Moscow and St.Petersburg 8 days/7 nights

Day 1: Morning arrival of the group in Moscow. Meeting with the guide.

10.00 Sightseeing tour of Moscow with view of the central streets and squares, the embankment of the Moskva- River with a panorama of the Kremlin, Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Sparrow Hills, Arc de Triomphe.

Lunch at one of the cafes / restaurants of the city (self paid).

Excursion to the Tretyakov Gallery. At the end transfer to the hotel.

17:00 the end of the program. Free time.

Day 2: Breakfast at the hotel. Meeting with a guide in the hotel lobby, a trip by public transport for a tour of Red Square and the Alexander Garden. This architectural ensemble includes St. Basil’s Cathedral, Frontal Place, a monument to Minin and Pozharsky, the building of the Mausoleum, GUM, the Historical Museum, the Eternal Flame in honor of the soldiers who fell in battle with the Nazi invaders.

Optionally, an excursion to the Kremlin - territory and a visit to one cathedral (for an additional fee).

Optional excursion to the Kremlin and the Armory (for an additional fee).

Excursion to the Historical Museum. The end of the program.

Lunch at one of the cafes / restaurants of the city (self paid).

Free time.  We recommend to go to Zaryadye Park which is not far from Red Square where  you may  see and walk on the  suspension bridge over the Moskva River - the novelty of recent years and the miracle of engineering. Great place for a photo! 

In the evening visit a folklore show, musical, opera or ballet (optional for an additional fee).

Day 3: Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure (transfer) on an excursion to the Izmailovsky Kremlin -  a restored Russian folklore village where you can taste Russian vodka at the Vodka Museum, try traditional Russian bagels and gingerbread cookies, buy souvenirs, see the work of craftsmen, ride horses in Izmailovsky Park.

Lunch with Russian cuisine in the Izmailovsky Kremlin or a buffet in the restaurant of the “Beta” hotel. Return to the hotel (transfer). Free time.

In the evening transfer to the pier for a boat trip on the Moscow River with dinner on board (a la carte menu is self paid on site). From the water the city appears solemn and magnificent. Slowly the river liner moves along the Kremlin and majestic temples. This boat trip gives you the opportunity to enjoy the panoramas of Moscow and relax. Modern motor ships - with panoramic roofs - are warm in winter and cool in summer. Return to the hotel (transfer).

Day 4: Breakfast at the hotel. Check out. Luggage into the bus.

09.30 Departure excursion to the Museum of Skyscrapers with a visit to the observation deck. This is the first and the only museum of skyscrapers and high-rise construction in Moscow, opened in July 2017. The exposition of the Museum is dedicated to the history of high-rise construction in Moscow and the history of the creation of Moscow City. The historical part tells how Moscow grew up: from the bell tower of Ivan the Great to the Stalinist skyscrapers and today's Moscow City skyscrapers.

Lunch at one of the cafes / restaurants of the city (self paid). 

Transfer to Leningradsky railway station. Departure by «Sapsan» train to St. Petersburg (appr. 4 hours en route).

Arrival in St. Petersburg. Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.

Day 5: Breakfast at the hotel. Meeting with the guide.   

Sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg. You will see all the main attractions: Nevsky Prospekt, the ensemble of Palace Square, the Winter Palace, the Pillar of Alexandria, the General Staff building, the Bronze Horseman, St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Smolny Cathedral ensemble, etc.

Excursion to the Peter and Paul Fortress with a tour of the Peter and Paul Cathedral: the tombs of the Romanov dynasty.

Lunch at one of the cafes / restaurants of the city (self paid).

Transfer to the hotel. Free time.

Day 6: Breakfast at the hotel.

09.30 Departure for the bus excursion to Pushkin – Pavlovsk .

Museum complex "Tsarskoye Selo" in Puskin - Catherine Palace, the famous Amber Room (except for the summer period). Walking tour of the park of the Catherine Palace and the Alexander Park.

Lunch at one of the cafes / restaurants of the city (self paid).

Excursion to Pavlovsk (State Museum-Reserve). Travel information along the way.

Pavlovsk  Palace - the story of the palace creation and life of Emperor Paul and his family. Pavlovsky park.

Return to St. Petersburg. 18.30 end of the tour at the hotel. Free time.               

Day 7: Breakfast at the hotel.

Excursion to the Hermitage - a museum of fine and decorative art. One of the largest and most significant art and cultural-historical museums in the world.

Excursion to St. Isaac's Cathedral - the main cathedral of St. Petersburg with the opportunity to climb to the observation deck of the cathedral and admire the beauties of the city.

Free time.

 In the evening visit to the Mariinsky or Mikhailovsky Opera and Ballet Theaters (optional for an additional fee).             

Day 8: Breakfast at the hotel. Check out. Luggage into the bus.

09.30 Departure for the excursion to the Menshikov Palace,  Prince Alexander Menshikov  was  the associate of Peter the Great and the  first governor of St. Petersburg.

Airport transfer.

The cost of the program is calculated on request and depends on the total number of tourists in the group. 

Included in cost:

• Accommodation in a hotel of the selected category 3 * or 4 * in Moscow 4 days / 3 nights; in St. Petersburg 5 days / 4 nights; The calculation of the above prices was made on the basis of the Ibis3 *, Belorusskaya Grand Hotel 4 * or Holiday Inn 4 * hotels in Moscow and Regina 3 * and Rus 4 * in St. Petersburg. Alternative hotels are possible; 5 * upon request;

• Breakfasts in hotels;

• Excursion program as described with a english-speaking guide;

• Transfers airport-hotel-airport, train station in Moscow and St. Petersburg and transport for excursions in accordance with the description in the program;

• cruise on the Moskva- River (ticket);

• Entrance fees to the art gallery, palaces, museums, etc. according to the program

• Flight ticket;
• Tickets for the Moscow-S.Peterburg train (daytime “SAPSAN” 4 hours  en rourte - from 52 euros or night train“Grand Express” or “Red Arrow” 8-9 hours en route - about 55 euros for a place in a 4-seater sleeping compartment, 92 euros for a place in 2- seater sleeping compartment );
• Visa support - 20 euros / 1 person .;
• Additionally recommended excursions, visits, theater tickets;
• Public transport;
•  Lunches / dinners.