Two faces of Russia. Moscow & Saint Petersburg
included
- hotel accommodation;
- breakfast buffet in the hotel, 1 dinner, 4 lunches;
- transport service according to the tour program;
- entrance fees to the museums;
- English-speaking tour guide;
- audio equipment;
- bottled water for every day.
Moscow and Saint-Petersburg are the two faces of modern Russia. Seeing one and skipping the other makes the impression unfinished. Moscow with its luxury and hurried life tempo shows an unbelievable mix of cosy streets, soviet and modern hi-end buildings, while Saint Petersburg is a museum city lined by strict perpendicular routes and granite embankments. A comparison between Asian and European? It is you to decide!
DAY 1. Moscow
- Arrival to Moscow. Meeting the guide in the airport.
- Transfer to the hotel. Check-in. Free time.
- Dinner at the hotel restaurant.
DAY 2
- Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
- Sightseeing bus tour in Moscow. You will see the most popular places of interest: Triumfalnaya Square, Bolshoi and Malyi theatres, Kremlevskaya embankment, Poklonnaya Hill, Triumphal Arch, Kutuzovsky prospect, the Russian White House etc.
- Excursion in Kremlin – get inside the medieval architecture and visit one of the inner cathedrals.
- Lunch.
- The Red square is the heart of Moscow and the most popular spit amiong tourists. You will see the square itself, Manezhnaya square, GUM shoppling mall and Alexander Garden.
- Walking tour down the Arbat street. A lot of cafes, bars, shops and souvenir sport are located here in the oldest pedestrian street, one of Moscow symbols.
- Transfer to the hotel.
DAY 3
- Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
- Museum-estate "Tsaritsyno" – an architectural and park ensemble which was the residence of Catherine II. The excursions include Grand Palace, Opera House and the Park.
- Lunch
- The observation deck of the Federation Tower skyscraper, 89th floor (the Moscow City business centre) – an all-around 360° view, a photo studio where you can have professional pictures with the city landscape, a 3D exhibition, a virtual guide with added reality and even an interactive ice cream factory.
- Transfer to the hotel.
DAY 4
- Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
- Check-out
- "Stories and legends of the underworld" – an excursion in the Moscow underground (metro) which is a real masterpiece of architecture. Some stations are in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
- The State Tretyakov Gallery – the famous museum, where Russian gems of fine arts have been exhibited since 1856.
- Lunch
- Option: a ship cruise down the Moskva river with an a-la carte dinner onboard.
- Transfer to the hotel for the luggage, transfer to the railway station.
- A night trip to Saint Petersburg by train.
DAY 5. Saint Petersburg
- Arrival to Saint Petersburg. Meeting the guide at the railway station.
- City sightseeing bus tour. All the prominent sights of St. Petersburg: Nevsky prospect, Palace Square, Hermitage, Saint Isaac's Cathedral, Neva embankment, Bronze Horseman, cathedrals, palaces and other monuments. Several stops are planned for walking around.
- Excursion to Peter and Paul Fortress. It is the starting point and the heart of Saint Petersburg. The excursion includes Peter and Paul’s Cathedral where Russian emperors are buried and the Troubetskoy Bastion prison.
- Lunch.
- Boat trip in the historical part of St. Petersburg (audio guide included).
- Transfer to the hotel. Check in.
DAY 6
- Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
- Tour to Peterhof – the residence of Russian tzars. It is a must-see for anyone coming to St. Petersburg. It’s called the Russian Versailles for its astonishing park of fountains and baroque architecture. The tour includes a visit to the Great Palace and the Grottoes.
- Free time for a lunch.
- Returning back to the city by boat through the Gulf of Finland.
- End of the program in the city centre.
- Option: a night boat trip under the famous draw bridges of St. Peterburg.
DAY 7
- Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
- St. Isaac’s Cathedral. The largest church in St. Petersburg, an outstanding example of religious architecture. Not only will you see the cathedral inside, but also observe the city view from the 43 m high colonnade.
- The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood. One of the iconic symbols of St. Petersburg, famous for its Russian style architecture, colorful domes, internal mosaics and a very special story of being founded.
- Lunch
- The State Hermitage. One of the greatest world’s museums shows treasures of the international culture. Moreover, it is located in the Winter Palace which retains memory of the most important events in the Russian history.
- Transfer to the hotel.
DAY 8
- Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
- Check-out.
- Tour to Tsarskoye Selo (Pushkin). One more royal residence which belongs to the historical and architectural heritage. The tour includes excursions at the Catherine’s palace, the Amber room and in the park.
- Free time for lunch.
- Transfer to the airport.
PRICE
RUB per person
| Hotel | 10+1 | 15+1 | 20+1 | 30+1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3* | 102 900 | 92 500 | 84 900 | 74 600 |
| 4* | 109 400 | 95 100 | 88 900 | 79 800 |
