10-day Tour To Ukraine And Russia: Kiev, Moscow And St. Petersburg

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kiev. Transfer to the Hotel

Pass By: Kyiv (Kiev), Kyiv (Kiev)
Arrival in Kiev. 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: Khreschatyk Kyiv 4* (or similar)

Day 2: Kiev City Tour

Stop At: Kyiv (Kiev), Kyiv (Kiev)
It’s time to get acquainted with Kiev. The Ukrainian capital is easy to navigate thanks to the walkable centre and the Dnepr River which bisects the city. One of the great joys of visiting Kiev is to visit its beautiful churches.

The St Archangel Michael’s Golden Domes Monastery, which dates from the 12th century and the 19th century Vladimir Cathedral with its colourful murals are also must-sees.

While you’re exploring downtown, don’t miss the Golden Gate, an impressive arch that was originally constructed on this site in 1037 and extensively rebuilt in 1982 into the landmark you see today.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Saint Sophia Cathedral, Volodymyrska vul. 24, Kyiv (Kiev) 01001 Ukraine
The UNESCO-listed St Sophia Cathedral boasts some incredible mosaics, frescoes and no fewer than 13 domes.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Khreschatyk Street, Khreschatyk St, Kyiv, Ukraine, 02000
Finally, we’ll take you for a stroll along Kreshatik Street, Kiev’s main thoroughfare.
Duration: 30 minutes

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

Day 3: Kievo-Pecherska Lavra. Visit to Andriyivsky Uzviz. Departure to Moscow

Stop At: Kyivo-Pechers'ka Lavra, vul. Lavrska 21, Kyiv (Kiev) 01015 Ukraine
In the morning we will have a guided tour of Kievo-Pecherska Lavra (monastery) – a sacred place of the Orthodoxy, with architectural ensemble of 11-19th centuries. At the present time Kievo-Pecherska Lavra is an active monastery and National Historical Architectural Preserve. We will visit its cathedrals, museums, exhibitions as well as the caves with the saint relics.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Andriyivski Uzviz, 23 Andriivski Descent, Kyiv (Kiev) Ukraine
Later our guide will bring us to the famous street in Kiev - Andriyivsky Uzviz (Andriyivsky Descent). The most ancient and steep street in Kiev, Andriyivsky Uzviz, is Kievers’ favorite place for outdoor fairs, festivals, and concerts. Art galleries, shops, and studios make Andriyivsky Uzviz the best place to shop for Ukrainian crafts and artworks.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in comfortable overnight train to Moscow.

Day 4: Arrival in Moscow. Moscow City Tour. 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: Vorobievy Hills, Vorobievy Hills, Moscow, Central 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 5: Kremlin & Armoury. Moscow Metro

Stop At: Moscow Kremlin, Moscow 103132 Russia
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 6: 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.
Duration: 3 hours

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

Day 7: St. Petersburg 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 Go Russia sign board 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, signalled the beginning of the Great Social Revolution.
Duration: 4 hours

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

Day 8: 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. This stunning palace, an architectural masterpiece in itself, contains a collection of over three million works of art dating from the Stone Age to the present day. That collection includes masterpieces by Leonardo Da Vinci, Titian, Raphael and the French impressionists; its sculptures, icons, coins and even the Tsar’s jewellery make the Hermitage an unforgettable place to visit. 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 9: Petrodvorets - Palace and Gardens

Stop At: Peterhof State Museum Preserve, Razvodnaya ul., d. 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. Petrodvorets, sometimes called Peterhof, is a world-famous palace, fountain and park complex dating from the eighteenth century, which takes its name from its founder, Peter the Great. The estate is an outstanding landmark of Russian artistic culture of the 18-19th centuries.
Duration: 4 hours

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

Day 10: Departure for 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.