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Capital & Culture in Russia

Moscow, St Petersburg

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This example itinerary:

  • £3,450
  • 6 days
  • $5,200 pp
  • 6 days

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Molly

Call +44 (0)203 137 1247

Call +1 (0) 800 635 8124

This example itinerary:

  • £3,450
  • 6 days
  • $5,200 pp
  • 6 days

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This example itinerary:

  • £3,450
  • 6 days
  • $5,200 pp
  • 6 days

Call +44 (0)203 137 1247

Call +1 (0) 800 635 8124

Highlights

  • Visit Russia’s most iconic sites, including the colourful domes of St. Basil’s Cathedral, with a trip to Moscow and St. Petersburg
  • Spend the evening watching a performance from the famous Bolshoi Ballet Company 
  • Wander through the gardens of Peter the Great’s Peterhof Palace to be immersed in imperial splendor 
  • Visit the Fabergé Museum to see some of the last remaining treasures of the Romanov Dynasty
  • Stay in a traditional village Dacha to experience traditional Russian life

What’s Included

  • 6 nights Bed & Breakfast
  • Full day guided tour of Moscow 
  • Half day guided underground Moscow tour
  • Full day guided tour of St Petersburg
  • International Economy Class Flights
  • All domestic transfers
  • Private tour of Hermitage Museum at additional cost

Example Itinerary

Day 1-3

MOSCOW, Russia

  • Be guided through the histories and legends of Moscow with a private tour of its landmarks 
  • Sip on a Moscow Mule or a Siberian Honey whilst relaxing at the Four Seasons’ Bar ‘Moscow’ 

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

  • Be immersed in imperial splendor with a day trip to Peter the Great’s Peterhof Palace by the Gulf of Finland
  • Learn about the history of Carl Fabergé, goldsmith to the Romanov Dynasty, with a visit to see some of the Faberge eggs themselves, of which only 43 remain

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. 

Peter & Lisa

What a trip. Lisa and I have never had such an amazing vacation and it was all because of you! Thanks so much for putting together the trip of a lifetime. Only trouble is, we now have the travel itch, and I’m broke. Definitely saving up to use your services in the future and spend more time with you. You truly are not only excellent at your trade, but more importantly, a caring man with a tremendous amount of integrity.

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