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8-Day Short Break Tour: Explore Russia

Want to visit Russia during your short break? Check out this 8-day itinerary! Savor a Golden Ring Russian feast, experience local life with a home visit, enjoy a scenic cruise on the Neva River, and take a cable car ride for panoramic views. This jam-packed itinerary is not to be missed! / 🎉Itinerary: DAY 1: Beijing👉St. Petersburg Set off for St. Petersburg and look forward to your upcoming Russian adventure! DAY 2: Winter Palace👉Aurora Cruiser👉Alexander Column👉Palace Square👉Peter and Paul Fortress👉Old Port Lighthouse of Vasilievsky Island Explore the splendor of the Winter Palace, experience the history of the Aurora Cruiser, visit the Alexander Column and Palace Square, and finally, see the Peter and Paul Fortress and the Old Port Lighthouse of Vasilievsky Island. Immerse yourself in Russian history and culture on this full-day tour. DAY 3: Catherine Palace👉Peterhof Palace👉Staraya Ladoga-Novaya Ladoga Canal Stroll through Catherine Palace, admire the grandeur of Peterhof Palace, and experience the tranquility and beauty of Russia along the Staraya Ladoga-Novaya Ladoga Canal. DAY 4: Decembrists Square👉Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood👉Bronze Horseman👉Smolny Convent👉Kazan Cathedral Journey from Decembrists Square to the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, then to the Bronze Horseman, experiencing Russia's historical changes. Next, visit Smolny Convent and Kazan Cathedral to experience Russian religious culture. DAY 5: Red Square👉GUM Department Store👉State Historical Museum👉Alexander Garden👉Moscow Kremlin From the bustling Red Square and the shopping delights of GUM to the rich heritage of the State Historical Museum, the tranquility of Alexander Garden, and the solemnity of the Moscow Kremlin, this day's itinerary will leave you captivated. DAY 6: Sergiyev Posad👉Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius👉Assumption Cathedral Visit Sergiyev Posad and explore the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, experiencing the sacredness and solemnity of religion. Finally, visit the Assumption Cathedral to conclude this spiritual journey. DAY 7: Moscow State University👉Sparrow Hills👉Triumphal Arch Visit Moscow State University and experience the academic atmosphere. Ascend Sparrow Hills for a panoramic view of Moscow. Finally, visit the Triumphal Arch to experience Russia's military glory. DAY 8: St. Petersburg👉Beijing Conclude your wonderful Russian journey and depart from St. Petersburg with cherished memories. 🛫 / Travel tips: - Attention to those experiencing jet lag! 🕰️ Russia has a time difference of approximately 5 hours with China. Remember to adjust your schedule. - Savor Russian cuisine 🍽️. Don't miss the Russian-style meals in the Golden Ring towns, including borscht and Russian dumplings! - March in Russia can still be quite cold 🌬️. Remember to bring warm clothes and snow boots. - Explore the unique charm of Russia 🌟 and experience the country's culture and history. / That's all for the Russian tour. Group tours can also offer new experiences! Don't forget to follow me for more exciting travel guides!
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