Highlights of Russia
Highlights of Russia
Highlights of Russia
6 Days Starting in St Petersburg and ending in Moscow
Visiting: Saint Petersburg, The Hermitage Theatre, Moscow, Red Square, Kremlin Palace, St. Basil's Cathedral, Arbat Street
Tour operator:
Tour code:
RH
Specialist Group:
18-30 Somethings
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
13 - 35
Physical rating:
Easy
Age range:
18-39
Trip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Kick off your amazing Highlight of Russia tour with the culture-rich St Petersburg. Roam the displays of Hermitage Museum, the second biggest museum in the world and home to 3 million antiquities! Enjoy the dazzles and delights of this amazing city before traveling to the heart of Russia, Moscow. Explore the capital’s churches, charming monuments and museums with countless pieces of incredible art. While you are there, don’t forget to try some local delicacies!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : St. Petersburg
Location: Saint Petersburg
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Oktiabrskaya Hotel – 4 Star (or similar)
Meals Included: Dinner
Welcome to Russia! Keep your eyes peeled at St.
Petersburg airport for the Travel Talk sign for your transfer to the hotel.
Freshen up and meet in the lobby around 6:00pm for an informal meeting with your guide and other tour members.
Afterwards, join the group for a walk and have an optional group dinner to mingle.
Your tour leader can also recommend some local bars to enjoy a drink with your new travel buddies.
Included Activities
Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities
Group Dinner
Day 2 : St. Petersburg - City Tour Incl. The Hermitage
Location: Saint Petersburg, The Hermitage Theatre
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Oktiabrskaya Hotel – 4 Star (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
The amazing city of Saint Petersburg was founded by Tsar Peter the Great in 1703 and was the capital of Imperial Russia.
The city is beautifully built around a series of bridge-connected canals and rivers.
Even the underground walls are an artwork! Start off the day with a tour of the breathtaking city.
Drive along the main street, Nevsky Prospect, receive a solid introduction on this charming city as you pull up at the Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood.
Don't put away your cameras just yet! Next up, a guided visit to the world-famous treasure-filled Hermitage Museum.
Included Activities
Guided St.
Petersburg Tour & Hermitage Museum
Optional Activities
Group Dinner
Day 3 : St. Petersburg (Opt. Tsars Route Tour)
Location: Saint Petersburg
Accommodation: Sleeper cabin train
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today you have a free day to explore this magnificent city on your own, make the best of it! You can take on some optional activities such as the Tsar's Route tour with lunch.
The route visits to Peterhof Garden and Catherine Palace during summer months (May to October) or Pavlosk Palace and Catherine Palace in winter months (October to May).
Later this evening, board the overnight sleeper train bound for Moscow and rest up.
Overnight train in a sleeping cabin accommodation.
Optional Activities
Tsar's Route
Folklore Show
Day 4 : Moscow City Tour, Red Square
Location: Moscow, Red Square
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Izmailovo Delta Hotel or Moscow Hotel – 4 Star (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Time to embark on a city tour of Moscow.
Launch a guided walk tour through Moscow's heart, meeting the amazing Red Square and Kremlin Palace.
Ask your local guide all your questions on the history, challenges and the culture of Russia.
The city offers amazing galleries and museums and plenty of cafes, shops and bars.
After the city tour you, if you're still hungry for more, you have the option to join a tour of the World War II Museum.
The rest of the afternoon and evening is yours.
You can roam the main shopping streets, try out local dishes or explore the fancy nightlife.
Included Activities
Sightseeing Kremlin Palace
Optional Activities
Tretjakov Gallery
World War II Museum
Day 5 : Moscow, Kremlin Palace, St. Basil'S, Arbat Street
Location: Moscow, Kremlin Palace, St. Basil's Cathedral, Arbat Street
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Izmailovo Delta Hotel or Moscow Hotel – 4 Star (or similar)
Meals Included: No Meals
Start off the day with a guided walk throughout the grounds of Kremlin and soak in mighty government buildings, gold-domed cathedrals and the Tsar bell.
Stroll down the road to reach the stunning St Basil's cathedral and the Red Square.
Capture a mental picture to last forever, the multi-coloured domes create a breath-taking sight for all travellers.
Continue down Arbat street; one of the oldest surviving streets of the capital and home to many historical Russian figures.
Included Activities
Sightseeing Red Square & St.
Basil Cathedral, Moscow Metro Tour & Old Arbat's Walking
Optional Activities
Moscow By Night
Day 6 : Moscow
Location: Moscow
Meals Included: Breakfast
Have your final breakfast on us and start bidding farewells to your travel mates before checking out of the hotel (11:00).
Time to start counting days for your next adventure with Travel Talk!
What's Included
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Accommodation
4 star hotels and sleeper cabin train
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Airport Transfer(s)
From St. Petersburg airport to the Travel Talk hotel (on day 1)
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Meals
4 breakfasts
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Transportation
Air-conditioned coach or mini-bus and train
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Tour Guiding
Services of experienced guide licenced by the Ministry of Tourism
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Free Wi-Fi
Complimentary hotel Wi-Fi access ( where available )
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Train
Sleeper Cabin (4 beds) train between St. Petersburg & Moscow
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
Tips and gestures
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Optional activities
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Travel Insurance
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Items of a personal nature
Add Ons
Local Payment: £0
Check out our Q&As
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
No
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, children age 18 and above are allowed
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
There are always single travellers on our tours. If you don't mind being roomed with another single traveller of the same gender, then you do not need to pay a single supplement, however, this excludes all of our North American tours where the sharing option for a solo traveller is not available, and the single supplement must be applied if you are travelling alone. The single supplement is for travellers who would like to stay in a private room for the duration of the tour. PLEASE NOTE: The single private option is not always available, especially for sailing tours and camping.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Our tours are suitable for any traveller above 18 years old. The majority of Travel Talkers are from the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada or Europe, however we always have travellers from all over the world. What brings them together is a passion for travel, discovering authentic cultures and experiencing unique adventures with like-minded travellers.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
At Travel Talk, we believe that travel is a force for good and show our support through various initiatives and charity organizations, as well as keeping the principals of responsible and sustainable travel at the core of our ethos. These values are engrained in our business culture and the design of our trips just the same. Together with our guests, we strive to make a positive impact on local p
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Over 20 years
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Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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