor Turkish kebobs at Suada, a charming restaurant on an island in the Bosphorus. Meals D
Your tour includes the Topkapi Palace and lavish Beylerbeyi Palace. Tour the Hagia Sophia, the great Byzantine basilica built in the 6th century, and explore the Spice Market with special tastings and a visit to the shop where Turkish Delight was created. An afternoon cruise on the Bosphorus takes you all the way to a peaceful fishing village close to the Black Sea. Meals B,L
[The flight from Istanbul to Odessa is included for guests on our 16-day tour.] Enjoy a guided walking tour including the Potemkin Stairs, Cathedral and Vorontsov’s Palace. This evening, attend a stellar performance at the renwoned Odessa Opera & Ballet Theater. Meals B
Gain insight into the city’s long-ago and World War II history as you descend into the Catacombs for a guided visit. Then tour the extensive collection of the Fine Arts Gallery, set in a handsome 19th-century noble residence. Meals B
Upon arrival, your tour includes St. Sophia c. Inspired by the Hagia Sophia you visited in Istanbul, this magnificent cathedral contributed to the spread of Christianity throughout Russia. You’ll also see the imposing Golden Gate and Kievo-Pecharska Lavra, a monastic complex of gold-domed churches. Meals B
Learn about traditional life as you discover authentic wooden churches and homes gathered from villages across the country. Then visit Bald Mountain, the inspiration for the eponymous orchestral work by Mussorgsky. Meals B,L
Upon arrival in Moscow, transfer to your deluxe hotel. Meals B,D
Expertly guided sightseeing shows you Red Square c, St. Basil’s Cathedral, Novodevichy Convent c and the Bolshoi Theater. Then enter within the walls of the Kremlin c for a tour and discover the glittering Imperial treasures of the Armory Museum. Meals B
Visit Alexandrov, the Russian capital under Ivan the Terrible and Yuryev Polsky, a classic country town with one of Russia’s oldest cathedrals. Continue to Suzdal and check in to your charming and comfortable inn. Meals B,L,D
Visit the 11th-century town of Suzdal and St. Demetrius Cathedral in Vladimir. Nearby, the Church of the Intercession is set in a riverside meadow. Delight in this rarely-visited gem, one of Russia’s most romantic visions. Meals B,L
Return to Moscow for a free afternoon. Meals B
Tour the extensive art collection of the Hermitage, set in the opulent erstwhile palace of the Czars. Enjoy a leisurely stay at our deluxe hotel in the heart of town. Meals B
Visit the dazzling Catherine Palace for a tantalizing look into the opulent life of Peter the Great’s wife. Return to the city where you’ll tour St. Isaac’s Cathedral and see the Church of the Spilled Blood, set along a lovely city canal. Meals B
From mid May through mid September, the exuberant fountains of The Peterhof are on full display and you’ll enjoy an unforgettable visit to this spectacular summer estate of Peter the Great. Meals B,D
This day is free to enjoy and explore as you wish. Meals B
Your tour with us finishes this morning. Meals B
Prices are per person, double occupancy, and may vary during holidays and trade shows. Additional surcharges and blackout dates may apply.
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