Russia Classic - 7-Day Tour: Moscow & St. Petersburg

Russia Classic — 7-Day Tour: Moscow & St. Petersburg

Seven unforgettable days through Russia's two great capitals — from the Kremlin, Red Square and grand avenues of Moscow to the imperial palaces, museums, rivers and canals of St. Petersburg.

The journey combines Russia's most famous landmarks with imperial residences, world-class museums, historic neighbourhoods and panoramic city sightseeing.

MOSCOW

Kremlin · Red Square · Old Arbat · Zaryadye Park · Moscow River

Stay: Grada Boutique Hotel 4★ or similar

Moscow

Days 1–3 · 3 days

Welcome to Moscow. Upon arrival at the airport, our representative will meet the group and arrange a comfortable transfer to the hotel.

After check-in and time to rest after the flight, the journey begins with dinner and a relaxed introduction to central Moscow.

An evening walk reveals the atmosphere of the Russian capital: illuminated historic streets, grand architecture and the lively centre of one of Europe's largest cities.

Depending on arrival time, the walk may include Red Square, Nikolskaya Street, GUM and the surroundings of Zaryadye Park.

• Airport meeting
• Private group transfer to the hotel
• 4-star hotel accommodation
• Dinner
• Evening walking tour
• Tour leader / coordinator service

The day is dedicated to the historic heart of Moscow and the landmarks that have represented Russia for centuries.

Explore Red Square and see St. Basil's Cathedral, GUM, the Kremlin walls and Alexander Garden before entering the Moscow Kremlin.

Inside the Kremlin, discover Cathedral Square and the historic churches associated with Russian rulers, coronations and state ceremonies.

Later, experience several of the most beautiful stations of the Moscow Metro before continuing to Old Arbat, one of Moscow's best-known historic pedestrian streets.

• Breakfast
• Red Square
• St. Basil's Cathedral exterior
• Alexander Garden
• Moscow Kremlin
• Kremlin Cathedral Square
• Moscow Metro sightseeing
• Old Arbat
• Dinner
• Professional guide
• Tour leader / coordinator service

Discover the scale and diversity of Moscow on a panoramic sightseeing program featuring Sparrow Hills, Moscow State University, the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, central avenues and views of the modern Moscow City skyline.

ST. PETERSBURG & IMPERIAL SUBURBS

Historic Centre · Hermitage · Peterhof · Tsarskoye Selo

Stay: Moscow Hotel 4★ or similar

St. Petersburg

Days 4–7 · 4 days

Upon arrival at Moskovsky Railway Station, the group will be met and transferred to the hotel.

After check-in, begin exploring the former imperial capital of Russia, founded by Peter the Great on the banks of the Neva River.

The panoramic route introduces the magnificent historic centre: Nevsky Prospekt, Palace Square, St. Isaac's Cathedral, Kazan Cathedral, the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, the Neva embankments and the Spit of Vasilievsky Island.

The day is dedicated to the imperial history and artistic heritage of St. Petersburg.

The centrepiece of the program is a guided visit to the State Hermitage Museum, housed in the former Winter Palace of the Russian emperors.

Walk through magnificent ceremonial halls and imperial interiors while discovering masterpieces of European and Russian art from one of the world's greatest museum collections.

After the museum, continue through Palace Square and the historic centre, with time to experience the atmosphere of imperial St. Petersburg.

• Breakfast
• State Hermitage Museum
• Winter Palace
• Palace Square
• Historic city centre
• Entrance tickets according to the program
• Professional guide
• Dinner

Travel outside St. Petersburg to Peterhof, the magnificent imperial residence created on the shore of the Gulf of Finland.

Often called the Russian Versailles, Peterhof is famous for its palaces, formal gardens and spectacular system of fountains.

The final day introduces another masterpiece of imperial Russia — Tsarskoye Selo, the former summer residence of the imperial family in the town of Pushkin.

Visit the magnificent Catherine Palace, one of the finest examples of Russian Baroque architecture.

The highlight is the legendary Amber Room, reconstructed in extraordinary detail and known throughout the world as one of the treasures of the imperial residence.

After the excursion, the group is transferred to Pulkovo Airport according to the confirmed international flight schedule. If departure is later in the day, additional free time in St. Petersburg may be available.

• Breakfast
• Transfer to Tsarskoye Selo
• Catherine Palace
• Amber Room
• Professional guide
• Transfer to Pulkovo Airport according to flight time

TOUR PRICE

From $1,500 per person

Based on a group of 20 guests.

The $1,500 tour price includes accommodation in comfortable 4-star hotels, meals according to the itinerary, professional guide services, sightseeing activities, entrance tickets and all transportation inside Russia specified in the program.

Transportation inside Russia includes airport and railway station transfers, private group transportation and the Sapsan high-speed train from Moscow to St. Petersburg.

Only international flights to Russia and from Russia are not included in the $1,500 tour price and are purchased independently by the guests.

For reference, the estimated total budget for the complete 7-day trip including international flights is approximately $2,900 per person. This amount is provided only as an approximate total travel-budget reference and is not the selling price of the tour package.

Actual international airfare depends on the departure city, travel dates, airline and booking date. The final tour price may also vary depending on travel dates, hotel availability, transportation costs and group size.

ACCOMMODATION

The tour includes accommodation in comfortable 4-star hotels in Moscow and St. Petersburg. We select hotels with convenient locations and easy access to the main attractions included in the program.

The hotels listed below are our preferred options for this tour. Exact hotels are confirmed according to travel dates, season, group size and availability. If a listed hotel is unavailable, accommodation of a similar 4-star standard and location will be provided.

Grada Boutique Hotel is located in the heart of Moscow on Kuznetsky Most, within walking distance of many central streets, restaurants, theatres and historic landmarks.

Its central location makes it an excellent base for exploring Moscow. The hotel offers comfortable modern rooms with Wi-Fi, air conditioning and private bathrooms.

Moscow Hotel is located at the end of Nevsky Prospekt, opposite the Alexander Nevsky Lavra and close to the Neva River.

The metro station is located directly in the hotel building, providing convenient access to the historic centre. The hotel offers a large selection of comfortable rooms, restaurants, bars and breakfast facilities and is particularly convenient for group accommodation.