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Peterhof Palace, St Petersburg
Peterhof Palace, St Petersburg
Traditional Russian dolls, St PetersburgLenin's tomb and St Basil's Kremlin, Moscow

Classic Russia

Russia

8 days from £1,580pp Inc. international flights

Explore Moscow and St Petersburg, travelling by day train or overnight sleeper train between the two cities.

Tailoring your trip

This itinerary is designed to give you a flavour of what is possible

  • We can tailor this trip to suit your specific requirements
  • Any aspect of the itinerary can be altered, from excursions to accommodation

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Classic Russia

Itinerary Route Map - 8 Days

Peterhof Palace, St PetersburgTraditional Russian dolls, St PetersburgLenin's tomb and St Basil's Kremlin, Moscow

Our Tailor-made suggestions for this itinerary are:

  • See some of the communist era history of both cities.
  • See the monastery of Sergiev Posad - one of the most important in the orthodox tradition and a place of pilgrimage.
  • Walk in the footsteps of Dostoevsky and other Russian literary figures in St Petersburg.
  • See some ballet in St Petersburg, the home of ballet.
  • Extend your stay and take in some of the historic 'Golden Ring' towns which surround Moscow.
  • Combine Moscow and St Petersburg with Kiev to trace the history of the Russian people from its beginnings in Kiev.

Highlights of this itinerary

  • See The Kremlin, Red Square and St Basil's Cathedral.
  • Experience train travel, Russian style.
  • See one of the world's biggest and best art collections in The Hermitage.
  • Wander along St Petersburg's canals.
  • See one of the Tsar's sumptuous summer palaces.

Day by Day

Day 1London - Moscow

Fly to Moscow, where our guide will meet you and aid with check-in at your hotel.

Day 2Moscow

This morning your guide will meet you and takes you on a journey to the heart of Moscow - Red Square and the Kremlin. You'll travel by Moscow's ornate metro system.

Day 3Moscow

You'll have today to continue exploring Moscow - we will give you some suggestions and directions to some of our favourite museums and sites.

Day 4Moscow - St Petersburg

Visit the some of the most interesting stations in the impressive Moscow underground network today. Later you are collected from your hotel and taken to the train station for the day train St Petersburg. Transfer to your hotel on arrival.

Day 5St Petersburg

You have the morning to start exploring the city. In the afternoon, make your way to the Hermitage to see the amazing art collection and buildings.

Day 6St Petersburg

Today is at leisure to continue exploring the city - we'll give you some recommendations.

Day 7St Petersburg

A further day to wander round the city drinking in the beautiful architecture and exquisite cityscapes.

Day 8St Petersburg

Your journey ends on a high note - a drive out from the city takes you to the staggeringly opulent Tsars` Village, where you visit the Summer Palace of Catherine the Great. From here you continue to the airport for your return journey to London.

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