- Date:
- Duration:
- 13 days (12 nights)
- Complexity:
- to everyone
275 000 RUB ($3,326)
Monday-Friday: 08.00–18.00 Saturday-Sunday: Days off
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Excursion tour «Two capitals: Moscow and Saint Petersburg»
Tour activities
Moscow and Saint Petersburg are known as two capitals of Russia.
Cities are witnesses of the most important events in the history of Russia. They are quite different and similar in some ways. Rich of architectural monuments, magnificent parks and museums. Both of these cities are some of the most popular destinations in all of Russia.
Start your exploring of Russia from these cities and touch the heart of the big country!
* Tour is possible at any date upon request. The price depends on the group size.
Cities are witnesses of the most important events in the history of Russia. They are quite different and similar in some ways. Rich of architectural monuments, magnificent parks and museums. Both of these cities are some of the most popular destinations in all of Russia.
Start your exploring of Russia from these cities and touch the heart of the big country!
* Tour is possible at any date upon request. The price depends on the group size.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
most attractive sights of Moscow and St. Petersburg
ancient churches
visiting Kremlin
beautiful parks
historical and architectural centers of two capitals
Museum of Astronauts
cruise along Moscow river
trip by Sapsan train to St. Petersburg
«Russian Versailles» Peterhof Park
imperial residences
TOUR ITINERARY
Arrival to Moscow.
Meeting at the airport with English speaking guide, transfer to hotel.
Check-in from 14:00.
Free time.
Accommodation in a hotel
Electricity available
Good mobile signal
Shower available
Breakfast at the hotel.
City tour of Moscow. During the tour we walk through the most attractive areas of Moscow: Red Square where is located Lenin's Mausoleum and St. Basil's Cathedral with its famous multicolored domes built according to the order of Tsar Ivan the Terrible.
Nearby is the famous Bolshoi Theater, the imposing building Lubyanka, Russian KGB and beautiful churches of the old district Kitay Gorod.
You will discover the majestic Cathedral of Christ the Savior of the Patriarch of Moscow, which is considered the highest Orthodox Church in the world.
Half day free for leisure.
Accommodation in a hotel
Electricity available
Good mobile signal
Shower available
Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit Kremlin. It is the old fortress called Kremlin, was built in the XII century. Even now, all the major organs of political and religious government are located on its territory. In the grounds of the Kremlin are represented monuments of six centuries each of which left their mark on the architectural image of the Kremlin. These monuments are witnesses of the most important events in the history of Russia.
In the territory of the Kremlin, you will see the Assumption Cathedral, Cathedral Arkhanguelsky, the Belfry of Ivan the Great and other important monuments of the country. You will visit Alexander Gardens – one of the first urban public parks in Moscow, Russia. The park comprises three separate gardens, which stretch along all the length of the western Kremlin wall.
Half day free for leisure.
Accommodation in a hotel
Electricity available
Good mobile signal
Shower available
Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit The Memorial Museum of Astronauts. The Museum in Moscow is spacious catacombs dug under the Monument to the Conquerors of Space, sustained rocket on a huge titanium wake of 100 meters high built in 1964 next to the subway station VDNKh in the outer orbit of Russian capital.
At the Museum you will see the capsule of the Vostok-1: spacecraft in which Gagarin returned to Earth, a Lunokhod (rolling Lunar artifact) or Sputnik-5, the original cage that were launched into space in 1960, doggies Belka and Strelka, who returned safe and sound unlike its congener Laika died in orbit in 1957 after becoming the first living creature launched into space. And many other items related to space.
Radisson Cruise. This is an ideal option if you plan to hold the event in the boat-restaurant with a refined atmosphere. In addition, this excursion suits you if you want to see the main sights of the capital and enjoy picturesque views. The panoramic windows on the enclosed roof will allow you to enjoy Moscow with any time you do.
Accommodation in a hotel
Electricity available
Good mobile signal
Shower available
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the train station to connect Sapsan, train to St. Petersburg.
Arrival to St. Petersburg. Meeting with an English speaking guide at the railway station.
City tour around St. Petersburg including Gostiniy Dvor, Zinger House, Stroganov Palace, Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan and St. Isaac's Cathedral (photo stop) etc.
Transfer to hotel. Check-in.
Accommodation in a hotel
Electricity available
Bad mobile signal
Shower available
Breakfast at the hotel.
Excursion to Peterhof Park. Peterhof, also called the «Russian Versailles» was the main summer residence of the Tsars. Located on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland, about 25 km from the city of St. Petersburg, is one of the main attractions in the old imperial capital. It is a vast complex including the Grand Palace and the park, several smaller palaces and pavilions scattered in the beautiful gardens. You can find 150 fountains and three waterfalls, the colorful «water games» and golden statues of incomparable beauty.
The Fortress of St. Peter and Paul. It is the historical and architectural center of St. Petersburg. It was the first building of the city founded on May 27, 1703 is considered the date of the founding of St. Petersburg.
In the territory of the fortress is the Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul, which became the Pantheon of the Romanov family, when in 1998 in a side chapel of the Cathedral buried the remains of the last Russian Emperor Nicholas II and his family. Currently the Fortress and the Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul is history museum.
Accommodation in a hotel
Electricity available
Good mobile signal
Shower available
Breakfast at the hotel.
Excursion to Pushkin. Catherine Palace and Park. The small town of Pushkin, located in 30 km, south of St. Petersburg, was named in honor of the greatest Russian poet. Formerly called Tsarskoye Selo, or «Village of the Tsars».
It is one of the most beautiful imperial residences, Catherine's Palace, whose name is dedicated to the wife of Peter the Great, Catherine I. It was a favorite place of Catherine II the Great, with its incomparable Amber Room, entirely covered with Baltic Amber. Hidden to visitors for nearly a century, it has been completely restored in 2003, to mark the Tercentenary of St. Petersburg. The beautiful architecture of the palace is reflected in the surrounding park, where you can see forests, lakes and ponds, streams, bridges, sculptures.
The Museum of Russian Vodka in St. Petersburg opened on October 16, 2008 next to St. Isaac's Cathedral in an old building, where the barracks of the Life Guards Equestrian Regiment of His Imperial Majesty used to be located. The Museum of Russian Vodka works in conjunction with the Russian Rumochnaya No. 1 restaurant.
Russian vodka is considered our national drink, no wedding or commemoration is complete without it, and many historical events are also associated with it. During a tour of the museum, you will find out when this drink appeared and who invented it, what it is made of and what you should eat it with. They will tell you how the government's policy on drinking has changed and you can buy original souvenirs and gifts.
Accommodation in a hotel
Electricity available
Good mobile signal
Shower available
Breakfast at the hotel.
Check-out from the hotel.
Transfer to Airport for flight back to home.
Good mobile signal
What is included in the price
English speaking guide services- all transfers indicated in the itinerary (transportation depending on the group size: car, mini van, bus)
- excursions according to the itinerary
- museum entrances as per itinerary (Kremlin, Space Museum, MSK cruise, Petergof Park, Pushkin, Vodka Museum)
- 0,5 daily water/per person
- ticket for fast train Moscow – St.Petersburg (economy class)
- visa support
What is not included
international flights- accommodation at the hotels
- meals
- health Insurance
- drinks, gratuities
- any services not included in points of «Included service»
- tips
Price clarification
|
Number of pax
in a group |
Price for a tour in Rubles |
| 1 | 193 950 Rubles per person |
| 2 | 107 200 Rubles per person |
| 3 | 83 850 Rubles per person |
| 4 | 67 950 Rubles per person |
| 5 | 62 450 Rubles per person |
| 6 | 55 450 Rubles per person |
| 7 | 50 450 Rubles per person |
| 8 | 46 700 Rubles per person |
| 9 | 43 700 Rubles per person |
| 10 | 41 350 Rubles per person |
Hotels / Price per night (the rate includes breakfast)
|
Beta Izmailovo 3* or similar (Moscow) |
From 7 200 /7 500 Rubles (sgl/double room) |
|
Novotel Kievskaya 4* or similar (Moscow) |
From 9 400/10 400 Rubles (sgl/double room) |
|
Agni 3* or similar (St. Petersburg) |
From 8 000/8 300 Rubles (sgl/double room) |
|
Novotel 4* or similar (St. Petersburg) |
From 7 300/8 300 Rubles (sgl/double room) |
The hotel prices are dynamic and can changes depend's on the date. Will be updated before booking.
How to get there
The tour starts in Moscow and ends in St. Petersburg.
Transfers from / to airport are included in the tour.
Transfers from / to airport are included in the tour.
Meals
Lunches and dinners are not included and paid on spot. Our guides will help you to choose the reasturants of Russian, European (or any other) cuisine.
Accommmodation in the hotels includes breakfasts.
Also the program can be designed according to your wishes with all the meals included.
Accommmodation in the hotels includes breakfasts.
Also the program can be designed according to your wishes with all the meals included.
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F.A.Q.
Answers to popular questions
Flight tickets to Moscow and from St. Petersburg are not included in the tour price. You can book them individually, or we can help you with it.
Ticket for the fast train (economy class) Moscow – St.Petersburg is included in the tour
Ticket for the fast train (economy class) Moscow – St.Petersburg is included in the tour
Yes, the tour can be organized individually in dates convinient for you.
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