Highlights of Russia

5 Nights / 6 Days

2N Moscow / 3N St. Petersburg

ITINERARY

DAY 01: ARRIVE IN MOSCOW

Arrive in Moscow. Transfer from airport to the hotel by private car or minivan. Check-in at the hotel.

Overnight in Moscow.

DAY 02: MOSCOW CITY TOUR

After breakfast, do a morning panoramic city tour (3 hours). The city tour will showcase the best and the most interesting parts of Moscow. You’ll visit the historical center: worldwide famous Red Square, the Sofiyskaya Embankment with panorama of the Kremlin walls, the buildings of the Bolshoi Theatre, and the districts of 18th and 19th century. Then you’ll be taken to the modern part of Moscow. You’ll enjoy the panoramic views from the Sparrow Hills, you’ll see the famous Seven Sisters – the Soviet skyscrapers built by Stalin, and also see the latest skyscrapers at the Moscow river embankments. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)

Overnight in Moscow.

DAY 03: MOSCOW – ST. PETERSBURG

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel. Transfer from the hotel to the railway station.  Board the train from Moscow to St. Petersburg. Arrive in St. Petersburg. Transfer from the rail station to the hotel for check-in. (B)

Overnight in St. Petersburg.

DAY 04: ST. PETERSBURG CITY TOUR

After breakfast, do a morning panoramic city tour (3 hours). During the tour, you will get acquainted with the main sights of St. Petersburg: architectural monuments belonging to different epochs and styles, beautiful Neva embankment, magnificent palaces, cathedrals and unique bridges. You will see St Isaac’s Cathedral, Kazan Cathedral, Peter and Paul Cathedral, Savior on Spilled Blood Cathedral, the Hermitage, the Russian Museum, Palace Square, Neva Embankment, a monument to Peter the Great, Summer Garden, the Mariinsky Theatre and many more. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)

Overnight in St. Petersburg.

DAY 05: FREE DAY AT LEISURE

After breakfast, day is at leisure. (B)

Overnight in St. Petersburg.

DAY 06: DEPARTURE DAY

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel before 1200 hrs. Take the departure transfer from the hotel to the airport. (B)

INFORMATION:

INCLUSIONS:

• 4* Accommodation as per itinerary (subject to availability) at the time of booking or similar.
• Includes 5 Breakfasts, meals as per itinerary (B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner).
• In / out transfers in Moscow and in St. Petersburg (transfers for international flights are on private basis without guide assistance)
• Seat-in-Coach (SIC) panoramic city tours in Moscow and in St. Petersburg are with English speaking guide
• Day train Moscow – St. Petersburg, economy class with seat reservation (“Sapsan” express train at 1330 hrs – 1800 hrs.). Train schedule is subject to reconfirmation.
• Taxes

Highlights:

1. Moscow City Tour
2. St. Petersburg City Tour

COST: On Request

EXCLUSIONS:

• All flights, excess baggage fees, airport departure taxes and other relevant taxes
• Inoculations and personal insurance
• Optional activities and excursions
• Drinks, tips, laundry, bottled drinking water and other personal expenses
• Medical, Travel and Baggage Insurance
• Holiday Surcharge
• Porterage at airport and hotels
• Gratuity for your professional driver guide
• Items of a personal nature (i.e. internet, curio, laundry, beverages, etc.) unless specifically quoted for above
• Tips and gratuities
• Passport and Visa fees
• International Airfare
• Anything not specifically quoted in the inclusions
• GST extra as applicable

NOTES:

1. Rates are subject to availability and to further terms and conditions.
2. All prices are correct at the time of printing. Namaste Tourism reserves the right to alter the published price of any tour due to increasing tariffs, costs and entry fees or fluctuation of exchange rates, such amounts shall be determined at the sole discretion of Namaste Tourism.
3. No reservations have been made and accommodation is subject to availability. In case of non-availability, alternate accommodation will be recommended.
4. All outdoor activities are weather permitting.
5. All departures are considered as guaranteed if minimum 2 pax booked on the tour.
6. Train schedule is subject to reconfirmation.
7. For the panoramic city tours in both Moscow and Saint Petersburg of 3 hours each, all the monuments, cathedrals, etc. will be shown from outside.
8. Smoking is not allowed in the vehicles. Comfort stops will be made en route.
9. All distances and travelling times are approximate.
10. Peak Season Surcharge may be applicable during Xmas, New Year or during any special events.
11. Namaste Tourism Terms & Conditions Apply.
12. Effective November 15, 2015, Swachh Bharat cess in addition to the Service tax will be applicable on all currencies (payable in INR).
13. All Payments to be made in INR, USD or EUR as per rate of exchange at the time of booking.
14. Any payments automatically mean adherence to the terms & conditions of Namaste Tourism.