Winter in Russia – Moscow & St. Petersburg – 7 Days/6 Nights

Itinerary

Day 1 – Moscow

Arrival in Moscow.

Meeting with the guide and driver.

Transfer to the hotel and check-in.

Overnight in the hotel.

Day 2 – Moscow

Breakfast in the hotel.

Meeting with the guide and driver.

Explore Russian capital during the City Tour of Moscow. Visit Red Square, lined by Moscow’s landmark buildings. At one end rises the onion-shaped domes of St. Basil's Cathedral, in front of the Kremlin stands Lenin's Mausoleum, while on the opposite side, the grand GUM department store offers a variety of glamorous goods. We will drive along the main streets and explore the main Moscow sights. You will get acquainted with the history of the capital and can see the city from different angles. We will also visit Sparrow Hills - the largest observation platform in Moscow and see the magnificent building of Moscow University.

The Moscow Cable Car is a 720-meter-long cable car located in Moscow, connecting the historic areas of "Vorobyovy Gory" and "Luzhniki."

Visit Kremlin Territory and Cathedral. The Moscow Kremlin is a stone chronicle of Russia. As in antiquity, today history is made here. The architectural ensemble of the Moscow Kremlin includes monuments of different centuries. Here you will see the palaces of Russian sovereigns, emperors, hierarchs of the Russian Orthodox Church, as well as the residence of the President of Russia.

Return to the hotel and overnight.

Day 3 – Moscow

Breakfast in the hotel.

Meeting with the guide and driver.

Experience an exhilarating ATV tour. Riders of all skill levels can enjoy this adventure, with expert guides leading the way and ensuring a safe, thrilling ride. Immerse yourself in nature as you explore the terrain on powerful, easy-to-handle ATVs.

Experience the tour of Moscow’s Metro, also known as Underground Palaces, which is one of the most beautiful subway systems in the world.

We will visit the renewed park of VDNH, look at the exhibition pavilions of the Union republics of the former USSR, take a picture opposite the amazing "Fountain of Friendship of Peoples", etc.

Free time.

Overnight in the hotel.

Day 4 – Moscow – St. Petersburg

Breakfast in the hotel.

Check-out.

Meeting with the guide and driver.

Transfer to the railway station. Train to St. Petersburg.

Meeting with the guide and driver.

Transfer to the hotel and check-in.

Overnight in the hotel

Day 5 – St. Petersburg

Breakfast in the hotel.

Meeting with the guide and driver.

During a sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg, we will get a great opportunity to get acquainted with the historical center of the city in a short time, to see the most famous squares of the city: St. Isaac's Square, Palace Square, Senate Square, etc. We will pass along Nevsky Prospect and other central streets, admire the unique architectural ensembles and monuments (Palace Bridge, Hermitage, Kazan Cathedral, Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood), see the beautiful Neva with a view of the Peter and Paul Cathedral and the Peter and Paul Fortress, see the Spit of Vasilyevsky Island, The Bronze Horseman, Kunstkamera and much more. Visit The Hermitage Museum which is housed in the Winter Palace (and some other buildings), the main residence of the Russian imperial family. Magnificently located on the bank of the Neva River, this Baroque-style palace is perhaps the major attraction of St. Petersburg. The green-and-white 3-story palace has 1786 doors, 1945 windows and 1057 halls and rooms, many of which are open to the public. The Winter Palace was built in 1754-62 for Empress Elisabeth, daughter of Peter the Great. By the time it was completed Elisabeth had already died, and only Catherine the Great and her successors could enjoy their new home. The Hermitage Museum was founded in 1764 when Catherine the Great purchased a collection of 255 paintings from Berlin. Today, the Hermitage Museum is the largest art gallery in Russia and one of the largest and most respected art museums in the world, with 2.7 million exhibits from Ancient Egypt to early 20th century Europe. It includes works by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Titian, unique collections of Rembrandt, Rubens, etc.

Return to the hotel and overnight.