“Splendors of St. Petersberg”

This item appears on page 49 of the April 2015 issue.

Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood in St. Petersburg, Russia, seen on “Splendors of St. Petersburg” tour. Photo: ©Viki Green/Dollar Photo Club

“SPLENDORS OF ST. PETERSBURG” — 8 days, 7 nights in St. Petersburg, RUSSIA, Sept. 11-18, 2015 (reserve by April 30). Highlights: Scene of artist Nicolai Fechin’s studies at Imperial Academy of Arts/artists’ workshops/Peter & Paul Fortress/Menshikov Palace/mosaics at Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood/rococo-style Catherine Palace/dinner cruise on Neva River. Land, €5,500 (near $6,235) ppdo plus $500 museum fee. Single supp., €770 ($873). Taos Art Museum at Fechin House (Taos, NM; 575/758-2690, ext 105, www.taosartmuseum.org).