Best of Russia
8 Day Tour
4 Days in Moscow *****Hotel Golden Ring
Flight from Moscow to St. Petersburg
4 Days in St. Petersburg ****Hotel Dostoevsky
The wonder of Russia lies in its diversity and in the depth of its culture with magnificent Imperial palaces and sacred Christian Orthodox monasteries. Your journey begins in the capital city of Moscow, where you can witness the treasures of Moscow Kremlin as well the astonishing architecture of St. Basil’s Cathedral on Red Square. Continue to St. Petersburg, where the opulence and power of the Russian Royalty who ruled here for centuries, is revealed.
Day 1, Friday
Upon arrival you will be met by a guide and driver and taken to your hotel.
Tonight: Welcome Dinner and a spectacular “ Moscow Nights” city tour.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2, Saturday
Morning with your guide walk to the Red Square to see and visit Basil Cathedral and nearby located, but rarely visited by foreigners, the Romanov Dynasty Museum. Lunch today will be in the exquisite restaurant “Metropol”-one of the world-renowned samples of Art Nouveaux architecture. Later today you will have an exclusive backstage tour of the world famous Bolshoi Theater. Please note that this tour can be done only when the theater is in season.
Tonight: prime seats for the Bolshoi or other Classical performance (schedule permitting).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3, Sunday
Morning with a guide you will take a ride on the famous Moscow metro and visit the Tretyakov Gallery. It is the very first museum of exclusively Russian art, opened 200 years ago. Second half of the day you will spend at Izmailovo Bazaar, the best souvenir shopping place in Russia.
Tonight: prime seats for Moscow circus show.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4, Monday
Today it is time for you to visit the Kremlin and its museums. After a walking tour of the Kremlin grounds, proceed to the historical Armory Museum. Just to walk by Elizabeth’s and Catherine’s The Great collection of royal carriages will take you a good half hour. Special arrangements have been made to enable you to visit the dazzling Diamond Fund exhibition, the best of its kind in the world. You might want to end the day strolling along Arbat Street in the late afternoon. This street is full of musicians, artists, cozy coffee shops and souvenirs. Meals: Breakfast
Day 5, Tuesday
Check out of the hotel. Free time before your afternoon flight to St. Petersburg. Upon arrival, you will be met by a driver and taken to your hotel. Check in and rest. Meals: Breakfast
Tonight: At 9pm. your guide will take you on a “The White Nights” city tour. Explore this "The Northern Venice" in the twilight of the Northern Lights. Stops will be made at Vasilievski Island for the best views of the city and at charming Smolny Cathedral, which soars above the city skyline as a cloud of blue.
Day 6, Wednesday
Meet your guide and start your day with a private tour of the extravagant Yusupov Palace, where the notorious monk, Rasputin, met his untimely end. In the afternoon travel to the countryside to visit the elegant Pavlovsk Palace. Built by Paul I, this classical palace has preserved much of its original furniture and carries the subtle spirit of its owner. Late afternoon return to city. Evening at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7, Thursday
Your guide will invite you today to the Hermitage Museum, the world's finest art collection. The walk through more than 200 rooms full of priceless masterpieces from different epochs and countries. Afternoon you will have a private boat canal tour with folklore.
Tonight: prime seats at Mariinsky or other Classical show (schedule permitting).
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8, Friday
Check out of the hotel. Transfer to the airport on your way home. Meals: Breakfast
Please contact us to book this program now.
| Arrive Moscow | Dpart St. Petersburg | Tour Price | Code | ||
| May 27 | June 03 | $2,300us | MS01 | ||
| June 24 | July 01 | $2,350us | MS02 | ||
| July 15 | July 22 | $2,400us | MS03 | ||
| August 12 | August 19 | $2,400us | MS04 | ||
| Spetember 16 | September 23 | $2,350us | MS05 | ||
| Ocotber 14 | October 21 | $2,300us | MS06 |
All prices are Land Only, per person, double occupancy. Single Supplement us$600. Tour departure guaranteed with the minimum of four guests.
Not Included in Tour: Russian visa fees, tips, cancellation and/or medical and travel insurance.
