Tour of St. Petersburg and Moscow
7 Days Starting in St. Petersburg and ending in Moscow
Visiting: Saint Petersburg, Moscow
Tour operator:
Tour code:
GRC
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 8
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
10-99
Special diets catered:
VegetariansVegans
Tour operated in:
English , German , SpanishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Tour Overview
From early modern times until the present, Russia (and USSR) had two capital cities: Moscow and Petersburg. Moscow was the original capital, it was succeeded by Petersburg from the beginning of the 18th century. From the early 20th century onward Moscow again became the capital. This tour includes the best sightseeing spots of the two russian capitals. In St. Petersburg we will see the Winter Palace, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, the Church of the Bleeding Savior, the Nevsky Convent, the Hermitage Art Museum (optional), Zarskoye Selo and Catherine’s Palace (optional), the Peterhof Palace (optional). In Moscow, we will see: the Red Square with Kremlin, the Theatre, the Square with Bolshoi Theatre, the Sparrow Hills with Moscow University, the Moscow metro, Sergiev Posad (optional).
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : St. Petersburg
Location: Saint Petersburg
Accommodation: Hotel
Arrival in St. Petersburg, optional transfer to Hotel Sokos Vasilievsky**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting.
Day 2 : Saint Petersburg
Location: Saint Petersburg
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
St. Petersburg is an amazing city. Its imperial palaces and museums enjoy worldwide fame, while the Neva River and the many canals have deservedly given the city the title of Venice of the North.
During the morning sightseeing tour we get acquainted with all the splendours of the city: the Peter-Paul Fortress, the Winter Palace, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, the Church of the Bleeding Savior, the Nevsky Convent and much more.
The afternoon offers an optional excursion to Zarskoye Selo with the impressive Catherine’s Palace and the Amber Room, which vanished during World War II and was restored for St. Petersburg’s tri-centennial celebrations.
In the evening enjoy an optional visit to the Nikolaevsky Palace with an exciting Russian folklore show and Russian „champagne” and snacks.
Day 3 : Saint Petersburg
Location: Saint Petersburg
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
The morning is reserved for an optional visit to Peterhof, an uncontested masterpiece of the time of Peter the Great, with the impressive Grand Palace, Grand Cascade and Water Avenue and its wonderful parks.
In the afternoon, an optional visit to the world-famous Hermitage Art Museum is offered.
In the evening enjoy an optional Russian dinner at Restaurant Pryanosti & Radosti.
Day 4 : Saint Petersburg-Moscow
Location: Saint Petersburg
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
The early morning is reserved for an optional St. Petersburg channel cruise. Around noon, we go to the Moscow Railway Station and board the Sapsan high-speed train bound for Moscow. The train ride takes us through endless Russian landscapes along the River Volga. In the late afternoon we arrive to Moscow and check in at Hotel Azimut Smolenskaya**** or similar.
Day 5 : Moscow
Location: Moscow
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Moscow, The Mother of Russia, is a genuine Russian city with the Kremlin and its onion domed cathedrals. The dramatic changes over the last decade have made the city to one of the most dynamic metropolises in the world. The morning sightseeing tour includes the highlights of the vast city: The Red Square with St. Basil’s Cathedral, the Theatre Square with Bolshoi Theatre and Sparrow Hills with Moscow University, and we visit the Kremlin grounds and one of the cathedrals. In the afternoon is offered an optional visit to the Moscow Metro including the historical stations on the Ring-Line and a guided stroll along the famous pedestrian Arbat Street. The evening offers an optional Moscow-by-night tour including an unforgettable river cruise with the White Flotilla.
Day 6 : Moscow
Location: Moscow
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
The day offers an optional full day excursion to the quaint town of Sergiev Posad, where we visit the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, the most important Russian monastery and the spiritual heart of the Russian Orthodox Church. The whole Lavra has been beautifully restored for the 700-years celebrations of the birth of St. Sergius of Radonezh.
Day 7 : Moscow
Location: Moscow
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel and optional transfer to the airport.
What's Included
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Local Taxes
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Porterage at hotels
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Personalized welcome package
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Accommodation
6 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels
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Entrance Fees
Entrances to Peter-Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg and Moscow Kremlin
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Train Tickets
Sapsan high-speed train St. Petersburg-Moscow OW (2nd class)
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Meals – Breakfast Only
6 x buffet breakfast
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Fully Guided
Guide assistance during the whole tour
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
Free wi-fi at the hotel (if available)
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Service of English, German, Italian and Spanish speaking tour escort on all tours
What's Not Included
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Country Entry Visas
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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Drinks with Meals
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Meals – Full Board
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Game Drives on Safari
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Anything not specified under included
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International Travel
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Meals – Half Board
Optional Extras
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Guided channel cruise
Guided channel cruise: EUR 65.00 pp
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Transfer hotel-airport in Moscow with private minivan (4-7 persons)
Transfer hotel-airport in Moscow: EUR 80.00 with private car (1-3 persons), EUR 100.00 with private minivan (4-7 persons)
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Transfer airport-hotel in St. Petersburg with private car (1-3 persons)
Transfer airport-hotel in St. Petersburg: EUR 70.00 with private car (1-3 persons), EUR 90.00 with private minivan (4-7 persons)
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Transfer airport-hotel in St. Petersburg with private minivan (4-7 persons)
Transfer airport-hotel in St. Petersburg: EUR 70.00 with private car (1-3 persons), EUR 90.00 with private minivan (4-7 persons)
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Russian dinner at Restaurant Pryanosti & Radosti
Russian dinner at Restaurant Pryanosti & Radosti: EUR 50.00 pp
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Half board (6 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea)
Half board (6 x 3-course dinner with coffee/tea): EUR 180.00 pp
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8-hour excursion to Sergiev Posad
8-hour excursion to Sergiev Posad: EUR 80.00 pp
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4-hour excursion to Peterhof and visit to the Grand Palace
4-hour excursion to Peterhof and visit to the Grand Palace: EUR 75.00 pp
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4-hour excursion to Zarskoye Selo and visit to Catherine’s Palace
4-hour excursion to Zarskoye Selo and visit to Catherine’s Palace: EUR 80.00 pp
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3-hour Moscow-by-night tour and river cruise
3-hour Moscow-by-night tour and river cruise: EUR 55.00 pp
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3-hour Moscow metro and Arbat tour
3-hour Moscow metro and Arbat tour: EUR 25.00 pp
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Visit to folklore show at the Nikolaevsky Palace
Visit to folklore show at the Nikolaevsky Palace: EUR 65.00 pp
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3-hour visit to the Hermitage Art Museum
3-hour visit to the Hermitage Art Museum: EUR 50.00 pp
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Transfer hotel-airport in Moscow with private car (1-3 persons)
Transfer hotel-airport in Moscow: EUR 80.00 with private car (1-3 persons), EUR 100.00 with private minivan (4-7 persons)
Check out our Q&As
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Normally we are looking for 1 luggage per participant
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
4* hotels
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Are pet accepted?
Unfortunately pets are not accepted
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What is the tipping policy?
We suggest 10 Eur per person for the guides and 5 Eur per person for the bus driver
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Company Instant Book
yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes, the tour planning includes at least one half day for private visits
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes, we can offer pre and post stay at the same hotel booked for the tour. Price information will be shared separately.
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
This tour requires a tourist visa for Russia for most passport holders. We DO NOT provide Visa services, but we’ll issue the Visa support letter. Valid visa must be obtained by the traveller before visiting Russia. Please note that the grant or refusal of the Russia Visa is at the sole discretion of the Russian authorities.
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
No
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
The guides are English speaking but the we can offer the tour in German, Italian, Spanish
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
No, only the ones specified in the program
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes, accommodation details will be sent 3 weeks prior the departure of the tour
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
The tour includes a guide for the guided cities visit as well as for all the tranfsers between cities
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes, there is a supplement for single room
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, children are welcome for this tour
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Wi-Fi is free if available at the hotel
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
The minimum group size of 1 pax is always guaranteed
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes, the coach has air conditioning
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
The cost for visa has to be covered by the guests. We only provide invitation letter if required
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Normal, regular
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What is the maximum group size?
Generally the maximum group size is 30 pax
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Are flights included in this tour?
No, flight are not included
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No, they are optional
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What currencies are required for this tour?
Rubles
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