8 Day Russia Tour: Moscow, Murmansk Northern Lights & St. Petersburg Palaces

08:00 Breakfast

08:50 Meet the guide in the hotel lobby

09:00 Panoramic bus city tour of Moscow — Russia's capital, a city of monumental squares, golden domes, and striking modern architecture. Every street tells a story of power, faith, and history.

12:00 Lunch at a restaurant

13:30 Red Square — the soul of Russia and one of the most famous squares in the world. "You haven't been to Moscow if you haven't stood on Red Square." Walking tour, visit to GUM Department Store — elegant historic arcades with authentic Russian treats.

15:00 The Kremlin — the seat of the President and a symbol of Russian power. Step inside to witness where tsars and presidents shaped history. Tour of the territory, including Cathedral Square: Assumption Cathedral — one of the most important Russian Orthodox churches, Archangel Cathedral, Tsar Cannon and Tsar Bell — among the largest cannon and bell in the world, Patriarch's Palace with the Church of the Twelve Apostles

17:00 Transfer to the restaurant

18:00 Dinner

19:30 Return to the hotel

07:30 Breakfast

08:30 Check-out from the hotel, settle personal expenses

09:00 Moscow Metro — Tourists often say: "The Moscow Metro isn't transportation — it's a museum!" Every station is a palace of architectural art with grand chandeliers, murals, and marble columns. A must-visit photo spot that will leave you amazed. Tour of stations: Komsomolskaya, Novoslobodskaya, Mayakovskaya

11:00 Bunker 42 Cold War Museum — go 65 meters underground to explore the most mysterious Soviet military command center of the Cold War. A paradise for history and military enthusiasts, and a living witness to events that changed the world.

12:30 Lunch at the Bunker 42 restaurant

13:45 Transfer to the airport

17:05 Flight to Murmansk

19:05 Arrival in Murmansk

20:00 Dinner at a restaurant

21:00 Transfer to the 4* Azimut Hotel, check-in

22:00–02:00 Northern Lights Hunt (3–4 hours) — the most magical experience of the Arctic! Chase the legendary Aurora Borealis across the snowy tundra under a sky full of stars. Watching the Northern Lights dance above you is a once-in-a-lifetime dream come true. A must-do for every traveler

06:00 Breakfast.

06:50 Meet the local guide in the lobby.

07:00 Departure to the Husky Park (approx. 2 hours).

09:30 Arrival at the park: meeting huskies and reindeer, feeding and photos. Husky sledding, "banana" ride, and ice hill sliding.

12:00 Arctic lunch in a wooden house on the park grounds.

13:00 Transfer back to Murmansk.

16:00 Return to the hotel. Free time.

20:00 Dinner.

21:00 - 01:00 Northern Lights Hunt (3–4 hours).

07:30 Breakfast

08:30 Meet the local guide in the lobby

08:40 Departure to Teriberka — a legendary Arctic village on the shores of the Barents Sea, famous for its dramatic landscapes and the filming location of the Oscar-nominated movie "Leviathan." Photo stops in the tundra

12:00 Arrival in Teriberka. Visit to the Ship Graveyard — an eerie and poetic place where old wooden ships rest on the Arctic shore, a favorite spot for photographers and filmmakers. Sleigh ride behind a snowmobile to the sea shore (40 min) — an exhilarating Arctic adventure you'll never forget!

13:00 Lunch at a restaurant and walk along the sandy beach — the northernmost sandy beach in Russia, washed by the icy Barents Sea. A surreal and beautiful experience.

17:00 Departure to Murmansk

19:30 Arrival at the hotel

20:00 Dinner

21:00–01:00 Northern Lights Hunt (3–4 hours) — your final chance to see the Aurora Borealis in the Arctic sky. Chase the lights with expert guides who know the best spots. A perfect ending to your Arctic adventure!

08:00 Breakfast. Check-out.

09:00 Transfer to Murmansk Airport.

12:05 Flight to Saint Petersburg.

14:00 Arrival in St. Petersburg. Meet the guide.

14:30 Transfer to Tsarskoye Selo (approx. 1 hour).

15:30 Tour of the Catherine Palace and the Amber Room (approx. 2 hours).

17:30 Transfer to the Imperial Ball venue (a historic mansion in St. Petersburg).

18:00 Imperial Ball: dress-up, traditional dances, and a royal atmosphere.

21:00 Transfer to the Novotel Hotel Centre.

22:00 Check-in at the hotel. Free time.

08:00 Breakfast

09:30 Meet the guide in the hotel lobby. Walking tour from the hotel to Palace Square — one of the most beautiful squares in Europe, dominated by the Baroque Winter Palace.

10:00 The Hermitage Museum — one of the largest and greatest art museums in the world, home to over 3 million masterpieces, including works by Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, and Michelangelo. Walking through the Winter Palace feels like stepping into the world of Russian emperors.

12:00 Lunch at a restaurant

13:30 Peterhof Museum-Reserve — the "Russian Versailles," a magnificent palace and park ensemble on the southern shore of the Gulf of Finland, 29 km from the center of Saint Petersburg. Famous for its golden fountains, grand cascades, and luxurious imperial palaces. A must-see wonder of Russia.

17:00 Return to Saint Petersburg

18:00 Dinner at a restaurant

20:00 Classical ballet performance — experience the world-famous Russian ballet tradition. The grace, music, and artistry of a classical ballet in Saint Petersburg, the cradle of Russian dance, is an unforgettable cultural highlight for every visitor.

23:00 Return to the hotel

Breakfast. Check-out from the hotel. Meet the guide in the hotel lobby.

Transfer to the airport. Departure home — take home memories of Moscow's power, the Arctic magic of the Northern Lights, and the imperial elegance of Saint Petersburg. Russia will stay in your heart forever