Classical Program 2026: Moscow and Saint Petersburg
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Duration
8 days
Max Group Size
10
Departure Type
Request
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical level
easy
Operated In
Turkish, English, Spanish
Tour Overview
Moscow and Saint Petersburg are not just two cities — they are the essence of Russia. This carefully designed itinerary brings together all the must-see landmarks, offering a complete and immersive introduction to the country’s history, culture, and identity.
The program includes the most iconic highlights — from Red Square and Moscow Kremlin to the world-renowned Hermitage Museum and the historic Peter and Paul Fortress. You will experience the most recognizable sights, walk through UNESCO-listed cityscapes, and discover the striking contrast between dynamic Moscow and elegant Saint Petersburg.
This journey is designed for those who want to see everything that truly matters — a comprehensive, inspiring, and unforgettable introduction to Russia in one seamless trip.
Route
Starts from
Moscow
Ends in
St Petersburg
Pickup Location
Domodedovo Moscow Airport
Dropoff Location
Pulkovo Airport
Highlights
Itinerary
- Arrival in Moscow.
- Meeting with English speaking guide.
- Transfer to hotel.
- Due to the time of arrival, we can organize an activity, or simply have a splendid afternoon in the Russian capital.
- Night in Moscow.
- Breakfast
- City tour. During the tour, we walk through the most attractive areas of Moscow: Red Square, Lenin’s Mausoleum and St. Basil's Cathedral with its famous multicolored domes built by order of Tsar Ivan the Terrible; we will see the magnificent building of GUM or "Universal Top Shops", where historically the center of the country's largest trade was. Nearby is the famous Bolshoi Theater, the imposing building of the Lubyanka, the former KGB, close to the wonderful churches of the old Kitay Gorod. Next stop will be near the majestic Cathedral of Christ the Savior of the Patriarch of Moscow, the highest Orthodox Church in the world
- We will visit Moscow Subway, opened in 1935 and considered as a true museum. Today it is the main means of transport in the city with 300 km of lines and 182 stations, 44 of which are considered the heritage of cultural heritage of the country
- Night in Moscow
- Breakfast
- In the morning, we visit the territory of the ancient fortress called Kremlin (XII century) and even now, all the major organs of political and religious government are located on its territory
- We visit the Assumption Cathedral, Cathedral Arkhanguelsky, the Belfry of Ivan the Great and other monuments.
- Night in Moscow
- Breakfast
- Transfer to the railway station for the fast train Sapsan
- Arrival in St. Petersburg
- Meeting with English speaking guide on the platform
- Transfer to hotel and accommodations
- Breakfast
- In the morning we have city tour of St. Petersburg: Nevsky prospect we travel - the splendid Vasilievsky Island - the old port, the university area, the Theatre Square, we enter to the Church of St. Nicholas, district of Fyodor Dostoevsky, Saint Isaak 's Square and St. Isaac 's Cathedral with its huge columns of red granite, you will see the Battleship Aurora- old imperial Navy, whose cannon on October 25, 1917 marked the beginning of the Russian Revolution
- Then we visit the Peter and Paul Fortress, in 1998 in a chapel of the Cathedral buried the remains of the last Russian Emperor Nicholas II and his family
- Night in St. Petersburg
- Breakfast
- In the morning we will visit the country's largest museum- Hermitage, you will walk through the Winter Palace, residence of the czars that consists of 5 buildings. Today the Hermitage remains one of the largest art galleries in the world. The Museum has a collection of paintings of the Italian, Flemish, French, Spanish painters etc. The works of Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Rembrandt, as well as Matisse, Gaugin, Van Gogh, Picasso etc.
- Free time on afternoon
- Night in St. Petersburg
- Breakfast
- Trip to Peterhof (only Park). Also called "Russian Versailles" was the main summer residence of the tsars. Located on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland, by the sea and about 25 km from the city of St. Petersburg, it is undoubtedly one of the main attractions of the ancient imperial capital. It is a vast complex including the Grand Palace and the park to visit, and several minor pavilions and palaces scattered across the beautiful gardens. These have a special attraction with its 150 fountains and three waterfalls, along with the colorful " water games”, all ornate golden statues of incomparable beauty.
- Night in St. Petersburg
- Breakfast
- Transfer to
airport
Trip includes
Included
Category 4* with breakfast
Moscow: Holiday Tagansky 4* or similar
Saint Petersburg: Novotel Centre
4* or similar
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Turkish
English
SpanishAll transfers indicated in the
itinerary by car/bus with the guide
Fast train ticket Moscow- Saint
Petersburg (economy class)
The Museum entrances as per
itinerary
Excluded
Tips to guide and driver
Visa
Tipping in hotels and restaurants
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