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1 8 Days Classic Russia Travel date 21 to 29 Sep 2019

TOUR INFORMATION INTRODUCTION The biggest country in the world Russia has always evoked a mysterious aura from the all-powerful Tsar, Peter the Great, Ivan the Terrible to the communist regime with

2 TOUR INFORMATION INTRODUCTION The biggest country in the world Russia has always evoked a mysterious aura from the all-powerful Tsar, Peter the Great, Ivan the Terrible to the communist regime with names like Lenin, Stalin or the infamous KGB. Historical sites and cultural activities in the country s great cities abound. This trip takes you to Moscow, the epicenter of the power of Russia. Besides, covering the must sees ; such as the Red Square and the Kremlim, we also visit the true gem of the Russian capital - Tretyakov Gallery and get into Closed Star City to meet one of the cosmonauts. Then continue onto St Petersburg, a city which never fails to amaze with her abundance of fine edifice from the European Renaissance period. It s opulence often leads to one mistaking her as a premier Western European city. There are definitely endless opportunities to visit the world-class museums and palaces here. SPECIALS A unique opportunity to get into the closed Star City and meet one of the cosmonauts Private Bunker tour led by a historian Backstage tour in one of the renowned theater, including a performance with best seat Early-entry to the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg All meals included with 1 glass of juice/beer/wine Tipping to Guide, Driver & Porter included Accompanied by Scott Dunn s Travel Concierge Comprehensive Travel Insurance included DEPARTURE DETAILS ITINERARY DAY BY DAY Day 1 21 Sep (Sat) Arrive Moscow Day 2 22 Sep (Sun) Moscow Day 3 23 Sep (Mon) Moscow Day 4 24 Sep (Tue) Moscow / Vladmir / Suzdal Day 5 25 Sep (Wed) Suzdal / Sergiev Posad / St. Petersburg Day 6 26 Sep (Thu) St. Petersburg Day 7 27 Sep (Fri) St. Petersburg Day 8 28 Sep (Sat) Depart St. Petersburg Land Tour Price: Twin Sharing: S$ 11,880/- Single Supplement: S$ 2,780/- Airfare (subject to availability) Economy from S$ 2,140/- Business from S$ 8,843/- Deposit amount: S$ 2,000/ per person Registration Closing Date: 21 Jun 2019 or when tour is fully subscribed Travel date: Sep 2019 Early Bird Offer: First 4 rooms booking will enjoy complementary upgrade from Superior Room to Premium Room at Four Seasons St. Petersburg for 3 nights

ITINERARY DAY 01-21 SEP (SAT) - SINGAPORE MOSCOW Flight: 21 Sep - Singapore / Dubai EK 405 0140/0450 (7h 10m) 21 Sep - Dubai / Moscow EK 133 0940/1350 (5h 10m) Upon arrival, be met & transfer to Four

This afternoon, embark on a city tour which includes Sparrow Hills, embankments of the Moscow River, the University, and the newly reconstructed world s tallest Eastern Orthodox Church in the world -

It is probably the best-known cloister of Moscow. Unlike other Moscow monasteries, it has remained virtually intact since the 17th century. In 2004, it was proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

3 ITINERARY DAY SEP (SAT) - SINGAPORE MOSCOW Flight: 21 Sep - Singapore / Dubai EK /0450 (7h 10m) 21 Sep - Dubai / Moscow EK /1350 (5h 10m) Upon arrival, be met & transfer to Four Seasons Moscow. Many say that Moscow is not a real city but a conglomeration of villages, each with its own flavor. This afternoon, embark on a city tour which includes Sparrow Hills, embankments of the Moscow River, the University, and the newly reconstructed world s tallest Eastern Orthodox Church in the world - Christ the Savior cathedral. End the day with a visit to the lovely Novodevichy Convent, with its cluster of sparkling dome and gorgeous turreted wall. It is probably the best-known cloister of Moscow. Unlike other Moscow monasteries, it has remained virtually intact since the 17th century. In 2004, it was proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Accommodation: Four Seasons Moscow Meals: Dinner included DAY SEP (SUN) - MOSCOW Visit the Kremlin in the late morning, you will visit the Armory Museum with a vast collection of Imperial Russian artwork. You will have a chance to see the greatest collection of Faberge Imperial Easter Eggs. At noon time, visit The Russian Diamond Fund. It boasts unique collections of the Russian, Western European and Eastern applied arts spanning the period from the 5th to the 20th centuries. At the end of the Kremlin tour, walk through Alexander Garden along the majestic walls of the Kremlin, see the Lenin s Mausoleum and St Basil s Cathedral (from the outside), the wonderfully ornamented quincunx of onion domes which is the best-known building in Russia. This afternoon, visit the true gem of the Russian capital - Tretyakov Gallery. Comprising the world s best collection of the Russian art, it is a place to visit for any connoisseur of art, wishing to plunge into Russian life and culture in the best traditions of the world fine arts. Accommodation: Four Seasons Moscow DAY SEP (MON) - MOSCOW This morning, a unique opportunity to get into the closed Star City, learn its history and see the simulators Russian cosmonauts use. In 1961, at the height of the space race between the U.S. and the USSR, a secret closed city was built to the north from Moscow to train Russian cosmonauts. In the afternoon, admire the extravagant décor of the Russian capital s celebrated metro stations built during the Soviet period. End the day with a private visit of Stalin s Bunker, enjoy some mystic stories and the Soviet Russian history. It is tightly connected with the name of Joseph Stalin one of the most controversial and disputed figures of the 20th century. Accommodation: Four Seasons Moscow

ITINERARY DAY 04-24 SEP (TUE) - MOSCOW VLADMIR SUZDAL Morning visit to the Kolomenskoye opened air Museum, Former Country Residence of Russian Tzars.

In the afternoon, drive to Vladimir, one of the Golden Ring cities. Enjoy a local delicacy lunch in one of the riverside cafeterias, pancakes with caviar and vodka.

The Assumption Cathedral, finest piece of pre-mongol architecture and The Cathedral of Saint Demetrius, famous for its white-stone carvings.

4 ITINERARY DAY SEP (TUE) - MOSCOW VLADMIR SUZDAL Morning visit to the Kolomenskoye opened air Museum, Former Country Residence of Russian Tzars. The history of Kolomenskoye is intertwined with the history of the Russian monarchy. It was a home for Peter the Great during his early years. In the afternoon, drive to Vladimir, one of the Golden Ring cities. Enjoy a local delicacy lunch in one of the riverside cafeterias, pancakes with caviar and vodka. Vladimir was one of the medieval capitals of Russia and nowadays having 3 UNESCO World Heritage listed sites. The Golden Gate, originally a tower over the city s main gate. The Assumption Cathedral, finest piece of pre-mongol architecture and The Cathedral of Saint Demetrius, famous for its white-stone carvings. After your tour of Vladimir, drive to the diamond of the Golden Ring cities, Suzdal. Stepping into Suzdal is like stepping back in time, the cute wooden cottages mingling with golden cupolas that reflect in the river. Check in to your hotel in Suzdal for 1 night. Accommodation: Art Hotel Nikolaevsky Posad Meals: Breakfast & Dinner included DAY SEP (WED) - SUZDAL SERGIEV POSAD ST.PETERSBURG This morning, we visit Sergiev Posad, the religious capital of Russia that offers a beautifully restored Monastery and the walled fortress of Troitse-Sergiev Monastery, one of Russia s most beautiful, where pilgrims have journeyed since the 14th century. In the afternoon, drive back to Moscow for your onward train to St. Petersburg. Train: 25 Sep - Moscow / St. Petersburg 776A Sapsan 1740/2130 (3h 50m) Upon arrival, be transferred and check into Four Seasons St. Petersburg. Accommodation: Four Seasons St. Petersburg Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on the train DAY SEP (THU) - ST.PETERSBURG Devote the morning to Hermitage, which compares with Louvre or British Museum as a truly world-class museum. Then, spend time at the Palace Square the central city square of St. Petersburg and of the former Russian Empire. The iconic Alexander Column is located in the centre and it witnessed many historical events. This afternoon, visit Peter & Paul Fortress, the best place to tell the history of the city. Then take a private boat tour along the canal to see the city from a different perspective. Accommodation: Four Seasons St. Petersburg

ITINERARY DAY 07-27 SEP (FRI) - ST.PETERSBURG This morning, we make an excursion to the former summer residences of the Russian court Peterhof.

You will walk along Nevsky Prospect, the main street of the city, past the Bronze Horseman statue of Peter the Great, the first Stock Exchange, Decembrist s Square, Vasilievsky Island, Smolny,

5 ITINERARY DAY SEP (FRI) - ST.PETERSBURG This morning, we make an excursion to the former summer residences of the Russian court Peterhof. You will visit the Grand Palace itself as well as explore the lovely garden with both French and English style sections. Then we go on a walking tour. You will walk along Nevsky Prospect, the main street of the city, past the Bronze Horseman statue of Peter the Great, the first Stock Exchange, Decembrist s Square, Vasilievsky Island, Smolny, Cathedral, Palace Square and the Admiralty building and many beautiful bridges of the city. You will also visit the beautiful St Isaac and Church of Spilled Blood. This afternoon visits the Russian Museum, which collection contains more than exhibits. The main complex of museum buildings, the Mikhailovsky Palace and Benois Wing, houses the permanent exhibition, tracing the entire history of Russian art from the tenth to the twentieth centuries. Accommodation: Four Seasons St. Petersburg Meals: Breakfast & Dinner included DAY SEP (SAT) - ST.PETERSBURG SINGAPORE Enjoy the morning at leisure. This afternoon visits the magnificent summer residence of the Russian Tsars - Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo), Catherine Palace with the Amber Room inside, which is considered to be one of the world s wonders. Flight: 28 Sep - St. Petersburg / Dubai EK / (6h 00m) 29 Sep - Dubai / Singapore EK /2055 (7h 35m) Arrive in Singapore on Day 9, 29 Sep. Accommodation: N/A

6 PRICE INFORMATION Hotels Moscow: Four Seasons (Deluxe Room) Suzdal: Art Hotel Nikolaevsky Posad (Junior Suite) St. Petersburg: Four Seasons (Superior Room) Land tour price per person Twin share Single Supplement S$ 11,880/- S$ 2,780/- * These prices are based on minimum 8 people travelling together. Airline Emirates (EK) Singapore / Dubai / Moscow / St. Petersburg / Dubai / Singapore Airfare price per person Economy Class S$ 1,568 + tax S$ 572 = S$ 2,140/- Business Class: S$ 7,695 + tax S$ 1,148 = S$ 8,843/- *Airfare & Taxes are calculated as of 20 Nov 2018 and subject to change & availability. Should you wish to explore alternative flying routes, do consult our friendly consultants. COST INCLUDES High speed train between Moscow & St. Petersburg on 1st class carriage. Professional English Speaking National Guide Tours and transfers in air-conditioned vehicle All Entrance fees where applicable Accommodation as stated with daily breakfast Meals as stated with 1 glass of beer/wine/juice per meal Unlimited supply of bottled water Tipping to local Guide, Driver & Porter Comprehensive Travel insurance Service of a Scott Dunn Travel Concierge COST EXCLUDES International Airfare to Russia Visa (if required) Personal expenses such as tips, laundry, bar bills and etc.

The Golden Ring of Russia

The Golden Ring of Russia The name Golden Ring designates a chain of ancient medieval towns lying to the northeast of Moscow that includes some of the oldest and most beautiful settlements in all Russia