The Best of Two Capitals: St Petersburg and Moscow 5-day tour
Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation
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Trip Type: Multi-day Tours
Duration: Flexible
Best Highlights and Must-See Sights of two Russian capitals - Saint Petersburg and Moscow - have been put together in this comprehensive 5-day tour. If needed, this can be done in 4 days, by making train transfer between the two cities at the end of the second tour day.
Tour schedules 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.
Tour schedules 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.
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Best Highlights and Must-See Sights of two Russian capitals - Saint Petersburg and Moscow - have been put together in this comprehensive 5-day tour. If needed, this can be done in 4 days, by making train transfer between the two cities at the end of the second tour day.
Tour schedules 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. Arrival at the airport, private transfer to your hotel.
Day 1 - Moscow
10:00 Today your private tour guide and driver will take you on a fascinating city tour that will give you a formal introduction of Moscow and will certainly overwhelm you with all the beautiful sights that the Russian Capital has to offer.
We will take you along Moscow’s old and new streets, historical squares and of course the famed Boulevard Ring with exquisite 18th-19th century mansions of Russian nobility.
During the day we will give you a chance to take beautiful photos and will make several stops at the most picturesque places of the city, including Christ the Savior Cathedral.
You will finish the day with a visit to Izmailovo Craft and Flea market, an open air wooden complex built in old Russian style – the best place to get Russian souvenirs and gifts to take home.
Day 2 - Moscow
10:00 Start the day with a walk in the historical center of the city, where almost every building is associated with various events and outstanding personalities of the Russian history and culture.
Guided tours of St Basil Cathedral
Guided tour of Kremlin Grounds with cathedrals inside visits
Guided tour of the Armoury Museum
Walk along the Red Square and Alexander's Garden,
Moscow Subway tour
Day 3 - Moscow to St Petersburg
Spend the morning at leisure
In the afternoon meet your private driver for a transfer to the train station to catch fast Sapsan train to St. Petersburg. Enjoy the luxury of this speedy ride and get ready for the marvellous St. Petersburg awaiting your discovery!
Day 4 - St Petersburg
10:00 Meet your guide in the lobby of your hotel and walk to the Palace Square.
Enjoy a private guided tour of the Hermitage museum with Impressionist collection.
Savour a delicious lunch in a local café/restaurant and stretch your legs!
Panoramic City tour of St.Peterbsurg with picturesque stops in most popular places and by most spectacular sights.
During the tour you will visit Peter and Paul Fortress, Church on the Spilled Blood and St.Isaac’s Cathedral.
Return back to the hotel at the end of the day.
Day 5 - St Petersburg
09:00 Meet your guide and driver at the hotel and depart to the suburban Imperial Residences.
Explore the favourite residence of Empress Catherine the Great - Tsarskoye Selo - to tour Catherine's palace with Amber Room
Lunch in a local cafe/restaurant. Recommended: Sampling Menu at Podvorye Restaurant
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!
Your departure transfer from St Petersburg will be arranged on any day for your convenience.
Tour schedules 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. Arrival at the airport, private transfer to your hotel.
Day 1 - Moscow
10:00 Today your private tour guide and driver will take you on a fascinating city tour that will give you a formal introduction of Moscow and will certainly overwhelm you with all the beautiful sights that the Russian Capital has to offer.
We will take you along Moscow’s old and new streets, historical squares and of course the famed Boulevard Ring with exquisite 18th-19th century mansions of Russian nobility.
During the day we will give you a chance to take beautiful photos and will make several stops at the most picturesque places of the city, including Christ the Savior Cathedral.
You will finish the day with a visit to Izmailovo Craft and Flea market, an open air wooden complex built in old Russian style – the best place to get Russian souvenirs and gifts to take home.
Day 2 - Moscow
10:00 Start the day with a walk in the historical center of the city, where almost every building is associated with various events and outstanding personalities of the Russian history and culture.
Guided tours of St Basil Cathedral
Guided tour of Kremlin Grounds with cathedrals inside visits
Guided tour of the Armoury Museum
Walk along the Red Square and Alexander's Garden,
Moscow Subway tour
Day 3 - Moscow to St Petersburg
Spend the morning at leisure
In the afternoon meet your private driver for a transfer to the train station to catch fast Sapsan train to St. Petersburg. Enjoy the luxury of this speedy ride and get ready for the marvellous St. Petersburg awaiting your discovery!
Day 4 - St Petersburg
10:00 Meet your guide in the lobby of your hotel and walk to the Palace Square.
Enjoy a private guided tour of the Hermitage museum with Impressionist collection.
Savour a delicious lunch in a local café/restaurant and stretch your legs!
Panoramic City tour of St.Peterbsurg with picturesque stops in most popular places and by most spectacular sights.
During the tour you will visit Peter and Paul Fortress, Church on the Spilled Blood and St.Isaac’s Cathedral.
Return back to the hotel at the end of the day.
Day 5 - St Petersburg
09:00 Meet your guide and driver at the hotel and depart to the suburban Imperial Residences.
Explore the favourite residence of Empress Catherine the Great - Tsarskoye Selo - to tour Catherine's palace with Amber Room
Lunch in a local cafe/restaurant. Recommended: Sampling Menu at Podvorye Restaurant
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!
Your departure transfer from St Petersburg will be arranged on any day for your convenience.
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