Highlights of Russia

Experience the history and highlights of Russia over 6 unforgettable days!
Kick off your amazing Highlight of Russia tour with the culture-rich St Petersburg. Roam the displays of Hermitage Museum, the second biggest museum in the world and home to 3 million antiquities! Enjoy the dazzles and delights of this amazing city before traveling to the heart of Russia, Moscow. Explore the capital’s churches, charming monuments and museums with countless pieces of incredible art. While you are there, don’t forget to try some local delicacies!

Duration

Destination

Start/Ends in

6 Days

Russia

St Petersburg / Moscow

Hotels

Group Size

Age Requirement

4 Star

12-42 People

18+

Trip Rating

Trip Theme

Departs

4.9

120 reviews

Classic,Overland

March to December

Why You’ll Love This Tour

  • Discover Russia’s rich history as you explore the cities of St Petersburg and Moscow, accompanied by your local guide and like-minded travellers over 6 days.
  • Stay in hand-picked, 4-star hotels located in the heart of Moscow and St Petersburg with all breakfasts included during your stay.
  • Tick off many of Russia’s world-renowned landmarks including the charmingly colourful St Basil’s Cathedral and Red Square.
  • It’s full steam ahead as you hop on board an overnight sleeper train leaving St Petersburg for Moscow.
  • After an overnight stay in the train cabins, wake up well-rested in the charming city of Moscow ready for another full day of exploring.
  • Shape your holiday the way you want with optional activities. Whether it be wandering the Tretjakov Gallery, learning of Russia’s rich World War II history or enjoy a traditional Folk Show in St Petersburg…. There’s something for everyone!
  • Enjoy complimentary airport transfers from St Petersburg airport on Day 1 of the tour.

Sights Visited on This Tour

An architectural masterpiece with the combination of baroque, classical and modernist styles. This church was built where Tsar II Alexander was assassinated.

Hermitage

The spectacular palace built in the 18th century by Catherine the Great became one of the world’s largest museum complexes with more than three million art pieces.

Also one of the largest museums in the world, this breath-taking complex from the 14th century includes 5 palaces, 4 cathedrals, the Kremlin Wall and Towers.

Explore the fascinating history of the Red Square, visit the spectacular Kremlin and let the architecture of the St. Basil’s Cathedral leave you speechless.

Get surrounded by the glorious monuments of the cultural capital of Russia; discover the Nevsky Prospect, Church of the Spilled Blood, Hermitage, and many more.

The Red Square is the heart of Moscow, home to Kremlin, St. Basil’s Cathedral and Lenin’s Tomb and the number one witness of Russia’s history.

Tour Inclusions

Accommodation

4 star hotels and sleeper cabin train

Meals

4 breakfasts

Transportation

Air-conditioned coach or mini-bus and train

Airport Transfer(s)

From St. Petersburg airport to the Travel Talk hotel (on day 1)

Tour Guiding

Services of experienced guide licenced by the Ministry of Tourism

Train

Sleeper Cabin (4 beds) train between St. Petersburg & Moscow

Sightseeing

Hermitage Museum
Nevsky Prospect

Kremlin Palace
Red Square

St. Basil Cathedral
Moscow Metro

Old Arbat Street
Spilled Blood Church

What is NOT included?

What is NOT included?

- Any flights not mentioned above
- Travel Insurance
- Meals not stated above
- Items of a personal nature

- Tips and gestures
- Entrance fees to the sights and museums
- Optional activities
- Other services not stated in the itinerary

Dates & Rates

All prices are per person, based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers not wishing to pay a single supplement will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender.

 

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Accommodation

OKTIABRSKAYA HOTEL
St.Petersburg
4 Star

Located in the heart of St. Petersburg, a 2-minute walk from the Nevsky Prospekt and Vostania Metro Station. The hotel offers rooms with stylish interiors

MOSCOW HOTEL
Moscow
4 Star

This hotel is located in the city center near Nevsky Prospekt. The hotel is set a 2-minute walk from the River Neva. Free Wi-Fi is available in the entire hotel.

IZMAILOVO DELTA HOTEL
Moscow
4 Star

This hotel is located near Moscow Izmailovsky Park, The Partizanskaya Metro Station is only 150 m away. Moscow city centre is a 15 min metro ride

SLEEPER CABIN TRAIN
St.Petersburg to Moscow
Sleeper Cabin Train

Sleeper cabin is for 4 travelers with 2 upper and 2 lowers beds. Each compartment has a table, a mirror, lockable doors and panoramic window.

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St.Petersburg
OKTIABRSKAYA HOTEL
4 Star
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Moscow
MOSCOW HOTEL
4 Star
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Moscow
IZMAILOVO DELTA HOTEL
4 Star
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St.Petersburg to Moscow
SLEEPER CABIN TRAIN
Sleeper Cabin Train

Tour Reviews

At Travel Talk we do not only strive to provide excellent value for premium adventures but also to exceed expectations in every aspect of our trips, which is reflected in an enviable 98.2% customer satisfaction rate in 2019. Thanks to the invaluable feedback of our incredible travellers, we are continuously working to improve ourselves and the communities we touch, year after year.

4.9/5 120 reviews
  • Accomodation 4.64
  • Transportation 4.74
  • Value for Money 5
  • Guide 4.99
  • Overall 4.88

S. Velleley

Tanya was amazing and really made this tour so great. Without her it would not have been so good.

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M. Kubalova

Tanya was amazing, she went above and beyond. She made it a very fun trip. I really enjoyed it and recommend to everyone.

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T. Dean

Tanya has been one of the best tour guides I’ve ever had. She’s been super funny, friendly, helpful, approachable and knowledgeable. Couldn’t have asked for a better guide for Russia.

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B. Lubbe

Tanya was an amazing guide, very knowledgeable interesting stories. Most infectious laugh!! We had a smaller group so everyone get on really well. Really enjoyed the tour! Would recommend it to other friends.

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J. Elias

Tanya was absolutely fantastic! I loved very minute of the tour since the second of reception she was very kind and welcomming. She has been funny and warm, caring and just brilliant. She cared for us like a mum, the way she told us about the history was so fun. She is unique and excellent!

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L. Martyn

Tanya was an amazing tour guide. Great personality, very fun and informative. Brilliant guide to have. Irina has also been great. Great knowledge of Moscow and very helpful. Airport transfer was good.

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M. Cheung

Tanya darling was fantastic! She was so organised and somehow managed to get us on the bus every day. Would definitely recommend.

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E. Hockey

Tanya was absolutely fantastic! From her wealth of knowledge to her hilarious with. I would definitely recommend her and Travel Talk to all of my friends.

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H. White

Tanya was very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. She made the long days fun. Lovely person.

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S. Lauritz

Tanya was a fantastic guide. Personable and engagin. Kept us entertained. The tour was very interesting.

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Why You’ll Love This Tour

  • Discover Russia’s rich history as you explore the cities of St Petersburg and Moscow, accompanied by your local guide and like-minded travellers over 6 days.
  • Stay in hand-picked, 4-star hotels located in the heart of Moscow and St Petersburg with all breakfasts included during your stay.
  • Tick off many of Russia’s world-renowned landmarks including the charmingly colourful St Basil’s Cathedral and Red Square.
  • It’s full steam ahead as you hop on board an overnight sleeper train leaving St Petersburg for Moscow.
  • After an overnight stay in the train cabins, wake up well-rested in the charming city of Moscow ready for another full day of exploring.
  • Shape your holiday the way you want with optional activities. Whether it be wandering the Tretjakov Gallery, learning of Russia’s rich World War II history or enjoy a traditional Folk Show in St Petersburg…. There’s something for everyone!
  • Enjoy complimentary airport transfers from St Petersburg airport on Day 1 of the tour.
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