Tour of St. Petersburg, Moscow and Tatarstan
Tour of St. Petersburg, Moscow and Tatarstan
Tour of St. Petersburg, Moscow and Tatarstan
10 Days Starting in St. Petersburg and ending in Kazan
Visiting: Saint Petersburg, Moscow, Kazan
Tour operator:
Tour code:
GRT
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
This tour is designed to give the travelers the best of what Russia and Tatarstan have to offer. A unique journey designed on must-see sites. 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). In Tatarstan, we will discover: Kazan city, Kazan old town, Kazan Tatar Quarter, Kazan Kremlin, Kazan Kul-Sharif Mosque, Kazan Catholic Church of Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Kazan Admiralteyskaya Quarter and the Raifa Monastery (optional), Kazan Iske- Kazan open air museum (optional), Sviyazhsk (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-Kazan
Location: Moscow
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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. In the evening, transfer to the Kazanskaya Railway Station and departure with the Tatarstan Premium overnight train bound for Kazan.
Day 7 : Kazan
Location: Kazan
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
In the morning, we arrive to Kazan, the capital of Tatarstan. Located at the mighty Volga River, Kazan is a beautiful thousand-year-old city, where Christianity and Islam have co-existed peacefully through the centuries. Upon arrival, we are transferred to Hotel Park Inn Kazan**** or similar, where breakfast is served. The morning and early afternoon sightseeing tour allows us to explore Kazan’s rich past and takes us to the old Tatar Quarter, where we visit the city’s oldest stone mosque and Kazan Kremlin, a stone fortress of the 16th century with a perfect panoramic view. We also visit the Kul-Sharif Mosque, one of the largest in Europe, and the Catholic Church of Exaltation of the Holy Cross.Breakfast at the hotel and optional transfer to the airport.
Day 8 : Kazan
Location: Kazan
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning offers an optional visit to the Admiralteyskaya Quarter and the Raifa Monastery. The monastery, located on the bank of a beautiful lake and surrounded by virgin forests, and is one of the most beautiful sites in Tatarstan. The monastery has an intriguing history dating back to the 17th century and it is still a functioning monastery today. In the afternoon an optional visit is offered to Iske-Kazan (Old Kazan), a fascinating open-air museum located where the capital of the mediaeval Khanate of Kazan once stood. We visit the museum dominated by a modern reconstruction of the large wooden fortress from time of the khanate, while an interactive theatrical show with the mediaeval ruler of the city, the Kazan Khan, and his entourage gives us a further impression of the lives of the people of mediaeval Kazan.
Day 9 : Kazan
Location: Kazan
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning an optional visit to Sviyazhsk is on our program. This scenic little town located an hour’s drive from Kazan at the confluence of the Volga and Sviyaga Rivers has served as a fortress and military base since the 16th century. We visit the Holy Domitian Monastery of Sviyazhsk and the Temple of St. Sergius of Radonezh and enjoy the magnificent panoramic views of the town and the rivers before we return to Kazan. In the evening an optional national cuisine dinner is offered at Restaurant Tatar Cuisine House.
Day 10 : Kazan
Location: Kazan
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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Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice
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1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans throughout the itinerary
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Entrance Fees
Entrances to Peter-Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg, Moscow Kremlin and Kazan Kremlin
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Accommodation
8 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels and 1 overnight on train (Moscow-Kazan)
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Porterage at hotels
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
Free wi-fi at the hotel (if available)
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Fully Guided
Service of English, German, Spanish and Italian speaking tour escort on all tours
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Personalized welcome package
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Meals – Breakfast Only
9 x buffet breakfast
What's Not Included
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Drinks with Meals
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Anything not specified under included
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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International Travel
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Game Drives on Safari
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Country Entry Visas
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Meals – Half Board
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Meals – Full Board
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Tipping and Gratuities
Optional Extras
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Russian dinner at Restaurant Pryanosti & Radosti
Russian dinner at Restaurant Pryanosti & Radosti: EUR 50.00 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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3-hour Moscow metro and Arbat tour
3-hour Moscow metro and Arbat tour: EUR 25.00 pp
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Transfer hotel-airport in Kazan with private car (1-3 persons)
Transfer hotel-airport in Kazan: EUR 40.00 with private car (1-3 persons), EUR 80.00 with private minivan (4-7 persons)
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4-hour excursion to Admiralteyskaya Quarter and Raifa Monastery
4-hour excursion to Admiralteyskaya Quarter and Raifa Monastery: EUR 40.00 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 Moscow-by-night tour and river cruise
3-hour Moscow-by-night tour and river cruise: EUR 55.00 pp
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Transfer hotel-airport in Kazan with private minivan (4-7 persons)
Transfer hotel-airport in Kazan: EUR 40.00 with private car (1-3 persons), EUR 80.00 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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National dinner at Restaurant Tatar Cuisine House
National dinner at Restaurant Tatar Cuisine House: EUR 40.00 pp
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Half board (8 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea)
Half board (8 x 3-course dinner with coffee/tea): EUR 245.00 pp
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Guided channel cruise
Guided channel cruise: EUR 65.00 pp
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4-hour excursion to Iske-Kazan (Old Kazan) with entrance to the museum and fortress and interactive show
4-hour excursion to Iske-Kazan (Old Kazan) with entrance to the museum and fortress and interactive show: EUR 60.00 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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6-hour excursion to Sviyazshsk with entrance to Holy Domitian Monastery and Temple of St. Sergius of Radonezh
6-hour excursion to Sviyazshsk with entrance to Holy Domitian Monastery and Temple of St. Sergius of Radonezh: EUR 60.00 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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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 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)
Check out our Q&As
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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 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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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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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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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
4* hotels
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What currencies are required for this tour?
Rubles
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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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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, children are welcome for this tour
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
No
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What is the maximum group size?
Generally the maximum group size is 30 pax
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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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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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Company Instant Book
yes
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
No, only the ones specified in the program
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Normal, regular
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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 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 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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Are pet accepted?
Unfortunately pets are not accepted
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No, they are optional
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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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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes, the coach has air conditioning
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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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Are flights included in this tour?
No, flight are not included
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