The Soul of Russia 4*
Moscow, Russia
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Day 1: Arrival
Welcome to the legendary capital of Russia - Moscow! Upon arrival, your private driver transfers you to the hotel for check-in.
The rest of the day is free to relax in your cozy room, dine in one of the nearby restaurants or start exploring the amazing city center on your own.
Day 2: Departure to Sergiev Posad
Following early breakfast and check-out, your guide-driver picks you up at the hotel in Moscow and takes you to Sergiev Posad known as "Russian Vatican" for its magnificent blue and golden cupolas scattered all around the town.
- Included in your tripMarriott Courtyard Moscow4-star hotelVoznesenskiy Pereulok, 7, Moscow, Russia, 125009
Included Experiences- Russian visa processing service
Included Transfers- Arrival Private Transfer Sedan
- Departure Private Transfer Minivan
Car
Suzdal, Golden Ring, Russia
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Day 2: Arrival
After arrival you check in and have a free evening to enjoy the atmosphere of provincial Russia.
Day 3: Tour of Suzdal & Departure
Following breakfast meet your guide in the hotel lobby and enjoy a sightseeing tour of Suzdal known as a city-museum of the Golden Ring. Suzdal boasts its large number of preserved historical monuments of ancient Russian art and architecture.
During the tour, you visit UNESCO World Heritage Site - the brilliant architectural complex of the Kremlin. Continue your trip to the Museum of Wooden Architecture which is an example of classical ancient Russia.
After a lunch break, you depart from Suzdal.
- Included in your tripNikolaevsky Posad4-star hotelRU, ul. Lenina, 138, Suzdal, 601293
Included Experiences- Half Day Private Walking Tour
Included TransfersTransfers can be added here
CarMoscow, Russia
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Day 3: Arrival
Upon arrival, your private driver transfers you to the hotel for check-in.
The rest of the day is free to relax in your cozy room, dine in one of the nearby restaurants or start exploring the amazing city center on your own.
Day 4: Moscow City Tour & Visit to the Tretyakov Gallery
Following breakfast, you meet your guide at the hotel lobby and have a wonderful city tour around the most magnificent Moscow landmarks.
During the tour you take a walk at the beautiful Red Square, admire the famous GUM department store and go inside the colorful St. Basil's Cathedral, and see the spectacular Cathedral of Christ the Savior and learn the story of its destruction and reconstruction.
After a break for lunch, you pay a visit to the world-famous treasure trove of the Russian fine art, the Tretyakov Gallery, where you spend amazing time viewing the gems of its collection, including the famous masterpieces of Ivan Aivazovsky, Mikhail Vrubel and Viktor Vasnetsov.
After the tour, you return to your hotel and have the rest of the day at leisure.
In the evening you can choose to join an optional guided Radisson boat ride (226 USD per person) or an optional evening walk with a local guide (130 USD per person).
Day 5: Visiting the Kremlin Territory & Armoury Chamber
This day is dedicated to the exploration of one of the most outstanding Moscow icons - the Kremlin.
Following breakfast you meet your guide at the hotel lobby and set off on a 4-hour walking tour. You walk to the Kremlin territory where you have a chance to explore the gems hidden behind the Kremlin walls such as the Cathedral Square and the Assumption and Annunciation cathedrals.
Then you visit the famous Armoury Chamber that houses a unique collection of crown jewels, stunning coronation finery, hand-forged armor and weapons, royal carriages and sleighs, and world-famous Fabergé eggs.
After the tour, you return to your hotel and have the rest of the day at leisure.
In the afternoon you can choose to join an optional guided tour of Izmailovo Kremlin and Vodka Museum (292 USD per person).
Day 6: Moscow Subway & the Sparrow Hills Viewpoint
Following breakfast, you check out from your hotel and enjoy discovering one of the most interesting sites in Moscow hidden deep beneath the surface - the Moscow Subway. You have a quick subway ride to taste local life and enjoy the splendid decorations of its stations.
After the Subway ride, you have a chance to enjoy one of the best city views at Sparrow Hills and see the grand building of Moscow State University, the highest of seven Stalinist skyscrapers of Moscow.
Today you also drive by the Victory park, have a photo stop at the Triumphal Arch and visit the new Zaryadye Park, dubbed as the new symbol of Moscow, where you have amazing photo opportunities with the most picturesque views on the historic center of Moscow.
After a break for lunch, you are transferred to the train station where you board the modern high-speed Sapsan train that takes you to St. Petersburg in comfort and safety in just 4 hours.
- Included in your tripMarriott Courtyard Moscow4-star hotelVoznesenskiy Pereulok, 7, Moscow, Russia, 125009Included Experiences
- Moscow City Tour & Visiting the Tretyakov Gallery
- Walking Tour of the Kremlin, Armoury Chamber & the Heart of Moscow
- Moscow Subway & the Sparrow Hills Viewpoint
Included Transfers- Arrival Private Transfer Minivan
- Departure Private Transfer Minivan
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St. Petersburg, Russia
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Day 6: Arrival
Welcome to St.-Petersburg - the Venice of the North! Upon arrival, you are met by your private driver, who transfers you to the hotel for the check-in.
The rest of the day is at your own leisure to relax after the trip.
Day 7: St. Petersburg City Tour & Boat Ride
After breakfast you meet your guide at the hotel lobby and go on an amazing panoramic city tour around the most cherished gems of St. Petersburg, including Palace Square, the St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, Nevsky Prospect and many other popular attractions.
During the tour you also visit the Peter and Paul Fortress - a burial place of almost all the Russian emperors and empresses from Peter the Great to Nicholas II and his family.
Later you enjoy a private boat ride along the rivers and canals of St. Petersburg to see the city from a completely new perspective.
In the evening you have a chance to enjoy an optional visit to the Feel Yourself Russian Folk Show with private transfers (160 USD per person) or an optional evening walk with a local guide (130 USD per person).
Day 8: Tour of the Hermitage Museum
Following breakfast, you meet your guide at the hotel lobby and go to the legendary Hermitage Museum to see its unique collection of world art.
During the tour, you visit the halls of the Winter Palace to explore the main collection of the Hermitage, including the masterpieces of Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, El Greco, Francisco Goya and Thomas Gainsborough.
You then cross the Palace square to enter the General Staff Building which houses Hermitage's superb collection of Modern European Art, primarily consisting of the world-famous French impressionist and post-impressionist paintings.
After the tour, you return to your hotel and have the rest of the day free.
In the evening you can choose to join an optional Saint Petersburg by Night and Drawing Bridges Tour (148 USD per person).
Day 9: Departure
This is the final day of your amazing Russia tour! After breakfast you check out from your hotel and your private driver takes you to the airport for your flight back home.
We hope you've enjoyed both magnificent Russian capitals and return home with lifelong memories and unforgettable impressions. We wish you a safe flight and hope to work on your future trips!
- Included in your tripCorinthia Hotel Nevsky Palace5-star hotelNevsky Prospect, 57, St.Petersburg , RUSSIA, Russia
Included Experiences- Half Day Guided Tour of the Hermitage Museum with Transport
- Full Day City Tour with Boat Ride
Included Transfers- Arrival Private Transfer Minivan
- Departure Private Transfer Sedan
- Accommodation at remarkable 4 and 5 star hotels in Moscow, Suzdal and St. Petersburg;
- Breakfasts at the hotels;
- Airport transfers and all transportation according to the itinerary;
- Rich sightseeing tours with professional English-speaking guides;
- Entrances fees to Sergiev Posad Lavra, Museum of Wooden Architecture, Dormition Cathedral, St. Basil's Cathedral, Tretyakov Gallery, Kremlin territory & Armoury Chamber, Moscow subway, Peter and Paul Fortress, Hermitage Museum & General Staff Building, Bath Cottage and Lower Park in Peterhof, and Catherine's Palace;
- Private boat ride in St-Petersburg;
- Economy class high-speed Sapsan train tickets from Moscow to St. Petersburg;
- Full Russian visa processing service for US, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand citizens and visa support service (invitation) for customers from all other countries;
- Support line during the trip.
Not included:international flights, multiple arrival/departure transfers, other meals not mentioned in the program, optional tours and services, all personal expenses.
Note:
1. Hotels availability is subject to change. In case current hotels are booked out we will provide alternative hotels of an equal value for you.
2. We include 1 vehicle for your arrival and departure transfers. If multiple vehicles are required additional transfer costs will apply.
Stress-free Booking Book your journey without stress and at convenient pace. You can pay a deposit of 20% to book any tour in any major currency; the final balance will be due 90 days before start date. In event if you decide to change or postpone your trip, you can transfer your deposit to any other packages we offer. Cruise bookings and special offers may be subject to different booking terms.
Trip Assurance If you need our assistance during your trip, you can call our support line available from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. (CET) on weekdays and weekends.
