Days
Price from
- Start
- Moscow, Russia
- Finish
- St Petersburg, Russia
- Destination
- Russia
- Style
- Peregrine
- Code
- PCRH
- Physical rating
- Trip rating
- 12 reviews
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1, Max 12
Why you'll love this trip
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Join in local life and customs as you share a meal in a Russian home in the fairytale-like Golden Ring town of Suzdal
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Soak up the atmosphere of Moscow’s Red Square and Kremlin, which has for centuries been at the very centre of Russian history
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Marvel at the opulence of Peter the Great’s grand palace gardens and fountains of Peterhof
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Discover treasure-upon-treasure at the incredible art collection housed in St Petersburg’s Hermitage Museum, the former Winter Palace of Catherine the Great
Is this trip right for you?
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This trip is a comfortable way to see the highlights and learn the history of Russia’s most iconic sights, using private transport and high-speed day trains.
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We pack a lot into this short itinerary, so be prepared for days full of activities. We highly recommend staying additional days in St Petersburg and Moscow to get the most out of these fascinating destinations.
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We recommend packing light and compact for this trip, as you will need to be able to carry your luggage on and off public transport, and to and from accommodations.
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Itinerary
Meals
7 breakfasts, 1 dinnerTransport
Private vehicle, Taxi, high-speed train, Public bus, MetroAccommodation
Feature Stay Moscow Hotel (3 nights), Hotel (4 nights)Included Activities
- Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
- Suzdal - Home-cooked meal and pastry baking demonstration
- Suzdal - Guided sightseeing walking tour
- Moscow - Kremlin & Armoury Guided Tour
- Moscow - Red Square & Lenin's Mausoleum
- St Petersburg - Hermitage Museum
- St Petersburg - Peterhof Park & Fountains
Dates & availability - 2021 season
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Important notes
1. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
3. Please provide the following details exactly as they appear in your passport at the time of booking so that we can book your train tickets. Ticketing fees may apply for amendments to details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases, you will be required to cover the cost of issuing a new ticket if an amendment occurs.
• Your full name (first, middle, last)
• Passport details (number, nationality, issue and expiry dates)
• Date of birth
• City of birth

Essential trip information
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