See the best highlights and must-see sights of two Russian capitals – Saint Petersburg and Moscow – which have been put together in this comprehensive 6-day tour. If needed, this can be done in 5 days by scheduling the train transfer between the two cities at the end of the second day of touring. Your schedule will be adjusted to make sure they fit your arrival and departure dates. Feel free to add extra days for self-exploration or fill them up with optional tours. Each program will be customized to fit your needs and special requirements. Evening programs are available in both destinations year round.
Itinerary
Day 1: Day 1
Pass By: Moscow, Moscow, Central Russia
Arrival at the airport in Moscow. Transfer to the hotel
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Day 2
Pass By: Lubyanka Square, Moskva, Russia
Notorious Lubyanskaya Square with headquarters of the former KGB
Pass By: Teatralnaya Square, Teatralnaya Sq., Moscow Russia
Theatre Square with the stunning Bolshoi Theatre
Pass By: Tverskaya Street (Ulitsa), Tverskaya ulitsa, Moscow Russia
Tverskaya street, the main street of the city, where we will visit Yeleseyevskiy Grocery Store – one of a kind, built as a palace and turned into a luxurious grocery store more than a hundred years ago
Pass By: Boulevard Ring, Boulevard Ring, Moscow, Central Russia
Boulevard Ring with exquisite cozy 18-19th century mansions of Moscow Nobility
Pass By: Kutuzovsky Avenue, Kutuzovsky Ave, Moskva, Russia
Kutuzovskiy Avenue with the Triumphal Arch
Pass By: Moscow International Business Center Moscow-City, Presnensky District, Moscow Russia
Moscow City – growing business district full of modern skyscrapers
Pass By: Gorkiy Park, Gorkiy Park, Moscow, Central Russia
Pass by the legendary Gorkiy Park and the White House
Pass By: Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Volkhonka, 15, Moscow 119019 Russia
The main Orthodox church in Russia, and a foot bridge next to it, offering some of the best views of the city
Pass By: Zamoskvorechye District, Moscow, Russia
An old neighborhood of Moscow with little churches and stately mansions, some interesting pieces of contemporary art and the most romantic city spot – Love bridge with Love trees
Pass By: Cathedral of Smolensk Icon of Our Lady in Novodevichiy Convent, Novodevichiy Proyezd, 1, Moscow 119435 Russia
Noted for its architectural beauty and historical significance (we will view the convent from outside)
Pass By: Lomonosov Moscow State University (MGU), Leninskiye Gory, 1, Moscow 119234 Russia
Sparrow Hills known for the main building of Moscow State University and the observation platform offering a fascinating view of the huge megalopolis
Pass By: Sparrow Hills (Vorobyovy Gory), Moscow 119270 Russia
Sparrow Hills known for the main building of Moscow State University and the observation platform offering a fascinating view of the huge megalopolis
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Day 3
Stop At: Saint Basil’s Cathedral, Red Square 2, Moscow 109012 Russia
One of the most recognized symbols of Moscow.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: GUM, Red Square, 3 Metro Ploshchad Revolyutsii, Moscow 109012 Russia
The famous department store in the heart of Moscow.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Aleksandrovskiy Sad, Near Kremlin, Moscow 119072 Russia
Alexander’s Garden with the eternal flame, a WW2 memorial, where you might watch a change of guards
Stop At: Kremlin, Kremlin, Moscow, Central Russia
The Kremlin used to be a fortress then the residence of the Russian Tsars. After the Revolution of 1917 the USSR Government moved in it. Now it is the seat of the Russian President
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Armoury Chamber, Dvortsovaya St., 1R, Moscow 103073 Russia
The Armoury Museum
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Arbat, Arbat, Moscow, Central Russia
A colorful promenade with numerous antique stores and cafes
Stop At: Moscow Metro, Moscow Russia
You will take Metro to go back to the hotel with Metro tour on the way to see some of the most beautiful stations of world famous Moscow subway system
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Leningradskiy Railway Station, Komsomolskaya Sq., 5/43, Moscow 107140 Russia
Evening Transfer to the train station to catch Fast Sapsan Train to St. Petersburg. Enjoy the luxury of this speedy ride and keep your eyes open for the marvelous St.Petersburg at night.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 4: Day 4
Pass By: St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg, Northwestern District
Your day will start with meeting your professional and friendly St Petersburg guide in the lobby of your hotel.
Pass By: Palace Square, St. Petersburg 191055 Russia
You will first walk to the Palace Square, admire the beauty and grandeur of the Tzar’s residence – Winter Palace, which is part of the Hermitage Museum
Stop At: The State Hermitage Museum, Palace Emb., 30-38, St. Petersburg 191055 Russia
Explore magnificent art collections assembled by the Imperial family and carefully saved from destruction by the staff of the musem during the Second World War. You will see the highlights of the 15th-18th century European Art collection like Da Vinci, Michaelangelo, Raphael, Veronese, Tintoretto, Tiepolo and other world-famous names, as well as enjoy the museum’s collection of Impressionists and Post-Impressionists located in the General Staff Building.
Duration: 4 hours
Pass By: Anichkov Bridge, Fontanka River across Nevskiy Ave., St. Petersburg Russia
It’s time to meet your private driver to enjoy a Panoramic City tour of St Petersburg with picturesque stops in most popular places and by most spectacular sights
Pass By: Kazan Cathedral, Kazanskaya Sq., 2 Metro Nevskiy Prospect, St. Petersburg 191186 Russia
Panoramic City tour of St Petersburg with picturesque stops in most popular places and by most spectacular sights
Pass By: The State Museum St. Isaac’s Cathedral, St Isaac_s Square, 4 Nevskiy Prospekt metro station, St. Petersburg 190000 Russia
Panoramic City tour of St Petersburg with picturesque stops in most popular places and by most spectacular sights
Pass By: University Embankment, Universitetskaya Emb., St. Petersburg 199034 Russia
Panoramic City tour of St Petersburg with picturesque stops in most popular places and by most spectacular sights
Pass By: The Kunstkamera, Universitetskaya Emb., 3 Entrance from Tamozhenny Lane, St. Petersburg 199034 Russia
Panoramic City tour of St Petersburg with picturesque stops in most popular places and by most spectacular sights
Pass By: Cruiser Aurora, Petrovskaya / Petrogradskaya Emb. Gorkovskaya Metro, St. Petersburg 197046 Russia
Panoramic City tour of St Petersburg with picturesque stops in most popular places and by most spectacular sights
Pass By: Smolny Cathedral, Rastrelli Sq., 1, St. Petersburg 191124 Russia
Panoramic City tour of St Petersburg with picturesque stops in most popular places and by most spectacular sights
Stop At: Peter and Paul Fortress, Petropavlovskaya Fortress, 3, St. Petersburg 197022 Russia
Peter and Paul Fortress, St Petersburg
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 5: Day 5
Pass By: St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg, Northwestern District
Meet your guide and driver at the hotel and depart to the suburban Imperial Residences.
Pass By: Tsarskoye Selo State Museum Preserve, Sadovaya St., 7, Pushkin, St. Petersburg 196601 Russia
Explore the favourite residence of Empress Catherine the Great – Tsarskoye Selo – and see what was left from it after the hard days of the Second World War. Enjoy the unconventional beauty of the newly-recreated Amber Room, which is considered to be the 8th wonder of the world.
Stop At: Catherine Palace and Park, Sadovaya St., 7 Tsarskoye Selo, Pushkin, St. Petersburg 196601 Russia
Explore the favourite residence of Empress Catherine the Great – Tsarskoye Selo – and see what was left from it after the hard days of the Second World War. Enjoy the unconventional beauty of the newly-recreated Amber Room, which is considered to be the 8th wonder of the world.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Peterhof State Museum Preserve, Razvodnaya ul., d. 2, Peterhof, St. Petersburg 198516 Russia
Drive to Peterhof and explore the world-famous gardens and enjoy the multitude of beautiful fountains and realise that the nick-name this place was given – Russian Versailles – is more than justified! You will also visit the Grand Palace of Peterhof and enjoy the cosiness of this ‘miniature’ (in comparison to the Winter palace and Catherine’s palace) Imperial residence rebuilt by Rastrelli from Peter’s modest mansion into a truly splendid gala residence of Elisabeth!
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 6: Day 6
Pass By: Pulkovo, St Petersburg, Russia, 196140
Departure from the airport.
Transfer from the hotel to the airport.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Categoría: Tours de varios días y más largos.
Inicio en: Khimki, Russia.
Duración: 6 days.
Precio: 1.269,03 euros.
