Russia, the world’s largest nation, borders European and Asian countries as well as the Pacific and Arctic oceans. Its landscape ranges from tundra and forests to subtropical beaches. It’s famous for Moscow’s Bolshoi and St. Petersburg’s Mariinsky ballet companies. St. Petersburg, founded by Russian leader Peter the Great, has the baroque Winter Palace, now housing part of the State Hermitage Museum’s art collection.
Cochin International Airport (Google Map)
3 Hours Before Flight Time
Welcome to Russia! On arrival at Moscow Airport, you will be met our local representative and transfer to your hotel. Moscow, the present day capital of Russia is one of the world’s most remarkable cities, home to world-class museums and galleries and striking architecture
Check in at the hotel is after 1600 hours (Early check-in is subject to availability unless pre-booked and paid in advance).
Overnight in MOSCOW
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. In the morning you will have a sightseeing tour around the city. You will see the panoramic view of Moscow from the observation platform in Sparrow Hills, the amazing Moscow University, Park Pobedy – the heritage of Soviet Russia and of course the famous Moscow Kremlin and Red Square – the heart of the city. Then you will explore the underground marvel of Moscow – its Metro. Decorated with sculptures, frescos and mosaics it’s a fascinating tourist attraction and a transit system at the same time. After an independent lunch you are free to discover the city on your own.
Overnight in MOSCOW
Breakfast at the hotel. The day is at leisure to explore the city on your own. OR you can choose the optional tour at an additional cost, Optional Kremlin Territory with 1 Cathedral and visit the famous Red Square with St.Basil’s Cathedral and Lenin’s Mausoleum, see the Tsar Bell and Tsar Cannon. After an independent lunch, the afternoon is at your disposal.
Overnight in MOSCOW
Check out of the hotel, as you are transferred to Moscow station for your train to St. Petersburg. Travel by high speed Sapsan train from Moscow to St. Petersburg.
(Second class – Departure at 13:30 hours, arrival at 18:00 hours , schedule is subject to reconfirmation)
On arrival at St. Petersburg Station, you will be transferred to your hotel.
St. Petersburg, one of the world’s most majestic and compelling cities, much of it unchanged since the 18th and 19th centuries.
Overnight in ST. PETERSBURG
In the morning enjoy a sightseeing tour around Saint Petersburg. You will see Nevsky Prospect, the main street of the city, the Square of Fine Arts, St.Isaac’s Cathedral, Church on the Spilled Blood, Kazan Cathedral and other sights in the city center. The tour ends with a visit to the famous Peter and Paul fortress. This majestic fortress is at the same time the birthplace of the city and an important landmark of Russian revolution. After an independent lunch you are free to explore the city on your own.
Overnight in ST. PETERSBURG
Breakfast at the hotel. The day is free at leisure to explore the city on your own OR you can take a optional tours at an additional cost. Optional Hermitage museum, discover the largest collection of paintings in the world, including works of Titian, Leonardo da Vinci, Velázquez, Van Gogh, Picasso, Malevich, Kandinsky and many many more.
Overnight in ST. PETERSBURG
Breakfast at hotel. Later, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home. We trust that you enjoyed your Travel Tours Vacation.
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