In a Memory of Victory (1945) in World War II , 15 days
Type: special offers, around St. Petersburg, around Moscow, excursion, historical, events, culture heritage, recommended, discovery
Route: Kursk, Volgograd, Dmitrov, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Sergiev Posad
Dates: upon request, all year round
Mode: vehicle, on foot, hydrofoil
Group: 2-35
Tour led by Mr. Vasiliy Novakovskiy
This is a tour which grants the best opportunity to get visit the most important places of Historical Memories of last World War II in Russia as St. Petersburg and Moscow cities, Kursk and Volgograd, Moscow district etc.
Famous all over the world Museums and Highlights in Moscow and St.Petersburg as Hermitage, Kremlin etc.
During a trip you will drive to the North - East of Moscow. On these routes the most important holy and historical places as Dmitrov, Radonej, Saint Trinity Lavra (monastery) are situated. Also you get stopping on the way at several interesting places as:
- The Peremilov's Hills, there in November and December 1941 Russian Soviet solders had stopped Germany combats in its military attack to Moscow
- The Channel 'Moscow – Volga' is connected two biggest Russian rivers. The great structure historically had come from totalitarian Soviet society time. That Channel was handy made by hundred thousand of prisoners of Stalin's Soviet camps.
- Great landscapes of the Middle Russia with wild forests, wide fields and calm rivers etc.
The main term of this tour is History of last World War II in Russia. The Great Battle for Moscow 1941, siege of Leningrad 1941 -1944, defense of Stalingrad in 1942, tanks battlefield around Prokhorovka Russian’s village and Kursk in 1943 etc.
There several optional excursion you could take during a trip we do recommended as visit the Museum "The horror of captivity". In the times of the World War II the concentration camp N 27 for German and German allies VIP captives was located not far from Moscow. The well known in a History of War II Field – Marshal Pauls had been in this camp as weel. It is possible to see documents and private things of the captives here. The camp cemetery is located not far from the museum.
More Options. We offer you to get some excursions, for example, one day round bus trip from Moscow to the West – North. In this direction in 1941 -1942 one of the most important and bloody battles of the Second World War history was took place.
The seasons of the main Program: all-year-round, but recommended time - is July…September.
Itinerary
1 day Arrival in St Petersburg. Meet. Transfer. Overnight in Saint-Petersburg. Hotel.
2 day In St. Petersburg
Breakfast. A.m. visit Kronshtadt Fortress. (2h)
Visit the Museum of “ Ladoga Lake Life Road ” (1h) and Piskarevskoe Memorial Cemetery (1h) where 570,000 Leningrad residents died during the Siege of 1942-1944 and lie buried in mass graves. Enjoy a walk along the Nevskij Prospect followed by some free time for shopping, Overnight St. Petersburg . Hotel. (B)
3 day In St. Petersburg. Breakfast. This morning enjoy a half-day panoramic sightseeing tour (3h), including a visit to the Peter and Paul Fortress with the cathedral where ALL Russian Emperors are buried, visit St Isaac's Cathedral was built as the most important Cathedral in a Memory of Russian Victory of Napoleon Army in a War 1812, visit Aurora Cruiser.
Dinner and Russian folklore show in a local restaurant. Overnight in St. Petersburg.
Hotel. (BD)
4 day In St. Petersburg. Breakfast. Today we visit Peterhof in the suburbs of St Petersburg including visit to the impressive Grand Palace and the Fountain park (all expositions of fountains are working from May till August only). Return to St. Petersburg by hydrofoil. P.m. visit the magnificent Winter Palace housing the world famous Hermitage Museum . Overnight St. Petersburg . Hotel. (B)
5 day InSt.Petersburg.Breakfast.This morning visit St Catherine's Palace in Pushkin, with its dazzling facade in baroque style and magnificent Amber Room stolen by Nazis in 1941 and just re-opened after quarter-century reconstruction. Afternoon visit to Artillery Museum and shopping before dinner. After dinner catch a late night train to Moscow . Overnight in a train. (B)
6 day In Moscow. Arrival in Moscow (appox. at 07-00) Meeting and transfer to your hotel. Getting breakfast there. (Check- in is possible from 02 pm only.)
After breakfast we start city tour (3h)
Visit the most famous sights in Moscow including the impressive Red Square with the Lenin Tomb (outside), the spectacular “onion domed” St Basil’s Cathedral (outside), Moscow University with view point on Sparrow Hills. Visit Poklonnaya Hill for explore and stopping at others places for photo-shoots in down town.
Afternoon – visit Armed Forces Museum (2h) and Metro (1h).
Free time in the city.
Optional shopping in the city, visit Tverskaya Street or Old Arbat Street before taking dinner and retiring for the night. Back to hotel by Metro. Overnight Moscow . Hotel. (BLD)
Optional Extra (upon request). In the tvening visit a Ballet or Opera (orCurcus) (performance at the famous Bolshoi Theatre is highly recommended)
Hotel. (BD)
7 day Breakfast in hotel. Daily round trip 'History of War II and Culture of Russia'. Drive to the North from Moscow. Visit Dmitrov – Radonezh – Sergiev Posad. Back to Moscow and transfer to railway station (20-00). Evening train to Kursk. Overnight in a train. (B)
Visit during a day: The State Museum of “Tank 34”, Peremilov’s Hills War Memorial, Dmitrov city, Radonej and Sergiev Posad St. Sergey Lavra Monastery.
8 day In Kursk
Arrival to Kursk. Breakfast in the city at local café. Visit Rokossovksy HQ in Svoboda followed by the visit of Kursk museum. Drive to Jakovlevo settlement and follow the death ride of the Fourth Panzer Army. Explore the battlefield around Prokhorovka. Visit monuments at Prokhorovka (including the preserved trenches and gun emplacements). Late departure by train to Moscow. Overnight in a train. (BLD)
9 day In Moscow. Arrival early in the morning to Moscow (at 06 am) . Breakfast in the city.
AM Tour of Kolmenskoe or Kuskovo (2h). After lunch transfer to Moscow Airport for domestic flight to Volgograd – previously known as Stalingrad. Flight to Volgograd. Arrival. Transfer. Overnight in Volgograd. Hotel. (BL)
10 day In Volgograd
Breakfast in the hotel. During the Second World War, Volgograd was known as Stalingrad and was the site of one of the War’s most famous battles which cost both sides heavily. Sightseeing of Stalingrad , visit Mamaev Hill, Elevator, Headquarters of Paulus and more. Overnight Volgograd. Hotel. (BL)
11 day In Volgograd. Breakfast in the hotel. Today explore Stalingrad Panorama meet and joining World War II veterans (including possibly some who were at Stalingrad at this time) for a lunch to hear their reminiscence. After which we will take you to experience a local “Russian Market”. We catch a flight to Moscow in the evening. Arrival in Moscow. Transfer. Overnight Moscow . Hotel. (BL)
12 day In Moscow
Breakfast in the hotel. A.m. Free time in the city. Optional visit (extra charge) Pushkin Museum of Art (2h)
P.m. After lunch we will take a boat tour (in a process from May until September) along the Moscow River . The remainder of the day is a perfect opportunity to join our guide in a short shopping expedition. Overnight in Moscow. Hotel. (B)
13 day In Moscow.Breakfast in the hotel. This morning we will travel to Monino Aircraft Museum which traces the development of Soviet and Russian ‘military civil’ aircrafts construction. There will be an opportunity to freshen up before farewell dinner. Overnight in Moscow. Hotel. (BD)
Day 14. After breakfast we take a tour of Russia ’s most famous icons – The Kremlin Cathedrals (2h). Visit territory of Kremlin and it’s Cathedrals
Free time in the city. At leisure. Hotel. (B)
14 day After breakfast we take a tour of Russia ’s most famous icons – The Kremlin Cathedrals (2h). Visit territory of Kremlin and it’s Cathedrals
Free time in the city. At leisure. Hotel. (B)
15 day Breakfast in the hotel. Until departure transfer to the a/port we spend rest time at leisure in the city. Transfer to a/port. Departure.
Price
From € 1950
Included
- arrival and departure transfers
- local english speaking guides / interpreters
- transport assistance per program
- meals per program
- аccompany english speaking guide
- visa support (if needed)
- twin hotel accommodation BB
- excursions per program with entrance fees
- second class train tickets
- English speaking guide
Supplements
SGL in Hotels
Additional services in the hotels as sauna, bar etc
Train tickets 1st class (2 berth compartment)
Not included:
International air flights
optional activities and excursions (extra charge)
insurance
visa cost