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RUSSIAN CAPITALS & ARCTIC WONDERS: FROM THE KREMLIN TO THE NORTHERN LIGHTS - 8 DAYS (CB-39)
Russian Capitals & Arctic Wonders: from the Kremlin to the Northern Lights - 8 days (CB-39)
Group size
2-10 people
Season
Winter
Duration
8 days
Departs
Saturday
Starts
Moscow
Ends
Murmansk
Countries
Russia
Cities
Moscow, St. Petersburg, Murmansk, Teriberka
Price
from £1,695
Reservation
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Discover Russia’s greatest treasures on this 8-day journey from Moscow to the Arctic Circle. Explore Moscow’s iconic Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral, Lenin’s Mausoleum, the Kremlin, the Armoury Museum, and its grand metro stations. Continue by high-speed train to St. Petersburg to admire its elegant architecture, the Peter and Paul Fortress, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, the Church of the Savior on Blood, and the world-famous Hermitage Museum. Then fly to Murmansk for an unforgettable Arctic adventure with a full-day trip to Teriberka on the Barents Sea, a visit to a Sami settlement with reindeer encounters, and evening aurora hunting for the magical Northern Lights.
Note: Evening tours offer the chance to witness the Northern Lights, a breathtaking natural phenomenon that cannot be guaranteed.
Note: Evening tours offer the chance to witness the Northern Lights, a breathtaking natural phenomenon that cannot be guaranteed.
Moscow
Day 1 – Saturday
Transfer from the airport to the hotel
Welcome to Moscow, Russia’s vibrant capital. Upon arrival, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free to relax or take an evening stroll through the city.
Moscow
Day 2 – Sunday
Moscow City Tour by Car
Red Square, St. Basil`s & Lenin Mausoleum Guided Tour
Today you will admire the dazzling, brightly coloured domes of the 16th-century St. Basil’s Cathedral, and stand face-to-face with history at Lenin’s Mausoleum, located at the foot of the Kremlin Wall. No visit to Moscow would be complete without the chance to browse the elegant GUM department store, Russia’s most famous shopping arcade. Other highlights of the day include learning about the tragic history of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour (view from outside), a stop at the Novodevichy Convent (view from outside) with its fascinating cemetery, and a viewpoint near Moscow State University offering a panoramic vista over the capital.
Moscow - St. Petersburg
Day 3 – Monday
Kremlin Grounds & the Armoury Guided Tour
Moscow Metro Guided Tour
Transfer from the hotel to the railway station
Sapsan: Moscow - St. Petersburg
Transfer from the railway station to the hotel
This morning, explore the Kremlin’s grounds and cathedrals, once home to the Tsars and now the seat of the Russian President, and visit the Armoury Museum, renowned for its collection of weapons, regalia, royal carriages, and Fabergé eggs. In the afternoon, admire Moscow’s ornate metro stations, often called “palaces of the people,” before your departure transfer to the train station to board a train to St. Petersburg.
The high speed journey by Sapsan takes around 4 hours. On arrival you’ll be met at the train station and driven to your hotel where you’ll check in.
The high speed journey by Sapsan takes around 4 hours. On arrival you’ll be met at the train station and driven to your hotel where you’ll check in.
St. Petersburg
Day 4 – Tuesday
St. Petersburg City Tour by Car
After breakfast 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.
St. Petersburg - Murmansk
Day 5 – Wednesday
Hermitage Museum (Winter Palace) Guided Tour
St. Petersburg - Murmansk: St. Petersburg - Murmansk
Evening Northern Lights Tour
Transfer from the airport to the hotel
This morning, discover the magnificent Hermitage Museum, one of the world’s greatest art collections, housed in the Winter Palace. Later, transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Murmansk, the largest city north of the Arctic Circle. Upon arrival, meet your driver and transfer to a 4* hotel. In the evening, set off on your first Northern Lights hunt (subject to weather conditions). Overnight in Murmansk.
Murmansk - Teriberka - Murmansk
Day 6 – Thursday
Transfer by car / minibus: Murmansk - Teriberka
Full Day Tour to Teriberka
Transfer by car / minibus: Teriberka - Murmansk
Today, embark on a full-day adventure to Teriberka, a remote village on the shores of the Barents Sea. Along the way, admire tundra landscapes and visit sites such as the Teriberka Wind Park, the ship graveyard, the famous “Dragon Eggs” beach, and the dramatic Barents Sea coastline. Free time for lunch at a local restaurant (own expense). Return to Murmansk in the evening. Note: excursion subject to weather conditions. Overnight in Murmansk.
Murmansk
Day 7 – Thursday
Tour to the Sami Village
After breakfast, visit a reconstructed Sami settlement, where you will learn about the traditions of this indigenous Arctic people. Meet reindeer, enjoy folklore stories, play Sami games, and take a reindeer sleigh ride (in winter). A traditional soup and pancakes are served for lunch. In the afternoon, transfer to the unique “Lapland Village” glamping site, where you will stay overnight in a cozy cupola lodge under the Arctic sky.
Murmansk
Day 8 – Thursday
Transfer from the hotel to the airport
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward flight. End of tour.
Dates and prices
Please read notes at the bottom of the table to learn more about the meaning of each pricing section
Travel package
Hotel - 3*
Year of travel
| Travel dates | Flights Excluding / Including | Single supplement | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/10/2025 - 11/10/2025 | £1,695 / £2,495 | £295 | book now |
| 11/10/2025 - 18/10/2025 | £1,695 / £2,495 | £295 | book now |
| 18/10/2025 - 25/10/2025 | £1,695 / £2,495 | £295 | book now |
| 25/10/2025 - 01/11/2025 | £1,695 / £2,495 | £295 | book now |
| 01/11/2025 - 08/11/2025 | £1,695 / £2,495 | £295 | book now |
| 08/11/2025 - 15/11/2025 | £1,695 / £2,495 | £295 | book now |
| 15/11/2025 - 22/11/2025 | £1,695 / £2,495 | £295 | book now |
| 22/11/2025 - 29/11/2025 | £1,695 / £2,495 | £295 | book now |
| 29/11/2025 - 06/12/2025 | £1,695 / £2,495 | £295 | book now |
| 06/12/2025 - 13/12/2025 | £1,695 / £2,495 | £295 | book now |
| 13/12/2025 - 20/12/2025 | £1,695 / £2,495 | £295 | book now |
| 20/12/2025 - 27/12/2025 | £1,695 / £2,495 | £295 | book now |
| 27/12/2025 - 03/01/2026 | £1,695 / £2,495 | £295 | book now |
| 03/01/2026 - 10/01/2026 | £1,695 / £2,495 | £295 | book now |
| 17/01/2026 - 24/01/2026 | £1,695 / £2,495 | £295 | book now |
| 31/01/2026 - 07/02/2026 | £1,695 / £2,495 | £295 | book now |
| 14/02/2026 - 21/02/2026 | £1,695 / £2,495 | £295 | book now |
| 28/02/2026 - 07/03/2026 | £1,695 / £2,495 | £295 | book now |
| 07/03/2026 - 14/03/2026 | £1,695 / £2,495 | £295 | book now |
| 14/03/2026 - 21/03/2026 | £1,695 / £2,495 | £295 | book now |
| 21/03/2026 - 28/03/2026 | £1,695 / £2,495 | £295 | book now |
| 28/03/2026 - 04/04/2026 | £1,695 / £2,495 | £295 | book now |
| 12/09/2026 - 19/09/2026 | £1,695 / £2,495 | £295 | book now |
| 19/09/2026 - 26/09/2026 | £1,695 / £2,495 | £295 | book now |
| 26/09/2026 - 03/10/2026 | £1,695 / £2,495 | £295 | book now |
| 03/10/2026 - 10/10/2026 | £1,695 / £2,495 | £295 | book now |
| 10/10/2026 - 17/10/2026 | £1,695 / £2,495 | £295 | book now |
| 17/10/2026 - 24/10/2026 | £1,695 / £2,495 | £295 | book now |
| 24/10/2026 - 31/10/2026 | £1,695 / £2,495 | £295 | book now |
| 31/10/2026 - 07/11/2026 | £1,695 / £2,495 | £295 | book now |
| 14/11/2026 - 21/11/2026 | £1,695 / £2,495 | £295 | book now |
| 28/11/2026 - 05/12/2026 | £1,695 / £2,495 | £295 | book now |
| 12/12/2026 - 19/12/2026 | £1,695 / £2,495 | £295 | book now |
Note on pricing:
- All prices are per person, in British Pounds. All included services are listed in the tour dossier and the section "Included" in the tour description.
- 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.
- Price "Excluding flight" does not cover airfare, you are free to book your own flights.
- Single supplement goes towards single room (cabin for cruises) accommodation.
- Discouns for children.