Lesnaya st 43 (office 227)  Moscow 127055   Tel. (495) 926-58-82, (495) 926-58-83, (499) 978-69-65  Fax. (499) 972-40-32   E-mail: moscow@travelrussia.net   Web: http://www.travelrussia.net Below you will find the 6 days Package for Incentive groups of 30 pax Accommodation in a 4*/5* Hotels Any Friday - Wednesday (2 nights in Moscow and 3 nights in St.Petersburg) January – September 2010 with the price of EURO 1350 only!

Detailed itinerary Day 1 Friday AM On arrival a private vehicle with a guide and police escort will take the guests to the city centre with a brief stop en-route. After check in and some time to rest, guests will be taken to Cafe Pushkin restaurant where cocktails and dinner will be served. Welcome Dinner "Cafe Pushkin" restaurant, situated in a marvellous mansion. Under the roof of a gorgeous building there is an antique library where books, telescopes and globes dispose to philosophic meditation. The atmosphere of “Cafe Pushkin” is amazing not only due to the interior specificity, but also to the unique cuisine including Russian meals cooked according to old recipes as well as French culinary chef d’oeuevres. After the dinner the bus takes the guests to the hotel Day 2 Saturday AM In the morning after breakfast, guests will have an opportunity to visit the Kremlin prior to the official opening time. Special early opening of Kremlin (including early entrance to the Armoury museum and a tour of the Kremlin grounds/cathedrals.) You might be surprised how many ancient and magnificent structures one can see within the walls of the Kremlin: 15th century cathedrals (the coronation, wedding and burial place of early Russian rulers), the bell-tower, the Patriarch’s Palace, the Grand Kremlin Palace and of course the richest museum – the Armoury. The Armoury has a fascinating collection of Imperial insignia including precious clothes (some of which are currently on show at the Victoria and Albert museum in London), ceremonial harness and a unique collection of carriages. You can see the 17th century throne of Alexei Romanov covered with a mosaic of turquoises and 900 diamonds, a phelonion of Metropolitan Platon decorated with 150,000 pearls (it took the embroiderer 2 years to complete) and of course the famous Faberge eggs. You will also visit two of the 15th century cathedrals. Lunch Afterwards, drive to Cosmonaut City with a lunch in the local restaurant PM After breakfast you will check out from the hotel and visit the Cosmonaut Training Center named after the first cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin. This center is located a one hour drive from the city centre and is where cosmonauts from Russia and all over the world are trained for manned space flights. As it is a highly classified and secure area , only the museum is usually open to the public and only then by special permit. However special groups are allowed access for tours and programs and it is well worth the visit. There are various options for visiting groups, and these depend on the size of the group, budget and their interests. You will have a tour of the whole centre, see real, life-sized models of the spaceships Mir and Soyuz and all visitors will have a unique opportunity to see inside (they are surprisingly small); a tour of these will be preceded by a detailed explanation from one of the centre’s experts. Our guests can try on a cosmonaut space suit, visit the Planetarium and even undergo some training in the centrifuge machine in which astronauts experience the effect of centrifugal force. Guests also have a, opportunity to meet a real Cosmonaut and talk with him. Dinner In the evening the dinner will be served in Versia 1.0 Restaurant/ Night Club. The newly opened restaurant Versia 1.0 is located right in the heart of Moscow, a few minutes walk from Red Square. The restaurant has quickly gained popularity among both Muscovites and foreigners and consists of several separate dining rooms, a bar zone, a dance floor and, believe it or not, a virtual room. From Thursday thru Sunday a disco is held in one of the rooms while the bar is considered to be the longest in Moscow. Day 3 Sunday AM “KGB training” in Moscow. Russia has always been notoriously infamous for its KGB and today guests will have a chance to participate in "KGB Training" and become real spies. After the dinner on Friday, each participant will find a letter in their room detailing the first mission. In the morning, the group will meet in the lobby to be divided into teams. The KGB agent appears and has a short talk with each team, hands over a folder of instructions and some useful information that should help completion of the mission. (Moscow map, stamps, magnifying glass, Russian money, etc). Each team has to complete its mission by identifying an agent waiting for them at different points and by passing over certain information without arousing the suspicions of the ever watchful secret police. You must be very careful, not to be caught. Good Luck!!! Lunch The last point of the mission will be lunch in luxurious “Turandot” restaurant Moscow can now compete with the best restaurants in Europe, (they are certainly the most expensive) and therefore keeping track of them all becomes very difficult. However one which should be on every one’s list is Turandot. Built from scratch in baroque style by the famous Andrei Dellos, Turandot is probably the most luxurious place in the Russian restaurant industry. Turandot took more than six years to build, cost around $50 million, seats more than 500 and has 600 on the staff. It serves the most delicious fusion of Asian and European food. PM Speed Train will take the guests to St.Petersburg You will be transferred by private vehicle to the railway station called Leningradsky – 10 minute drive from the city centre- for a day train to Moscow. The train leaves at 18:30 at 11 pm to St Petersburg Enjoy the countryside from the train – optional meal will be provided in carriage-restaurant (3 course meal, mineral water, tea/coffee). The train arrives to St Petersburg on Moskovsky railway station which is 10 minute drive from major 5* hotels and is located close to the city centre. On arrival you will be met “Travel Russia” guide. There are 2 opportunities for luggage transportation. The guests either take them on board the train and place near the seats or on the shelves OR we can transport the luggage separately by bus – the luggage is loaded on the bus form the morning when the guest check out. Day 4 Monday AM lIn the morning drive to visit the sumptuous Tsar Village (Pushkin) – summer residence of Russian Emperors. It is located not far from the city – 27 km In the direction of international airport). Situated in the suburbs of Saint Petersburg The Tsar Village is a unique ensemble comprising several pavilions, beautiful lakes and gardens and a wonderful Catherine Palace. The summer palace was originally given by Peter the Great to his wife Catherine, and was rebuilt by Italian architect Rastrelli in 1756. The palace is a huge, elegant building with white and hold Baroque mouldings set against a blue background, set in a beautiful park with elaborate gardens, canals and pavilions. Catherine the Great loved living here. Some of the more beautiful rooms include the Great Hall, the State Dining Room, the Amber Room, the Blue Drawing Room, the bedroom of Alexander I’s wife Elisabeth and the Palace Church. And the famous Amber Room (mysteriously disappeared during the WWII) and restored in 2003. Lunch Continue for Lunch to “Podvorie” restaurant, located nearby. Have lunch in the restaurant “Podvorye” with traditional wooden Russian decor and national cuisine. The restaurant is known to have been visited by top level officials – Vladimir Putin, Jaques Chirac, etc. It is a very cosy restaurant, the interior resembles traditional Russian terem (wooden palace), a lot of woodcarving. Meal is accompanied by folklore group singing. Russian vodka, wine – no limit PM In the afternoon there is some time at leisure Dinner In the evening dinner will be arranged in “Sadko” Restaurant. The decoration of this restaurant can be called as a designers’ creativity. They combine things which can hardly be combined – for example the huge chandeliers of red Venetian glass and typically Russian decoration of the walls. In general the style can be called the minimalist style, which is very popular in Russia nowadays. The cuisine is Russian. After delicious dinner the bus will take the guests back to the hotel Day 5 Tuesday AM Culinary Walk along Nevsky Prospect. Guests enjoy the walk along Nevsky Prospect. On the way the groups visit some famous sights, have vodka and caviar tasting, learn interesting historical facts and listen to some fascinating stories connected with St.Petersburg. Our guests will cover the following stations Spilled on blood Church Traditional Russian Bakery (with cakes (pies) tasting) Duke Stroganoff wine cellar (Costumed Actor is meets the guests, entertains them with funny jokes and treats with Vodka and caviar) – 3 different kinds of vodka and canape Finally the guests come to Tinkoff Restaurant (it has its own brewery), where they enjoy lunch and have beer tasting. Lunch The Tinkoff Restaurant is conveniently located in the centre of the city a few minutes’ walk from Nevsky Prospect. It is very popular both among locals and foreigners and is the city's first brewery-restaurant, serving eight varieties of freshly-brewed filtered and unfiltered beer. The stylish interior combines high-tech and industrial styles with seating for 300 guests. PM In the afternoon there is some time at leisure Dinner In the evening we would like to invite the guests to Aquarrel Restaurant for final Gala Dinner. The Aquarel Restaurant is one of the few restaurants of St. Petersburg which is based on water close to the Birzhevoy Bridge not far from the Peter and Paul Fortress and the Spit of the Vasilievsky Island. In the design of the restaurant consists of the combination of glass and metal reigns. The Aquarel Restaurant has three floors: the ground houses the hall, the first boasts the restaurant itself with the set-in columns and the floor of palm-tree, and there’s a grill-bar and the dessert-hall in the second floor. The interior is completed with the marvelous view of the Neva River and the Palaces of St. Petersburg. Day 6 Wednesday AM In the morning the guests check out of the hotel and then have a unique opportunity to visit famous Hermitage before opening hours. Hermitage is undoubtedly the largest museum of the world, possessing over 3 million exhibits within its four buildings and attracting around 3 million visitors a year. The exhibitions are diverse with works by Da Vinchy, Raphael, Rembrandt, an impressive collection of impressionists and largest collection of Titians in existence. Continue for the international airport. End of program in Russia Accommodation guide Ararat Park Hyatt 5* (MOSCOW) The luxurious hotel is located within walking distance of the Bolshoi theatre and Red Square. The hotel has 219 spacious and luxurious bedrooms including 16 suites. Cafe Ararat, The Gallery restaurant and Enoki restaurant offer Armenian, European and Japanese food. Latest technology conference rooms – over 500 square metres of meeting and banqueting space. Fitness centre and spa with Jacuzzi, Roman, Steam and Russian baths. Park Inn SADU 4* (MOSCOW) Located in the historic heart of Moscow, just a short walk from the Kremlin and the Red Square, the Park Inn Sadu, Moscow Hotel is the perfect base for guests looking to explore the vibrant capital of Russia. The hotel 117 modern guest rooms which offer stunning views of Christ the Savior Cathedral, the Moskva River and other top attractions. Polyanka metro station is an easy two minute walk while the Tretyakov Gallery is a 5 minute walk from the hotel. Perfectly located within walking distance of the Kremlin, the Red Square, Christ the Savior Cathedral and other top attractions WiFi and dial up Internet connection Cafe Sadu offers European, Italian and Oriental cuisine Hotel bar serves an international drinks menu One modern conference room Holiday Club Hotel 5* (ST PETERSBURG) The newly built hotel is located on Vasilyevsky island.Holiday Club St Petersburg offers something entirely new to the city’s diverse selection of hotels. The spa being built in connection with the hotel and Day Spa offer peacefulness and pampering to those who value holistic well-being. Guests will find 271 comfortably luxurious hotel rooms housed inside the walls of the old, esteemed building. What’s special about them is their size: 28-square-metre space is intrinsically divided into living and sleeping quarters. la Carte Restaurant features top quality, flavourful food, The Sports Lounge is also an excellent lookout spot and the Ladies’ Wine Bar is St Petersburg’s first meeting place designed for women. Ambassador 4* (ST PETERSBURG) The newly opened hotel is conveniently located in the city centre 15 minute walk from Mariinsky theatre. The hotel combines the architectural monument of the 19th century and a modern building. All 255 rooms are designed in classic style. The hotel has got 255 rooms equipped with conditioner, Internet access, satellite TV, mini-bar, safe. The hotel has got “ambassador” and “Le Vernissage” restaurants – the latter with panoramic view over the city centre and “Babylon” and Lobby bar.