6 Days / 5 Nights
A brief tour to Russia to discover some of the highlights of Moscow and Saint Petersburg
- Moscow Kremlin and the historic centre
- Moscow panoramic city tour
- St. Petersburg historic centre attractions
- Hermitage museum
Day 1. Moscow arrival
Arrival in Moscow. Meet by local guide at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Guests arriving before check-in can store their bags at the hotel concierge.
Overnight in Moscow.
Day 2. Moscow historic centre and the Kremlin
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning: meet your guide in the lobby of the hotel. Half-day Moscow city tour, covering the historic centre of the city: Alexander Garden, the Kremlin (tickets included), the Red Square, St. Basil Cathedral (outside), GUM department store, Moscow metro etc.
Overnight in Moscow.
Day 3. Moscow panoramic tour
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning: meet your guide in the lobby of the hotel. Half-day panoramic Moscow city tour by car, including the Sparrow Hills, Moscow State University view, Victory Park view, Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Zaryadye Park and the floating bridge etc.
Overnight in Moscow.
Day 4. Train to St. Petersburg and the city tour
Early morning transfer to the train station.
Depart for St. Petersburg by Sapsan high-speed train leaving at about 6-8 AM and arriving in St. Petersburg after a 4-hour long journey.
Upon arrival in St. Petersburg, you will be met on the platform near your train and taken to the hotel.
A half-day city tour of St. Petersburg will cover the historic centre of the city; include visits to the Peter and Paul Fortress and the Cathedral on the Spilled Blood.
Hotel check in for 2 nights. Overnight in St. Petersburg.
Day 5. St. Petersburg - the Hermitage museum
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning: meet your guide in the lobby of the hotel. Half-day tour to the Hermitage museum, one of the best art museums in the world.
Back to the hotel or drop off at any downtown restaurant for lunch.
Overnight in St. Petersburg.
Day 6. Departure from St. Petersburg
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the airport in time for your flight.
Dates:
Choose your own tour date.
Price:
- Until 26 December 2024: 920 USD per person in a double room.
- Between 26 December and 7 January: please, request.
- From 7 January to 15 April: 940 USD per person in a double room.
Payment: from 30% to 50% advance payment; final payment in cash in Russia.
1. Accommodation at 4* tourist class hotels like Maxima Panorama (Moscow), Moskva (St. Petersburg). Subject to availability.
2. Hotel breakfasts (buffet).
3. Airport and train station transfers.
4. Tours as per the itinerary with local English-speaking guides.
5. Museum tickets as per the itinerary: the Kremlin, Peter and Paul’s fortress, Cathedral on the Spilled Blood and the Hermitage museum.
6. Train tickets (economy seat). Subject to availability.
