Tour Overview
Russia With Nothern Light 10 Day 9 Night Tour Packages
Itinerary
Meals / Dinner
Departure from your International Airport to Moscow, the capital of Russia. Upon arrival in Moscow, meeting with the local guide and transfer to the hotel for check in and rest. Evening dinner in local restaurant or hotel.
This morning proceed for a sightseeing tour of the fabled Red Square, the central square of all of Russia and also the genesis for all of Russia’s major highways. Next, visit beloved St Basil’s Cathedral where its whimsical shape, like a flame of a bonfire rising to the sky, is an absolute sight to behold. Thereafter, if you can clip the wings of time, explore GUM department store. After lunch pay a due visit to Kremlin. Immerse yourself with the slew of attractions including medieval towers, cathedrals, palaces and a big bell
tower, and the official residence of the President of Russia. Visit the 3 renowned Kremlin cathedrals, Cathedrals of the Assumption, Annunciation and Archangel, all of which will garner a chorus of oohs and ahs as you look in awe at the vast collections of holy icons. Next, enjoy a vodka tasting session and celebrate good times by tasting classical and modern vodka. Thereafter, spend the evening witnessing world-class acts and performances by the legendary Moscow Circus.
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This morning, spend your time at leisure exploring Arbat Street, a 1-kilometer- long pedestrian street in the historical centre of Moscow. After lunch scoot off to the ornate Moscow Metro, which Stalin called the people’s palaces. Finish your metro tour on Komsamolskaya station and interchange to Leningradsky railway station, from where you take Sapsan high-speed train ride to St Petersburg (4h ride). Meeting with the local guide on the platform in St. Pete and transfer to the hotel.
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Begin your morning with a visit to one of the most integral buildings in St Petersburg, the revered Peter and Paul Fortress. Next, continue to St Isaac’s Cathedral, the largest Orthodox cathedral in Russia. Then, proceed to tour The State Hermitage Museum, which is one of the world’s largest museums and was once the Tsars’ winter residential palace.
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Today, kick off the day by basking in the glory of the fabulous gardens and fountains of Peter the Great’s summer residence at Petrodvorets, now known as Peterhof. Be mesmerized by the Grand Cascade, which is the entire attraction’s focal centre. The palace, stretching for nearly 300 metres and blending with the natural environment, is a superb example of the harmony of earthly and heavenly features. Next, do not miss Cruiser Aurora and Memorial to the Siege of Leningrad which serve as a poignant reminder of
the fateful events of World War II before you proceed to tour splendid Kazan Cathedral. Tonight, be treated to an entertaining Russian folklore show where you will be served vodka and some light snacks during the interval.
Note: The gardens and fountains of Peterfof will be closed during winter from November to March.
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Today, transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Murmansk, a city in the extreme northwest of Russia and the world’s largest city north of the Arctic Circle. Pay a visit to Sami Village and learn about the traditional Sami culture and way of life. Here, you will taste a traditional Sami lunch and enjoy a Sami national costume dress-up session. Do not forget to take some memorable photographs. Next, get acquainted with one of the mainstays and hop on a reindeer sleigh ride across the enthralling Arctic landscape. Later in the night, commence your Northern Lights hunting bus tour.
Note: Northern Lights is a natural phenomenon and sighting is subject to weather conditions.
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This morning, enjoy a thrilling snowmobile safari across the stunning winter landscape in the Khibiny Mountains. Then, proceed to Lake Imandra to experience some warm and furry puppy love at a husky park and experience the thrill of a husky sled safari. In the evening, continue your search for the mysterious Aurora Borealis on a Northern Lights hunting bus tour.
Note: Northern Lights is a natural phenomenon and sighting is subject to weather conditions.
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After breakfast, go on a city tour of Murmansk and take in Alesha Monument, one of the highest monuments in Russia. You will also learn the rich history of Murmansk city driving past historical World War II sites. Make a photo-stop at Lenin, the 1st nuclear-powered icebreaker. In the late evening,
if the conditions are favourable, you will continue our hunt for the Northern Lights.
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Breakfast Spend the rest of the day at leisure before you transfer to the airport for your domestic flight back to Moscow. Meeting with the local guide in the airport and transfer to the hotel.
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If time permits, of course there is always before bidding farewell to Moscow as you transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Trip includes
Included
Professional English - speaking tour guides
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Meals included in the program
Included in ground transportation in the program
Guided Moscow Tour
Guided St Peterburg Tour
Guided Murmansk Tour
Excluded
Domestic or International flights
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