The Moscow Kremlin & Cathedrals: Step inside the grand, fortified heart of Russian history with pre-included entrance tickets to its historic cathedrals and landmarks.
The State Hermitage Museum (St. Petersburg): Enjoy dedicated entry to one of the largest and most prestigious art and antiquities museums in the world, housed inside the former winter palace of Russian emperors.
Panoramic Cityscapes: Photo stops at world-famous architectural marvels including the Sparrow Hills observation deck, the Church on the Spilled Blood, Kazan Cathedral, and the majestic Cathedral of Christ the Savior.
High-Octane & Cultural Optionals: Tailor your free days with extraordinary add-ons, ranging from a serene Radisson river cruise and imperial estate tours (Peterhof & Catherine Palace) to an action-packed military tank ride and AK-47 shooting range experience.
Arrival: Touch down at Moscow International Airport. After clearing customs and immigration, meet our local representative outside the baggage hall for a comfortable private vehicle transfer to your hotel.
Evening: Complete your check-in formalities (Standard check-in time applies after 15:00 Hrs). Spend the rest of your evening at leisure adjusting to the time zone or walking around the local neighborhood.
Overnight: Moscow.
Morning: Savor a buffet breakfast at the hotel before meeting your professional English-speaking guide in the lobby for a comprehensive 6-hour private city tour.
Sightseeing: Trace the fascinating blend of ancient imperial architecture and soaring modern high-tech skyscrapers. Drive up to the iconic Sparrow Hills Observation Deck for an expansive panoramic sweep of the city layout. Enter the fortified stone walls of the Kremlin (Admission Tickets Fully Included) to explore its historic grounds, administrative squares, and magnificent Cathedrals.
Afternoon: Enjoy dedicated photo-stops outside the massive golden-domed Cathedral of Christ the Savior and the historic swan-neck ponds of the Novodevichy Convent.
Optional Evening Activity (Radisson River Cruise): Board an ultra-modern, ice-breaking Radisson Royal Flotilla yacht-restaurant for an elegant cruise along the Moskva River, offering illuminated evening views of the capital’s embankments. (Dinner is billed separately on individual consumption).
Overnight: Moscow.
Full Day: Enjoy a day at leisure to explore Moscow’s pedestrian avenues, subway art stations, or world-class shopping arcades at your own pace. Alternatively, select one of two specialized optional day tours:
Option A (Sergiev Posad Golden Ring Tour): Travel into the countryside to view the blue-and-gold cupolas and snow-white walls of Russia’s holiest spiritual sanctuary. Founded in 1340 by St. Sergius of Radonezh, this complex has hosted millions of pilgrims across the centuries. (Includes private transfers and guide).
Option B (Military Tank Ride & AK-47 Shooting): Gear up in army-style fatigues and climb aboard an authentic Russian armored vehicle. Head into a dedicated tactical field to test historic firearms, including a Kalashnikov AK-47 (10 live rounds included per passenger). (Includes private transfers and guide).
Overnight: Moscow.
Morning: Following breakfast, meet your coordinator in the lobby for a private transfer to the rail terminal. Board the sleek, ultra-modern Sapsan High-Speed Train for a smooth transition to Russia’s imperial capital. (Standard 2nd Class seat tickets are fully included).
Afternoon: Arrive at the St. Petersburg terminal. Receive a warm greeting from your local city representative and transfer via private vehicle to your hotel for check-in.
Optional Evening Activity (Neva River Canal Cruise): Take a scenic walking tour down the grand architecture of Nevsky Prospekt before boarding a comfortable canal boat. Cruise down the historic river channels to admire the ornate stone palaces, bridges, and pastel facades from the water.
Overnight: St. Petersburg.
Morning: Enjoy breakfast, followed by a 6-hour private guided tour of Russia’s architectural treasure trove. Stand inside the world-renowned Hermitage Museum (Admission Tickets Fully Included), exploring its gold-laden state rooms and vast collections ranging from classic antiquities to master paintings.
Afternoon: Take a stroll down the lively cultural corridor of Nevsky Street. Enjoy dedicated photo-stops outside the spectacular multi-domed Church on the Spilled Blood, the neoclassical colonnades of Kazan Cathedral, and the massive gilded dome of St. Isaac’s Cathedral.
Overnight: St. Petersburg.
Full Day: Spend the day exploring the local museums, theaters, and grand canals independently. Alternatively, choose between two spectacular optional imperial estate tours:
Option A (Catherine Palace at Pushkin): Travel to Tsarskoe Selo to tour the breathtaking Baroque Catherine Palace, famed for its brilliant blue facades, gold leaf details, and the legendary, meticulously reconstructed Amber Room. (Includes private transfers and guide).
Option B (Great Peterhof Palace and Parklands): Explore the grand maritime estate of Peter the Great along the Gulf of Finland. Marvel at the cascading gravity-fed fountains, ornate water pathways, and grand golden statues that comprise this “Encyclopedia of European Landscape Design.” (Includes private transfers and guide).
Overnight: St. Petersburg.
Morning: Enjoy a final buffet breakfast at your hotel and complete your standard check-out formalities.
Transfer: Meet your private driver in the lobby for a direct transfer to St. Petersburg International Airport for your outbound flight back home.
Our curated hotel baseline focuses on highly rated, centrally connected properties:
Moscow (3 Nights): Hilton Garden Inn Krasnoselskaya (or similar)
St. Petersburg (3 Nights): Russ Hotel (or similar)
| Package Inclusions | Package Exclusions |
• 03 Nights stay in Moscow & 03 Nights stay in St. Petersburg. • Daily Buffet Breakfasts at the hotels (except on Day 1 arrival). • Fully private airport, station, and hotel ground transfers. • Moscow 6-hour tour with English guide & Kremlin Entry tickets. • St. Petersburg 6-hour tour with English guide & Hermitage Entry tickets. • 2nd Class Sapsan High-Speed Train ticket from Moscow to St. Petersburg. • Outbound logistic medical support (RT-PCR coordination base included). • All local ground transport and driver fuel mapping services. | • International airfares, domestic connections, and airport taxes. • Russia Tourist Visa Fees and individual processing charges. • Mandatory Driver Tipping: USD $5 per person per day, to be settled directly with the Tour Escort. • Local City Taxes / Tourism Fees (payable directly at hotel check-in). • Midday lunches and evening dinners (unless added to optional cruises). • Optional excursions (Sergiev Posad, Tank Shooting, Peterhof, Pushkin). • Personal expenses (laundry, long-distance calls, mini-bar). |
Group Operational Footprint: This baseline pricing matrix is calculated based on a minimum allocation of 4, 6, or 8 adult passengers traveling together.
Hotel Amenities & Logistics: Standard check-in begins globally from 15:00 Hrs. Most historical properties across Russia utilize classical building codes and do not feature central air-conditioning. WiFi or in-room tea/coffee making facilities are subject to individual room tier availability.
Transit Surcharges: Midnight operational surcharges apply to any standard ground transfers scheduled between the hours of 22:00 Hrs and 07:00 Hrs.
Fiscal Levies: Applicable Goods and Services Tax (GST) along with Tax Collected at Source (TCS) surcharges will be accurately added to the final invoice billing at checkout.
