From Moscow to St. Petersburg--an exotic yet familiar landscape of culture that invites you to explore its secrets. For years Russsia has been a hidden treasure, and yet has also always been welcoming. It is a paradox. It is an adventure not to be missed.
Begin your journey with a flight to Moscow where you can enjoy an optional pre-tour
of Vladmir. The various periods of Russian history from the ancient through the medieval to the modern mesmerizes as hidden behind socialist era concrete buildings shimmering Orthodox architecture reaches out to embrace you.
This is an opportunity to see the best of Russia at a comfortable pace and with the assurance of experienced assistance.
With this tour, airfare from New York is included. Other departure cities are also available. As with all the tours we offer, travel insurance is included but you may opt-out of this insurance if you so choose. We do highly recommend that you purchase it, however.
This is a great opportunity for individuals and families alike. The professional who travel with you are the key to your enjoyment and they are well-trained to assist with all your needs.
Important Passport and Visa Information
Obtaining a passport is your sole responsibility. After registration, appropriate Visa forms will be provided to you for completion. It is important to complete these in a timely manner.
Multiple Departures, 8 days
Starting at $2565 not including airfare, airport taxes or with opt-out travel insurance. Airfare pricing available, see below.
Air departs from New York. For other options see drop down menu below. Please indicate when you check out that you would like a different departure city.
Book online and pay in full below. These prices include the opt-out insurance. If you do not wish to purchase the insurance, please follow the directions below. Also note that the insurance .
*Airfare is from New York. See list above for alternate departure city pricing or contact us. Fuel surcharges are included. Additional airport taxes will be assessed when airfare is finalized (approximately $120-$180, subject to change). Travel Insurance is not included but is highly recommended.
A $500 per person deposit is required at the time of booking with a completed reservation form. Deposit and/or payment in full must be received within 7 days of booking or reservation will cancel. Full payment is due 75 days prior to the departure date. If a booking is made within 75 days of departure, full payment is required at the time of booking. If payment is received less than 45 days before departure, please include a $150 late fee.
Itinerary (click to open or close)
Day 1 - Depart USA
Depart from New York's JFK airport on your overnight flight to Moscow.
Day 2 - Arrive Moscow
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax. You may take part in an optional tour of the Moscow subway.
Day 3 - Moscow
Moscow, one to the largest cities in the world, is the symbolic heart and soul of the country. Sightseeing tour begins at the Red Square, dominated by St. Basil's Cathedral and the massive red walls of the Kremlin. Inside the Kremlin, admire the medieval towers, cathedrals and palaces. Visit the Armory Museum and see the Moscow University and the popular Arbat shopping district. Continue with a drive along the wide boulevards, then stroll through GUM, Russia's largest department store. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 4 - Moscow - Novgorod
After an early breakfast, depart for Tver, an ancient trading port nestled on the banks of the Volga River. The city offers fascinating treasures, including Putevoy Dvorets, built for Catherine II as a resting place on her journeys from Moscow to St. Petersburg. Enjoy a short sightseeing tour of this remarkable city. End the day in historic Novgorod, founded almost twelve centuries ago.
Day 5 - Novforod - St. Petersburg
A morning sightseeing tour of Novgorod starts at the Kremlin with a visit to St. Sophia Cathedral. Then, cross the river via a pedestrian bridge to visit the Yaroslav Court. In the afternoon, travel north to St. Petersburg, the former capital of the Romanov Czars. Upon arrival first enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city starting with the visit of Peter and Paul Fortress, quarter of the City museum and its cathedral, which houses the crypt of the Russian emperors. Next, visit St. Isaac's Cathedral.
Day 6 - St. Petersburg
There are not many cities in the world that can match the grace of St. Petersburg. When Peter the Great founded the city in 1703, he hired Europe’s best architects, craftsmen and artists to build and decorate it. Spread over 100 islands that are linked by over 600 bridges, it is often referred to as “Venice of the North”. In the morning, visit Peter and Paul Fortress, which houses the crypt of the Russian emperors. Next, visit St. Isaac’s Cathedral. After some free time, afternoon sightseeing will feature a highlight: the famous Hermitage, which houses many treasures from the Czarist era. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 7 - St. Petersburg
Free day for shopping or individual activities. An optional tour to visit Petrodvorets, Peter the Great's Summer Palace, will be available. Tonight, enjoy an evening folklore performance.
Day 8 - St. Petersburg - USA
After breakfast we will transfer you to the airport to board your homebound flight.
What's included:
Round-trip air from New York (if selected)
6 nights at first class hotels (or similar)
2 nights: Hotel Marriott Grand, Moscow
1 nights: Hotel Park Inn, Novogrod
3 nights: Hotel Holiday Inn, St. Petersburg
Services charges and hotel taxes
6 Breakfasts and 3 Dinners
Cultural performance in Moscow, folklore performance in St. Petersburg
Airport transfers
Touring by modern motor coach
Professional Tour Director throughout
Luggage handling
Sightseeing Tours of Moscow; Novgorod; St. Petersburg
Flight bag & portfolio of all travel documents
Not included: Lunches, Beverages with dinners, Travel Insurance, Tips to your guide & driver €6-8 per day), items of a personal nature, Airport taxes, security fees and fuel surcharges
ote: Though every effort will be made to follow the itinerary, it should be considered as an indication of the tour, rather than a contract of places to be visited. Occasionally local holidays, national days, traffic conditions and other events may necessitate changes in the sequence of visits or the missing of certain visits.
