Captivating Russia
Captivating Russia(8N)
9D - 8N
Plane Trip
Russia
8 NIGHTS TOUR – 4 NIGHTS IN MOSCOW & 4 NIGHTS IN ST. PETERSBURG
Trip Itinerary
DAY 01 - ARRIVAL MOSCOW
Coach & Guide for arrival transfer
Meet with English speaking guide at Airport
Transfer to the hotel for check-in & enroute Moscow city’s panoramic
Introduction
Overnight at the hotel
Day 02 – MOSCOW
Coach & Guide
Breakfast at hotel
Meeting with the guide and departure for excursion
Moscow City Tour
A half-day orientation tour that will take you around the city and cover Moscow’s landmarks from outside: Moscow University, Seven Sisters, Peters Statue, The White House of the Russian Federation, Moscow’s boulevards.
Metro tour
You will see the most beautiful metro stations in Moscow built under Stalin: Komsomolskaya, Revolution square, Novoslobodskaya, Mayakovskaya. Our guide will tell fascinating stories and secrets hidden underground, urban legends
and funny stories.
Visit of the Arbat street
We also invite you to the walking tour of the Arbat street. It has existed since at least the 15th century, which makes it one of the oldest surviving streets of the Russian capital. It is the most happening pedestrian street in Moscow with street performances, ast displays, cafes and restaurants. Overnight in Moscow
Breakfast at hotel
Meeting with the guide and departure for excursion
Moscow City Tour
A half-day orientation tour that will take you around the city and cover Moscow’s landmarks from outside: Moscow University, Seven Sisters, Peters Statue, The White House of the Russian Federation, Moscow’s boulevards.
Metro tour
You will see the most beautiful metro stations in Moscow built under Stalin: Komsomolskaya, Revolution square, Novoslobodskaya, Mayakovskaya. Our guide will tell fascinating stories and secrets hidden underground, urban legends
and funny stories.
Visit of the Arbat street
We also invite you to the walking tour of the Arbat street. It has existed since at least the 15th century, which makes it one of the oldest surviving streets of the Russian capital. It is the most happening pedestrian street in Moscow with street performances, ast displays, cafes and restaurants. Overnight in Moscow
Day 03 – MOSCOW
Coach & Guide
Breakfast at hotel
Meeting with the guide and departure for excursion
Visit of the Red Square and Kremlin with Audio Guide
Red Square is regarded as one of the most famous squares in Europe and the world. In addition, it has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1990. Rigth on the Red Square you will find The Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed (Russian: Собо́р Васи́лия Блаже́нного, tr. Sobór Vasíliya Blazhénnogo), commonly known as Saint Basil’s Cathedral, is an Orthodox church in Red Square of Moscow, and is one of the most popular cultural symbols of Russia. The building, now a museum, is officially known as the Cathedral of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos on the Moat, or Pokrovsky Cathedral.[5] It was built from 1555 to 1561 on orders from Ivan the Terrible and commemorates the capture of Kazan and Astrakhan. It was the city’s tallest building until the completion of the Ivan the Great Bell Tower in 1600.
Enjoy the picturesque squares and Cathedrals inside of the Kremlin.
Visit of Zaryadye Park
Zaryadye Park is a landscape urban park located adjacent to the Red Square. Time Magazine included this in the list of World’s greatest places in 2018 Overnight at hotel
Breakfast at hotel
Meeting with the guide and departure for excursion
Visit of the Red Square and Kremlin with Audio Guide
Red Square is regarded as one of the most famous squares in Europe and the world. In addition, it has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1990. Rigth on the Red Square you will find The Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed (Russian: Собо́р Васи́лия Блаже́нного, tr. Sobór Vasíliya Blazhénnogo), commonly known as Saint Basil’s Cathedral, is an Orthodox church in Red Square of Moscow, and is one of the most popular cultural symbols of Russia. The building, now a museum, is officially known as the Cathedral of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos on the Moat, or Pokrovsky Cathedral.[5] It was built from 1555 to 1561 on orders from Ivan the Terrible and commemorates the capture of Kazan and Astrakhan. It was the city’s tallest building until the completion of the Ivan the Great Bell Tower in 1600.
Enjoy the picturesque squares and Cathedrals inside of the Kremlin.
Visit of Zaryadye Park
Zaryadye Park is a landscape urban park located adjacent to the Red Square. Time Magazine included this in the list of World’s greatest places in 2018 Overnight at hotel
Day 04 – MOSCOW
Coach & Guide
Breakfast at hotel
Meeting with the guide and departure for excursion
Visit of the GUM Store
Nowadays GUM is trade center and a museum at the same time. It’s one of the largest trade centres in Europe. There are more than thousands of different shops. displays, cafes and restaurants.
Victory park
Victory Park is a memorial complex dedicated to Russia’s victory over Nazi Germany. It is located in the historic area of Moscow known as Poklonnaya Hill, which means “Bow Hill”. It’s one of the highest spots in Moscow – in old times travellers approaching the capital from the west used to climb onto the hill to get a beautiful panoramic view of the city, and would bow to Moscow
Excursion to the highest point in Moscow, Sparrow Hills & enjoy Cable car ride (one way)
Enjoy a breathtaking fly over the Moskva River! A new centre of gravity on Vorobyovy Hills, Moscow’s first cable car spans the two banks of the Moskva River. It is difficult to imagine another place in Moscow where a cable car would fit in as organically, or be as much in demand as here.
Enjoy Circus performance
Circus of Vernadskogo and Nikhulin circuses are the leading circuses in Moscow and Russia itself presenting skillful acrobats, clowns and performances with Overnight in Moscow
Breakfast at hotel
Meeting with the guide and departure for excursion
Visit of the GUM Store
Nowadays GUM is trade center and a museum at the same time. It’s one of the largest trade centres in Europe. There are more than thousands of different shops. displays, cafes and restaurants.
Victory park
Victory Park is a memorial complex dedicated to Russia’s victory over Nazi Germany. It is located in the historic area of Moscow known as Poklonnaya Hill, which means “Bow Hill”. It’s one of the highest spots in Moscow – in old times travellers approaching the capital from the west used to climb onto the hill to get a beautiful panoramic view of the city, and would bow to Moscow
Excursion to the highest point in Moscow, Sparrow Hills & enjoy Cable car ride (one way)
Enjoy a breathtaking fly over the Moskva River! A new centre of gravity on Vorobyovy Hills, Moscow’s first cable car spans the two banks of the Moskva River. It is difficult to imagine another place in Moscow where a cable car would fit in as organically, or be as much in demand as here.
Enjoy Circus performance
Circus of Vernadskogo and Nikhulin circuses are the leading circuses in Moscow and Russia itself presenting skillful acrobats, clowns and performances with Overnight in Moscow
DAY 5 – MOSCOW-ST PETERSBURG –TRANSPORT FOR TRANSFERS
Breakfast at hotel
Morning at leisure
Check out
Meet with driver and departure to the railway station
Departure to St. Petersburg by SAPSAN
Arrival to St. Petersburg
Meet with driver at railway station
Proceed to hotel & check in
Overnight
DAY 6 –ST PETERSBURG – Transport & Guide
Breakfast at hotel
Proceed for Excursions
Meet with Guide at reception & Proceed for St Petersburg City Tour
This is an orientation tour that will take you around the city and to the famous stops and buildings of St. Petersburg.
Entry tickets are not included in the city tour.
The city tour will cover the main street located in the heart of the city:
Nevsky avenue; along with the Bronze Horseman: a monument of
Emperor Peter I, who opened the window to Europe for Russia, Blood of
the Savior Cathedral and the majestic Isaac Cathedral will also be covered
in the tour.
Visit Kazan Cathedral: Kazan Cathedral is a cathedral of the Russian
Orthodox Church; it is
dedicated to Our Lady of
Kazan, one of the most
venerated icons in Russia.
Visit Peter and Paul Fortress Territory
The Peter and Paul Fortress is the original citadel of St. Petersburg, Russia, founded by Peter the Great in 1703, which
is currently the oldest construction in Saint-Petersburg.
Overnight at hotel
DAY 7 –ST PETERSBURG – Transport & Guide
Breakfast at hotel
Proceed for Excursions
Excursion of Peterhof Park
The spectacular parkland at Peterhof is remarkable for the sheer variety of styles encompassed in its
layout and features. Representing nearly two centuries of European aristocratic fashion executed to the
highest standards, Peterhof is like an encyclopedia of park design through the age of empire. `
Back to city & Lunch
Visit of Nevsky prospect
The Nevsky today functions as the main thoroughfare in Saint Petersburg. The majority of the city’s shopping and
nightlife takes place on or immediately off Nevsky Prospek
Dinner
Overnight at hotel
DAY 8 –ST PETERSBURG – Transport & Guide
Breakfast at hotel
Proceed for Excursions
Breakfast at hotel
Meeting with English-speaking guide at reception
Visit to the celebrated Hermitage Museum, one of the most
important museums in the world. It houses a fabulous collection
of nearly three million works of applied art, archaeological finds,
coins, graphic art and paintings in five different buildings
River and Canals boat ride – NA in WINTERS- Can be replaced by Radisson Cruise in Moscow on
Supplement
Enjoy the most memorable sights of palaces and mansions of Saint-Petersburg from the water while having a small
cruise along Saint-Petersburg streets
Overnight at hotel
DAY 9 SAINT-PETERSBURG
Coach in ST. PETERSBURG for transfers
Breakfast at hotel
Check out
Departure to the AIRPORT
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ADD-ONS – OPTIONAL TOURS
Night Pick up from hotel by 2230hrs & proceed for Romantic Midnight Bridge Opening cruise Cruise down the Neva River and watch the unique spectacle of its magnificent drawbridges opening.
An unforgettable summer night in St Petersburg!
Visit Dream Island Park Moscow. – INDOOR DISNEY PARK (unlimited rides pass)
It is a
real island where there is absolutely everything for an unforgettable vacation with the whole family!
Europe’s largest indoor all-season amusement park with breathtaking attractions and cartoon
characters is located here. On its territory you will find 9 fabulous worlds, more than 35 attractions,
bright show programs, interactive entertainment, themed cafes and shops!
Also on the “Island of Dreams” there is a space covered with seven glass domes of the city promenade with
shops, restaurants, cafes, a concert hall and a cinema. The streets of this zone are made in the
architectural styles of the world countries – you can visit Rome, Barcelona, London and Beverly Hills
without buying a plane ticket!
Experience the Moscow by FLIGHT – Flying Theatre show – price on request subject to availability
A breathtaking virtual “Flight over Russia” in the Zaryadye Media Center and see the most
unusual places of our vast country from a bird’s eye view: Lena Pillars in Yakutia, the largest memorial
complex Mamaev Kurgan in Volgograd, the Genoese fortress, the top of Ai-Petri Mountain and Swallow’s
Nest in the Crimea. Then you will “fall” from the dam of the Sayano-Shushenskaya HPP power plant and
go on a journey through the valley of geysers in Kamchatka. The film also shows the most beautiful cities
of the country and the main waterways of Russia.
*Quadracycle 2 pax per vehicle
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