The Soul of Russia

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Treat yourself to an all-embracing experience of Russia's two capitals and the ancient Golden Ring treasures. Guided tours with local pros in a group of no more than 14 people, airport transfers, and central hotels are all part of the package.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Visit UNESCO World Heritage Site - the brilliant architectural complex of the Kremlin
    • Visit Moscow
    • Explore the architectural complex of the Cathedral of St. Dimitriy
    • Views at Sparrow Hills

What's this trip about?

    Treat yourself to an all-embracing experience of Russia's two capitals and the ancient Golden Ring treasures. Guided tours with local pros in a group of no more than 14 people, airport transfers, and central hotels are all part of the package.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityMoscow
End CitySt. Petersburg

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Russia

Attractions

  • Moscow
  • St. Petersburg

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • Nature

Trip includes

    • 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;
    • Emergency line support during the trip.

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Arrival in Moscow

Transfer

Welcome to the glorious capital of Russia - Moscow! Your driver meets you at the airport and transfers you to your centrally located 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: Tour to the Trinity Lavra in Sergiev Posad

Meals: Breakfast

City tour

Following early breakfast and check-out, your private 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 t...

Day 3: Tour of Suzdal & Vladimir and Return to Moscow

Meals: Breakfast

Day tour

After breakfast meet your guide at 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 arc...

Day 4: Exploring the Kremlin, Armoury Chamber & the Heart of Moscow

Meals: Breakfast

City tour

After breakfast, you have a welcome meeting with your guide and the rest of the group. Today you go on a wonderful 6-hour walking tour around the most magnificent Moscow landmarks.

During the tour, you explore the territ...

Day 5: Tretyakov Gallery & Moscow Subway Tour

Meals: Breakfast

Museum

City tour

This day is dedicated to the exploration of one of the most outstanding Moscow icons - the Tretyakov Gallery. Shortly you arrive at the world-famous treasure trove of the Russian fine art, you have amazing time vi...

Day 6: Panoramic City Tour & Cathedral of Christ the Savior

Meals: Breakfast

City tour

Following breakfast, you check out from your hotel and enjoy a panoramic Moscow city tour. Today 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 ...

Day 7: St. Petersburg City Tour & Boat Ride

Meals: Breakfast

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 o...

Day 8: Tour of the Hermitage Museum

Meals: Breakfast

Museum

Following breakfast you meet your guide at the hotel lobby and go to the legendary a href="/hermitage">Hermitage Museum, that houses its unique collection of world art, including the masterpieces of Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt...

Day 9: Trip to Peterhof

Meals: Breakfast

Day tour

After breakfast you meet your guide at the hotel lobby and travel to the outskirts of St. Petersburg to explore the former summer residence of Russian tsars and the gem of palace architecture - Peterhof.

During the tour y...

Day 10: Trip to Pushkin

Meals: Breakfast

Day tour

After breakfast you meet your guide at the hotel lobby and head for Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo) to explore the brilliant Catherine's Palace that is a striking example of baroque architecture gifted by Peter the Great to his wife Ca...

Day 11: Departure from St. Petersburg

Meals: Breakfast

Transfer

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!

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,218
Price per day$293
Last Updated: 5/7/2019

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flights
    • Other meals not mentioned in the program
    • Optional tours and services
    • All personal expenses
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