Discover the essential of the former and the current capitals of Russia with this tour of Moscow and Saint Petersburg. During the trip, you’ll get to see monuments and visit places that are recognized worldwide as symbols of Russia such as the Red Square, the Kremlin, the Hermitage, beautiful cathedrals and many more…
You’ll get from one city to the other on a high speed train (4 hours). If you want to travel between the two cities during the night, so that you can sleep in the train (8 hours), check out our tour « Images of Russia ».
Notice for Regular Tour: Although the itinerary detailed below starts in Saint Petrsburg and ends in Moscow, it is possible that you’ll start in Moscow and end in Saint Petersburg. It all depends on the chosen date of departure. If you choose a Sunday as a date of departure, then you’ll start with Saint Petersburg, if you choose a Thursday, you’ll start with Moscow. No matter which date you choose, you’ll experience the complete tour.
From Saint Petersburg – EVERY DAY
From Moscow – EVERY DAY
Seasonal supplement:
15 of May – 15 of July – White Nights – 95 $
20 of December – New Year Eve – 120 $
Arrival. Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.
Breakfast. City sightseeing tour, during which you will admire its splendid views: the Arts Square, surrounded by 3 museums and 4 theatres; the Palace Square offering an impressive view of the Baroque Winter Palace; the historical “Strelka” (Cape) of the Vasilyevsky Island; the famous Nevsky Avenue considered the “heart” of the city. We will also visit the Peter and Paul Fortress that is actually considered the place of birth of St. Petersburg. This tour will give you an insight into the history of the city and the Romanovs’ royal dynasty. Lunch. Free time.
Breakfast.
Free Day.
Breakfast.
Free Day.
Breakfast. Transfer to the train station for the highspeed train to Moscow. Arrival in Moscow. Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation. Dinner.
Breakfast. City sightseeing tour of Moscow, during which you will have an excellent opportunity to learn the history of the Russian capital and see the most impressive sights of great historic and cultural value. Red Square, one of the most spacious squares of the world, famous for Lenin’s Mausoleum and Saint Basil’s Cathedral, and dominated by the grand Kremlin red-brick walls. You will have a chance to see the magnifi cent tower buildings symbolizing the Soviet Moscow, and also the Cathedral of Christ the Savior that was demolished and then reconstructed as a symbol of the Russian faith. After that we will visit the Moscow Subway (Metro) which covers almost the entire territory of the Russian capital. It is one of the world’s most heavily used metro systems, well known for the ornate design of many of its stations, which contain beautiful examples of socialist realism art. Lunch. Free time.
Breakfast.
Free Day.
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport.
*Please, take note that we reserve the right to change the order of visits.
Level 1 (easy)
Cruise
Level 2 (moderate)
