This short tour of Russia takes in all the best sites in 7 intoxicating days. Check out pretty St Petersburg and mighty Moscow, explore the Kremlin and when the night hits, paint the town red!
AT A GLANCE
Starts in: St Petersburg Ends In: Moscow
Departs: Saturdays, Fortnightly
April to September
Meals: 1 picnic lunch
Tour Leader: Yes
Accommodation: Hostels
Compulsory Single Supplement: No
Local Payment Required: No
Average Group Size: 15-20
DAY 1: ST PETERSBURG
Dobro Pozhalovat – welcome! Tonight, meet your travelling companions at our welcome meeting. Your tour leader will recommend some great local bars and restaurants for you to try out. You'll need to become familiar with the local tipple, so why jump straight in feet first and select from the stunning array of vodka's available - Russian style is neat and straight down the hatch! Overnight - St Petersburg.
DAY 2: ST PETERSBURG
You’ve got two full days to take in the highlights of St Pete’s, the jewel in Russia’s imperial crown! This morning enjoy an orientation walk around the city with your tour organiser, taking in the main sights of this stunningly grandiose city. This afternoon is free for you to explore the treasure-filled Hermitage, which is partly housed in the fabulous Winter Palace - former home of the Tsars. The Hermitage boasts the worlds largest art collection! Overnight - St Petersburg.
DAY 3: ST PETERSBURG
A free day to explore independently or grab your self a 'St Petes city pass' and let us lead the way! The pass includes entrance fees lunch and guiding, with visits to the Peter and Paul Fortress, and the Peter and Paul Cathedral, and also Peterhof Palace. Overnight – St Petersburg
DAY 4: NOVGOROD
This morning we take a public bus to Novgorod, one of Russia’s oldest cities. Enjoy a picnic lunch and spend the afternoon exploring the fortified Kremlin and cathedral. Novgorod is famous for its pancakes, so make sure you tuck in! This evening we travel by overnight train to Moscow. Picnic lunch & overnight – Train to Moscow.
DAY 5: MOSCOW
Welcome to Moscow, the city that kept Bond busy! At the legendary Red Square, enjoy an orientation walk around Moscow’s city centre, where we’ll view the wildly coloured, turban domed, St Basil’s Cathedral. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the Kremlin – Russia’s political power house, with its gold-domed cathedrals and tsar bell. This evening why not test out Moscow’s thriving underground club scene!
DAY 6: MOSCOW
Enjoy a day at leisure checking out the highlights of mighty Moscow. The best way to get around is with a metro pass and be sure to take the circle line to view the opulent marble clad, chandelier lit, underground, it's certainly more impressive than the London tube! Pay your respects to the grandfather of Communism at Lenin’s mausoleum and spare some time to browse around the famous GUM department store. The city offers a host of great galleries, museums, plenty of cafes, shops and bars all within walking distance. Overnight - Moscow.
DAY 7: MOSCOW
Our tour ends this morning and hotel check out is at 12 noon.
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Prices
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USD $949
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The prices shown above are per person. Accommodation is based on hostel/ pension style with a maximum of 6 fellow passengers sharing a room.
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Highlights
St Petersburg - UNESCO-listed city, Nevsky Prospekt, Church on Spilled Blood, The Hermitage
Novgorod - fortified Kremlin and cathedral
Moscow - The Kremlin, Red Square, St Basils Cathedral
Inclusions
5 nights in centrally located hostel accommodation with a max of 8 fellow passengers per room (breakfast not included)
1 night aboard an overnight train from Novgorod to Moscow
1 picnic lunch on day 4
1 public bus journey from Moscow to Novgorod
All other transportation in private air conditioned vehicles.
English speaking Russian tour organiser (not historical guide)
Orientation walk around St Petersburg and Moscow
Exclusions
All meals (except 1 picnic lunch)
Flights & visa
Airport arrival and departure transfer
Departure Dates
Departs Saturdays from St Petes
Bolt-ons
Sights of St. Petes! Our ‘St Pete's City Pass’ includes some of the best sights in St Petersburg
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