Day 01
Moscow
- On arrival at Moscow airport, you will be transferred to your hotel by a private vehicle.
Rest of the day is at leisure.
In the evening proceed for Dinner at the restaurant.
Overnight stay at your hotel in Moscow.
Day 02
Moscow (B, L, D)
- After breakfast at the hotel, depart for a city tour of Moscow.
In only a few hours, you will have a glimpse of its main landmarks, such as the Red Square, the Kremlin,
the Victory Park, the White House, the Arbat, Cathedral Christ-the-Saviour, Lomonosov University and much
more! It is an interesting and efficient introduction to Europe’s biggest city.
Enroute we will halt for lunch at a Restaurant.
Followed by lunch, you can admire the panorama of beautiful domes, skyscrapers, MSU - the main University
of Russia, a picturesque bend of the Moskva river, gardens and parks, inhabited by animals and birds. Or
become a witness of some event, as Sparrow hills is a permanent place for city’s festivities, concerts and sport
competitions.
Revisit the key cathedral of the Russian Orthodox Church, the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour. Its
significantly dramatic past is an integral part of the history of Russia. Today, it is the biggest Orthodox
cathedral in Russia, providing enough room for up to 10,000 people. You will see valuable artifacts inside such
as war relics and centuries-old icons and enjoy sweeping views of the city center.
Arbat Street is one of the oldest streets in Moscow. Originally it was a part of an important trade route and
was home to a large number of craftsmen. The street nowadays reflects these eventful periods with its elegant
buildings, a museum in the house of great Russian poet Alexander Pushkin, a lot of nice shops, cafés and
restaurants, an entire wall dedicated to the pioneers of Russian rock and the impressive building of the Foreign
Affairs Ministry.
Dinner at restaurant.
Overnight stay at your hotel in Moscow.
Day 03
Moscow (B, L, D)
- Post breakfast depart for another exciting tour of Moscow covering the Metro, Red Square, Kremlin and the
GUM department Store Excursion.
If you wonder why Moscow metro is considered one the most beautiful in the world, this tour is for
you! It constitutes a vast museum of underground palaces with impressive interiors, statues and reliefs,
monumental and decorative compositions (paintings, mosaics, stained glass and painting) and numerous
labyrinths. During the tour you will visit the most remarkable stations like Komsomolskaya, Kurskaya,
Kievskaya and others.
Enroute we will halt for lunch at a Restaurant.
Even if you have seen this place and its landmarks dozens of times, it will be a breathtaking experience to see
it in real life. During the walking tour, you will have the time to take pictures of this 73,000 square meters
brick-paved square surrounded by the Kremlin Walls, Lenin’s Tomb, St Basil’s Cathedral, Resurrection
gate, and the Russian State Historical Museum.
The Kremlin with its red brick walls and 20 towers holding their own unique history. Since its first construction
in 1156 as a wooden fortress by the order of Grand Duke Yuri Dolgoruky, it has been rebuilt several times.
Today Kremlin is the residence of Russian President and the main symbol of the country.
GUM (State Department Store) is considered the main department store of Russia. It is located in a
stunning historical building on the Red Square, and thus is one of the most famous landmarks of Moscow.
Dinner at restaurant.
Overnight stay at your hotel in Moscow.
Day 04
Moscow – St. Petersburg (B, L, D)
- Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel before you depart for St. Petersburg.
Check out and transfer to the station for your train to St. Petersburg.
Arrive St. Petersburg station and transfer to a restaurant for lunch. Post lunch we will depart for a city tour.
You will be able to hear amazing stories and take fine pictures of the main architectural and historical
sites like Nevsky prospect, the Kazan Cathedral, the Winter Palace, Vasilievsky Island, St. Isaac Cathedral,
Peter and Paul Fortress, the Senate Square and the Palace Square. This sightseeing tour will allow you to get
a brief but bright impression of Saint Petersburg.
Check in at your hotel and relax.
In the evening proceed for dinner at the restaurant.
Overnight stay at your hotel in St. Petersburg.
Day 05
St. Petersburg (B, L, D)
- Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
Later, we will depart for visiting one of the most famous museums worldwide – the State Hermitage. Its
priceless collection occupies 5 historical buildings of which the Winter Palace – the former residence of the
Russian Royal family – is the most remarkable. Its rooms, decorated with marble and gold provide a fine
background for the treasures of the Hermitage. One is literally overwhelmed by the beauty of the museum
and will never forget this magnificent and legendary place.
We will halt for lunch at a restaurant.
Post this, we proceed to visit St. Isaac's Cathedral – the largest church in Saint-Petersburg. Its construction
took 40 years, and inside the cathedral, you may visit an exhibition telling the incredible story of its
construction, represented with the authentic historical documents, plans and models.
Peter and Paul Fortress is the place of birth of Saint Petersburg, here began the foundation of this beautiful
city. Today it is home to several museums, and you may visit main museums like the Peter and Paul cathedral
– the tallest building in the city center and the burial place of members of the Imperial family – the Grand
Ducan Mausoleum, the Boat house, the Artillery Armory, the Mint, Engineering and Commandant's house,
guardhouse and many others.
Enjoy your dinner at the restaurant before we proceed to the hotel.
Overnight stay at your hotel in St. Petersburg.
Day 06
St. Petersburg (B, L, D)
- Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
Later, proceed for a walking tour of Nevsky. Both sides of the street are surrounded by architectural
masterpieces, keeping their own unique history. During this tour you will see the treasures of Saint Petersburg
- Anichkov bridge decorated with sculptures, Catherine’s garden and monument in front of the Alexandrinsky
theatre, Eliseevy Merchants' Shop, Church of the Savior on blood, Kazan Cathedral, Royal square with
Hermitage, Admiralty, St. Isaac’s Cathedral at the left side, and much more. On the way you will meet street
musicians, artists, actors and even clowns, which will let you feel the unique creative atmosphere of the city.
Even Russian Emperors liked to take a walk along Nevsky prospect - today you will follow their steps!
We will halt for lunch at a restaurant.
The Kazan Cathedral - built in 1811 and is usually associated with Russia’s victory over Napoleon in 1812.
Its construction was designed in Russian classical style, but it also carries resemblance to great St. Paul
cathedral in Rome. Such resemblance was made on purpose – emperor Pavel the First wanted his city to be
close to stylish Italy. All 96 columns of cathedral look at the Nevsky Street and greet people walking in the
center of Saint Petersburg with its elegant beauty. Moreover, the small park near the cathedral is the finest
place to feed little birds from your hand and blend with locals.
Art square is an architectural ensemble of XIX century, located in the very center of Saint Petersburg and
one of the most magnificent parts of the city. It was built in 1913 with the purpose to become a museum, and
today it is one of the largest in the world. The excursion will be accompanied by a fascinating story about the
creation of the place from the beginning till the present days.
Enjoy your dinner at the restaurant before we proceed to the hotel.
Overnight stay at your hotel in St. Petersburg.
Day 07
Depart St. Petersburg (B)
- Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
Post breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to India with memories which will last a life time.
Abbreviations:
B – Breakfast
L – Lunch
D – Dinner