Russia
MOS013 Russia Private Tour (MOS013): The Charm of Moscow and St. Petersburg (8 Days 6 Nights)
- 8 days 6 nights
- Private van + driver
- Flexible route
Private trips by See You Again can be arranged for any group size. Experience the grandeur of Russia, explore world-class architecture, and discover glorious historical landmarks on this exclusive tour featuring the best highlights.
Day by day
Day 1 Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) - Tashkent - Moscow
Depart for Russia. Meet together at Suvarnabhumi Airport and depart for Moscow on Uzbekistan Airways or another airline of your choice.
We will be waiting to welcome you at Moscow Airport.
Hotel : HOLIDAY INN SELIGERSKAYA 4* or equivalent
Day 2 Moscow - Kremlin Palace - Armoury Museum - Red Square - St. Basil's Cathedral - Lenin Mausoleum - GUM Department Store
Moscow - Heart of Russia. Admire the grandeur of the Kremlin Palace and the Armoury Chamber. Capture memorable photos at Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral (the Candy Cathedral), and explore GUM Department Store.
Start your morning with breakfast at your hotel before heading out to experience the legendary landmarks in the heart of Moscow.
Visit the Kremlin Palace, situated on the banks of the Moskva and Neglinnaya rivers, originally built as the residence for all ruling Tsars.
Until the era of Peter the Great, who moved the royal residence to Saint Petersburg. Today, it serves as the official workplace of the President and a venue for welcoming visiting heads of state.
Visit the Armoury Chamber, Russia's oldest museum and one of the world's three most complete royal treasure vaults.
(rivaling those in the United Kingdom and Iran)
Red Square: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then visit Red Square, renowned as the most beautiful square in the world.
Paved with millions of granite and marble cobblestones, creating a vast public square at the center of the city.
St. Basil’s Cathedral: Take photos of this iconic architectural symbol of Moscow. The cathedral features 9 brightly colored domes, earning it the nickname "Candy Church."
It was built in an ancient Russian style that did not imitate any previous architectural era.
Lenin Mausoleum: Tour the exterior of the mausoleum, the resting place of "Vladimir Lenin," former leader of the Soviet Union.
GUM Department Store: Explore and shop at this historic department store in downtown Moscow, now home to leading brand-name goods, clothing, cosmetics, and famous perfumes.
In the evening, enjoy dinner at a restaurant before returning to HOLIDAY INN SELIGERSKAYA 4* (or equivalent) to relax at your leisure.
Hotel : HOLIDAY INN SELIGERSKAYA 4* or equivalent (second night)
Day 3 Moscow - Zagorsk - Holy Trinity Monastery - Moscow Metro Stations - Cathedral of Christ the Saviour - Arbat Street
Zagorsk - City of Faith. Travel to Zagorsk to admire the beautiful Holy Trinity Monastery with its gleaming golden domes, then return to Moscow to marvel at the underground museum-like beauty of the Moscow Metro stations,
and end the day with a leisurely stroll along Arbat Street.
Travel to Zagorsk: Journey to the town of Zagorsk (approx. 70 km, travel time around 1 hour 30 minutes), an important spiritual center for Orthodox Christians,
often compared to the Vatican City for Roman Catholics.
Visit the Holy Trinity Monastery: Admire the golden-domed architecture that is the city's key highlight. Inside rests the tomb of Saint Sergius,
where devoted pilgrims come to pay their respects by kissing the lid of the casket.
Lunch: At the appropriate time, journey back to Moscow to enjoy lunch at a restaurant.
Explore Moscow Metro Stations: Experience the beauty of what is widely considered the world's most stunning underground railway system,
exquisitely decorated like subterranean art museums, each station unique in design.
Cathedral of Christ the Saviour: Visit the largest and tallest cathedral in Russia, built to commemorate the nation's victory and express gratitude to God for protecting Russia during the Napoleonic Wars,
taking 45 years to complete.
Arbat Street: Wrap up the day with a stroll along this historic pedestrian street, about 1 kilometer long, lined with shops, cafes, portrait artists, and street performers,
creating a lively, charming atmosphere.
In the evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel.
Hotel : HOLIDAY INN SELIGERSKAYA 4* or equivalent (Night 3)
Day 4 Moscow - High-speed train SAPSAN to St. Petersburg - Winter Palace - Hermitage Museum
High-Speed Train to Saint Petersburg. Travel to Saint Petersburg aboard the SAPSAN high-speed train, taking in the scenic views along the way. Then, explore the opulent interiors of the Winter Palace and the Hermitage Museum.
Start your morning with a modern, comfortable journey to one of Europe's most beautiful cities. After enjoying a boxed breakfast,
we take you to the railway station to depart Moscow for Saint Petersburg aboard the high-speed SAPSAN train.
Enjoy the scenic views along the 650-kilometer route, taking approximately 4 hours, giving you time to relax and experience rail travel like a local.
Noon: Arrive in Saint Petersburg, a city rich in history and breathtaking architecture designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon: Visit the Winter Palace, the former residence of the Russian Tsars and the Romanov dynasty. The palace is renowned for its elegant green-and-white Baroque facade and houses as many as 1,500 rooms.
Today, the palace forms part of the Hermitage Museum, one of the largest and most prestigious museums in the world.
Inside, it houses over 3 million priceless treasures and world-class works of art, including sculptures and paintings by renowned masters such as Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Van Gogh,
allowing you to immerse yourself fully in its magnificent history.
Evening: Enjoy dinner at a restaurant, then check in to your hotel.
Hotel : PARK INN BY RADISSON PRIBALTIYSKAYA HOTEL 4* or equivalent
Day 5 Peterhof Palace - The Bronze Horseman - Smolny Cathedral - Nevsky Prospekt
Peterhof Summer Palace: Experience the splendor of the "Russian Versailles" at Peterhof Palace before admiring the beauty of Smolny Cathedral and strolling along Nevsky Prospekt.
Start the day with breakfast at the hotel before departing to admire world-class architecture, beginning at Peterhof Palace.
Visit the summer palace, renowned as the "Russian Versailles," beautifully combining Renaissance, Baroque, and Neoclassical styles in exquisite detail.
The Bronze Horseman: Take photos at Russia's first monument, commissioned by Catherine 2 (Catherine the Great) in honor of Peter the Great,
the founder of Saint Petersburg, ingeniously engineered so the statue balances on only the two hind legs of the horse.
At noon, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Smolny Cathedral: Admire this striking blue-and-white architectural landmark standing proudly in the square, another key attraction of Saint Petersburg.
Nevsky Prospekt: Enjoy free time to stroll and shop along this historic avenue at the heart of the city, stretching approximately 4.5 kilometers
surrounded by commercial districts, palaces, theaters, and many iconic attractions.
In the evening, enjoy dinner at a restaurant before being transferred to your hotel.
Hotel : PARK INN BY RADISSON PRIBALTIYSKAYA HOTEL 4* or equivalent (second night)
Day 6 Peter and Paul Fortress - Exterior of Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood - St. Isaac's Cathedral - Pushkin - Catherine Palace - Outlet Village Pulkovo
Traces of the Romanov Dynasty: Visit the Peter & Paul Fortress, snap beautiful photos outside the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, and tour the majestic St. Isaac's Cathedral.
Conclude the day with a visit to the Catherine Palace with its exquisite Amber Room before shopping at Outlet Village Pulkovo.
Begin your day with breakfast at the hotel before departing to experience rich history and fine art, starting at the Peter & Paul Fortress.
Tour this Baroque fortress originally built to defend against Swedish forces, now a historical museum housing the tombs of many Romanov rulers.
Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood: Stop for souvenir photos outside this stunning church, whose exterior architecture was inspired by St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow.
St. Isaac's Cathedral: Tour the cathedral hailed as one of the most beautiful and the 4th largest in the world.
The interior is filled with intricate architectural details, and you can also take photos with the statue of Tsar Nicholas 1 in the plaza behind the cathedral.
At noon, enjoy lunch at a restaurant.
Pushkin: Travel to the town of Pushkin to visit Catherine Palace, the world-famous summer palace distinguished by its bright blue facade and gilded domes.
The must-see highlight is the "Amber Room," exquisitely adorned with amber panels, gold leaf, and mirrors throughout.
Outlet Village Pulkovo: Wrap up the day shopping for a wide variety of international and local brand-name goods before concluding the trip.
In the evening, enjoy dinner at a restaurant before heading to your hotel.
Hotel : PARK INN BY RADISSON PRIBALTIYSKAYA HOTEL 4* or equivalent (third night)
Day 7 St. Petersburg - Tashkent - Bangkok
Safe Journey Home: Depart from Saint Petersburg, fly to Tashkent for your connecting flight, and arrive safely in Bangkok.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. At the appointed time, transfer to Pulkovo Airport in Saint Petersburg for your 13.15 flight.
Depart for Tashkent Airport, Uzbekistan via Uzbekistan Airways for your journey back to Bangkok, Thailand.
Day 8 Bangkok
Arrive safely in Thailand with wonderful memories of your journey.
Included
- Private van with driver (price includes the driver's fuel, tolls, hotel and meals)
- Group travel insurance as required by law, with coverage according to the policy terms and conditions
Not included
- Your hotel
- Parking fees, paid per occurrence according to the places you actually visit on your itinerary
- For coach services, the price does not include city permits, which are paid per occurrence according to your actual itinerary. If the vehicle needs to be taken on a ferry, the fee is paid on the spot at the actual cost.
- Driver's tip, optional and at your discretion. We recommend 40 EUR per day per group
- Anything not stated as included, such as lunch and dinner, luggage handling fees at your hotel, visa fees, international flight tickets, and sightseeing tickets, is paid by you on the spot at the actual cost. 7% VAT and 3% withholding tax are also not included.
- If you would like a tour leader, there is an additional charge of 16,500 THB per day. The price includes the tour leader's hotel and meals.
Payment
- Installment 1: Deposit of 5,350 THB (baht) per group, payable by credit card directly through the website system. We will then issue a confirmed tour booking voucher for you (if the trip is not confirmed, a 100% refund will be issued within 7 days). • Installment 2: 5,000 THB (baht) per person within 7 days after receiving confirmation. • Installment 3: 25,000 THB (baht) per person after visa approval and/or no less than 30 days before departure. • Installment 4: The remaining balance per person on Day 2 of the trip, after we pick you up (for your peace of mind).
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