Moscow, St. Petersburg and Kazan [09D | 08N] | Nepal Guide

01 / THE EXPERIENCE

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This package comprises of a moscw, st. petersburg and kazan sightseeing. Ideal for travellers looking for tours & treks. Confirm trip pace, inclusions and seasonal suitability with the provider.

03 / YOUR ROUTE

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Day 01: Arrival at Moscow — Arrival at Moscow. Rest of the day is free for leisure. Day 02: Moscow Sightseeing — Enjoy Breakfast at Hotel and Proceed to City tour by Lenin Tomb: Lenins Mausoleum also known as Lenin & Tomb, situated in Red Square in the center of Moscow, is a mausoleum that currently serves as the resting place of Vladimir Lenin. His preserved body has been on public display there since shortly after his death in 1924, with rare exceptions in wartime. Aleksey Shchusev & diminutive but monumental granite structure incorporates some elements from ancient mausoleums, such as the Step Pyramid, the Tomb of Cyrus the Great and, to some degree, Temple of the Inscriptions. St.Basil & Cathedral: The Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed, commonly known as Saint Basil's Cathedral, is a church in the Red Square in Moscow, Russia. The building, now a museum, is officially known as the Cathedral of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos on the Moat or Pokrovsky Cathedral. It was built from 1555–61 on orders from Ivan the Terrible and commemorates the capture of Kazan and Astrakhan. A world-famous landmark, it was the city's tallest building until the completion of the Ivan the Great Bell Tower in 1600.Red Square: Red Square is a city square (plaza) in Moscow, Russia. It separates the Kremlin, the former royal citadel and currently the official residence of the President of Russia, from a historic merchant quarter known as Kitai-gorod. Red Square is often considered the central square of Moscow since Moscow & major streets, which connect to Russia & major highways, originate from the square. Sparrow hills: Sparrow Hills, known as Lenin Hills between 1935 and 1999, is a hill on the right bank of the Moskva River and one of the highest points in Moscow, reaching a height of 220 m (720 ft), or 60–70 m (200–230 ft) above the river level. The observation platform, which gives a good panoramic view of the city, is on a steep bank 85 m (279 ft) above the river, or 200 m (660 ft) above sea level.Moscow State University: Lomonosov Moscow State University is a coeducational and public research university located in Moscow, Russia. It was founded on January 25, 1755 by Mikhail Lomonosov. MSU was renamed after Lomonosov in 1940 and was then known as Lomonosov University. It also claims to house the tallest educational building in the world. It is rated among the universities with the best reputation in the world. Its current rector is Viktor Sadovnichiy.Victory park: Poklonnaya Gora was, at 171.5 metres, one of the highest spots in Moscow. Its two summits used to be separated by the Setun River, until one of the summits was razed in 1987. Since 1936, the area has been part of Moscow and now contains the Victory Park with many tanks and other vehicles used in the Second World War on display.Historically, the hill had great strategic importance, as it commanded the best view of the Russian capital. Its name is derived from the Russian for & quot; to bow down", as everyone approaching the capital from the west was expected to do homage here. In 1812, it was the spot where Napoleon in vain expected the keys to the Kremlin to be brought to him by Russians.Kremlin Trip: The Moscow Kremlin, usually referred to as the Kremlin, is a fortified complex at the heart of Moscow, overlooking the Moskva River to the south, Saint Basil's Cathedral and Red Square to the east, and the Alexander Garden to the west. It is the best known of the Kremlins (Russian citadels) and includes five palaces, four cathedrals, and the enclosing Kremlin Wall with Kremlin towers. Also within this complex is the Grand Kremlin Palace. The complex serves as the official residence of the President of the Russian Federation. (Vehicle only for 1000-1800) Rest of the day is free for leisure. (Vehicle only for 1000-1800) Day 03: Moscow Sightseeing — Wake up in the mornng and enjou breakfast at Hotel. Proceed to -Cosmos Museum:The soaring 100m titanium obelisk outside VDNKh is a monument ‘To the Conquerors of Space’, built in 1964 to commemorate the launch of Sputnik.Enjoy your Shopping Trip with Drop arranged. (Vehicle and Guide 1000-2000)Rest of the day is free for leisure. (Vehicle only for 1000-1800) Day 04: Kazan — Enjoy Breakfast at Hotel and Rest of the day is free for leisure. (Vehicle only for 1000-1800) Kazan, one of the oldest Russian cities, celebrated its millennium in 2005. The ancient walls of Kazan recall many dramatic events, including the historic siege by Ivan the Terrible in the 16th century. Modern Kazan is the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan and is home to 1.2 million residents. It is also a highly diverse city with more than 100 nationalities. This diversity, coupled with a young population, has created a unique sense of tolerance, understanding and youthful optimism. Kazan is at the forefront of Russian sport, home to some of the best football, basketball and hockey teams in the country. In 2013, the city will host the Summer Universiade. Day 05: Kazan — Enjoy Breakfast at Hotel and proceed to City tour of Kazan sights of Kazan: Old Tatar Sloboda, a Tatar village Tugan Avylym in the city center, the oldest mosque Marjani, Kamal theatre , the mysterious lake Kaban, Kazan MillenniumPark, Liberty Square, the Kazan University, Kazanka river embankment.Rest of the day is free for leisure. (Vehicle only for 1000-1800) Day 06: St. Petersburg — Breakfast at Hotel remaining day is free for leisure (Vehicle only for transfer). Day 07: St. Petersburg — Enjoy Breakfast at Hotel and proceed to City tour:The Admiralty: The Admiralty building is the former headquarters of the Admiralty Board and the Imperial Russian Navy in St. Petersburg, Russia and the current headquarters of the Russian Navy. The edifice was re-built in the nineteenth century to support the Tsar &maritime ambitions. The Empire Style edifice visible today lining the Admiralty Quay was constructed to Andreyan Zakharov & design between 1806 and 1823. Located at the western end of the Nevsky Prospekt, The Admiralty with its gilded spire topped by a golden weather-vane in the shape of a small sail warship (Korablik), is one of the city & most conspicuous landmarks and the focal point of old St. Petersburg & three main streets - Nevsky Prospect, Gorokhovaya Street, and Voznesensky Avenue - underscoring the importance Peter I placed on Russia & Navy.St.Isaac & Cathedral: Saint Isaac & Cathedral in Saint Petersburg, Russia, is the largest Russian Orthodox cathedral in the city. It is the largest orthodox basilica and the fourth largest (by the volume under the cupola) cathedral in the world. It is dedicated to Saint Isaac of Dalmatia, a patron saint of Peter the Great, who had been born on the feast day of that saint.Fine Arts Square: Arts Square is a testimony to the effectiveness of the originally planning that went into the city. The square's plan was drawn up by the Italian architect Carlo Rossi, who spent most of his life working in Russia and is considered by many to be a native Russian architect. He was responsible for all the most prominent buildings built on the square, including the Mikhailovsky Palace, which today houses the Russian Museum. According to the "Classical" style of the day, all the buildings lining the square are similar in design and form a harmonious architectural ensemble.Church of Resurrection on Spilled Blood: The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood is one of the main sights of St. Petersburg, Russia. Other names include the Church on Spilled Blood, the Temple of the Savior on Spilled Blood, and the Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ. This Church was built on the site where Emperor Alexander II was fatally wounded in March 1881.The church was built between 1883 and 1907. The construction was funded by the imperial family.Smolny Cathedral: Smolny Convent or Smolny Convent of the Resurrection, located on PloschadRastrelli, on the bank of the River Neva in Saint Petersburg, Russia, consists of a cathedral (sobor) and a complex of buildings surrounding it, originally intended for a convent.Bronze Horseman: The Bronze Horseman is an equestrian statue of Peter the Great in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Commissioned by Catherine the Great, it was created by the French sculptor Étienne Maurice Falconet. The name comes from an 1833 poem of the same name by Aleksander Pushkin, which is widely considered one of the most significant works of Russian literature. The statue is now one of the symbols of Saint Petersburg. The statue's pedestal is the enormous Thunder Stone, the largest stone ever moved by humans. The stone originally weighed about 1500 tones, and was carved down to 1250 during transportation to its current site.State Hermitage Museum: This is a museum of art and culture in Saint Petersburg, Russia. One of the largest and oldest museums in the world, it was founded in 1764 by Catherine the Great and has been open to the public since 1852. Its collections, of which only a small part is on permanent display, comprise over three million items including the largest collection of paintings in the world. The museum is closed on Mondays.Rest of the day is free for leisure. (Vehicle and Guide 1000-1800) Day 08: St. Peterburg — Wake up in the morning and enjoy breakfast at Hotel.PeterhofThe Peterhof Palace is a series of palaces and gardens located in Petergof, Saint Petersburg, Russia, laid out on the orders of Peter the Great. These palaces and gardens are sometimes referred as the & quot;Russian Versailles". The palace-ensemble along with the city center is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Shopping Trip. Drop arranged. (Vehicle and Guide 1000-2000) Day 09: St. Petersburg — Breakfast at Hotel and Checkout from Hotel transfer to airport for onward flight.

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Included

03 Nights Accommodation in Moscow on Twin Sharing Basis
02 Nights Accommodation in Kazan on Twin Sharing Basis
03 Nights Accommodation in St. Petersburg on Twin Sharing Basis
Daily buffet breakfast in the hotel
Return Airport Transfers on Private basis
Letter of Invitation from Russia (LOI)
Visa support and processing charges at Embassy of Russia in New Delhi
03 Days Tours in Moscow as per given Tour Plan
02 Days Tours in Kazan as per given Tour Plan
03 Days Tours in St. Petersburg as per given Tour Plan.
Tourist registration fee in Hotels
English Speaking Tour Guide
01 Litre water per person Per Day

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Lunches & Dinners
All personal expenses, optional tours
Airfare (Domestic & International) is not included in the price
Grant of visa is the prerogative of respective embassies as per their own discretion. In the case of failure to get a visa, cancellation charges will still be applicable.
Travel insurance is not included but highly recommended.
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The price of accomodation may differ according to the star rating and service included by the Hotel. Hotel Details: Moscow Best western vega/Delta or similar St. Petersburg Park inn Pribaltiyskaya/Hotel Moscow or Similar Please contact us or place a query for further tour and cost informations.

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"Cancellation Policy Land Arrangements Per Person" From 01 December 2017 to 31 Mar 2018 60 or more days before departure: 20% Between 59 to 30 days before departure: 40% Between 29 to 15 days before departure: 65% Between 14 to 1 days before departure: 100% 10% of the booking amount is immediately non-refundable upon payment.

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