Discover Russia - Set out from the stunning city of Warsaw for the flourishing Baltic capitals. Your journey reaches its peak with three nights in each of Russia's great imperial cities.
Take in the idyllic lake setting as you cross the wooden footbridge to the red-brick Gothic castle.
Cruise by hydrofoil to visit the epic formal gardens of Peter the Great's Summer Palace, bursting with thunderous cascades, sparkling fountains and golden statues.
Sightseeing of Riga's Old Town with a Local Expert includes a visit to the Domkirk and shows you the city walls.
With a Local Expert, explore the spectacular Hermitage Museum, one of the world's great repositories of European art and housed in the stunning former Winter Palace of the Tsars.
'Sapsan' in Russian means 'falcon'. Relax in modern luxury and comfort while you swoop by rail from St. Petersburg to Moscow in just four hours.
Your complimentary, private transfer takes you to your local departure airport. On arrival at Warsaw airport, your transfers depart for your hotel at 10:30, 12:30 and 15:30. Relax and settle in to your luxury hotel before joining your Travelling Concierge at 18:00, where you will be introduced to your fellow travellers.
Sightseeing with a Local Expert from the Polish capital reveals just how well the city was restored after almost complete obliteration during World War II.
Pass Augustów and Suwalki during your scenic journey through Masuria, a region rich in lakes and vast forests. Cross into Lithuania and continue to Vilnius, its enchanting capital. Home to the largest medieval town in central and Eastern Europe, this bustling city is the perfect mix of old-world charm, bohemian cafes and quirky street art.
Start your morning at the Baroque Church of St. Peter and St. Paul before moving on to see the neoclassical cathedral. Join your Local Expert for a leisurely walk through the pretty Old Town and see the Jesuit University and the Gates of Dawn. A highlight of your travels will be a visit to the fortified island castle of Trakai.
With a Local Expert, drift back through 800 years of history as you amble through the cobbled streets of the Old Town – a scene straight out of a fairytale.
Head east to the town of Narva, dominated by the mighty Hermannsburg Fortress. Cross the River Narva, which forms the Russian border, and continue to St. Petersburg.
Morning sightseeing with a Local Expert takes you to see St. Isaac's Cathedral, the fortress of St. Peter and Paul and Decembrists' Square.
Cruise by hydrofoil along the Baltic shore to Peter the Great's summer residence of Petrodvorets.
Visit the Hermitage, one of the world's greatest museums. Located in the Winter Palace, wander through this fabulous collection of paintings and objets d'art, ranging from Egyptian carvings to Impressionist masterpieces.
In the morning you are at leisure in the Russian capital. Perhaps visit the Borodino Panorama Exhibition or take an optional experience to Zagorsk - renowned as a centre of ancient Russian art and architecture.