Vodka Shot - 6 days
Vodka Shot - 6 days
Vodka Shot - 6 days
6 Days Starting in St Petersburg and ending in Moscow
Visiting: Saint Petersburg, Moscow
Tour operator:
Tour code:
98/VS
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 24
Age range:
16 and over if accompanied by an adult
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please contact On The Go Tours with specific dietary requests
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Take in the highlights of St Petersburg and Moscow on this short and sweet 6 day tour of Russia. From exquisite palaces of the Tsars and the incredible Hermitage Museum, to whimsical St Basil’s Cathedral and the mighty Kremlin - this is the best of Russia in under a week.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : St Petersburg
Location: Saint Petersburg
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Tuesday. Welcome to Russia. Arrival transfer from St Petersburg Pulkovo Airport to your hotel and check in. This evening meet at 7pm for an informative welcome meeting and dinner at the hotel with the rest of your group.
Day 2 : St Petersburg
Location: Saint Petersburg
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Today we take in the highlights of the beautiful city of St Petersburg. Travelling by bus we make our way along the famed Nevsky Prospekt, past the museum and university districts and a few stops will be made along the way to see the magnificent St Isaac's Cathedral and The Bronze Horseman. Then we explore the Peter and Paul Fortress and the ornate Peter and Paul Cathedral which houses the tombs of the Romanov monarchs. After a hearty lunch it's time for a guided tour of the incredible Hermitage Museum in the beautiful Winter Palace - which houses one of the biggest and best art collections on earth.
Spend the rest of the day at leisure and this evening consider an optional excursion to the ballet or perhaps a Cossack show. All optional excursions are subject to availability and minimum numbers - book and pay locally. At the Welcome Meeting on day 1 you will be given a list of available options to book.
Day 3 : St Petersburg
Location: Saint Petersburg
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
St Petersburg - Moscow. St Petersburg is known as the City of Tsars and today we head out of the city to explore one of the tsars' lavish palaces. We visit Peterhof Palace and its beautiful gardens on the Gulf of Finland in the summer (May to mid October) and in the winter we visit Catherine Palace at Tsarskoe Selo (or Pavlosk Palace if Catherine Palace is closed). Often referred to as the 'Russian Versailles’, Peterhof is famous for its beautiful gardens which are a wonderland of greenery and flowers, sweeping vistas and ornate architectural decorations, with spectacular gold fountains. At Catherine's Palace it's the exterior and lavishly decorated interior that is the highlight and the famous Amber room is simply spectacular, bedecked in gold and amber.
Returning to the city centre we visit the beautiful Church On Spilled Blood and then there's free time to explore or shop for souvenirs before we board the 5pm high speed train to Moscow. Reaching the capital in just 4 hours, we transfer to our hotel for the night.
Day 4 : Moscow
Location: Moscow
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
This morning we set out to explore Russia’s capital, taking the metro to legendary Red Square for the start of our walking tour. Here we will see Lenin’s Mausoleum, the ritzy and historic GUM department store and spectacular St Basil’s Cathedral. Then we visit mighty Kremlin, with a guided walk through the grounds to see numerous government buildings, gold-domed cathedrals and the Tsar Bell - the largest bell that never rang! Remainder of the day is at leisure. If open, you can pay your respects to the famous Russian Revolutionary at Lenin’s mausoleum.
During our stay in Moscow there will be the chance to join optional evening excursions, such as a traditional Cossack Show or a Moscow by Night coach tour and river cruise (book and pay locally).
Day 5 : Moscow
Location: Moscow
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning those who have booked our optional Inside a Soviet Bunker add-on will head 65 metres underground for a guided tour of a Stalinist-era Soviet Bunker that up until recently was a top secret symbol of Soviet Power. The rest of the day is free to explore the capital. There are plenty of great galleries, museums, cafes, shops and bars all within walking distance in the city centre.
Day 6 : Moscow
Location: Moscow
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Sunday. Our tour comes to an end after breakfast and hotel check out.
What's Included
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Accommodation
3-4 star
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5 breakfasts, 2 lunches and a Welcome Dinner on day 1
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High speed train from St Petersburg - Moscow
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5 nights 4 star hotels
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Escorted by an English speaking Russian tour guide
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Specialist Russian guides at local sights
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Guided sightseeing - Moscow and St Petersburg
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Moscow Metro travel card - 6 journeys
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Airport arrival transfer on day 1
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All relevant transfers and transportation on tour
What's Not Included
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Tip for your tour guide. We recommend you allow USD$3 - 5 per day, per traveller. Tipping your guide is an entirely personal gesture
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Laundry, drinks and items of a personal nature
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International flights and visa
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Entrance Fees: USD$70-80pp, paid in local currency
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Tip for your tour guide. We recommend you allow USD$3 - 5 per day, per traveller. Tipping your guide is an entirely personal gesture.
Age Policy
16 and over if accompanied by an adult
Check out our Q&As
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
3-4 star
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What is the maximum group size?
24
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Airport arrival transfer on day 1
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1998
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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