Ravishing Russia | Moscow St.-Petersburg
Russia, the world’s largest nation, borders European and Asian countries as well as the Pacific and Arctic oceans. Its landscape ranges from tundra and forests to subtropical beaches. It’s famous for Moscow's Bolshoi and St. Petersburg's Mariinsky ballet companies. St.
Highlights
- Arrival in Moscow
- Moscow city tour
- Moscow-St. Petersburg by express train Sapsan
- St. Petersburg
- St. Petersburg
Day by day
- Day 1Arrival in Moscow
Arrival at Moscow airport. Meet the driver waiting for you at arrivals with name placard. Transfer to the hotel . Rest of the day is free at leisure to explore the city on your own. Overnight at the hotel in Moscow.
- Day 2Moscow city tour
This morning depart for a city tour of Moscow with stops at the most famous sights: Poklonnaya Hill, New Maiden Convent, Vorobievy Hills. Drive by Tverskaya Street, Manezhnaya square, Ohotny Riad, Bolshoy theatre, Lubianka square, Savior Cathedral, the Kremlin and Kropotkinskaya embankments (no entrances). Later proceed to Red Square & Kremlin tour: territory and famous cathedrals.Return to the hotel, rest the day is at leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Moscow. (B)
- Day 3Moscow-St. Petersburg by express train Sapsan
Today check out from the hotel and have a transfer to the train station to take “Sapsan” train to St. Petersburg (2nd class). Arrive in St. Petersburg, meet your guide for transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day is free at leisure to explore on your own. Overnight at the hotel in St. Petersburg.(B)
- Day 4St. Petersburg
This morning depart for a city tour of St. Petersburg with stops at the most famous sights: spit of the Basil Island, St. Isaac's Cathedral, and Palace Square, ?hurch of the Saviour on Spilled Blood, the Aurora, and other. Drive by Nevsky prospect, the Neva embankments, Isaac’s square, Arts square (no entrances). Visit the famous Peter & Paul’s Fortress where the burial site of Tsars & Russian Royal Family takes place. Overnight at the hotel in St. Petersburg.(B)
- Day 5St. Petersburg
Today depart for a tour around one of the World’s top art museums – the Hermitage, located in magnificent Winter Palace. Its collections, of which only a small part is on permanent display, comprise over three million items including the largest collection of paintings in the world. You will have a chance to explore Egyptian antiquities, Renaissance art, Greek masterpieces, Russian art and much more. Overnight at the hotel in St. Petersburg.(B)
- Day 6Departure from Russia
Check out and transfer to the airport . Board your flight & return home with happy memories! End of services.
Included
- Two nights Accommodation in Moscow in weekend from FRI-SAT.
- Three Night’s accommodation in St.-Petersburg
- Daily breakfast except day one
- Private car for 1-2 pax / private minivan with driver for 3-6 pax/ private minibus with driver for 8-10 pax for transfers and sightseeing;
- English-speaking professional licensed guide for sightseeing program
- 2 nd class “Sapsan” express train ticket Moscow to St. Petersburg (one-way)
- Entrance tickets as per itinerary
Not included
- International & Domestic Airfare.
- Airport taxes.
- Visa.
- Travel Insurance.
- Lunch and Dinner
- GST of 5 % on total package
- Gratuities expected by Bell staff, Restaurant, Transfer and Tour staff and Drivers.
- Any meals other than specified above
- Any sightseeing, tours, transfers, event tickets & tours other than mentioned above not mentioned in package inclusions
- Any item of personal nature like mini-bar, portage, tips, etc.
- All entrance fees and excursions not mentioned above.
- Rates are subject to change, including changes in Government taxes and surcharges.
Payment and cancellation
Pay a 25% deposit to reserve, and the balance before departure. Cancel free of charge up to 30 days before the start date.
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