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Cultural City Break in Russia: Moscow & St. Petersburg (CB-21)

Note: Lenin Mausoleum will be closed from 18 February till 16 April 2019. We apologise for the inconvenience caused. 
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Cultural City Break in Russia: Moscow & St. Petersburg (CB-21)

Russia’s cultural and artistic treasures are unquestionably world renowned and this eight day tour is designed to showcase the very best that the country can offer. Focusing on the two most important cities, St Petersburg and Moscow, you’ll have the opportunity to experience for yourself its outstanding artistic beauty and fascinating local traditions. You’ll be able to set your discoveries in context with our extensive included sightseeing programme, taking in sights such as the Kremlin, Armoury and Hermitage. An optional ballet or folk-show performance will complement your new found appreciation for Russia’s treasures.

Day 1
Saturday - Moscow
Arrival Transfer to the Hotel
Our driver will be waiting for you in the airport arrivals hall at Moscow; look out for the Go Russia sign board and he’ll transfer you to the hotel.
Day 2
Sunday - Moscow
Exploring Moscow. Red Square, St. Basil’s, Lenin Mausoleum. Visit to Tretyakov Gallery
Passing along Moscow’s historic boulevards and avenues, you’ll park up to find out the tragic story behind the Russian Orthodox Cathedral of Christ the Saviour (view from outside) and the New Maiden’s Convent (view from outside), where many famous Russians are interred. The best view over the city is from the Moscow State University; from your vantage point you’ll be able to see the Olympic Luzhniki stadium in front of you and the Kremlin in the distance as well as Poklonnaya Hill, Bulvarnoye Koltso and other city attractions. Included in today’s sightseeing programme is an in-depth guided tour of Red Square, where you’ll find the instantly recognisable St Basil’s Cathedral and GUM department store. You’ll have the opportunity to explore Lenin’s Tomb at the foot of the Kremlin Wall; the embalmed body of the founder of the Soviet state is preserved in a granite and labradorite mausoleum. You’ll also visit the Kremlin Wall Necropolis where many prominent Soviet politicians, military leaders, cosmonauts and scientists are buried. Finally today we’ll admire the contents of the Tretiakov gallery, the biggest collection of Russian fine art in the world.
Day 3
Monday - Moscow
Kremlin & Armoury. Moscow Metro. Departure to St. Petersburg
Today we explore the Kremlin - once the home of the Tsars and now the residence of the Russian president. You'll visit the Armoury Museum, crammed full of weaponry, armour and even some of Faberge's famous eggs. Afterwards, we'll head underground to explore some of Moscow's beautiful metro stations. Decorated with marble, mosaic, stained glass and bronze sculptures, you'll agree they're more like museums than part of a transit system. Later, you'll be met by our driver with a Go Russia sign board at the lobby of the hotel to transfer you to the "Grand Express". This overnight train will be your hotel on wheels, featuring spacious sleeping compartments.
Day 4
Tuesday - St. Petersburg
Exploring St. Petersburg. City Tour
Our driver will be at the railway station ready to meet you with a Go Russia sign board. After breakfast at a local cafe, you'll take a guided city tour of St Petersburg. This, the most European of all Russian cities, is nicknamed the Venice of the North. You'll explore the city's must-see sights, including the Peter and Paul Fortress, St. Isaac's Cathedral and the Church of Christ's Resurrection (also known as the Saviour of the Blood). You will also lay eyes on the famous cruiser Aurora, the legendary ship whose cannon, on Lenin's orders, signalled the beginning of the Great Social Revolution.
Day 5
Wednesday - St. Petersburg
Yusupov Palace
The Yusupov Palace once belonged to the Yusupov noble family and is considered one of the most elegant palaces in St Petersburg. Inside, the lavishly decorated palace vividly conjures up the life of this rich aristocratic family with their luxurious belongings: murals, carvings, marble, mirrors, gilded chandeliers, expensive silk clothes and refined furniture. But all is not as it seems – this genteel home was the location for the murder of one of the most scandalous figures in Russian history, Grigory Rasputin, the man who is believed to have influenced the later days of the Russian Tsar Nicholas II. Nowadays the cellar where the grisly event took place houses the exhibition of Rasputin’s life and death.
Day 6
Thursday - St. Petersburg
Hermitage Museum (Winter Palace)
Today is devoted to the world renowned Hermitage, former residence of the Russian Tsars and generally held to be one of best museums in the world. This stunning palace, an architectural masterpiece in itself, contains a collection of over three million works of art dating from the Stone Age to the present day. That collection includes masterpieces by Leonardo Da Vinci, Titian, Raphael and the French impressionists; its sculptures, icons, coins and even the Tsar’s jewellery make the Hermitage an unforgettable place to visit. After our guided tour, you’ll have the chance to stay on and explore the museum further on your own.
Day 7
Friday - St. Petersburg
Petrodvorets - Palace and Gardens
We start today's included excursion with a half day tour to one of St Petersburg's magnificent summer palaces, Petrodvorets. Petrodvorets, sometimes called Peterhof, is a world-famous palace, fountain and park complex. Founded in the very beginning of the eighteenth century by Emperor Peter the Great not far from his new northern capital St. Petersburg, Peterhof was intended to become the most splendid official royal summer residence.
Day 8
Saturday - St. Petersburg
Departure for the Airport
Today marks the end of your tour and our driver will be waiting in the hotel lobby to transfer you to the airport for your flight home.

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All our hotels have been carefully selected and personally tested by Go Russia product development team. They have been chosen for their central location, available facilities, tastefully designed interiors, and friendly service and customers’ feedbacks. Please note all our hotels are recommended on Tripadvisor and have above average ratings. On all our city-break tours we also offer evening meals and early-check / late check-out option in hotels as well as extra nights.
Hotel Ibis Paveletskaya Moscow 3*
The newly built and recently opened Ibis Moscow Paveletskaya Hotel is located in the heart of Moscow business district within walking distance to Paveletskaya underground station from where you can reach the famous Moscow landmarks (Kremlin, Red Square, Bolshoy Theatre) just in 5 minutes. There are 147 spacious air-conditioned rooms in the hotel. Modern and inviting, the new ibis rooms have everything you need: a comfortable bathroom, modern decor, hardwood floor, queen-size bed with duvet, Internet, and a flat-screen TV with the best international channels.Learn more
Hotel Katerina City Moscow 4*
Katerina City is located in the picturesque district of the Russian capital, on the bank of the Moscow River, just two metro stations to the Red Square. A wide range of facilities makes the guests' stay comfortable and pleasant and modern European architecture and fresh interiors in a Scandinavian style combined with the home-like atmosphere make this hotel a perfect holiday retreat. The hotel rooms feature elegant and modern design, comfortable furniture and superb amenities. Your accommodation also includes free drinking water and tea / coffee making facilities. Sauna and fitness centre are free of charge: 07:00 – 23:00.Learn more
Hotel Nevsky Grand St. Petersbrug 3*
Hotel Nevsky Hotel Grand is ideally located in the centre of St. Petersburg, and within easy walking distance of the famous landmarks of St. Petersburg - such as Hermitage; Kazan, St. Isaac's and Savior on Spilled Blood Cathedrals; Russian museum. The hotel features elegant interior and cozy homelike atmosphere. The hotel’s 135 guest rooms and 5 suites are designed in the modern style with a touch of antique, complimented by the technological amenities, including telephone, free WiFi, interactive satellite television, safe, air-conditioning system. There is a hall on every floor with soft drinks, coffee and tea, open 24 hours a day.Learn more
M-Hotel St. Petersbrug 3*
Located in the Golden Triangle District, the 3 star M-Hotel is convenient for many of St Petersburg’s attractions including being just a twenty minute walk from the Hermitage Museum. In addition, it is well connected to public transport; the nearest Metro station, Nevsky Prospect, is only a two minute walk away. The hotel’s rooms and suites are bright and airy, furnished in a comfortable fashion. WiFi is available throughout the hotel at no additional cost.Learn more
Hotel Petro Palace St. Petersburg 4*
Petro Palace is a brand new, superior 4* hotel in St. Petersburg, established in 2005 which offers the best location and superb amenities. It occupies a building of historical and cultural significance, the former residence of Baron Von Schtaal. The hotel is renowned for its central location, just steps away from the major landmarks of the city: Hermitage and St. Isaac’s Cathedral. All standard rooms are designed in modern style and feature queen size, king-size or twin beds. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, internet, telephone, interactive and satellite TV, a safe and a mini bar. Swimming pool is free of charge: 07:00 – 11:00, outside these hours a fee applies.Learn more
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02/03/2019 - 09/03/2019 £1,025 £1,325 £125 £395 £65 book now
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30/03/2019 - 06/04/2019 £1,025 £1,325 £125 £395 £65 book now
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20/04/2019 - 27/04/2019 £1,025 £1,325 £125 £395 £65 book now
27/04/2019 - 04/05/2019 £1,080 £1,380 £230 £395 £65 book now
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25/05/2019 - 01/06/2019 £1,120 £1,420 £370 £395 £65 book now
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02/03/2019 - 09/03/2019 £1,045 £1,345 £175 £395 £65 book now
16/03/2019 - 23/03/2019 £1,045 £1,345 £175 £395 £65 book now
30/03/2019 - 06/04/2019 £1,045 £1,345 £175 £395 £65 book now
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27/04/2019 - 04/05/2019 £1,145 £1,445 £325 £395 £65 book now
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22/06/2019 - 29/06/2019 £1,195 £1,495 £395 £395 £65 request
29/06/2019 - 06/07/2019 £1,195 £1,495 £395 £395 £65 book now
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13/07/2019 - 20/07/2019 £1,145 £1,445 £325 £395 £65 book now
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19/10/2019 - 26/10/2019 £1,045 £1,345 £175 £395 £65 book now
26/10/2019 - 02/11/2019 £1,045 £1,345 £175 £395 £65 book now
09/11/2019 - 16/11/2019 £1,045 £1,345 £175 £395 £65 book now
23/11/2019 - 30/11/2019 £1,045 £1,345 £175 £395 £65 book now
07/12/2019 - 14/12/2019 £1,045 £1,345 £175 £395 £65 book now
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02/03/2019 - 09/03/2019 £1,095 £1,395 £225 £395 £65 book now
16/03/2019 - 23/03/2019 £1,095 £1,395 £225 £395 £65 book now
30/03/2019 - 06/04/2019 £1,095 £1,395 £225 £395 £65 book now
06/04/2019 - 13/04/2019 £1,095 £1,395 £225 £395 £65 book now
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20/04/2019 - 27/04/2019 £1,095 £1,395 £225 £395 £65 book now
27/04/2019 - 04/05/2019 £1,235 £1,535 £415 £395 £65 book now
04/05/2019 - 11/05/2019 £1,235 £1,535 £415 £395 £65 book now
11/05/2019 - 18/05/2019 £1,235 £1,535 £415 £395 £65 request
18/05/2019 - 25/05/2019 £1,235 £1,535 £415 £395 £65 book now
25/05/2019 - 01/06/2019 £1,310 £1,610 £510 £395 £65 book now
08/06/2019 - 15/06/2019 £1,310 £1,610 £510 £395 £65 book now
15/06/2019 - 22/06/2019 £1,310 £1,610 £510 £395 £65 book now
22/06/2019 - 29/06/2019 £1,310 £1,610 £510 £395 £65 request
29/06/2019 - 06/07/2019 £1,310 £1,610 £510 £395 £65 book now
06/07/2019 - 13/07/2019 £1,310 £1,610 £510 £395 £65 book now
13/07/2019 - 20/07/2019 £1,235 £1,535 £415 £395 £65 book now
20/07/2019 - 27/07/2019 £1,235 £1,535 £415 £395 £65 book now
27/07/2019 - 03/08/2019 £1,235 £1,535 £415 £395 £65 book now
03/08/2019 - 10/08/2019 £1,235 £1,535 £415 £395 £65 book now
10/08/2019 - 17/08/2019 £1,235 £1,535 £415 £395 £65 book now
17/08/2019 - 24/08/2019 £1,235 £1,535 £415 £395 £65 book now
24/08/2019 - 31/08/2019 £1,235 £1,535 £415 £395 £65 book now
31/08/2019 - 07/09/2019 £1,235 £1,535 £415 £395 £65 book now
07/09/2019 - 14/09/2019 £1,235 £1,535 £415 £395 £65 book now
14/09/2019 - 21/09/2019 £1,235 £1,535 £415 £395 £65 book now
21/09/2019 - 28/09/2019 £1,235 £1,535 £415 £395 £65 book now
28/09/2019 - 05/10/2019 £1,095 £1,395 £225 £395 £65 book now
05/10/2019 - 12/10/2019 £1,095 £1,395 £225 £395 £65 book now
12/10/2019 - 19/10/2019 £1,095 £1,395 £225 £395 £65 book now
19/10/2019 - 26/10/2019 £1,095 £1,395 £225 £395 £65 book now
26/10/2019 - 02/11/2019 £1,095 £1,395 £225 £395 £65 book now
09/11/2019 - 16/11/2019 £1,095 £1,395 £225 £395 £65 book now
23/11/2019 - 30/11/2019 £1,095 £1,395 £225 £395 £65 book now
07/12/2019 - 14/12/2019 £1,095 £1,395 £225 £395 £65 book now

Note on pricing:

  1. All prices are per person, in British Pounds. All included services are listed in the tour dossier and the right-hand side column, section “Included”.
  2. Price “Including flight” is subject to airfare availability and will be reconfirmed upon your booking. We advise not to delay with booking your tour as airfares may go up.
  3. Price “Excluding flight” does not cover airfare, you are free to book your own flights.
  4. Single supplement goes towards single room (cabin for cruises) accommodation.
  5. Solo supplement is payable in the unlikely event when you are the only person on the tour. It will be refunded if other people join the same tour.
  6. “Train upgrade” supplement means an upgrade for a compartment for 2 people and refers to overnight trains only. Advisable to book if you prefer more privacy and comfort during your overnight train journeys. Read more about train upgrade.
We thrive on feedback! We are very happy to have served thousands of happy customers who travelled with us. Please browse our guestbook below, read our clients' feedback on Tripadvisor and also watch a short customer's interview sharing her travel experience with Go Russia. To respect our clients' privacy all names are encoded.
Everything went very smoothly from booking the holiday to the holiday itself. We and my fellow travellers were very impressed with the standard of efficiency.
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Henry Connolly
Super organisation, on time and reliable
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William Nash
The guides were all excellent and made a positive contribution to our holiday. The booking of additional excursions and the ballet was excellent. Advice regarding Visas was also very good.
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Ben Welch
We felt the guides were very well informed and gave plenty of information
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Peter Perry
First rate: Knowledge of the guides especially in St Petersburg Variety of places visited. The support in completing the visa process was excellent Thank you for all your help.
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Sean Doherty
Our overall impression was it was a superbly well organised trip. Overnight train was a highlight. Tour guides were very knowledgeable and informative. (Our guide in St Petersburg - Helen - was outstanding, with lots of info about current Russia as well as historical). Transfers were always on time.
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Abigail Byrne
Overall we had a very good experience. Everything was very efficiently organised. Guides and drivers were friendly and helpful.
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Beatrice Lee
The directions on completing the visa application was a very positive experience for what, to my travelling companion, was a major concern. Natasha our guide over several days in St Petersburg was possibly one of the best guides in the world and made the holiday.
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Willard Hansen
The whole holiday went very smoothly. The guides and tours were excellent. The Katerina City Hotel in Moscow was good. The Petro Palace Hotel in St Petersburg was very good and the half board dinner arrangement at the Gosti Restaurant was of a startlingly high standard.
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Jane Ballard
The tours were fantastic, the guides Helen (Moscow) and Tatiana (St Petersburg) were brilliant always on time and very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. The drivers were great . We had no problems and really enjoyed ourselves in 2 amazing cities. Everyone in the hotels , bars and shops was helpful even with the language barrier.
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Kayla Robinson
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St. Petersburg
Draw Bridges Night Tour by Car
Draw Bridges Night Tour by Car Like Venice, St. Petersburg is spread across a lot of big and small islands and it's hard to walk more than a few hundred meters without crossing a bridge! St. Petersburg has the largest number of bridges of any city in the entire world. With a total of 539 bridges (315 in the historical centre alone), not even Venice, Stockholm or Amsterdam can beat the city’s total! And more than 20 of all bridges are drawbridges. The elegance of some bridges can be compared only to the beauty of the city architectural ensembles. The bridges of St. Petersburg have become an integral part of the city.

£85

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3 hours

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Half day Guided Tour to Tsarskoe Selo (Catherine Palace & Amber Room)
Half day Guided Tour to Tsarskoe Selo (Catherine Palace & Amber Room) Guided visit to one of the major architectural treasures of the Royal St. Petersburg - settlement of Tsarskoe Selo (Pushkin) located 25km south of the city. This small town has two gigantic palaces, set amidst huge and beautiful parkland: the glorious Catherine Palace, a Baroque masterpiece by the Italian architecture Bartolomeo Rastrelli, and the Alexander Palace, where the last tsar family dwelt. We will visit the Catherine’s Palace with the Amber Room. It features splendid interiors, designed by eminent architects Rastrelli, Cameron, Stasov and Monighetti.

£85

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5 hours

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Russian Museum Guided Tour
Russian Museum Guided Tour Russian museum features the largest collection of Russian art no other museum in the world can boast of. Over 400,000 exhibits reflect history of Russian fine art from the ancient icons to the 20th century avant-garde, presenting all the stages, schools and genres. The permanent exhibition of the State Russian Museum presents the works of Russian and Soviet artists and covers the period from the 11th century till nowadays. Along with paintings, the museum boasts unique collections of works of folk art, decorative and applied art, and numismatics.

£55

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4 hours

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Folk Show at Nikolaevsky Palace
Folk Show at Nikolaevsky Palace The folk show "Feel Yourself Russian" is comprised of the bright performances of St. Petersburg professional folk companies. During two hours of this dynamic colourful and picturesque show you will hear tuneful folk songs - romantic, and full of life, watch sparkling dances of different provinces of Russia, and learn that some items - such as saws, wooden spoons, and other traditional household appliances - can also be used as musical instruments! The national colour of the performance is enriched with the bright dresses made in accordance with Russian traditions.

£50

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2 hours

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St. Petersburg Boat Trip with an Audio-guide
St. Petersburg Boat Trip with an Audio-guide A new perspective on St. Petersburg can be gained from water-level and the boat trips visit some areas of the city that might not be reached on ground. The looming silhouettes of the bridges, the grandeur of the waterways, the granite embankments with their various piers and slipways, the 18th and 19th century palaces and parks on the banks of the Neva and the canals, architectural landmarks in the form of the domes and spires of churches and cathedrals, visible from a long way off - all this contributes to the unique appearance of the "Venice of the North". The boat trip is with a recorded audio-guide.

£25

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1 hour

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Starts Ends Moscow St. Petersburg Departs Duration Saturday 8 days
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