Russia
The Kremlin, Trans-Siberian railway, White Nights of St.
Overview
About this package
Eight days across Russia's two great imperial cities — Red Square and the onion domes of St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow, then the Hermitage Museum's three million artworks and the gold-leafed fountains of Peterhof in St. Petersburg. A high-speed train links the cities, and if timed for June, the White Nights keep the sky glowing until near-midnight. Add a tour of Moscow's ornate Soviet-era metro stations and the reconstructed Amber Room at Catherine Palace, and eight days trace two imperial capitals in full, golden detail.
The Hermitage MuseumPeterhof's Golden FountainsRed Square & St. Basil's CathedralCatherine Palace's Amber RoomMoscow Metro Architecture Tour
Who it suits
Who this trip is built for
Culture & heritageHistory loversGuided touring
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Itinerary
Day by day
Every trip is adjusted around your dates, pace, hotel style, and traveler profile.
1
Day 1
Moscow Arrival
Land in Moscow. Evening walk across Red Square as St. Basil's Cathedral lights up.
2
Day 2
The Kremlin
Guided tour of the Kremlin's cathedrals, armoury and the Tsar's treasures.
3
Day 3
Metro & Moscow Highlights
Tour of Moscow's ornate Soviet-era metro stations. Afternoon at the Bolshoi Theatre district.
4
Day 4
High-Speed Train to St. Petersburg
Sapsan express train north. Evening cruise along the Neva River past palace façades.
5
Day 5
The Hermitage
Full day inside the Winter Palace's Hermitage Museum, one of the world's largest art collections.
6
Day 6
Peterhof Palace
Hydrofoil to Peterhof, Russia's answer to Versailles, famous for its gold cascade fountains.
7
Day 7
Catherine Palace
Tour the reconstructed Amber Room at Catherine Palace in Tsarskoye Selo.
8
Day 8
Departure
Morning at leisure. Transfer to St. Petersburg airport for your international flight.
Gallery
Moscow & St. Petersburg: Imperial Russia, in frame
What's covered
Inclusions & exclusions
Included
- Moscow–St. Petersburg high-speed train
- 7 nights 4-star hotels
- Daily breakfast
- Kremlin & Hermitage tickets
- Peterhof & Catherine Palace entries
- Neva river cruise
Not Included
- International flights ex-Chennai
- Russian visa fees
- Lunches & dinners
- Travel insurance
Best Time to Travel
May to September (June for White Nights)
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Moscow & St. Petersburg: Imperial Russia trip?
8 days, 7 nights.
When is the best time to go on the Moscow & St. Petersburg: Imperial Russia trip?
May to September (June for White Nights)
What's included in the Moscow & St. Petersburg: Imperial Russia package?
Moscow–St. Petersburg high-speed train; 7 nights 4-star hotels; Daily breakfast; Kremlin & Hermitage tickets; Peterhof & Catherine Palace entries; Neva river cruise
What's not included in the Moscow & St. Petersburg: Imperial Russia package?
International flights ex-Chennai; Russian visa fees; Lunches & dinners; Travel insurance
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