Russian Express - 7 days

This short tour of Russia takes in all the best sites in 9 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 there is a walking tour, providing a fabulous introduction to this stunningly grandiose city. Stroll down Nevsky prospect (the main thoroughfare) and see the beautiful Church on Spilled Blood. 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 a guided walk of 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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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
  • 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 leader
  • Walking tour of St Petersburg & and Moscow
Exclusions
  • Flights & visa
  • Entrance fees & Tipping
  • Airport arrival and departure transfer
Departure Dates
Departs Saturdays from St Petes
Prices
Twin/Double Single Supp
USD $919 N/A
The prices shown above are per person. Accomodation is based on hostel/ pension style with a maximum of 6 fellow passengers sharing a room.
Bolt-ons
Sights of St. Petes!
Our ‘St Pete's City Pass’ includes some of the best sights in St Petersburg

 

 

 

 

 

GOBUS is a young and dynamic travel company specialising in tours for spirited travellers who want to discover the world, experience different cultures, make new friends and have a lot of fun along the way!  Here's a list of all the trips we run:

 

 

 EGYPT TOURS: Egypt Group Tours, Egypt XMAS Tours, Egypt New Year Tours

RUSSIA TOURS: Russia Group Tours, Russia XMAS Tours, Russia New Year Tours

MOROCCO TOURS: Morocco Group Tours, Morocco TrekkingMorocco XMAS & NY Tours

TURKEY TOURS: Turkey Group Tours, Turkey Sailing, Turkey Hop-on Hop-off Travel

 

CROATIA SAILING HOLIDAYS:  Croatia & the Dalmation Coast

OVERLAND ADVENTURES: Trans-Siberian Express

 

FESTIVALS:  Oktoberfest, Pampalona, Las Fallas, La Tomatina

MORE FESTIVALS: Queens Day Amsterdam, Cologne Carnival

 

EVENTS: ANZAC Day Gallipoli, Western Front France

 

XMAS & NEW YEAR TOURS: Hogmanay, Berlin, Praque, Egypt Morocco, Russia

AFRICA: Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe

 

 

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