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7-Day Russian Capitals Tour from St. Petersburg Tour Code: 022-5413

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    Single $1201
    Double $817
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Day 1: St. Petersburg

Standard Hotel: Hotel Sokos Vasilievsky
Meal: Excluded
As guests arrive to St. Petersburg, they will be able to transfer to the hotel. Once everyone is present, there will be a welcome meeting.

Day 2: St. Petersburg (52 km)

Standard Hotel: Hotel Sokos Vasilievsky**** or similar
Meal: Excluded
In the morning, we will go sightseeing to enjoy the splendors of the city. We will visit Peter-Paul Fortress, the Winter Palace, St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Church of the Bleeding Savior, Nevsky Convent and more. In the afternoon, we can take an optional excursion to Zarskoye Selo to see Catherine's Palace and the Amber Room. In the evening, we can also visit Nikolaevsky Palace to see an exciting folklore show.

  • St. Petersburg, RUSSIA

    Saint Petersburg is one of the most modern cities of Russia, as well as its cultural capital. It is home to the Hermitage, one of the largest art museums in the world. Many foreign consulates, international corporations, banks and businesses have offices in Saint Petersburg.

    Peter and Paul Fortress

    Built towards the beginning of the 18th century, this citadel in St. Petersburg was designed under the rule of Peter the Great. Known as the "Russian Bastille," the citadel was used as a prison under the Bolsheviks in the 1920s.

    Winter Palace

    This palace in St. Petersburg served as the residence of the Russian monarchs from 1732 to 1917. Its large scale was intended to reflect the vast scope of the Russian Empire at the time of construction.

    Saint Isaac's Cathedral

    Saint Isaac's Cathedral or Isaakievskiy Sobor is the largest orthodox basilica and the fourth largest (by the volume under the cupola) cathedral in the world.

    Church of the Savior on Blood

    This famous Russian orthodox church in St. Petersburg was constructed on the same site as the fatal wounding of Alexander II. It is topped by the iconic "onion domes" that are representative of Russian orthodox church architecture.

    Nevsky Monastery

    This lovely, picturesque monastery was built in 1710 and consecrated three years later in the presence of Peter the Great. By the 20th century, the complex housed 16 churches!

  • Tsarskoye Selo, RUSSIA

    Located a short distance from St. Petersburg, this lovely Russian town is the location of the former estate of the Russian royal family, the august Catherine Palace.

    Catherine Palace

    This magnificent Rococo palace to the south of St. Petersburg was once the summer home of the Russian Imperial family. Catherine the Great commissioned the palace in 1717, desiring a summer getaway local for herself.

  • St. Petersburg, RUSSIA

    Saint Petersburg is one of the most modern cities of Russia, as well as its cultural capital. It is home to the Hermitage, one of the largest art museums in the world. Many foreign consulates, international corporations, banks and businesses have offices in Saint Petersburg.

    Nicholas Palace

    This St. Petersburg palace is one of many that was constructed in the 19th century for the children of Tsar Nicholas I. These days, visitors can see a fascinating, exciting folklore show on evenings in the palace.

    Opening Hours: Mon - Sun 10:00am - 10:00pm

Day 3: St. Petersburg

Standard Hotel: Hotel Sokos Vasilievsky**** or similar
Meal: Excluded
In the morning, we can visit the Peterhof, the incredible palace from the era of Peter the Great. In the afternoon, we can visit the world famous Hermitage Museum. In the evening, we can enjoy an optional Russian dinner at Restaurant Pryanosti & Radosti.

  • St. Petersburg, RUSSIA

    Saint Petersburg is one of the most modern cities of Russia, as well as its cultural capital. It is home to the Hermitage, one of the largest art museums in the world. Many foreign consulates, international corporations, banks and businesses have offices in Saint Petersburg.

    Peterhof Palace

    This UNESCO World Heritage Site is actually a series of palaces and gardens built for Peter the Great in the early 18th century. The Russian equivalent of the opulent Versailles Palace in France, it is a popular sightseeing stop.

    Admission (Optional): Adult €75

    Hermitage Museum

    One of the largest and oldest museums in the world, Russia's Hermitage Museum is dedicated to world cultural history and is home to a collection of more than 3 million historic items located in 6 breathtaking 18th-century buildings.

Day 4: St. Petersburg - Moscow (633 km)

Standard Hotel: Hotel Azimut Smolenskaya**** or similar
Meal: Excluded
In the early morning, we will take a cruise on the St. Petersburg Channel. Around noon, we will board a high-speed train that will take us through scenery of the vast Russian countryside as we travel to Moscow. When we arrive in the late afternoon, we will check into our hotel.

  • St. Petersburg, RUSSIA

    Saint Petersburg is one of the most modern cities of Russia, as well as its cultural capital. It is home to the Hermitage, one of the largest art museums in the world. Many foreign consulates, international corporations, banks and businesses have offices in Saint Petersburg.

    St. Petersburg Channel Cruise

    Take a cruise on the St. Petersburg channel to see this beautiful Russian city from a different perspective on the water. Relax and enjoy the picturesque, majestic views!

Day 5: Moscow

Standard Hotel: Hotel Azimut Smolenskaya or similar
Meal: Excluded
Moscow is the largest Russian city, full of beautiful architecture like its domed cathedrals. The dramatic changes that have taken place over the last decade have made the city even more dynamic. In the morning, we will go on a sightseeing tour of the city to see the Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral, Theatre Square, Bolshoi Theatre, the Sparrow Hills, Moscow University, the Kremlin and one of the cathedrals. In the afternoon, we can take an optional tour of the Moscow Metro, visiting some of the most historic stations in the city. We will also walk along pedestrian-friendly Arbat Street. In the evening, we will be able to take an optional night tour of the city, which includes an unforgettable river cruise.

  • Moscow, RUSSIA

    Moscow is the capital and most populous city of Russia. Moscow is a major political, economic, cultural, and scientific centre of Russia and Eastern Europe, as well as the largest city (both by population and by area) entirely on the European continent.

    Red Square

    The Red Square is the public space in front of the Kremlin in the Russian capital. All of Moscow's major street converge on the square, making it the central location in the city. It's part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    St. Basil's Cathedral

    The spires of this Russian Orthodox cathedral in Moscow form one of Russia's most iconic constructions. Built in the 16th century under the commission of Ivan the Terrible, the design is meant to evoke flames rising to the sky.

    Theatre Square

    This city square in central Moscow has a long history dating back to the aftermath of the 1812 Moscow fire. Originally designed in the Neoclassical style, the buildings were later destroyed and replaced with more eclectic styles.

    Bolshoi Theatre

    Located in Moscow's Theatre Square, this historical theatre has hosted ballet and opera since its inception in 1825. In recent years, the building has undergone extensive renovations and remodels.

    Sparrow Hills

    These hills on the banks of the Moskva River are one of the highest points in Moscow. On the hills, visitors can climb to the top of the observation platform to get an amazing view of the city.

    Moscow University

    Founded in 1755, this university is one of Russia's most respected and reputable institutions of higher learning. It serves a community of roughly 47,000 students across a wide range of disciplines.

    Kremlin

    This incredibly famous fortress at the heart of the Russian capital has become a synonym for the entire country. It is analogous to the White House, serving as the official residence of Vladimir Putin. It is a World Heritage Site.

    Arbat Street

    This famous pedestrian street in Moscow dates back to the 15th century, once part of local trade routes. This makes it one of the city's oldest streets.

Day 6: Moscow (159 km)

Standard Hotel: Hotel Azimut Smolenskaya**** or similar
Meal: Excluded
Today, we can take an optional excursion to the quaint town of Sergiev Posad, where we will visit the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, the most important Russian monastery and the spiritual heart of the Russian Orthodox Church.

  • Sergiyev Posad, RUSSIA

    This city, located just a short distance from Moscow, has a history that dates back to the 15th century. It is home to the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, one of the most important Russian Orthodox monasteries.

    The Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius

    The Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius is the center of the Russian Orthodox Church and the most important religious center in all of Russia. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a massive complex home to more than three hundred monks.

Day 7: Moscow

Meal: Excluded
Guests will transfer to the airport in Moscow for their departure flights.
  • Transfer airport to Hotel Sokos Vasilievsky: EUR 70.00 for private car (1-3 persons), EUR 90.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons)
  • Transfer Hotel Azimut Smolenskaya to airport: EUR 80.00 for private car (1-3 persons), EUR 100.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons)
  • Arrange the transpotation between the hotel and airport by your own or book from us by paying addtional fee.

Price Includes

  • 6 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels
  • 6 x buffet breakfast
  • Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice
  • Personalised welcome package
  • Entrances to Peter-Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg and Moscow Kremlin
  • Service of English and German speaking tour escort on all tours
  • Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour escorts on all tours
  • Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans throughout the itinerary
  • Sapsan high-speed train St. Petersburg-Moscow OW (2nd class)
  • Portage at hotels and railway stations

Price Excludes

  • Transfer airport to Hotel Sokos Vasilievsky: EUR 70.00 for private car (1-3 persons), EUR 90.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons)
  • 4-hour excursion to Zarskoye Selo and visit to Catherine's Palace: EUR 80.00 pp
  • Visit to folklore show at the Nikolaevsky Palace: EUR 65.00 pp
  • 4-hour excursion to Peterhof and visit to the Grand Palace: EUR 75.00 pp
  • 3-hour visit to the Hermitage Art Museum: EUR 50.00 pp
  • Russian dinner at Restaurant Russian Kitsch: EUR 50.00 pp
  • Guided channel cruise: EUR 65.00 pp
  • 3-hour Moscow metro and Arbat tour: EUR 25.00 pp
  • 3-hour Moscow by night tour and river cruise: EUR 55.00 pp
  • 8-hour excursion to Sergiev Posad: EUR 80.00 pp
  • Transfer Hotel Azimut Smolenskaya to airport: EUR 80.00 for private car (1-3 persons), EUR 100.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons)
  • Half board (6 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea): EUR 180.00 pp

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