Moscow and St. Petersburg - standard program

1 DAY: MOSCOW
Transfer from airport / railways station to the hotel, check in.

2 DAY: MOSCOW
Breakfast at the hotel.
Kremlin + 1 Cathedral tour (3-4 h).
There are dozens of Kremlin in Russia, but Moscow one has no equal. Because the Moscow Kremlin is not just a historical defensive structure. This is the heart of Russia. The main spiritual and political center of the country. Her pride and glory. The official residence of the President of the Russian Federation. Attraction № 1 in Moscow.
Time for lunch (lunch is not included).
Bus city tour.
Return to the hotel.

MOSCOW: 3 DAY
Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit to the Tretyakov Gallery (3-4 h).
One of the largest pearls among the world's famous museums is the Tretyakov gallery, whose Creator, patron, entrepreneur and collector P. Tretyakov is known even to those who are infinitely far from painting and art. This Museum is included in the list of objects # 1, which every foreigner who comes to the capital of Russia dreams of seeing. We invite you to one of the most interesting art museums in the world with the largest collection of works of Russian fine art. Meeting the world of art is always a holiday. Give yourself bright emotions and unforgettable impressions!
Lunch in a local café.
Moscow Metro + Arbat tour (3-4 h).
We invite you to peek into the Moscow underground life visiting the subway of the capital. The stations of Moscow’s subway system have often been called “the people’s palaces”, for their elegant designs and lavish and profuse use of marble, mosaics, sculptures and chandeliers. Built during Stalin’s rule, these metro stations were supposed to display the best of Soviet architecture and design and show how privileged the lifestyle of the Russian people was.
After that, we invite you to take a walk through one of the most “iconic” places of the capital – Arbat Street, where it is always noisy, fun, bright and festive. But we will not be interested in the performances of artists, but in the history and architecture of the most romantic street in Moscow. You will hear a lot of interesting stories about the apartment buildings that were located here, and their residents. The stones of the Arbatskaya pavement remember L. Tolstoy and S. Yesenin, A. Pushkin and his young wife N. Goncharova, A. Blok and B. Pasternak. No wonder, probably, it was here that the heroes of the famous novel “War and Peace” were “registered”. We invite you to take a walk around the Old Arbat!
Return to the hotel.

4 DAY: MOSCOW
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free day.

5 DAY: SAINT PETERSBURG
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer from hotel to the railway station in Moscow.
Sapsan speed train from Moscow to Saint-Petersburg.
Transfer from the railway station to the hotel in Saint-Petersburg.
Check in.

6 DAY: SAINT PETERSBURG
Breakfast at the hotel.
Bus city tour with visit to visit to the Peter and Paul Fortress.
Peter and Paul fortress in Saint Petersburg is the oldest architectural monument in the city. The date of Foundation of the fortress is considered the date of Foundation of the Northern capital. The history of the city begins with it. The victory over Sweden in the Northern war required Peter I to urgently settle the conquered territories. An uninhabited island at the mouth of the Neva river attracted the attention of the Emperor when he was choosing a site for the future fortress, the heart of the new capital. The fortifications were built according to the latest fortification science of the time. During the program you will see the ancient defensive structures of the fortress, Trubetskoy Bastion, Commandant's house, Mint, Arsenal, Guardhouse and the main attraction of the fortress-Peter and Paul Cathedral, which houses the tomb of Peter the Great and other Russian emperors. You will admire the gilded spire of the Cathedral, which is crowned by the figure of a flying angel – the main symbol of Saint-Petersburg!
Lunch in a local café.
Visit to the Hermitage museum.
Today we invite you to start your day with a visit to the Hermitage. With the possible exception of the Louvre, there is no museum in the world that rivals the Hermitage in size and quality. Its collection is so large that it would take years to view it in its entirety at last count, there were nearly three million works on exhibit. The museum is especially strong in Italian Renaissance, as well as possessing outstanding collections of works by Rembrandt, Picasso, and Matisse. Visitors should also take advantage of its excellent Greek and Roman antiquities collection and its exhibits of Siberian and Central Asian art. Not least among the attractions of the Hermitage is the museum itself, with its fine interior decoration and architectural details.
Return to the hotel.

7 DAY: SAINT PETERSBURG
Breakfast at the hotel.
Peterhof tour (lower park) (~5 h).
The suburbs of Saint-Petersburg are famous for their magnificent palaces, which were built for themselves by Russian nobles. Peterhof is one of the most beautiful country residences built in the style of French Versailles. This is a world-famous Palace and Park ensemble and former summer residence, where official receptions, holidays and events were held in the private life of the Royal family. You will take a walk in the Lower Park. In the Park, you can see the world's largest system of fountains with natural pressure and water cascades with rich sculptural decoration (please note that the fountains are open from May to the end of September!). From the top step of the cascade, you can enjoy a stunning view of the Park and the sea channel that connects the marine residence with the Bay. After looking at the magnificent panorama and taking a couple of photos, you will be abale to take a walk through the Park. Here you will see dozens of unique fountains, a chess hill, a Lion cascade, beautiful small palaces, firecracker fountains, a trout pond, a labyrinth, etc.
Return to the hotel.

8 DAY: SAINT PETERSBURG
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free day.
OPTIONAL
RIVER AND CANALS TOUR
(* Not available starting from 17 Oct 2021 tour)
A city built over 42 islands, Saint-Petersburg is surrounded by water and interlaced with a complex web of rivers, canals and channels that seem to bind the city together, while also marking the borders of its different districts and neighborhoods. Drift along waterways and see Saint-Petersburg from a different angle on a leisurely boat cruise. Pass under some of the city's 400 bridges and admire the 18th-century palaces, amazing cathedrals, and churches as well as many architectural landmarks that line the banks of the Neva River. Affectionately known as the “Venice of the North”, the city rivals Venice and Paris in its romantic atmosphere. Saint-Petersburg was originally built on 33 islands separated by canals in the delta of the Neva River. Now these canals and rivers offer a unique view of the iconic landmarks that dot the city, such as the magnificent Hermitage Museum – one of the largest art museums in the world and the Vasilyevsky Island with its famous Palace Bridge. Glide past historic monuments and landmarks during this cruise and visit otherwise inaccessible areas of the city.

9 DAY: SAINT PETERSBURG
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer from hotel to the airport / railway station.

For groups of less than 5 pax we reserve the right to use public transportation on short distances.
Groups of different languages can be combined in one bus with individual guides.
Please always consider a single supplement in case you need a single accommodation.

Our prices include:

• Double accommodation in Moscow in 4* hotel for 4 nights (Holiday Inn Tagansky / Novotel Moscow Center or similar)
• Double accommodation in Saint-Petersburg in 4* hotel for 4 nights (Holiday inn Moskovskye Vorota / Radisson Inn by Nevsky / Novotel Saint-Petersburg or similar)
• Breakfast in the hotel
• Luggage handling in the hotels
• Immigration fees in hotel in Saint-Petersburg
• Sapsan Speed train from Moscow to Saint-Petersburg (economy seats)
• 2 transfers in Saint-Petersburg and 2 transfers in Moscow
• Sightseeing bus city tour in Moscow and sightseeing bus city tour in Saint-Petersburg with English, French, German, Spanish, Italian speaking local guides
• Visa support letter if necessary

Supplementary (for prebooking only):

• Optional excursions in Moscow and Saint-Petersburg per your request
• *Optional package can be offered per your request
• Accommodation and program in Moscow and / or in Saint-Petersburg before or after tour
• Lunches in city-restaurant in Moscow and Saint-Petersburg
• Dinner in the hotels or in city restaurant in Moscow and Saint-Petersburg
• Non obligatory Insurance of medical, medical transport and other expenses
• Single supplement in hotels. Per pax per tour.* Please always consider a single supplement when the number of pax is odd

* If restrictions are imposed on the entrance to museums for a certain number of people, we can serve group requests with the division of groups into smaller ones, with the predominant use of the same transport (or with a different number and capacity of transport), but with a large number of guides.
** Some museums or excursions can be excluded from the program if circumstances beyond the control of the tour operator require it (time constraints due to covid-19 / bans on the operation of facilities). At the same time, as far as possible, we will offer an alternative replacement.