TOUR PROGRAM:
Day 1
Departure from the United States.

Day 2
Arrive in St. Petersburg, transfer to the hotel. Afternoon nap to overcome jet-lag. Time to party tonight as you visit gay clubs Cabaret, Central Station, and Blue Oyster!

Day 3
Morning St. Petersburg city tour with the historical St. Peter-and-Paul Fortress, the splendid Winter Palace, and the beautiful St. Isaac Cathedral. Afternoon will be spent with an enchanting stroll through the Hermitage Museum, one of the most impressive museums in the world, with magnificent works of art throughtout. Tonight an optional visit to a gay Russian "banya" (sauna).

Day 4
Full day tour of Russian Imperial palaces -- Catherine's Palace in Tzarskoye Selo, and Czar Paul's Palace in Pavlovsk - jewels of "Russian Classic" architectural style. Late night departure for a delightful overnight train trip to Moscow.

Day 5
Free morning. Weather permitting, enjoy a scenic boat ride along the Moscow River with impressive views of Moscow University, the golden domes of Kremlin churches, exquisite bridges and much more. In the afternoon consider an optional trip to the historic park of Kolomenskoye with fireworks in the evening, also consider an optional excursion to the Tretyakov Museum, the #1 art gallery in Russia!

Day 6
Your Moscow city tour will take you to great historic sites such as Red Square, and the ornate St. Basil's Cathedral. In the afternoon visit the Armory and the fascinating Kremlin. Optional visit tonight to the gay club "Three Monkeys" - the most popular gay place in Moscow!

Day 7
Free morning and afternoon in Moscow or optional excursion to the Tretyakov Museum. Farewell dinner of traditional Russian cuisine. Last night to enjoy some Russian gay night life with a visit to "Soul and Body" - the largest gay club in Moscow.

Day 8
Transfer from the hotel to the airport..

VISA Please note that US citizens and most other nationals need a visa to travel to Russia. We will be happy to submit and process the Russian visa application on your behalf. for US residents. We will need: • the completed and signed application form which we can send you. • an original USA passport (if a foreign national, a document proof of USA legal residency -"Green Card", is also required) • one (1) passport-sized photo. The application fee depends on the processing time: Single or Double entry visa, 2 weeks processing or more: USD140 Single entry visa, 1 week processing: USD190 Single entry visa, next business day: USD265 Please add USD50 if you need a double-entry visa (except for two weeks processing).

If you prefer a longer stay we can add additional days, and if these dates do not fit into your plans let us know the dates you prefer, and we may be able to customize another trip for you.

PRICE: Starting from $865 per person, double, plus airfare Single supplement starts at $345
Price Includes: • Transfers to/from the hotel/airpor/train stationt • Overnight train St. Petersburg to Moscow, double occupancy in First Class sleeping compartments • 2 nights in St. Petersburg in a First Class hote, or in a private appartment. • 3 nights in Moscow in a First Class hotel or private apartment. • Sightseeing in St. Petersburg: half day city tour; Hermitage Museum; Russian Imperial Palace as listed. • Sightseeing in Moscow: half day city tour; Moscow River boat tour (weather permitting), Armory and the Kremlin; • Gay sightseeing; guide and transportation to a night at gay clubs in St. Petersburg and Moscow, (cover charge, drinks, and meals are not included). *Farewell dinner of traditional Russian cuisine.