8 Days - Best of Russia - Northern Lights Special

Departure Dates

December 10, 2024
December 25, 2024
March 4, 2025
March 16, 2025

Sightseeing

Moscow

Guided city tour of Moscow
Ride on Metro Tour
Sparrow Hill cable car ride
Russian Circus

Murmansk

Northern Lights Tour
Visit Saami Village
Enjoy Husky Sleigh Ride, Reindeer Feeding, Snowmobile Ride
Orientation Tour of Murmansk

St. Petersburg

Guided City Tour
Visit Kazan Cathedral
High speed Sapsan Train (St. Petersburg to Moscow)
Hermitage Museum
Grand Maket - Russia in Miniature

Hotels

02 Nights in Holiday Inn Seligerskaya or similar in Moscow
02 Nights in Hotel Azimut or similar in Murmansk
02 Nights in Park Inn Pulkovskaya or similar in St. Petersburg
01 Night in Holiday inn Seligerskaya or similar in Moscow

Meals

Daily continental breakfast (includes bread with butter, jam, cereals, juice, milk, tea, and coffee)
01 Local Lunch
05 Indian Jain/vegetarian/non-vegetarian dinners
02 Local Dinners

Note: Packed lunches, if applicable, will be Jain/vegetarian.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Welcome to Moscow

Welcome to Moscow, the capital and the largest city of Russia. On arrival, proceed to the hotel and check-in on your own. The evening is at your leisure.

Overnight in Moscow. (D)

Note: The standard check-in time is 1500 hrs. Packed dinner will be provided in case of late arrivals of flight or long queue at immigration.

Day 2 - Guided City Tour of Moscow - Sparrow Hill Cable Car - Metro Tour - Russian Circus

Today, we proceed to a guided city tour of Moscow. Visit the Red Square, see St. Basil’s Cathedral, the White House and Christ the Saviour Cathedral. What’s more! Enjoy unique views of the iconic buildings in Moscow from the cable car which connects the two banks of the Moskva River and has shortly become a new hallmark of the city. Next, we visit the Metro station of Moscow often called “The People’s Palaces”, for their elegant designs, lavish and profuse use of marble, mosaics, sculptures and chandeliers. Later this evening be captivated by the performances at the traditional Russian circus.

Overnight in Moscow. (B, D)

Day 3 - Fly to Murmansk - Northern Lights Tour

Today, take a flight to Murmansk, known as the Russian Lapland. On arrival check-in to the hotel. Later in the evening, proceed to experience the Northern Lights Tour.

Overnight in Murmansk. (B, LD)

Day 4 - Visit Saami Village - Orientation Tour of Murmansk

Today, visit the Saami village and experience the popular Saami show. Here you get the opportunity to interact with and feed the reindeers and Siberian huskies. Later, proceed to enjoy Husky Dog Sleigh and Snowmobile Ride in the snow. Then we will drive back to Murmansk for an orientation tour with a photo stop at Lenin IceBreaker Museum.

Overnight in Murmansk. (B, LL, LD)

Note: Activities may vary depending on Snow Conditions.

Day 5 - Fly to St. Petersburg - Guided City Tour

Today we fly to St. Petersburg. On arrival proceed to a guided city tour of St. Petersburg, see Isaac’s Cathedral, The Peter and Paul Fortress. Later Visit Kazan Cathedral.

Overnight in St. Petersburg. (B, D)

Day 6 - Visit Hermitage Museum - Grand Maket (Russia in Miniature)

Today, visit the iconic Hermitage Museum, famous for holding nearly three million items dating from the Stone Age to the present, including many masterpieces by Renaissance Italian and Baroque Dutch, Flemish and French painters. Later, visit the Grand Maket: a private museum showcasing the largest miniature model of Russia.

Overnight in St. Petersburg. (B, D)

Day 7 - High speed SAPSAN Train to Moscow

Today, we will check out and proceed to the railway station to board the High speed SAPSAN train onto Moscow. On arrival check in to the hotel.

Overnight in Moscow. (B, D)

Day 8 - Return back home with pleasant memories!

Today, we will check out and drive to the airport on your own for your flight back home. It’s time to say goodbye to all the new friends you have made. We hope you take back many happy memories of your holiday. If you could spare a few minutes, please write and tell us how you enjoyed your holiday and give us your suggestions. Till we meet again! (B)

Note: In capital city like Mosco w& St. Petersburg, there are parking restrictions for coaches and it’s not possible to stop at all the places during the city tour. The Tour Manager will try his/her best to stop the coach wherever possible for a photo stop.

Inclusions

Accommodation, Meals, Sightseeing and Excursions as per above mentioned itinerary
Services of a professional, friendly and multilingual Tour Manager or a local Representative. (Subject to minimum 15 customers).

Exclusions

Insurance, laundry, telephone charges, transfers, all items of personal nature, and food and drinks not forming part of the group menus.
Cost of the suggested excursions.
Any increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in all land arrangements which may come into effect prior to departure.
Tipping is expected from anyone providing you service, e.g. Coach Driver, Local Guides etc. It is mandatory to tip a nominal amount of 3 Euros per person per day. For the entire duration of this tour which is 8 days, the total tips amount is 24 Euros per person to be paid to the Tour Manager on day 1 of the tour.
Anything not specifically mentioned in “Inclusions”.