This week-long tour of two Russian capitals is the right choice for those travelers who value time and comfort. We offer you to spend seven amazing days enjoying the sights and museums of Moscow and Saint-Petersburg and getting aquainted with Russian culture and history. Express day train delivers you from from Moscow to Saint-Petersburg quickly and conveniently.
Visa support (invitation)
All transfers from/to the airport, the railway station.
English speaking guide.
Accommodation in a 4 * Hotel with breakfast.
Entry tickets to all museums and attractions in the itinerary.
Express train Moscow to St Petersburg Tickets.
Transportation to and from Peterhof by Hydrofoil.
A personal guide on call 24/7 to help you with any matters.
A personal guide to take the train from Moscow to St Petersburg.
Between 8:30 am and 9 am, we’ll pick you up from your hotel lobby and head into the beautiful Russian city for a panoramic tour. We’ll make a stop to take in the views of the iconic sphinxes onVasilyevsky Island – the perfect place to see the Neva River!
Our tour will continue with a guided tour of the Hermitage Museumwith early entry so you get a 30 minute head start on visiting one of the world’s greatest art collections. Marvel at the works of Titian, Monet, Van Gogh and Leonardo da Vinci exhibited in the Winter Palace: the former official residence of the Russian Tsars.
After visiting the Hermitage, we’ll enter the Church of the Saviour on Spilt Blood to admire its superb decoration. Did you know that this temple was built on the site where Tsar Alexander II was assassinated? We’ll then enjoy a relaxing cruise along the rivers and canals of Saint Petersburg.
Following our boat trip, we’ll head to a local restaurant to enjoy a tasty traditional Russian meal. The menu consists of three typical dishes and a dessert, accompanied by mineral water, tea, or coffee (other drinks not included).
In the afternoon, we’ll head to Peterhof, which was the residence of the Tsars until 1917. Here we’ll explore the Peterhof Gardens and its beautiful fountainsas well as admiring the palace from outside. Finally, we’ll return to your hotel or the port in St Petersburg for around 7 pm.
Pushkin and Catherine Palace Tour
We’ll pick you up at 9 am and head for Pushkin, the town where Catherine Palaceis located. Visit its world-famous Amber Room, a masterpiece of art and architecture. After exploring the spectacular historic palace, we’ll return to St Petersburg for lunch.
After eating, we’ll visit the Peter and Paul Fortress, a marvel of defensive architecture. At the end of the day, you’ll be dropped off at your hotel or the port for around 5 pm.
This is a private tour with a min two travelers per booking up to max 12
Cancellation fees – Cancellation fees may apply to any cancellations by the traveller of a service provided by Get-Locals.com. Unless otherwise specified, the cancellation policy is as follows:
Cancellations for custom itineraries (“Create Your Own”) are as follows:
In the event of bad weather forecast we will contact you the day before and offer you either a refund or an amended tour for the following day.
We always advice to wear suitable clothing for the day of the tour as not every day is guaranteed sunshine.
The tour meeting point will be clearly indicated on your tour voucher in addition a map will be mailed to you with your voucher with the exact meeting point.
