Are there any organised trips from Ireland?
BM, Dublin An escorted trip is a good way to see Russia, especially as you would like to visit a number of cities. You will need a visa for travel to Russia, and when you book your travel you can then apply. The travel company will supply the necessary documentation/invitation and details of how to apply. There are two tours in the spring from Ireland to Russia. The first is by Sunway with Trafalgar Tours and will begin in St Petersburg, spending three days there with time to visit the Hermitage. The next day is spent travelling by coach to Novgorod, with time also spent in the region of Tver. The final two days will be spent in Moscow for tours and sightseeing. The cost is from €1,543pps plus flights from Ireland. See sunway.ie or tel 01-2311858. The other tour will be by Citiescapes and is eight days too. It starts in St Petersburg with plenty of time to visit the Hermitage and Peterhof Palace, and free time to explore the city over four days. The journey to Moscow will be on the Sap
