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General/Cultural school trips to Moscow & St Petersburg

6 days from £815*pp

Russia has played a pivotal role in many of the key events of the 20th century and has a rich history that spans back even further. Students visiting this fascinating country will see their majestic legacy of its Tsardoms and Empires, and learn about the conversion to communism and the creation of the Soviet Union... and much, much more!

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Below, you’ll find an example of one of our most popular itinerary choices, but we can tailor-make yours from scratch to meet your exact requirements...

6 day inclusive Moscow & St Petersburg itinerary package - £815pp*

Travelling February 2013

	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Day 1	Daytime flight to Moscow & escorted transfer to accommodation		Evening meal. Welcome meeting to discuss itinerary. Overnight: Moscow
Day 2	Guided panoramic tour of the city - including Cathedral of St Saviour, Red Square & the Kremlin	Tour of the unique Moscow Metro stations	Evening meal. Overnight: Moscow
Day 3	Visit to the Kremlin Grounds - Tsar's Bell, Cannon & Church of Assumption	Visit to Old Arbat Street, one of Moscow's best known shopping areas	Evening meal. Transfer to the railway station for overnight sleeper train to St Petersburg
Day 4	Arrive St Petersburg station. Your NST city representative will accompany you to your hotel for breakfast. Guided introductory coach tour of St Petersburg.	Free time for independent sightseeing, shopping or an optional excursion	Evening meal
Day 5	Visit to the Hermitage Museum within the Winter Palace	Visits to Hare Island & the Peter & Paul Fortress	Evening meal. Overnight: St Petersburg
Day 6	Free time	Transfer to airport for return flight to UK

Price includes:
Return flights, all taxes & charges included Airport transfers to & from accommodation Coach transportation for visits shown 4 nights half-board accommodation 1 night sleeper train	Visits shown Services of a local guide throughout your visit Extensive group travel insurance Generous free place ratio of 1 in 10

*Price shown based on 35 paying passengers departing in February 2013 from a London airport & is subject to availablility. Flight supplements may apply. Entrance fees for some of the visits featured may be payable locally, but are included in the price shown. The price shown does not include optional visits.

Our most popular visits in Moscow & St Petersburg for General & Cultural school trips

Here are some of our most popular visits in Moscow and St Petersburg for General & Cultural groups. We can tailor-make an itinerary to your exact needs. Call 0845 688 8988 to create your itinerary from scratch today.

Key Educational Visits in St Petersburg

The grandeur of St Petersburg gives a vivid insight into Russian society on the eve of revolution and its canal, squares and buildings were the backdrop against which the events of the revolutions of 1905 and 1917 were played out.

Guided Panoramic Introductory Tour

A popular first day activity and a fabulous way to see the architecture of the city’s famous buildings including St Isaac’s Cathedral, The Mariinsky Theatre, the Cruiser Aurora, Nevsky Prospekt and the Church of the Saviour of the Spilt Blood.

Cruiser Aurora

Legendary for firing the blank round at The Winter Palace on the evening of October 25th this has been a state monument since 1948 and now houses a museum.

Hermitage Museum & Winter Palace

Originally built as two separate structures, they have effectively functioned as one complex since the 1920s. The art collection is huge (over 3 million objects) and a visit to the museum allows you to visit the state rooms used by royal family.

Peter & Paul Fortress

Visits within the complex include the City History Museum, the Peter and Paul Cathedral where all the Tsars from Peter the Great to Nicholas II are buried and the cells of 19th century political prisoners in the Trubetsky Bastion.

Church of the Saviour of the Spilt Blood

Built on the spot where Alexander II was assassinated in 1881 this Russian Revival style church is one of the city’s most striking landmarks.

Key Educational Visits in Moscow

Moscow contains so much that vividly evokes the society and politics of the Soviet era from the earliest days of the Bolshevik government, through Lenin’s death, the traumas of the Purges and The Great Patriotic War, the Cold War to the collapse of communism and its aftermath – all may be studied in depth.

Guided Panoramic Introductory Tour

A fabulous way to see the architecture of the city’s most famous buildings including: Cathedral of St Saviour, Red Square, St Basil’s Cathedral, the GUM shopping complex and the Kremlin.

The Kremlin

A name synonymous with Russian government in the modern period and the seat of power since 1918. It still fulfils that function today so two thirds of the Kremlin is not accessible to tourists. This still leaves a huge amount to visit in this massive complex, from which many of the government buildings can be seen. Highlights include the Armoury Palace, the various cathedrals and the Tsar’s Bell and Cannon.

Museum of Modern History

Formerly the Museum of the Revolution and housed in the former English Club the museum now covers many aspects of Russian history in the 20th century although many of its most striking artefacts and displays still relate to the 1905 and 1917 revolutions.

Cathedral of Christ the Saviour

Built in the 1990s to replace the church destroyed by Stalin in 1933 the great dome of this building is one of the most striking features of the Moscow skyline. Seen by many Russians as an act of atonement for the crimes of the Soviet period, the building is a fascinating monument.

Lenin’s Mausoleum

One of the most venerated sites within the old Soviet Union, Lenin’s embalmed body has been on display here since 1930. The podium of the building is equally famous as the spot from which members of the Politbureau watched parades pass through Red Square.

Stalin’s Bunker

This fascinating complex served as underground headquarters during WWII. Students can explore the whole underground town and see the original items used by Stalin and his staff.

Victory Park & the Central Museum of the Great Patriotic War

A vast sprawling complex that is both a monument to the Soviet era and a measure of the impact of World War II on Russian society. The museum within the park has a vast display interpreting the war from the Russian perspective, including huge dioramas of battles such as Moscow, Stalingrad and Kursk.

Below, you'll find some of our most popular accommodation options for school groups.

This is just a sample of our full range, so for full details of all properties available, please call 0845 688 8988 to speak to one of our Educational Travel Advisors today.

Hotel Cosmos

The hostel consists of three buildings each built in a different style, traditional and modern. There is a lift in each building.

Park Inn Pribaltiyskaya

Just 4 kilometres or an approximate 15-minute drive from the city centre, the Park Inn Pribaltiyskaya is the largest conference hotel in St. Petersburg. Tastefully furnished, with rooms overlooking the city or the Gulf of Finland, the hotel offers easy access to public transport and nearby attractions alike.

Moskva Hotel

Newly refurbished throughout, light modern décor throughout. This hotel has a good range of facilities and is in an excellent location for sightseeing in St. Petersburg.

Park Inn Pulkovskaya

Conveniently located modern hotel.

Ismailovo Vega

A large tourist hotel with a range of in house facilities and conveniently located for the metro.

General/Cultural school trips to Moscow & St Petersburg

6 days from £815*pp

Below, you’ll find an example of one of our most popular itinerary choices, but we can tailor-make yours from scratch to meet your exact requirements...

6 day inclusive Moscow & St Petersburg itinerary package - £815pp*

Travelling February 2013