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Armenia & Russia
This 16-day tour highlights Russia's beautiful city of St. Petersburg, "Venice of the North", known for its palaces, monuments and bridges and Russia's robust capital city of Moscow, with its historic Kremlin and Red Square.
The tour continues to Armenia, where you will stay in the capital city of Yerevan and take daily excursions to key historic, religious and cultural sites in Armenia.
Itinerary Overview
- St Petersburg
- Peterhof & St. Isaac's Cathedral
- Moscow
- Kolomenskoe, Abbat Street & Metro
- Garni & Geghart
- Khor Virap & Noravank
- Tsaghkadzor, Sevan & Dilijan
- Yerablur and Victory Park
- Etchmiadzin & Sartarabd
- Amberd & Oshagan
What's Included
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AirfareProvided by Luftansa and Virgin Atlantic |
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SightseeingSightseeing as outlined in the itinerary to be provided. All sightseeing with local guides where applicable. |
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TransportationSidon Travel contracts only the most experienced and highly respected bus operators and uses only the latest model quality buses available. Transfers to and from the airport included. |
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Tour DirectorThe services of a professional, multilingual tour director will be provided where applicable. |
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AccommodationsIn Russia, enjoy these four star hotels: Petro Palace Hotel and Novotel Moscow Centre. In Yerevan, Marriot or Ani Plaza Hotel. |
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MealsTotal of 23 meals including breakfast, lunch and dinner. |
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ExtrasMedical Insurance Included. |
Tour Itinerary
| DAY 1 | DEPART U.S.A. Overnight transatlantic flight. |
| DAY 2 | ARRIVE TO ST. PETERSBURG Take a connecting flight from Paris for an evening arrival into St. Petersburg. Check-in to the Petro Palace Hotel. |
| DAY 3 | ST. PETERSBURG CITY TOUR Visit Peter and Paul Fortress, the oldest monument of history and architecture in St. Petersburg, which is home to the Cathedral of SS Peter and Paul. Also visit the State Hermitage Museum, which houses works by Rafael, Leonardo da Vinci and Picasso. B L |
| DAY 4 | PETERHOF & ST. ISAAC'S CATHEDRAL Visit Peterhof, the "Russian Versailles." The world-famous palace, fountain and park ensemble of Peterhof is an outstanding landmark of Russian artistic culture from the 18-19th centuries. Also visit St. Isaac's Cathedral. B L |
| DAY 5 | ST. PETERSBURG TO MOSCOW Check-out from your hotel and transfer to the airport. Depart St. Petersburg to arrive in Moscow the same day. Transfer to the Hotel Novotel Moscow Centre. B L |
| DAY 6 | MOSCOW CITY TOUR Visit Red Square, and explore St. Basil's Cathedral. Visit the Grand Kremlin Palace and Armoury Museum, oldest museum in Russia with unique collection of crown jewels. B L |
| DAY 7 | KOLOMENSKOE, ARBAT STREET & METRO Visit the Kolomenskoe Museum and grounds, the old imperial estate nestled in the steep west bank of the Moscow River. Take a walking and shopping tour along Arbat Street and the Moscow Metro, which is the world's most heavily used metro system. B L |
| DAY 8 | MOSCOW TO YEREVAN Check-out from your hotel and transfer to the airport. Depart Moscow to arrive in Yerevan by early afternoon. Check-in to your hotel. B |
| DAY 9 | GARNI & GEGHART Excursion to Garni, the only pagan temple in Armenia, and the incredible Christian Monastery of Geghart, partly carved out of solid rock between 11-13th centuries. Experience traditional lavash making ceremony in Garni village. B L |
| DAY 10 | YEREVAN CITY TOUR Your city tour includes a visit to the Erebouni Museum, the statue of David of Sassoun, Matenadaran, St. Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral, and the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial Monument and Museum. B |
| DAY 11 | KHOR VIRAP & NORAVANK Visit the historic Khor Virap Monastery, the site where St. Gregory the Illuminator was imprisoned. From here admire the breathtaking view of Biblical Mt. Ararat. Follow the trip to the Province of Vayots Dzor and visit Noravank Monastery. On your return, enjoy Armenian wine at the Areni village winery. B L |
| DAY 12 | TSAGHKADZOR, SEVAN & DILIJAN Visit the resort town of Tsaghkadzor, a winter paradise and tourist destination year round. Continue your journey to Lake Sevan. Climb up Sevan peninsula and see ‘Sevanavank' atop the mountain. The excursion follows into Dilijan, where you will visit Haghartsin Monastery. B L |
| DAY 13 | YERABLUR, VICTORY PARK & SHOPPING Visit Yerablur, Three-Hills Memorial devoted to the heroes of the Karabagh war, and Victory Park. See the statue of Mother Armenia and Cascade. Enjoy shopping at Vernisage. Visit Armen Carpet rug factory, Grand Candy and the Tashir Mall. B |
| DAY 14 | ETCHMIADZIN & SARTARABAD Visit the church of the Holy Virgin St. Hripsime . Pilgrimage to Etchmiadzin Cathedral, the first official Christian church in the world, built in 301 A.D. Depart Etchmiadzin to Sartarabad, symbol of Armenian pride and survival. Visit the Monument and the Ethnographic Museum. B |
| DAY 15 | AMBERD & OSHAGAN Excursion to Amberd Fortress located on the picturesque slope of Mt. Aragats, the highest peak in Armenia. Also see Artashavan and the village of Oshagan, burial site of Mesrob Mashtots near Ashtarak. Farewell dinner & entertainment at a trendy restaurant. B D |
| DAY 16 | DEPART YEREVAN Visit the church of the Holy Virgin St. Hripsime . Pilgrimage to Etchmiadzin Cathedral, the first official Christian church in the world, built in 301 A.D. Depart Etchmiadzin to Sartarabad, symbol of Armenian pride and survival. Visit the Monument and the Ethnographic Museum. B |
B = Breakfast | L = Lunch | D = Dinner |