Capital & Culture in Russia
Moscow, St Petersburg
Day 1-3
MOSCOW, Russia
Discover the secrets and legends of Russia’s capital city during your stay at the Four Seasons.
Spend three nights at the luxurious Four Seasons in Moscow, only a few steps away from the Kremlin and the Red Square. Learn about these historic landmarks with a private full day city tour of Moscow’s highlights with an expert guide. Look up into the fairy tale domes of St. Basil’s Cathedral and learn about the legends behind its making, before exploring the frescoes and ceiling paintings in its interior. Discover the largest metro system in the world and venture down into Moscow’s underground, to see the marbled and gilded walls, bronze sculptures and original mosaics. In the evenings, enjoy a relaxing massage treatment with a glass of champagne at the Four Seasons or taste their original Moscow Mule at the Bar ‘Moscow’. For a true Moscow experience, go watch the iconic Bolshoi Ballet or Opera Company perform at the Bolshoi Theatre in the evening.
Day 3-6
ST PETERSBURG, Russia
Spend three days in St. Petersburg, visiting Imperial Palaces, discovering one of the largest collections of art in the world, and exploring the treasures of the Romanov Dynasty.
Head west in a high speed train to St. Petersburg, where you will stay at the Astoria Hotel, overlooking St. Isaac’s Cathedral. Begin your stay in the city with a day trip to Peterhof Palace, built as an imperial residence by Peter the Great on a ridge by the Gulf of Finland. Set to rival the grandeur of Versailles, the estate’s gardens are filled with gilded marble fountains and magnificent palaces with grand galleries. Back in the city, join your guide to discover the Hermitage, Peter and Paul Fortress, Yusupov Palace, as well as the famous Fabergé Museum. Here you can look at some of the incredible eggs, made by the goldsmith to the Romanov Dynasty. On your penultimate evening, spend an evening outside of the city to experience Russian Dacha life, where you can enjoy a traditional meal with a family in their Dacha Cottage.Â
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