Best time to be there
May to October is the best time to enjoy the summer days. Russian winters can be extremely cold, but if well protected against the elements, is a romantic time to visit.
Fly to
St Petersburg (British Airways) or Moscow (British Airways or bmi)
flying time
3.5 to 4 hours
time difference
GMT +3 hours
Visas
Yes, obtainable in advance
Itineraries
M.S. Volga Dream
The cruise, aboard the MS Volga Dream, at just 56 comfortable cabins, the smallest and most luxurious ship on the river today, is an incredible opportunity to explore ancient Russia. Read more ...
Highlights of Moscow
Highlights - The Kremlin's cathedrals, The State Armoury, Tretyakov Gallery. Read more ...
Moscow and the Golden Ring
Visit the architectural wonders of the nation’s capital and those of the ancient picturesque towns in the nearby Golden Ring... Read more ...
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CLASSIC RUSSIA
PRICES FROM £2,400 per person* Kremlin Territory
* Tretyakov Gallery
* St. Petersburg's Hermitage
HIGHLIGHTS OF MOSCOW
3 NIGHTS FROM £1,160 PER PERSON* Red Square
* Novodevichy convent
* Kremlin Territory
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The countries of Eastern Europe have traditions, cultures and customs long quarantined by politics and conflict. But today the remarkable medieval cities and charming people of Russia offer a fresh appeal. So if you are looking to go a little further afield, why not try a Russia holiday or short break to St Petersburg and Moscow?
Luxury Russia Holidays & Tours with Abercrombie & Kent get you closer to the people and places that make these countries special.
It is impossible to encapsulate the vastness and diversity of Russia in just a few lines. Luxury Russia Holidays & Tours can offer a wealth of possibility - vast stretches of frozen tundra in Siberia, the Black Sea resorts, the bears and volcanic hot springs of Kamchatka, and Lake Baikal, the world's deepest lake. The highlights have to be the two famous cities and short breaks to cultured and historic St Petersburg and iconic and dynamic Moscow will certainly deliver.Russia, a country of enormous social, political and geographic proportions, remains one of the great undiscovered destinations for travel in the 21st century with an incredible diversity of customs and culture. Explore the historic cities of Moscow and St Petersburg where stories of the rich and powerful Russian families of the 19th century prior to the Revolution are brought to life through ancient Russian art, the renowned sights of the Kremlin Territory and Red Square, the palaces, summer houses and pavilions of the Petrodvorets estate.
Please call our specialist team for more information or help in planning your perfect stay.
Hotel Astoria, St Petersburg
Complimentary nights - save £320 per couple
Stay 4 nights and pay for only 3 nights. Valid for travel 1st July - 21st March 2014. Terms and conditions apply.
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The Ritz Carlton, Moscow
The Ritz-Carlton is one of Moscow’s finest hotels, and looks every inch the part. From its grand exterior to its sumptuous interiors, this hotel is as upscale as it gets. What’s more...
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The Rocco Forte Hotel Astoria is a member of the famed Rocco Forte Collection. Outside, it fits perfectly with its surroundings, standing shoulder to shoulder with some of the grandest buildings in the city.
Grand Hotel Europe
The stately Grand Hotel Europe is a genuine historical, cultural and culinary landmark – a stunning hotel in the heart of St Petersburg. Opened in 1824, it is ideally positioned...
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