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The Jewels of Russia: Moscow, St. Petersburg and Novgorod

St Petersburg, Velikiy Novgorod, Moscow,
Duration

10 day(s)

Tour type

Private

Group size

2-14 people

Physical Level

easy

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Tour Overview

Discover Russia through a seamless journey across its three most iconic cities — Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Veliky Novgorod. This tour is designed as a complete cultural experience, connecting the country’s modern energy, imperial elegance, and ancient origins. In Moscow, you will feel the pulse of a dynamic metropolis where history and innovation coexist, offering a powerful introduction to Russia’s identity and ambition.

Continue to St. Petersburg, the country’s cultural capital and a true architectural masterpiece, where grand palaces and world-class museums reflect an era of imperial grandeur. The journey then leads to Veliky Novgorod, one of the oldest cities in Russia and a symbol of its historical roots, offering a deeper and more authentic connection with the country’s past. This itinerary provides a balanced and immersive experience, combining key landmarks, rich heritage, and a comfortable pace for a clear understanding of Russia.

Activities
Family Discovery Explorer In-depth Cultural Historical Solo Travel Sightseeing Photography Shopping Museum

Tour Features

Duration
10 day(s)

Max Group Size
2-14 people

Tour Code
5DHFNLIWFPMK

Departure Type
scheduled

Tour Category
Culture & Historical

Guiding Method
Fully guided

Operated In

Age Requirement
0 - 99

St Petersburg

Pickup Time:

10:00

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Moscow

Dropoff Time:

10:00

Highlights
The Kremlin territory and its cathedrals in Moscow

Itinerary

Day 1

  • Arrival in St. Petersburg
  • Meeting with guide
  • Transfer to the hotel & Check in
  • Overnight in St. Petersburg
Day 2

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Meeting with guide
  • Sightseeing tour of Saint Petersburg. During this city tour you will explore the main highlights of the city, including Nevsky Prospekt, Palace Square with the Winter Palace and Hermitage. The program also includes St Isaac’s Cathedral and Kazan Cathedral, as well as the Church of the Resurrection (Church on Spilled Blood), the Bronze Horseman, and other key monuments reflecting the imperial history of the city
  • Visit to the Peter and Paul Fortress, the historical core of Saint Petersburg, where you will walk through the territory and learn about its role as the city’s founding site and imperial necropolis
  • Overnight in Saint Petersburg
Day 3

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Meeting with guide
  • Visit to the Hermitage Museum, located in the former Winter Palace, the historic residence of the Russian Tsars. The Hermitage is one of the largest and most important museums in the world, housing over 3 million works of art, including masterpieces of painting, sculpture, decorative arts, antiquities, and applied arts from various civilizations
  • Overnight in Saint Petersburg
Day 4

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Meeting with guide
  • Proceed to Peterhof Park and Palace, often called the “Russian Versailles” and the former summer residence of the Tsars. The complex includes the Grand Palace, elegant pavilions, and extensive gardens with more than 150 fountains, waterfalls, and gilded statues
  • Overnight in Saint Petersburg
Day 5

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Early morning departure for a full-day excursion to Veliky Novgorod, one of the most ancient cities of Russia
  • During the tour you will visit St. Sophia Cathedral located within the Kremlin territory, see the Monument to the Millennium of Russia, Yaroslav’s Court and the Ancient Trade Square. You will also explore St. George Cathedral (12th century) in the territory of Yuriev Monastery and the open-air museum of wooden architecture in Vitoslavitsy
  • Return to Saint Petersburg
  • Overnight in Saint Petersburg
Day 6

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Check out from the hotel
  • Transfer to the railway station for the fast train Sapsan
  • Arrival in Moscow
  • Meeting with English speaking guide
  • Transfer to the hotel and check-in
  • Overnight in Moscow
Day 7

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Meeting with guide
  • Sightseeing tour of Moscow. During the tour you will visit Red Square, the central square of Moscow and Russia. You will see St. Basil’s Cathedral (outside), built by order of Ivan the Terrible to commemorate the capture of Kazan in 1552, as well as GUM, the historic State Department Store occupying the eastern side of Red Square
  • The program also includes Zaryadye Park, one of the most modern parks in Moscow, featuring the famous River Overlook platform with panoramic views of the Kremlin, the Moscow River embankment, and the city center
  • Overnight in Moscow
Day 8

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Meeting with guide
  • Visit to Sparrow Hills, one of the highest viewpoints in Moscow, offering a panoramic view of the city. From here you can also see the main complex of Moscow State University, one of the most iconic landmarks of the capital
  • Visit to the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, the largest Orthodox church in Russia. The cathedral impresses with its monumental architecture and modern reconstruction, completed in 2000 after the original building was destroyed in the Soviet period
  • Moscow Metro tour, exploring some of the most beautiful and historic stations of the metro system, which dates back to 1935. Each station is designed as a unique architectural space, decorated with mosaics, sculptures, and artistic details
  • Walk along Arbat Street, one of the oldest and most famous pedestrian streets in Moscow. Today it is a lively area with shops, cafes, and street performers, preserving the historical atmosphere of old Moscow
  • Overnight in Moscow
Day 9

  • Breakfast at the hotel and meeting with guide
  • Visit to the Kremlin Territory and Cathedrals, the historical and political heart of Moscow. The Moscow Kremlin is a unique architectural ensemble and a living chronicle of Russian history, where palaces of tsars, ecclesiastical buildings, and government structures are concentrated. Today it also serves as the official residence of the President of Russia
  • Free time for shopping
  • Overnight in Moscow
Day 10

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Check out
  • Meeting with the guide
  • Transfer to the Airport

Included

“Holiday Inn Tagansky” 4* or similar hotel in Moscow

“Cosmos Nevsky” 4* or similar hotel in St. Petersburg

All transfers indicated in the itinerary by car/bus with the guide

Fast train ticket Moscow- Saint Petersburg (economy class)

  • Entrances to the museums as per program
  • 1 bottle of water per day

Excluded

International Flights

Meals (lunches and dinners)

We can assist with the arrangements

  • Visa documents delivery
  • Personal spending
  • Luggage handling

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