Moscow – Saint Petersburg
Overview
Experience the grandeur of Russia on this 8-day journey through its two most iconic cities β Moscow and Saint Petersburg. Discover the Red Square, Kremlin, and St. Basilβs Cathedral in Moscow, then glide on to the imperial charm of Saint Petersburg with its palaces, canals, and the world-famous Hermitage Museum. A perfect blend of history, culture, and elegance awaits
Arrival to the Airport - Transfer to the hotel - 14:00 Check inΒ
Radisson cruise: Enjoy restaurants with on-board service and amazing views of Moscow from the water. You can have a delicious time, celebrate a memorable event or just enjoy a walk with a glass of wine and light snacks
Overnight In Moscow
Moscow City tour (by Metro with Metro tour): Tour will cover all the major significant places of the Russian capital. We will visit Red Square, Gum Mall, Alexandrovsky Garden also The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, and Park Zaradye with sky bridge (Kremlin view)
Metro tour: Moscow Metro plays a very important role in the life of Muscovites, and still is the main transport artery of the city. It is a monument of culture, architecture, a tour of the underground transport network will reveal secrets, a secret underground city.
Kremlin tour with Cathedrals β You will visit the inner territory of the Kremlin, Assumption Cathedral and the Cathedral of the Archangel. Next, you'll continue on to the Ivanovo area, the proverbial Senate Palace, the famous Tsar Cannon.
Program of the day:Β
10:00 Start from the hotel with guide by MetroΒ
10:20 Station Kropotkinskaya - The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour
11:00 Station Kropotkinskaya β 11:10 Station Ploshad Revolutsii (Red Square)Β
Walk tour around Kremlin and Red Square (all pedestrian area)Β
- Bolshoy TheaterΒ
- Alexandrovsky GardenΒ
- Red Square with St. Basil Cathedral and Lenin Tomb
- Gull MallΒ
- Park ZaradyeΒ
- Time for lunch in food court with Indian counter (on the own)Β
- Kremlin visit with CathedralsΒ
15:00 Station Kitay Gorod β to hotel (10-20 min)
Optional: Attraction "Flight Over Russia/Moscow" β 12 USD per person
You'll find yourself in a "flying cinema" and embark on a virtual journey over Moscow or Russia (depending on the media theater session). For 15 minutes, you'll experience breathtaking views from a birdβs-eye perspective: from the domes of Christ the Savior Cathedral to the towers of the Kremlin, or from St. Petersburg to the Kuril Islands! All this will be accompanied by music and special effects.
VDNH tour with Cosmonaut Museum (hotel β VDNH β Hotel by Metro, 10-20 min 1 way)
VDNKh is a unique historical openβair ensemble. The architecture of the Exhibition reflects the history of the country over the past 80 years. We invite you to visit the most remarkable places of the Exhibition and make a real journey through time and space.
Transport: Metro
Guide: 4-5HRS
Entry Included: VDNH, Space MuseumΒ
Great Moscow Circus
Great Moscow Circus Russian Circus rose to world acclaim during the Soviet period, when acts from many Russian circuses united to tour the United States under the title, βThe Moscow Circus.β During this time, the circus, which was already important, became an even more prominent piece of culture, and a point of pride. Russian Circus traditions include clowning, juggling, acrobatics, contortion, and animal acts (especially bear acts, such as bears who juggle with their feet).
Transfer to Moscow Station 13:50 β 19:15 Speed Train βLastochkaβ to St. PetersburgΒ Transfer to the hotelΒ
Check in to the Hotel Transport:
Day in Leisure rest & relax
After Breakfast Proceed to city tour
Saint-Petersburg City tour. In 2017 St. Petersburg was awarded third time the World Travel Awards prize as the leading tourist destination in World. St. Petersburg is a unique mixture of architectural styles; the city has retained the authentic monuments of architecture since its founding.
Kazan Cathedral - Traveling through Europe, imperator Pavel Petrovich, was struck by the beauty and harmony of the Cathedral of St. Peter's in Rome and the square in front of it, surrounded by colonnades. In 1799, when he was come back to Russian Capital, St-Petersburg, he announced a competition to design the cathedral, which would replace the dilapidated church of the Nativity of the Virgin (popularly known as Kazan), built earlier on the same place. The church houses one of the most important relics of Russia - the miraculous icon of Our Lady of Kazan.
Peter and Paul Fortress - the historical kernel of St. Petersburg, military engineering and architectural monument. From this place the city began its construction in 1701.
Overnight at Hotel
Experience a royal escape from Saint Petersburg to the opulent town of Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo), home to one of Russiaβs most magnificent architectural masterpieces β the Catherine Palace.
- After breakfast, meet your guide and drive (approx. 1 hour) to Pushkin, a charming imperial estate surrounded by lush gardens and ornate parks.
- Visit the Catherine Palace, an 18th-century Baroque masterpiece built for Empress Catherine I. Admire its breathtaking Golden Enfilade of opulent halls and the world-renowned Amber Room, often called the βEighth Wonder of the World.β
- Stroll through the Catherine Park, featuring elegant pavilions, serene ponds, and classical sculptures.
- Learn fascinating stories of the Russian Tsars and the palaceβs dramatic history during WWII from your expert local guide.
After the tour, return to your hotel in Saint Petersburg.
Hermitage - It is one of the largest art museums in the world, with its exhibits placed in more than 350 rooms.
The State Hermitage Museum - one of the greatest assets of the Russian Federation is not only the most important museum in St. Petersburg, but also one of the largest art museums in the world. Hermitage consists of six historic buildings located along the banks of the Neva River. The heart of the Hermitage is the Winter Palace (the former residence of the kings).
Overnight at hotel
Transfer to Station
Speed Train βLastochkaβ to Moscow
Transfer to airport for flight to India
INCLUSIONS
- Accommodation in Hotels with breakfast
- Meals: Breakfast
- All sightseeing English-speaking guide
- All transfers and sightseeing by minivan/car as per program
- Entry fees for the monument
- Water bottle in the car 0.5 per day per person
- Speed train Moscow β St. Petersburg-Moscow economy class
- Visa Invitation Letter
- Radisson cruise
- Kremlin tour with Cathedrals
- VDNH tour with Cosmonaut Museum
- Great Moscow Circus
- Pushkin and Catherine Palace
EXCLUSIONS
- Airfare
- GST & TCS
- Russian e-visa fees
- Optional sightseeing
- Anything not mentioned in Inclusions
- personal Expenses























































