Russian Jewels Tour (Mumbai to Mumbai) guests will report at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport-respective airline terminal, four hours prior to the scheduled flight departure time. After collecting the snacks hamper from Dott Holidays. Airport Representative and completing check in formalities, guests along with Dott Holidays Tour Manager will travel to Moscow – capital of Russia where the past and the future live side by side. Here we will find everything from medieval fortresses and Soviet monoliths to glass skyscrapers and innovation centres. Joining & Leaving (J&L) Tour guests will directly join at Moscow Airport as per the scheduled group flight arrival time. J&L Tour guests who have already reached Russia can meet the scheduled group as per the guidelines given by Dott Holidays Tour Manager. Upon arrival, Dott Holidays Tour Manager will guide all guests for airport formalities and proceed to the city. In the evening we enjoy the Great Russian Circus and admire the magnificent aerial performance of the acrobats. Highlights :: Enjoy the Great Russian Circus// Night Stay in Moscow // Dinner

Today we visit Tretyakov State Gallery – home to one of the largest collections of Russian art in the world. The gallery was founded in 1856 by Moscow merchant Pavel Tretyakov. The gallery traces the development of Russian painting from the 11th century till the beginning of the 20th century and features some of the most notable Russian artists. Today, this national repository of art contains over 170,000 pieces, including notable works by Repin, Kandinsky, and Malevich. Later we travel by train to St. Petersburg – a Russian port city on the Baltic Sea and was the imperial capital for 2 centuries, having been founded by Peter the Great. Highlights :: Tretyakov State Gallery // Night Stay in St. Petersburg // Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Today we visit St. Isaac’s Cathedral – largest orthodox basilica in the world, with stunning Russian-Byzantine architecture and a fully gold plated dome. It serves as both a cathedral and museum today, Hermitage Museum – one of the largest artistic and cultural and historical museums in Russia and one of the largest in the world, with a collection of over 3 million items, Peter and Paul Fortress – Officially labelled as a ‘Museum of the History of the City’, is a unique fortification monument of XVIII-XIX centuries located on the small Hare island in the Neva River mouth, later we take a photo stop Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood – also known as the Church of the Resurrection. It was built in memory of Alexander II who was assassinated in 1881 and is famous for its onion-shaped domes and colourful exterior, Statue of Peter the Great – known as the Bronze Horseman, is a tribute to the founder of St. Petersburg, followed by some free time for shopping. In the evening we enjoy a glittering performance of the classical ballet at Russian Ballet show. Highlights :: Visit St. Issacs Cathedral, Visit Hermitage Museum, Explore Peter and Paul Fortress, Photo stop at Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood, Enjoy Russian Ballet show, Night Stay in St. Petersburg, Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Today we enjoy the scenic Neva River Boat Ride – we get to see top St Petersburg attractions that flank the Neva’s waters. Later we visit the Catherine Palace – a spectacular palace which was the summer residence of the tsars. In the evening we enjoy the Russian Folklore show – an exciting showcase of traditional Russian dance and song. Highlights :: Visit St. Issacs Cathedral, Visit Hermitage Museum, Explore Peter and Paul Fortress, Photo stop at Church of the Saviour on Spilled Highlights :: Enjoy the scenic Neva River Boat Ride, Visit the Catherine Palace Enjoy the Russian Folklore show // Night Stay in St. Petersburg // Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Today we proceed by train to Moscow – capital of Russia, it has been ranked as the ninth most expensive city in the world by Mercer, according to Forbes 2013. Night Stay in Moscow Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Today we visit Red Square – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Followed by a photo stop at St. Basil’s Cathedral – a UNESCO World Heritage Site, an Orthodox church on the Red Square and Lenin’s Tomb – also known as Lenin’s Mausoleum, is a mausoleum that currently serves as the resting place of Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin. Later we explore Moscow city, we see Kremlin Walls – a defensive wall that surrounds the Moscow Kremlin, recognisable by the characteristic notches and its Kremlin towers, Tzar’s Bell – also known as the Royal Bell, is the largest bell in the world. The bronze bell is estimated to weigh between 200 and 216 tons, Tzar’s Cannon – a large early modern period artillery piece on display on the grounds of the Moscow Kremlin, Cathedral Square – also known as Sobornaya Square is the central square of the Moscow Kremlin where all of its streets used to converge in the 15th century, Bolshoi Theatre – a historic theatre, Palace of Congresses – a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is known as the State Kremlin Palace, Armory Chamber of the Russian Tzar and then we go on a small journey by metro train to see three marvellous railway stations of Moscow. Highlights :: Visit Red Square, Photo stop at St. Basil’s Cathedral, Lenin’s Tomb Enjoy the city orientation tour of Moscow, Night Stay in Moscow // Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

It’s time now to say goodbye! Russian Jewels Tour (Mumbai to Mumbai) guests will proceed to Moscow Airport as per the scheduled group flight departure time. After completing airport formalities, Russian Jewels Tour guests will travel back to Mumbai with Dott Holidays Tour Manager. Joining & Leaving (J&L) Tour guests can be dropped at Moscow Airport along with scheduled group or they can have their own arrangements made for the return journey back home. Russian Jewels Tour concludes with mixed feelings! Happy to have made so many good friends, visited beautiful places and collected joyful memories to be cherished for a lifetime. We leave with a heavy heart as the golden days of the Tour come to an end. Let’s stay in touch with each other through email, phone, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram and meet again on more such wonderful tours. Dott Holidays wishes all guests a very happy, healthy and wonderful life ahead.