Days
Price from
- Start
- Moscow, Russia
- Finish
- Saint Petersburg, Russia
- Destination
- Russia
- Style
- Peregrine
- Code
- PCRH
- Physical rating
- Trip rating
- 67 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 in to this short itinerary, so be prepared for full days 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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It’s best to pack luggage that you’ll be able to comfortably carry, as you’ll have to do so yourself for the duration of the trip (to-and-from hotel and on-and-off transportation).
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Itinerary
Accommodation
- Marco Polo Presnja Hotel or similar (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Moscow - Moscow Underground Urban Adventure - EUR56
- Moscow - Moscow Behind the Icons Urban Adventure - EUR56
- Moscow - Modern Moscow Urban Adventure - EUR38
Meals Included
There are no meals included on this day.Special Information
Your hotel in Moscow is the 4 star rated boutique Marco Polo Presnja, built in 1904 and retaining its grand sense of history. The hotel is located approximately 10 minutes walk from the central Tverskaya/Pushkinskaya Metro Station and around 30 minutes on foot from Red Square. The Metro is the easiest way to get around the city as taxis can be expensive and traffic conjested, although do be warned it can be very busy during peak times. There are escalators in combination with stairs and tunnels, so using the Metro does still involve a lot of walking. It's not too difficult to navigate once you get the hang of it and many of the stations are sights in themselves. Your leader can give you an orientation to help you make the most of the Metro.Accommodation
- Pushkarskaya Sloboda Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Suzdal - Home-cooked dinner
Optional Activities
- Suzdal - River Cruise (Commentary in Russian only) - RUB350
- Suzdal - Mead Tasting - RUB280
- Suzdal - Belfry Climb - RUB100
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Special Information
Since we only stay in Suzdal overnight, it's suggested to bring an overnight pack with you while leaving your main luggage at the hotel in Moscow.Accommodation
- Marco Polo Presnja Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Suzdal - Guided Walking Tour
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Marco Polo Presnja Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Moscow - Kremlin & Armoury Guided Tour
Optional Activities
- Moscow - Izmailovo Vernisazh Markets - RUB10
- Moscow - Victory Park Museum - RUB400
- Moscow - St Basils Cathedral - RUB500
- Moscow - Tretyakov Art Gallery - RUB500
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
On occasion Lenin's Mausoleum and Red Square may be closed to the public during regular opening hours for special events or without prior warning. As Moscow's premier tourist attractions, tickets for the Kremlin and Armoury are in high demand, and the Moscow Tourism Administration sets strict quotas to control visitor numbers. Time in each area is also limited to 90 minutes, with any exceptions possibly resulting in the guide losing their license. We ask for your understanding that the guide is under pressure to keep to the schedule. The Diamond Fund isn't included in your tour, but after the Kremlin and Armoury there may be time to visit. Entrance tickets can be purchased in the ticket office at the Armoury. The Diamond Fund is open for visitors from 10am-1pm and from 2pm-4pm. Thursday it is closed. Please talk to your leader at the Group Meeting if you are interested in this option so they can investigate pre-booking tickets.A living museum, St Petersburg is a blend of baroque European architecture and Russian royal history, built by the Russian Tsar Peter the Great, whose legacy can be felt in its enigmatic streets and showcase cathedrals and museums.
Accommodation
- Grand Tchaikovsky Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Moscow - Lenin's Mausoleum
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Perhaps take a boat to see landmarks from a Neva river cruise or climb the belfry of St Isaacs Cathedral for a rare high view of the city. Then of course there are the world class performances at the Mariinsky Theatre to occupy your evening.
Accommodation
- Grand Tchaikovsky Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- St Petersburg - Hermitage Museum
Optional Activities
- St Petersburg - Boat Trip - RUB700
- St Petersburg - Saint Isaac’s Cathedral Colonnade - RUB400
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
Remember to reserve a concert of performance in advance by booking the tickets online. In particular we recommend you see what's playing at the Bolshoi in Moscow (www.bolshoi.ru) or Mariinsky (www.mariinsky.ru), as it may be difficult to get tickets when you are there, especially during White Nights (mid-summer) in St Petersburg.Accommodation
- Grand Tchaikovsky Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- St Petersburg - Peterhof Park & Fountains
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
Please note that your tour includes entrance to the main park, but does not include entry into the Palace itself, which requires an additional ticket (optional). If you would like to remain at Peterhof and see the Summer Palace you will need to make your own way back to St Petersburg. Some other optional sights in the park may also attract additional entrance fees.On occasion our groups have been unable to visit Peterhof due to tickets being booked out or the park being closed without warning for an official delegation. At these times we will visit an alternative park in another of St Petersburg's suburbs.
Optional Activities
- St Petersburg - St Petersburg like a Local Urban Adventure - EUR50
- St Petersburg - St Petersburg Discovery Urban Adventure - EUR50
Meals Included
- Breakfast
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
- Suzdal - Home-cooked dinner
- Suzdal - Guided Walking Tour
- Moscow - Kremlin & Armoury Guided Tour
- Moscow - Lenin's Mausoleum
- St Petersburg - Hermitage Museum
- St Petersburg - Peterhof Park & Fountains
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Important notes
1. Please note in order for our local operator to book train tickets in Russia, below information must be provided to us at the time of booking or no later than 31 days before departure. This information should be exact the same as per your passport. Additional fee may apply for changing train tickets if wrong details are provided.
• Passenger's full name (first, middle and last)
• Full Passport Details (number, expiry, issued)
• DOB
• City of Birth
2. A Complimentary Arrival Transfer is included in the cost of the trip. Please provide your flight details at the time of booking or no later than 14 days prior to arrival.
3. A Single Supplement to have your own room is available to book on this trip and includes all nights.
4. Gratuities included only for the essential services that you will receive as part of your tour package. Please see our Tipping section of these trip notes for more information.

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