St. Petersburg and Beyond: See Russia During Your Holiday

If you ever dreamed of visiting Russia, grab your Thomson discount code and book your holiday travel to St. Petersburg.

 

Marvel at the magnificent cathedrals, bridges and the delightful canals. Take guided tours through Isaac's Cathedral and the Palace Square, complete with the Baroque Winter Palace. Explore the Hermitage with its three million pieces of art, including masterpieces by such giants as Rembrandt, Da Vinci, El Greco and Titian. Enjoy the exquisitely talented ballet troupe as they perform in the oldest music school in Russia—the Conservatoire Theatre.

 

Book a quick flight to Moscow. You'll be escorted to the St. Petersburg airport for the one-hour flight to Moscow where you'll be met by another escort who will guide you through the highlight sights of this mysterious city. Visit the Kremlin, the Armoury Camber, Cathedral Square and Ivan Square.

 

Pause for lunch before exploring one of the most famous Russian landmarks, Red Square. You'll notice one boundary building, the Kremlin, as well as the famous Lenin Mausoleum. Continue your tour of this awe-inspiring city with a coach tour that offers even more sights and wonders.

 

After the 15-hour excursion, board the return flight to St. Petersburg and continue your holiday cruise.

 

If you would prefer, choose other Russian excursion destinations such as Peterhof, the Gulf of Finland or several more tours of St. Petersburg itself for a fully satisfying and completely enjoyable cruise holiday.