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8 day(s)
Private
15-40 people
easy
This 8-day, 7-night tour offers a unique opportunity to explore two of Russia's most iconic cities—St. Petersburg and Moscow. Both cities are rich in history, culture, and architectural splendor, offering an immersive experience of Russia's imperial past, artistic heritage, and vibrant present. St. Petersburg, with its canals and majestic palaces, is often referred to as the “Venice of the North,” while Moscow, the nation’s capital, is a dynamic city that blends centuries of history with modern innovation.
This carefully curated itinerary allows you to experience the best of both cities, from the grandeur of St. Petersburg’s Winter Palace to the imposing Kremlin in Moscow, with plenty of time to explore their world-class museums, historic landmarks, and vibrant culture.
Duration
8 day(s)
Max Group Size
15-40 people
Tour Code
CT8SM
Departure Type
scheduled
Tour Category
Culture & Historical
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Operated In
Age Requirement
11 - 99

St Petersburg
Moscow
Arrival. Transfer to the hotel.
Accommodation.
Breakfast. St.Petersburg City sightseeing tour, during which you will admire its splendid views: the Arts Square, surrounded by 3 museums and 4 theatres; the Palace Square offering an impressive view of the Baroque Winter Palace; the historical “Strelka” (Cape) of the Vasilyevsky Island; the famous Nevsky Avenue considered the “heart” of the city. We will also visit the Peter and Paul Fortress that is actually considered the place of birth of St. Petersburg. This tour will give you an insight into the history of the city and the Romanovs’ royal dynasty. Lunch. Free time. Dinner.
Breakfast. Morning starts with a visit to the Hermitage
museum, Russia’s best gallery of world art, one of the most prominent art
museums in the world and definitely the main tourist attraction of
St.Petersburg. The principal building of the Hermitage Museum is the Winter
Palace, the residence of the Russian Czars. Today, the Hermitage boasts over
2.7 million exhibits and displays a diverse range of art and artifacts from all
over the world and from throughout history. The Hermitage collection includes
works by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael and Titian, a unique
collection of Rembrandts and Rubens. Lunch. Free time. Dinner.
Breakfast. Morning starts with a visit to Peterhof. It is perhaps St. Petersburg’s most famous and spectacular Imperial estate. Nestled on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, the palace was built by Peter the Great initially as a resting place on the way to the Imperial naval base at Kronshtadt. But the Czar was quick to recognize the attractiveness of the area and masterminded a vast estate intended to rival the famous gardens of Versailles. The Grand Palace, filled with fascinating and elaborate interiors, sits on top of a high seashore ridge overlooking the vast Lower Park. The enormous park is adorned with statues and pavilions; it boasts the world’s largest system of fountains, earning it the title of the “Russian Versailles”. Lunch. Free time.
Breakfast. Transfer
to the train station for the high-speed train to Moscow. Arrival in Moscow. Transfer to the
hotel. Accommodation.
Breakfast. City sightseeing tour of
Moscow, during which you will have an excellent opportunity to learn the
history of the Russian capital and see the most impressive sights of great
historic and cultural value. Red Square, one of the most spacious squares of
the world, famous for Lenin’s Mausoleum and Saint Basil’s Cathedral, and
dominated by the grand Kremlin red-brick walls. You will have a chance to see
the magnificent tower buildings symbolizing the Soviet Moscow, and also the
Cathedral of Christ the Savior that was demolished and then reconstructed as a
symbol of the Russian faith. After that we will visit the Moscow Subway (Metro)
which covers almost the entire territory of the Russian capital. It is one of
the world’s most heavily used metro systems, well known for the ornate design
of many of its stations, which contain beautiful examples of socialist realism
art. Lunch. Free time. Dinner.
Breakfast. In
the morning, we will visit the Moscow Kremlin, the symbol of Moscow and
of the entire Russia. This stronghold is the historical, spiritual and
political heart of Moscow and the city’s most famous landmark and tourist
attraction. Most of the city had been inside the Kremlin walls until the 16th
century. It has been rebuilt several times in the past – it was originally
wooden – so, its brick walls and towers that we can see today were built in the
15th century. Today the Kremlin is the official residence of the
Russian President. Lunch. Free time.
Dinner.
Breakfast. Transfer
to the airport.
3 Nights in Moscow in 5* hotels MOSCOW Marriott Grand / Petr I or similar
4 Nights in St.Petersburg in 5* hotels SAINT PETERSBURG Palace Bridge / Radisson Royal or similar
7 Breakfasts according to itinerary
5 Lunches according to itinerary
Dinners at hotel (without guide 4 and transport service)
Transfers in and out
Tickets for the high-speed train “Sapsan”
City tour of Moscow
City tour of St.Petersburg
Moscow Kremlin and its Cathedrals
Guided tour of the Moscow metro
Visit to the Peter and Paul Fortress
Visit to the Hermitage museum
Half-day visits to Peterhof (Palace and Park)
Entrance tickets to the mentioned places
International Ticket
Insurance
City Tax
Russia entry visa
Items of
a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry
Any
others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section.
Hotel room taxes
Tipping