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Russian Heritage: Moscow, the Golden Ring and St. Petersburg

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EasyFor people looking to exercise their minds more than their bodies. There’s minimal walking and not too many stairs.
ModerateThese programs get you on your feet and include activities such as walking up to a mile in a day through a city and standing in a museum for a few hours.
ActiveFor people who enjoy walking as much as two miles a day, perhaps to explore historic neighborhoods or a nature trail.
Moderately ChallengingFor hardy explorers who enjoy a good physical challenge, spending most of their days on the go.
ChallengingGet ready to keep up with our highest-energy group. These demanding — and rewarding — programs are for seasoned outdoor enthusiasts.

Program Details > Meals & Lodging

Meals: 41 total, 16 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 16 dinner

 The following meal choices available when requested in advance: Vegetarian.

 If you have dietary restrictions due to medical requirements, please call (800) 454-5768, to see if we can accommodate your needs.

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Peking Hotel: Moscow, 5 nights
Type: Three-Star Hotel

 Description: The Hotel Peking is situated in the heart of Moscow, next to the famous Tchaikovsky Concert Hall, less than 2 miles from Red Square, the Kremlin, and the Bolshoi Theater. It is a 3-star Russian-managed hotel and a famous Moscow architectural landmark. It is housed in one of the city's unique 'wedding-cake' buildings, constructed in 1956, a typical example of Soviet neogothic-style skyscrapers.

Contact info:
Bolshaya Sadovaya 5
Moscow, 123001 Russia
phone: +7 (495) 650 2215
web: www.hotelpeking.ru/en

Room amenities: Guest rooms may differ in decor and configuration but they have been renovated and are elegantly decorated in a traditional style. All are rather spacious, have high ceilings, large windows, and smart reproduction furniture. However, depending on room location one must be prepared to hear street noise if the windows are opened. Rooms are air-conditioned, have safes, a small refrigerator, telephone and television with satellite and local channels. All have updated bathrooms with basic amenities and a hairdryer.

Facility amenities: The Hotel Peking represents the architectural grandeur of the Soviet era and has elegant, renovated but somewhat old-fashioned rooms (a total of 122 rooms and suites). There are 2 restaurants, a bar, a café, a small gym, and a small business center with Internet access (a fee applies). The hotel is air conditioned, has elevators, and a newly renovated lobby with an ATM machine. Services at the hotel are limited, with no laundry service. The friendly hotel staff speaks English and there is 24-hour security.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: $250 for a twin room (approx)
Additional hotel nights can be requested by contacting Road Scholar Travel Services. RSTS will confirm the reservation and rate and you will pay the hotel directly by credit card or by cash for the additional nights. Do note the reservation will be separate from the program reservation and it is likely that you will need to check out of the room and check back in to a different room with the group.

Check in time: 3:00 PM
Prince Vladimir Hotel: Vladimir, 1 nights
Type: Three-Star Hotel

 Description: A small, (total of 40 rooms) 3 storey comfortable, recently opened hotel in the center of the town of Vladimir, close to major shops and tourist attractions. This three-story hotel is located in a fully renovated building built in the traditional Golden Ring town architecture.

Contact info:
1 Rostopchin Street
Vladimir, 60124 Russia
phone: +7(4922)44-68-44
web: www.princevladimir.net

Room amenities: Standard guest rooms are comfortable, air conditioned and clean, all have modern showers with basic amenities and hairdryers. All rooms have TVs, telephones and complimentary WiFi service.

Facility amenities: The hotel offers all basic services, has a nice restaurant featuring Russian specialties, a lobby bar opened 24 hours, and a small conference center. Friendly Hotel staff speaks English. 24 hour security.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.
Yubileynaya Hotel: Yaroslavl, 2 nights
Type: Three-Star Hotel

 Description: The Yubileynaya Hotel is conveniently situated on the bank of the Kotorosl River, just a few steps away from the historical center of the city. It was built in 1973 and fully renovated in 1998. The hotel is close to all museums and local historical and architectural sights. The hotel has English speaking staff and 24 hour security.

Contact info:
Kotoroslnaya Naberezhnaya 11 a
Yaroslavl RF, 150000 Russia
phone: +7 ( 4852) 73-03-49
web: www.yubilyar.comn/eng

Room amenities: Standard guest rooms are of good size, have standard twin beds, are tastefully furnished and comfortable but rather small in size. They include standard amenities and modern bathrooms with hair dryers, telephones, TV, and mini bars but are not air conditioned.

Facility amenities: The hotel has elevators, a pleasant lobby, a bar, 244 rooms including suites, restaurants, a beauty salon and a small souvenir kiosk. There is also a business center with conference facilities, and a small health center. The public areas of the hotel are air conditioned, but there is no air conditioning in standard rooms. The hotel offers various services for a comfortable stay.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes
Overnight train: Overnight train, 1 nights
Type: Train

 Description: An German-built intercity train designed for overnight travel featuring 8-10 cars of various comfort and service levels, and a restaurant car. Each car has its own conductor. Sleeping arrangements and meal services are offered on board.

Contact info:
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Yaroslavl, RF Russia
phone: +
web: n/a

Room amenities: 1st class, 2-passenger compartments are reserved. No single compartments. They are rather small (approx 70 sq feet) but quite comfortable for overnight travel. They all have 2 lower berths with bed linen and towels provided, a large window, a shelf for luggage (1 medium-size suitcase only is recommended for the train ride), all compartments have a lock for personal safety and adjustable light. 1st class compartments have heating and air conditioning systems.

Facility amenities: For this program, 1st class, 2-passenger compartments are reserved. No single compartments. They are rather small (approx 70 sq feet) but quite comfortable for overnight travel. They all have 2 lower berths with bed linen and towels provided, a large window, an area for luggage (1 medium-size suitcase only is recommended for the train ride), all compartments have a lock for personal safety and adjustable light. 1st class compartments have heating and air conditioning systems. Each 1st class car is designed for 22-24 persons, and there are 2 toilets with a sink available on board each car. No shower facilities are available Travel by train in Russia is quite comfortable and provides a special experience.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Bathroom: There are no baths on the train.
Park Inn Pulkovskaya Hotel: St. Petersburg, 1 nights
Type: Three-Star Hotel

 Description: The Park Inn Pulkovskaya Hotel is a conference-style hotel, conveniently located on, Moskovsky Prospekt famous for shopping and historical sites. The hotel is situated within a 15-minute drive to Pulkovo Airport and a short walk to a metro station bringing you to the heart of the city in 15-20 minutes.

Contact info:
1 Pobedy Square
St Petersburg, 196240 Russia
phone: +7 812 740 3900
web: www.park-inn-st-petersburg.h-rez.com

Room amenities: Rooms are reserved in the building adjacent to the main lobby and overlooking a quiet area. All rooms are of good size, air conditioned, have standard amenities including a hair dryer, a small refrigerator, satellite TV, and telephone.

Facility amenities: The hotel has 841 modern air conditioned guest rooms of various categories, 27 suites, conference facilities, several restaurants, a fitness center with swimming pool ( additional charge), several shops and lobby bars. The hotel offers numerous services, has a business center with Internet access (additional charge), an ATM, and a theater desk in the lobby. The hotel employs English-speaking staff and has 24-hour security.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes
Park Inn Veliky Novgorod Hotel: Veliky Novgorod, 1 nights
Type: Four-Star Hotel

 Description: A Western-managed hotel located on the bank of the Volkhov River and offering 225 guest rooms. It is newly renovated and the city's best and largest hotel. It is situated within walking distance from the city center - the local Kremlin and St. Sofia's Cathedral. Its architecture and furnishings are unique, representing a blend of old Novgorodian traditional architecture and modern design. The hotel offers all the modern amenities, has a friendly English-speaking staff and 24-hour security.

Contact info:
2a Studentcheskaya Ulitsa
Velikiy Novgorod, 173014 Russia
phone: +78162158010
web: www.parkinn.com/hotel-velikynovgorod

Room amenities: 225 guest rooms are spacious, standard rooms have 1 or 2 standard twin beds. All are air conditioned, have modern bathrooms equipped with basic amenities, including hair dryers. The rooms are comfortable, have direct-dial telephones, satellite TVs, and safety deposit boxes.

Facility amenities: The Volkhov Hotel is fully air conditioned, has elevators, a spacious lobby with marbled floor, a number of bars, two nice restaurants, a fitness center, and well-equipped conference facilities with Internet access.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes
Park Inn Nevsky Hotel: St. Petersburg, 5 nights
Type: Three-Star Hotel

 Description: The Park Inn Nevsky is a newly opened 3-4-star hotel (270 rooms) in the heart of St Petersburg. It is housed in an impressive modern building occupying an entire city block and facing the fashionable Nevsky Prospekt and a side street. The hotel offers all modern amenities and is conveniently located within walking or short driving distance to many tourist attractions and theaters, and it is also next to a Metro stop and the Moskva train station. 24-hour security and English-speaking staff.

Contact info:
Goncharnaya Street 91
St. Petersburg, 191036 Russia
phone: +7 812-406-7310
web: www.rezidorparkinn.com

Room amenities: Standard guest rooms are of good size, comfortable, air conditioned, offer all modern amenities, are pleasantly furnished, all have private modern showers (no baths), and all have safes and hairdryers.

Facility amenities: The Park Inn Nevsky Hotel has a pleasant modern lobby, elevators, a nice restaurant, several bars, concierge service for theater tickets, a small fitness center,a well-equipped business center with Internet access, and conference facilities. The hotel offers various services including laundry, dry cleaning, room service, etc.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights after: approx. $270 -350 twin room
Additional hotel nights can be requested by contacting Road Scholar Travel Services. RSTS will confirm the reservation and rate and you will pay the hotel directly by credit card or by cash for the additional nights. The room rate will be reconfirmed at the time of the reservation based on currency exchange. Do note the reservation will be separate from the program reservation and it is likely that you will need to check out of the room and check back into a different room with the group.

Check out time: 10:00 AM


The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.
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