Day 1. Arrival in Moscow, meeting at airport and transfer to your hotel.
Day 2. Start your discovery of Russia with a city tour of Moscow. Enjoy a panoramic view of the city from the Sparrow Hills observation platform, visit Poklonnaya Hills - a monument in honour of a Russian victory in the Great War (or World War II), see the famous Red Square and the Bolshoi (Big) theatre or explore modern Moscow’s busy streets and discover the rich history of this magnificent city.
Day 3. Free day on your own to discover the city for yourself with optional excursions available to book.
Day 4. In the evening transfer to Leningradsky railway station - here is a unique opportunity to travel on the historic, luxurious Red Arrow, often called the Russian Orient Express. This famous train has recently celebrated its 75th anniversary. Comfortable compartments, excellent service and the charming 'provodnitca' train attendants will certainly make this journey one of the highlights of your Russian experience.
Day 5. Arrival in St. Petersburg. A sightseeing tour will take you around the stunning “Venice of the North”; you will see the Peter and Paul Fortress, St. Isaac's Cathedral and the Church of Christ’s Resurrection (The Saviour of the Blood). You will also visit the famous cruiser Aurora; the legendary ship whose canon gave the signal, on the order of Lenin, for the beginning of the Great Social Revolution more than 90 years ago.
Day 6. Free day on your own to discover the city for yourself with optional excursions available to book.
Day 7. Free day.
Day 8. Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to the airport for the flight back home.
Some places you visit in this journey are inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Please click here to view the UNESCO review page:
Optional excursions:
At your request we can organise for you various activities, please click here for a detailed list of options.
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