This tour will help you to discover the Jewish Heritage in Russia. You will not only become familiar with the major tourist attractions of Moscow and St Petersburg - the most beautiful Russian cities, but also learn about the life, religion, history and culture of Jews in Russia today.
Highlights
- Synagogues in Moscow
- Kremlin & Kremlin Cathedrals
- Tretyakov State Gallery
- Great Choral Synagogue in St Petersburg
- Hermitage Museum
- Petrodvorets (Petergoph)
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Moscow. Transfer from the airport to the hotel, accommodation. Free time.
Day 2
Breakfast.
Acquaintance with Synagogues in Moscow.
City tour round the most beautiful places of Moscow.
Free time.
Night performance at the Jewish Theatre "Shalom".
Transfer to/from the performance.
Day 3
Breakfast.
Excursion to the Moscow Kremlin & Kremlin Cathedrals.
Return to the hotel.
Free time.
Day 4
Breakfast.
Check out.
Tour to the Tretyakov State Gallery
Excursion: Jewish Artists in Russian Art History.
Transfer to the railway station.
Departure to St. Petersburg by overnight train (1st class).
Day 5
Arrival in St. Petersburg.
Transfer to the hotel, accommodation.
St Petersburg city tour.
Free time.
Day 6
Breakfast.
Visit to the Great Choral Synagogue.
Excursion to the Hermitage Museum.
Return to the hotel.
Free time.
Day 7
Breakfast.
Tour of the Petrodvorets (Petergoph).
Return to the hotel.
Free time.
Day 8
Breakfast.
Transfer to the airport. Departure.
Included:
- 6 nights accommodation in Moscow and St. Petersburg
- transfers according to the itinerary
- all excursions listed in the itinerary, corresponding entry fees
- services of the guides
Optional:
- performance at Bolshoi Theater in Moscow
- performance at Mariinsky Theater in St. Petersburg
***Please note: Travel to Russia can book all varieties of business and cultural travel in Russia. This tour, available for groups and individuals, is just one example of the many of its kind available. The prices differ in accordance of the chosen accommodation, activities and the group size.
For more information please contact us at travel@in-russia.com.