8-day Best Of Moscow And St Petersburg Tour With Accommodation

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Moscow. Transfer to the Hotel

Pass By: Moscow, Moscow, Central Russia
Our driver will be waiting for you at the pick-up point ready to transfer you to your hotel. No activities are planned for the arrival day.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in a premium 4* hotel: Marriott Courtyard 4* (or similar)

Day 2: Moscow City Tour & Novodevichy Cemetery. Red Square, St. Basil’s, Lenin Mausoleum

Stop At: Red Square, Moscow 109012 Russia
Guided visit of the Red Square.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Saint Basil's Cathedral, Red Square 2, Moscow 109012 Russia
Visit to St. Basil's Cathedral.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Lenin's Mausoleum, Red Square, Moscow 613310 Russia
Visit to Lenin's Mausoleum.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: GUM, Red Square, 3 Metro Ploshchad Revolyutsii, Moscow 109012 Russia
Visit GUM department store.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Moscow, Moscow, Central Russia
Panoramic city tour.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Sparrow Hills (Vorobyovy Gory), Moscow 119270 Russia
Visit to the observation platform for a panoramic view over the capital.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Novodevichye Cemetery, Luzhnetskiy dr., 2, Moscow 119048 Russia
Visit to the Novodevichy Cemetery.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in a premium 4* hotel: Marriott Courtyard 4* (or similar)

Day 3: Kremlin Territory, Cathedrals & Armoury Museum. Moscow Metro

Stop At: Moscow Kremlin, Moscow 103132 Russia
Today we stay in Moscow to delve deeper into its fascinating history, beginning with a guided tour of the Kremlin's grounds and cathedrals. The Kremlin was once the home of the Tsars and is now the residence of the Russian president.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Armoury Chamber, Dvortsovaya St., 1R, Moscow 103073 Russia
You'll visit the Armoury Museum, crammed full of weaponry, armour and even some of Faberge's famous eggs.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Moscow Metro, Moscow Russia
We'll head underground to explore some of Moscow's beautiful metro stations. Decorated with marble, mosaic, stained glass and bronze sculptures, you'll agree they're more like museums than part of a transit system.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in a premium 4* hotel: Marriott Courtyard 4* (or similar)

Day 4: Kolomenskoe – UNESCO Heritage Site. Departure to St. Petersburg

Stop At: Kolomenskoye Historical and Architectural Museum and Reserve, Andropova Ave., 39, Moscow 115487 Russia
Included in today's programme is a visit just to the former Royal estate of Kolomenskoe. It dates from the fifteenth century and was the place where Peter the Great spent his childhood and Russian princes spent their summers. It's your first chance to see some of the old tent-roofed wooden churches for which Russia is well-known. You'll also see the Church of the Ascension, built in 1532 by the Moscow Grand Prince Vasily III in order to thank God for the birth of his son and heir to the throne, who later became Ivan the Terrible. Later, you'll be met by our driver with a company signboard at the lobby of the hotel to transfer you to the "Grand Express". This overnight train will be your hotel on wheels, featuring spacious sleeping compartments. Day train option is also available.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight train "Grand Express" featuring spacious sleeping compartments. Upgrade options available.

Day 5: Arrival in St. Petersburg. Panoramic City Tour

Stop At: St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg, Northwestern District
Our driver and a guide will be at the railway station ready to meet you with a company signboard at the platform. After breakfast at a local cafe, you'll take a guided city tour of St Petersburg. This, the most European of all Russian cities is nicknamed the Venice of the North. You'll explore the city's must-see sights, including the Peter and Paul Fortress, St. Isaac's Cathedral and the Church of Christ's Resurrection (also known as the Saviour of the Blood). You will also lay eyes on the famous cruiser Aurora, the legendary ship whose cannon, on Lenin's orders, signaled the beginning of the Great Social Revolution. Later, you’ll check in to your hotel.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in a premium 4* hotel: Petro Palace 4* (or similar)

Day 6: Hermitage Museum (Winter Palace)

Stop At: The State Hermitage Museum, Palace Emb., 30-38, St. Petersburg 191055 Russia
Today is devoted to the world renowned Hermitage, former residence of the Russian Tsars and generally held to be one of best museums in the world. After our guided tour, you’ll have the chance to stay on and explore the museum further on your own.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in a premium 4* hotel: Petro Palace 4* (or similar)

Day 7: Petrodvorets (Peterhof) - Palace and Gardens

Stop At: Grand Peterhof Palace, Razvodnaya St., 2, Peterhof, St. Petersburg 198516 Russia
We start today's included excursions with a half-day tour to one of St Petersburg's magnificent summer palaces, Petrodvorets. Please note, the duration of the visit depends on the traffic conditions as the palace is situated outside the city.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Park And Gardens of Peterhof, Razvodnaya st., 2, Peterhof, St. Petersburg Russia
We will visit the fountain and park complex dating from the eighteenth century.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in a premium 4* hotel: Petro Palace 4* (or similar)

Day 8: Departure. Transfer to the Airport

Pass By: St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg, Northwestern District
Today marks the end of your tour. Our driver will be waiting for you at the hotel lobby ready to transfer you to the airport or any other departure point. No activities are planned for the departure day.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.