By day tour description
Day 1
Arrival to Moscow. Welcome dinner and acquaintance with Russian traditional cuisine
Arrival in Moscow.
Welcome to the capital of Russia - the city of Moscow! Centuries-old history, sights of world importance, and truly unique architecture. Moscow leaves only vivid impressions! It is a city of contrasts. Old courtyards and streets coexist with new business centers. Old quarters stand out against the background of modern high-rise buildings.
Day itinerary
- Get acquainted with Russian custom officers
- Comfortable car transfer from the outskirts of Moscow to the city center
- Taste the masterpieces of Russian cuisine in one of the best restaurants in the city
Day key points
- Meeting at the airport and fast passage of customs formalities (airport fast track)
- Transfer to the hotel in a comfortable car
- Arrival at the hotel, accommodation, and rest
- Welcome dinner in one of the best Russian cuisine restaurants in the city
Meals
- Welcome dinner at the city restaurant
Day 2
Moscow. Heart of Russia and famous Russian metro
Moscow sightseeing full-day tour with a personal guide (8 hours)
Experience genuine delight at the sight of crystal chandeliers, sculptures, and wall paintings at Moscow metro stations. Red Square attracts like a magnet with The Kremlin and the famous GUM, GUM is not just a shopping center, but a real architectural monument. The multifaceted Russian capital will open the main historical attractions in front of you.
Day itinerary
- A ride on the Moscow Metro with its sumptuously decorated stations that Stalin called "people's palaces". Also, it is the fastest way to travel to Moscow and avoid traffic jams.
- See the heart of the city and even the country - Moscow Kremlin! Monumental walls, gold-domed churches, and, of course, the most recognizable iconic tower with red stars.
- Explore the treasures of the world-famous museums, including the Armory and Diamond Fund
- Photographed on a background of the Cathedral of St. Basil on the famous Red Square
- Try the ice cream brand and the legendary Soviet lemonade in the historical GUM shopping center
- Look at the world-famous building of the KGB and Lenin Mausoleum
Day key points
- Breakfast at the hotel, meeting with the guide
- 8-hour tour around Moscow with a personal guide and a car
- Return to the hotel, free time (we offer additional options)
Meals
Day 3
Moscow. Heritage of Russian Tsars and Soviet Union Epoch
Full day tour around Moscow with a personal guide (8 hours)
Moscow attracts with its diversity! An amazingly beautiful architectural ensemble of Novodevichy Convent astonishes with its medieval and impregnable walls. Then the former royal residence will open its doors. Nowadays it is the natural landscape museum-reserve Kolomenskoye. A famous observation deck on Vorobyovy Gory rises above the Moskva River offering an impressive bird's-eye view of the city.
Day itinerary
- See the most famous monastery in Moscow, included in the UNESCO heritage list - Novodevichy Convent
- Visit the Museum Kolomenskoye and touch one of the most important Christian relics - the icon of the Mother of God "Reigning"
- Enjoy the best views of the city on the panoramic car tours
- Hear the famous and sometimes frightening stories of Stalin's skyscrapers
- Take a photo with richly decorated Soviet architectural masterpieces VDNH
- Find out the true story of the first human spaceflight in the Space Museum.
Day key points
- Breakfast in the hotel, meeting with the guide
- Tour in Moscow 8:00 with a personal guide and vehicle: car sightseeing tour, Stalinist skyscrapers, Sparrow Hills, Moscow State University building, Exhibition Center, Space Museum, Museum Kolomenskoye
- Return to the hotel, free time
Meals
Day 4
Moscow. Great Russian Art
Half-day Moscow city tour, visit the Bolshoi Theater
It's time to learn Russian art! The Tretyakov Gallery, a leading cultural and educational center of Russia, opens its doors. About 180 thousand works of art: from ancient Russian icons to works by contemporary artists. And in the evening the performance on the stage of the Bolshoi will bring you unforgettable emotions.
Day itinerary
- Consider masterpieces of the world's largest repository of Russian art - the Tretyakov Gallery
- Understand the difference in styles of famous Russian artists: Shishkin, Aivazovsky, Perov, Vasnetsov, Vereshchagin, Surkov, and others
- Touch the art of Russian ballet on the main stage of the country (depending on the Billboard ballet or opera, in the absence of the play, this option can be transferred to another day of the tour, or replaced with a visit to the Mariinsky Theater in St. Petersburg)
- Come to the delight of the interior decoration of the world-famous Bolshoi Theater
Day key points
- Breakfast at the hotel, meeting with the guide
- 5-hour tour around Moscow with a personal guide and a car
- Return to the hotel, free time
- Evening transfer to the Bolshoi Theater
- Return to the hotel, rest
Meals
Day 5
Moscow-Saint-Petersburg. Arrival To Saint-Petersburg
Moving from Moscow to St. Petersburg. The legendary sturgeon caviar and cold vodka tasting.
St. Petersburg was founded by the first Russian Emperor - Peter the Great on May 27, 1703. It was planned and built as the capital of the newly emerged Russian Empire. Today it is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day itinerary
- A ride on a high-speed train Sapsan and be in the heart of St. Petersburg in 4 hours
- Feel the atmosphere of Russia's cultural capital
- Understand the different flavors of sturgeon, salmon, and pike caviar
- Learn the basic rules of the famous Russian vodka drinking and taste its best grades
Day key points
- Breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the railway station
- Transfer from Moscow to St. Petersburg on a comfortable high-speed train Sapsan (4 hours)
- Arrival in St. Petersburg, meeting at the station
- Transfer to the hotel, accommodation, free time
- Transfer to a caviar bar for caviar and vodka tasting
- Return to the hotel, rest
Meals
- Breakfast in the hotel
- Caviar and vodka tasting
Day 6
Saint Petersburg. Romanov's Dynasty, Orthodox Architecture and famous drawbridges
8-hour full-day tour in St. Petersburg with a personal guide and a car
The thought of the Venice of the North creates images of elegant royal palaces, exquisite sculptures, romantic fountains, and the magic of drawbridges in the light of white nights. Visiting the "pearl" of St. Petersburg and one of the best European museums - the Hermitage - will bring you incredible emotions.
Day itinerary
- Trace a difficult path of the centuries-old history of Russia in the former residence of the Romanovs - the Winter Palace, now The State Hermitage Museum
- See masterpieces by Rembrandt, Leonardo Da Vinci, Rafael, El Greco
- Consider the iconic landmarks of Orthodox architecture: St. Isaac's Cathedral, Kazan Cathedral, and Church of the Savior on Blood
- Listen to jazz during a romantic night cruise through the Venice of the North (this option is only available from May to September)
- Make a selfie with drawbridges on the background (This option is only available from May to September)
Day key points
- Breakfast in the hotel, meeting with the guide
- Tour of St. Petersburg 8:00 with a personal guide and car: the Hermitage, St. Isaac's Cathedral, Kazan Cathedral, Church of the Savior on Blood
- Return to the hotel, free time
- Return to the hotel, rest
Meals
Day 7
Pushkin and St. Petersburg. Treasures of the Amber Room and Carl Faberge
8-hour full-day tour in St. Petersburg with a personal guide and a car
It is impossible to imagine the northern capital without suburbs. The city of Pushkin is a World Heritage Site. It is famous for the monument of landscape art and world architecture located on its territory. The Tsarskoye Selo Museum-Reserve is famous for its rich history, beautiful palaces, magnificent decoration of the famous Amber Room, and amazing Catherine and Alexander parks. The Lyceum years of the famous Russian poet Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin, the academic years of Anna Akhmatova and Gumilyov passed in Pushkin. In the evening, explore the collection of Carl Faberge, a genius who has turned his ideas into unique masterpieces.
Day itinerary
- Ride the famous Russian troika through the snowy city
- Visit Tsarskoe Selo, where the youthful years of the most famous Russian poet Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin passed
- Explore the palace interiors of the most famous Russian Tsarina - Catherine the Great
- Learn the history of the legendary amber room
- See a luxurious collection of masterpieces by Carl Faberge
- Try some culinary delights in one of the best restaurants in the city
Day key points
- Breakfast in the hotel, meeting with the guide
- Private transfer to Pushkin
- Walking sightseeing tour of the city: Tsarskoye Selo, the Amber Room, Catherine Palace, Alexander Park, skiing Russian Troika
- Return to St. Petersburg and visit the Faberge Museum
- Return to the hotel, short rest
- Transfer to the restaurant on the town farewell dinner
Meals
- Breakfast in the hotel
- Dinner in the city restaurant
Day 8
Saint Petersburg. Farewell to Russia
Transfer to the airport at the time of the return flight
There are three things to do before you say goodbye to Russia! First, make sure to take a piece of Russia with you. There are souvenirs for any taste: Matryoshka dolls, samovars, national hats or scarves, felt boots and mittens, caviar, and honey. Then, admire the gorgeous bird's eye views of St. Petersburg. Last but not least, answer the question, being actual in a century-long rivalry between two cities: "Which city is better Moscow or St. Petersburg?"
Day itinerary
- Time for souvenir shopping for a good memory of Russia
- Admire the view of St. Petersburg from a bird's eye view from the window
- Make a choice and resolve the perennial dispute "Which city is better Moscow or St. Petersburg?"
Day key points
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer to the airport by the time of the return flight
Meals
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