Highlights of Russia

Duration: 8 Days | 7 Nights

Discover the treasures of Russia's two iconic cities on this 8-day tour. From Moscow's Red Square and the Kremlin to St. Petersburg's Hermitage Museum and Peter and Paul Fortress, explore the rich history, culture, and architecture of these vibrant cities. Enjoy guided tours, accommodation, transfers, and more included. Book your Russian adventure today!

Day 1: Moscow
Arrival in the Russian capital and transfer to the hotel with coordinator.

Day 2: Moscow
Breakfast at the hotel. Moscow city-sightseeing tour with photo stops, including Red Square, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Vorobiovy Gory and other main places of interest. We will appreciate the beauty of panoramic views of the Kremlin from various angles. Visit to the Panorama 360 observation deck. Panorama 360 is an ultra-modern observation deck with panoramic views of the Russian capital. Currently, it is the highest observation deck in Russia and Europe.

Day 3: Moscow
Begin this morning with the visit to the Kremlin, the cathedral and the Armory Chamber. The Moscow Kremlin is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and it is famous for such architectural miracles as golden-domed cathedrals, the legendary Tsar Cannon and Tsar Bell, the Grand Kremlin Palace and the other historical monuments. We suggest you to enter one of the cathedrals to admire murals and icons by old masters.

Other highlights today include a visit to the Armory Chamber (time of visit is specified by the guide) with the unique collection of gold and silver items, royal regalia, ancient weapons and armor, carriages and ceremonial horse decoration, the collection of fabrics and clothes with the best samples of gold and silver embroidery. In the afternoon – head to the Moscow Metro, the most beautiful underground network, which is characterized by the highly artistic design of the stations. Finish with the tour of Arbat – the first and the longest pedestrian street of the city with street musicians and artists, souvenir shops, restaurants, cafes and bars.

Day 4: Moscow/ Saint Petersburg
After breakfast check out with luggage. This morning explore the Tretyakov Gallery, the largest repository of the medieval icons and Russian paintings of the XVIII – early XX centuries, which began with the private collection of the merchant and philanthropist Pavel Tretyakov, donated to the city. Transfer to the railway station. Departure of the train Moscow-Saint-Petersburg. Arrival and transfer to the hotel with coordinator for accommodation.

Day 5: Saint Petersburg
Continue your journey by the three-hour sightseeing city tour with photo stops, including the Nevsky Prospect, architectural masterpieces of the Admiralty, Kazan Cathedral, Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood, Anichkov Bridge and other attractions of Saint-Petersburg. Without entry tickets. In the afternoon we suggest the 1,5-hour visit to the Peter and Paul Fortress, the birthplace of the new capital founded by Peter the Great. Take a walk around the fortress with numerous historical buildings, the cannon with over 150 years of tradition to shoot at noon, the Trubetskoy Bastion, where in imperial Russia rebellious poets, writers and other outstanding personalities were held. Also, visit the Peter and Paul Cathedral with the graves of the Russian Romanov dynasty emperors.

Day 6: Saint Petersburg
This morning have a 2,5 hour guided visit to the Hermitage. The world-famous museum houses the extensive collection of picturesque masterpieces of great masters. Your guide will make you see the best of the museum’s collection.

Day 7: Saint Petersburg
Enjoy the morning tour of Pushkin (25 km from Saint Petersburg). The Pushkin city, previously known as Tsarskoye Selo, is famous for its majestic Catherine Palace where you will see such masterpieces as the Grand Hall decorated with gilded woodcarvings and mirrors, and beautifully recreated Amber Room, lined with natural amber in different colors.

Day 8: Saint Petersburg
After breakfast the departure to the airport with coordinator.

Tour Price
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• Itineraries are subject to change without prior notice due to weather conditions, emergencies on board or any unforeseen situation.

Inclusions:
• Accommodation: Moscow: Novotel Center " / "Holiday Tagansky" / "Safmar Sushchevsky" or similar, standard room St. Petersburg: Offered hotel as per schedule or similar, standard room (Attention! We reserve the right to substitute the hotel with an alternative of same category.)
• Buffet breakfast in both Moscow and St Petersburg.
• Transfers on arrival and departure both in Moscow and St. Petersburg
• Moscow – St Petersburg train
• English-speaking guide on excursions
• English-speaking coordinator for arrival/departure transfers
• Excursions as per program: Moscow - Red Square, the Kremlin, the Armory, Moscow Metro, Panorama 360, Tretyakov Gallery, St. Petersburg – Peter & Paul Fortress, the Hermitage, Pushkin and Catherine Palace.

Exclusions:
• International flights
• Meals not mentioned
• Tip for the guides

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