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Russia

Visit and pilgrimage tour Russia, September 5-14, 2020

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Visit and pilgrimage tour Russia, September 5-14, 2020

Moscow, Russia

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    $2.650,00

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    Max 45 people

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    Russia

OVERVIEW TOUR

Price includes:

  • 3 nights in chosen hotel in Moscow
  • 2 nights in chosen hotel in XCity
  • 2 nights in chosen hotel in St.Petersburg
  • Night Train Vladimir- Saint Petersburg (2nd class)
  • Ground Transport services as per the program
  • English-speaking guide services as per the program
  • Meals as per program
  • Entrance fee as per the program
  • Visa support letter (scan) if required
  • Flight

The price does not include:

  • Tips
  • Photo and video shooting tickets
  • Meals and beverages except mentioned
  • Russian visa fees $160
  • DHL delivery service
  • Options
  • Recommended to do travel insurance

Reservations and payment conditions:

  • full payment to confirm reservation required
  • 100% penalties in case you cancel the booking for any reason after confirmation of reservation
  • payments can be made in cash, by check, by credit or debit card 3,5% commission for payment with the credit card if is present or 3.8% if the credit card is not present
  • tariffs are based on a group of 25 people who made the required fees on time

If the number of travelers is less than 35 people, the travel cost is calculated as follows:

15-25 people basket trips increases by 150 $ / person

TRAVEL PROTECTION: For your protection, we strongly recommend that you purchase trip cancellation and travel accident insurance. However, no representation or description of the insurance made by Luca Travel to you, constitutes a binding assurance or promise about the insurance. Luca Travel is not an insurance company and has no responsibility for the submission, payment or adjustment of any insurance claims. Any insurance claims that may fall under the relevant travel insurance policy must be submitted to the insurance company identified in the policy.

CANCELLATION: Please be aware that most travel bookings are non-refundable and cancelled bookings will incur charges. These charges can be up to 100% of the cost of the booking, regardless of whether travel has commenced. Where we incur any liability for a cancellation fee or charge for any booking which you cancel, you agree to indemnify us for the amount of that fee or charge.

WARNING:

  • For the duration of the pilgrimage, you must have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of return from the pilgrimage.
  • The organizer is not responsible for:
  • refusal to enter the countries covered by the pilgrimage, issued by the appropriate border control authorities
  • changes made by airlines (e.g. departure time, airport, fuel and handling fees)

The order of the visits might be changed. However, all visits mentioned in the program will be provided in full.

 PRICE PER PERSON PER PACKAGE, IN ½ DBL

Based on Hotel 4* “Korston”, “Delta Izmaylovo” in Moscow or similar and Hotel 4* “Moscow” in St.Petersburg or similar and Hotel “Diveevskaya Sloboda” or similar

* All rates are subject to change in case of USD/RUR exchange rates fluctuations more than 5% compared to the official Russian Central Bank rate established on 09.08.2019 unless deposit or full payment is already done.

ITINERARY

Day 1 Day 1

Departure from USA and Canada airports. Overnight flight.

Day 2 Day 2

• ARRIVAL AT THE AIRPORT
• MEETING WITH ENGLISH-SPEAKING GUIDE
• TRANSFER FROM THE AIRPORT

CITY TOUR by bus

Moscow is the capital of Russian Federation and represents a unique set of old architecture masterpieces and modern high-tech buildings. If you want to know more about the history of the Russian capital, you need to take this City tour! In only a few hours, you will have a glimpse of its main landmarks, such as the Red Square, the Kremlin, the Victory Park, the White House, the Arbat, Cathedral Christ-the-Saviour, the observation platform of Sparrow hills, Lomonosov University and much more! It is an interesting and efficient introduction to Europe’s biggest city.

• CHECK-IN AT THE HOTEL
• DINNER AT THE HOTEL
• OVERNIGHT IN THE HOTEL

Day 3 Day 3

• BREAKFAST AT THE RESTAURANT (EUROPEAN)
• MEETING WITH ENGLISH-SPEAKING GUIDE

SAINT-BASIL’S CATHEDRAL

St. Basil Cathedral - the centerpiece of the Red Square and one of the most famous landmarks of Russia. It was constructed in 1561 by the order of the first Russian tsar Ivan the Terrible in the memory of victory on Kazan’s Khanat. Today you may visit St. Basil Cathedral as the museum and see its unique wall paintings, impressive collection of ancient Russian icon painting and masterpieces of ecclesiastical applied art. Our company can also organize private excursions and tasting sessions of Russian tea from samovar with pies for the visitors of St. Basil Cathedral for maximum 30 pax.

KREMLIN (TERRITORY AND CATHEDRALS)

Visit one of the most well-known sights of Moscow – the Kremlin with its red brick walls and 20 towers holding their own unique history. Since its first construction in 1156 as a wooden fortress by the order of Grand Duke Yuri Dolgoruky, it has been rebuilt several times. The current appearance was formed in 1495 by the best architects of Russia and Italy. Today Kremlin is the residence of Russian President and the main symbol of the country, revered by all of its citizens.

RED SQUARE WALKING TOUR

Even if you have seen this place and its landmarks dozens of times, it will be a breathtaking experience to see it in real life. During the walking tour, you will have the time to take pictures of this 73,000 square meters brick-paved square surrounded by the Kremlin Walls, Lenin’s Tomb, St Basil’s Cathedral, Resurrection gate, GUM superstore and the Russian State Historical Museum. Turn to the left, and find yourself in one of the oldest urban public parks in Moscow - Alexander Garden. It keeps a lot of valuable architectural monuments: Kutafia tower of the Kremlin, Italian grotto, an obelisk to the 300th anniversary of the Romanov dynasty, as well as sculptures, fountains and mosaics based on popular fairytales. The guide will tell you about the numerous of important historical events, which took place on the Red square and bring you all around it to discover from different points of view.

• FREE TIME FOR LUNCH

TRETYAKOV GALLERY

The State Tretyakov Gallery was founded in 1856 by the merchant and patron of the arts Pavel Tretyakov to display the works of Russian artists. It holds the richest collection (more than 150 000 works) of Russian painters and sculptors from the 18th and 19th centuries like Brullov, Kiprensky, Aivazovsky, Ivanov or Repin, as well as the finest collection of Russian icons. Among the treasures of the gallery are “Morning in a pine forest” by Shishkin, “Alyonushka” by Vasnetsov, “Ivan the terrible and his son Ivan” by Repin and many others.

• ST. NICOLAS CHURCH IN TOLMACHI
• DINNER AT THE HOTEL
• OVERNIGHT IN THE HOTEL

Day 4 Day 4

• BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL
• MEETING WITH ENGLISH-SPEAKING GUIDE

DONSKOY MONASTERY

Donskoy monastery is one of the most revered Orthodox shrines of Moscow. One of the oldest capital’s monasteries, it was built in 1591 to in honor of the miraculous Donskaya icon of the Mother of God, which, as people believed, protected Moscow from the invasion of the Crimean Tatars. In years it became the most influential, the privileged and rich monasteries of the county. Here was secretly baptized the daughter of Stalin, many outstanding figures in political and military history, literature and art are buried in its necropolis, and here are stored the Holy relics, which attract Orthodox pilgrims from all over Russia.

• POKROVSKIY MONASTERY
• FREE TIME FOR LUNCH
• SRETENSKIY MONASTERY
• DINNER AT THE HOTEL
• OVERNIGHT IN THE HOTEL

Day 5 Day 5

• BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL
• DINNER AT THE HOTEL
• CHECK-OUT OF THE HOTEL
• MEETING WITH ENGLISH-SPEAKING GUIDE
• TRANSFER: MOSCOW - SERGIEV POSAD

TRINITY LAVRA OF ST. SERGIUS

Founded in 1337, the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius is the most important attraction of Sergiev Posad and is the biggest Ortodox Monastery in Russia. During the tour you will have a walk around its vast territory and discover the set of ancient buildings: Holy Trinity Cathedral, Assumption cathedral, The Church of St. Zosima and Savvaty Solovetsky – the total amount is more then 50! The Trinity lavra was a witness of many historical events, from the baptism of Ivan the Terrible to the war in XVII century against Polish-Lithuanian troop in which 3.000 people fought against 30.000 warriors and won the war. With our guide, who will tell you about all these events, you discover the numerous legends about this wonderful monastery.


CITY TOUR

Covered by numerous beautiful golden cupolas Sergiev Posad is one of the real treasures of the Golden Ring route. This city tour gives you an opportunity to see all the most magnificent monuments in one day! During this tour, we will discover The Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, a unique monastery complex and the spiritual center of Russian Orthodox Christianity, included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage. This monastery was built in 1340 by Serge de Radonège, an iconographic monk and the Saint Patron of Russia. It is also here were is buried Boris Godounov, the adventurer became “the Tsar of all Russia”.

• TRANSFER: SERGIEV POSAD - DIVEEVO
• CHECK-IN AT THE HOTEL
• DINNER AT THE HOTEL
• OVERNIGHT IN THE HOTEL

Day 6 Day 6

• BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL
• MEETING WITH ENGLISH-SPEAKING GUIDE
• DIVEEVO TOUR-MONASTERY
• VISIT TO HOLY SPRINGS OF SAINT-SERAFIM FOR IMMERSE
• FREE TIME FOR LUNCH
• HOLY KANAVKA PROCESSION
• DINNER AT THE HOTEL
• OVERNIGHT IN THE HOTEL

Day 7 Day 7

• BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL
• CHECK-OUT OF THE HOTEL
• MEETING WITH ENGLISH-SPEAKING GUIDE
• TRANSFER: DIVEEVO - SUZDAL

KREMLIN AND SAINT EUTHYMIUS MONASTERY

Today you will visit two attractions that are both listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites from 1992. The Sudzal Kremlin dates to 10th century and from that time inside it lived all the most influential people. Here you will admire: The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral – with wonderful frescos, The Archbishops Chambers, and museums - exhibitions of History of Suzdal and Ancient Russian Painting. After that we will move to the Monastery of Saint Euthymius, it is a really old monastery in which you will visit: The Transfiguration of Our Savior Сathedral- The main temple which has wonderful frescos inside, The Assumption Church, the Museum of modern Russian Folk Art and the exhibit of the monastery’s prison history which has been used in 18th century and then during the soviet time.

• TRANSFER: SUZDAL - VLADIMIR

DORMITION CATHEDRAL AND ST. DIMITRIY CATHEDRAL

Both Cathedral are listed in UNESCO World Heritage List sites, being a part of White Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal. For first you will visit the “Dormition Cathedral” which has been the most important and the largest Church of Russia during Medieval period. This place is full of history, from the resistance to the Mongol attack, to the crowing ceremonies that were placed here. You will admire the decorations and frescos inside the Church. The St. Dimitry Cathedral was built in 12th century and restored in 1952. Inside you will see beautiful frescos but the most attractive part of the Cathedral is its exterior which is well decorated and partially covered by carvings.

• DINNER AT THE RESTAURANT (EUROPEAN)
• TRANSFER TO THE RAILWAY STATION
• NIGHT TRAIN VLADIMIR- SAINT PETERSBURG (2ND CLASS)
• OVERNIGHT IN THE TRAIN

Day 8 Day 8

• ARRIVAL AT THE RAILWAY STATION
• MEETING WITH ENGLISH-SPEAKING GUIDE
• TRANSFER FROM THE RAILWAY STATION
• BREAKFAST AT THE RESTAURANT (EUROPEAN)

PETER AND PAUL FORTRESS

Peter and Paul Fortress is the place of birth of Saint Petersburg, here began the foundation of this beautiful city. Today it is home to several museums, which exhibit to everyone the splendid history of Saint-Petersburg’s foundation and growth. Here you may visit main museums like the Peter and Paul cathedral – the tallest building in the city center and the burial place of members of the Imperial family – the Grand Ducan Mausoleum, the Boat house, the Artillery Armory, the Mint, Engineering and Commandant's house, guardhouse and many others. The fortress also used to be a political prison as you may see during a visit to its casemates, in the XIX in became the main political prison of Russia.


SAINT-ISAAC'S CATHEDRAL

St. Isaac's Cathedral is the largest church in Saint-Petersburg. Its construction took 40 years, and today it remains one of the most impressive buildings in the city center. Inside the cathedral, which also holds services, you may visit an exhibition telling the incredible story of its construction, represented with the authentic historical documents, plans and models. You will be impressed by its magnificent interior

• FREE TIME FOR LUNCH

KAZAN CATHEDRAL

The Kazan Cathedral was built in 1811 and is usually associated with Russia’s victory over Napoleon in 1812. Its monumental construction was designed in Russian classical style, but it also carries resemblance to great St. Paul cathedral in Rome. Such resemblance was made on purpose – emperor Pavel the First wanted his city to be close to stylish Italy. All 96 columns of cathedral look at the Nevsky Street and greet people walking in the center of Saint Petersburg with its elegant beauty. Museum, which is situated inside of the cathedral, displays many relics from the Patriotic war, including banners and the heart of Field-Marshal Kutuzov. You are guaranteed to see these relics as well as spectacular Orthodox Church services. Moreover, the small park near the cathedral is the finest place to feed little birds from your hand and blend with locals.

• CHECK-IN AT THE HOTEL
• DINNER AT THE HOTEL
• OVERNIGHT IN THE HOTEL

Day 9 Day 9

• BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL

ALEXANDER NEVSKY LAVRA

The biggest male monastery in the city greets you on the western border of Nevsky street. Rumors say that this monastery was built by Peter the Great himself. Now open for tourists, you may visit the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity and the Church of the Annunciation – two outstanding examples of the Russian architecture of the 18th century. The Alexander Nevsky Lavra is also famous for its cemeteries where eminent Russians like Tchaikovsky and Dostoevsky are buried.


CHAPEL OF ST. XENIA OF ST. PETERSBURG

ST. NICHOLAS NAVAL CATHEDRAL

St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral is one of the fine examples of the Russian baroque architecture with golden domes and spires shining under the Saint-Petersburg sky. It’s a home of number of 18-century icons and fine carved wooden iconostasis. It’s bell tower designed in white, blue and gold overlooks on Krykov canal and shows you a beautiful view on the center of the city. The church itself was built by the order of Empress Elizabeth who wished the sailors district of the city to have its own sacred place.

• FREE TIME FOR LUNCH

HERMITAGE. WINTER PALACE (MAIN COLLECTION)

It is hard to imagine a trip to Saint Petersburg without visiting one of the most famous museums worldwide – the State Hermitage. Its priceless collection occupies 5 historical buildings of which the Winter Palace – the former residence of the Russian Royal family – is the most remarkable. Its rooms, decorated with marble and gold provide a fine background for the treasures of the Hermitage. You might be surprised to know that the collection of this unique museum contains over 3 million exhibits including the paintings of Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael and other famous artists; however the collections of the Egyptian, Oriental and Ancient Greek art should not be missed as well. You will be literally overwhelmed by the beauty of the museum and will never forget this magnificent and legendary place.

• DINNER AT THE HOTEL
• OVERNIGHT IN THE HOTEL

Day 10 Day 10

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