Classic 7 days group city break: Moscow and St Petersburg
Classic 7 days group city break: Moscow and St Petersburg
Classic 7 days group city break: Moscow and St Petersburg
7 Days Starting in Moscow and ending in St Petersburg, Russia
Visiting: Moscow, Saint Petersburg
Tour operator:
Tour code:
7GTMS
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Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 8
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
7-85
Special diets catered:
Halal, Jain, Kosher, Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Moscow and St Petersburg holidays available all year round! You can visit Russia any time of the year! When planning a travel to Russia, many first-time travellers tend to limit their options to the summer months, missing the opportunity to experience the unique charm of the other seasons! We offer you a unique opportunity to visit Russia's two largest cities, Moscow and St. Petersburg. This fascinating, week-long tour will take you to the historic Russian capitals that have always played the most important part in the country's history. You will enjoy such landmarks as the Kremlin and Red Square in Moscow, the Winter Palace and the Peter and Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg. Our amazing package includes a panoramic tours of the main highlights of each city to help you get oriented. If you have a week available for exploring Russia, you can easily explore its two top cities, Moscow and St. Petersburg, both visually impressive with magnificent architecture and historical sites. This exciting tour reveals the delights of both on a 7-nights journey that begins in the Russian capital. You’ll be led by private guides to marvel at popular attractions and hidden treasures, starting with a sightseeing tour of Moscow and its famous Red Square. The mysterious Kremlin territory, precious art and artefacts will be revealed before travelling to St. Petersburg, witnessing grand mansions and palaces, including a tour of renowned Catherine Palace.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival In Moscow
Location: Moscow
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: No Meals
On arrival at Moscow International Airport our driver will take you to your hotel: once arrived you will have time to settle in and explore the surroundings of the hotel. Coming out today as the political and preeminent economic centre of Russia, the city of Moscow was founded in 1147 by the prince Yuri Dolgurukiy. Visitors from all over the world travel to Moscow and take the chance to admire its astounding mix of architectural shapes and styles.
Enjoy the atmosphere of the biggest metropolis in Europe and visit its main attraction: walk along the Old Arbat and take a break in the majestic Red Square to admire the breathtaking colours of the cupules of St Basil’s Cathedral and the imposing view of the Kremlin’s red walls and one-of-a-kind towers! In addition to the included tours, we offer various optional visits such as the excursion to the Trinty Lavra of San Sergius and the Old Arbat and Moscow Metro walking tour.
Day 2 : Guided City Tour Of Moscow, Visit To The Novodevichy Convent And The Kremlin Grounds
Location: Moscow
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel.
City sightseeing tour with stops in Moscow’s top locations: the Red Square, the central square of Moscow and all Russia; the Bolshoy Theatre, one of the most celebrated and famous temples of classical ballet; Tverskaya Street and Moscow’s financial district, the buzzing heart of the city life; the Boulevard Ring; the panoramic point on the Sparrow Hills, next to the famous Moscow State University (Lomonosov University); the Novodeviciy Convent, Moscow’s best known cloister dating back to the sixteenth century.
Free time for lunch.
In the afternoon, visit to the Kremlin (grounds and main cathedral). The Moscow Kremlin is a fortress located in the historic center of the city, on Borovickiy Hill. It is the oldest part of the city and one of the most important artistic and historical complexes in the country. Today the Kremlin is the seat of Russia’s national governmental institutions.
Day 3 : Optional Excursions: Sergiev Posad Or Arbat Street And Moscow Metro
Location: Moscow
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel.
On your third day in Moscow you will have the chance to either participate in various optional guided tours or to take on Russia’s big capital by yourself, enjoying a full free day in the city. Recommended optional guided tours: Excursion to Serghiev Posad (Trinty Lavra of San Sergius, monastery grounds and cathedrals), Old Arbat and Moscow Metro walking tour.
The Trinty Lavra of San Sergius is the most important Russian monastery and the spiritual centre of the Russian Orthodox Church. The monastery is situated in the town of Sergiyev Posad, about 70 km to the north-east from Moscow by the road leading to Yaroslavl, and currently is home to over 300 monks. The complex is been listed as World Heritage Site by the UNESCO since 1993.
The Arbat is one of the oldest street surviving in the contemporary Moscow, dating back to 15th century. In 17th and 18th century the street became the core of Moscow’s most prestigious living area, the Arbat District: in the following century the Old Arbat would become the residence of choice of the muscovite nobility and his entourage, including some of the city’s most famous artists and academics.
Day 4 : Departure To St Petersburg
Location: Saint Petersburg
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free time in the morning.
Our guide will meet you in the hotel lobby and escort you to the train station. High-speed train to St Petersburg (Sapsan, 2nd class). Upon arrival, our driver will take you to the hotel.
St Petersburg, once the opulent capital of the Tsarist Empire conceived and created by the Emperor Peter I the Great, is today regarded as Russia’s foremost cultural and artistic centre and is renowned for its architecture, his charming canals and monumental landmarks: Nevsky Prospekt, the Ostrovskij Square and the statue of Catherine II, the Church of the Saviour on Blood and the Kanzan and St Isaac Cathedrals, the Alexandrinsky Theatre, the Square of the Arts, the Admiralty, The Senate Square and the “Bronze Horseman”, the Field of Mars and the Summer Gardens.
Day 5 : Guided City Tour Of St Petersburg, Visit To The Cathedral Of The Saviour On The Spilled Blood And The Hermitage State Museum
Location: Saint Petersburg
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel.
City tour of St Petersburg with stops at Saint Isaac’s square, the Church of the Savior on Blood, which was erected on the place where the Tsar Alexander II of Russia had been killed, Art Square, which owes its name to the numerous museums and theaters in the vicinity, the cruiser Aurora, which is now a floating museum, Nevsky Prospekt, the Smolny Cathedral, built and designed by Bartolomeo Rastrelli, and finally, the Field of Mars.
Free time for lunch.
Visit of the State Hermitage, one of the most important art collections in the world; the building was originally a part of the imperial palace, the residence of the Romanov dynasty for 2 centuries until 1917, the year of the beginning of the October Revolution. Return to the hotel.
Day 6 : Optional Excursions: The Summer Residences Of The Tsars, Pushkin, Peterhof And Pavlosk
Location: Saint Petersburg
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free day.
Recommended optional excursions to the summer residences of the Tsars: Pushkin (Catherine’s Palace and the Amber room), Peterhof (with its beautiful park and fountains), Pavlovsk (palace and park of Paul I).
The modern town of Pushkin, named after the most famous and recognized poet of Russian literature’s Golden Age, who here received his education and wrote his firsts verses, encompasses the grounds of the marvelous summer estate of Catherine I: visit the Baroque Palace and his awe-inspiring interiors, including the world famous Amber Room, and walk along the beautiful alleys of the Gardens à la française.
The first Russian Emperor Peter I the Great decided to build on the shores of the Gulf of Finland a suburban residence of such majesty and opulence that could match the fabulous architectural achievements of the western monarchies. The palace complex of Peterhof, often regarded to as the “Russian Versailles”, is the result of such ambition: you will have the chance to admire the Great Palace (Exteriors), visit the gardens laid out with more than 150 monumental fountains and visit the interiors of the favorite, intimate corner of Peter I, the Monplaisir Palace.
Day 7 : Departure Form St Petersburg
Location: Saint Petersburg
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel.
After the check-out our driver will meet you in the lobby and take you to the airport. Departure from St Petersburg. End of our services.
Comes to and end a fantastic journey through Russia’s most iconic locations: the imposing proportions of the Kremlin and the Hermitage, the unforgettable shapes and colours of St Basil Cathedral and the Church of the Saviour on Blood, the majestic sights on the Red Square and the Nevsky Prospekt.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Accommodation in Moscow: 4* hotel DBL/twin room, 3 nights Accommodation in St Petersburg: 4* hotel DBL/twin room, 3 nights
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Arrival private transfer in an air-conditioning car/minivan from Moscow Airport to the hotel Departure private transfer in an air-conditioning car/minivan from the Moscow hotel to Railway station Arrival private transfer in an air-conditioning car/minivan from Railway station to the hotel in St Petersburg Departure private transfer in an air-conditioning car/minivan from the hotel to Pulkovo Airport
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Entrance Fees
Entry tickets: Moscow Kremlin, Novodevichy Convent, Cathedral of the Saviour on the spilled blood, Hermitage
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Fully Guided
Private English-speaking guide for all the included excursions per itinerary. If you need a different language of your guide, please inform us in advance. We will inform you about the cost of the additional service.
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Meals – Breakfast Only
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Train Tickets
High speed express train “Sapsan” one way from Moscow to St Petersburg (4 hours)
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Country Entry Visas
We can prepare an official invitation letter for your visa application.
Price €20 per person -
All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
Flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price.
You can organise your flights separately at any point. -
Travel insurance is not covered in the tour price.
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Optional tours and services (Day 3, Day 6)
Check out our Q&As
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
• Single Supplement Room + €300 per traveller • Enjoy the comfort and privacy of your own room.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Final documents will include a comprehensive trip itinerary, climate and country information, budgeting and packing advice visa and passport information and details on optional activities available.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes, you can join the tour after its departure. The cost will be recalculated
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How long has the tour company been trading?
BienvenidoSPB Tours has been taking travellers around the world for over 15 years
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
You can cancel your tour.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
We have reviewed all our health and safety policies and are implementing new minimum standards that emphasise increased hygiene and sanitation. These are in line with recommendations from the World Health Organisation and following the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Safe Travel protocols for tour operators, for which we have received a 'Safe Travels Stamp'
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes, all hotels used in tours have the appropriate certificates.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Yes, we guarantee the departure of the tour even for one person
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