Russia
RUS001 Private Russia Tour (RUS001) (Russia with Love)
- 8 days
- Private van + driver
- Flexible route
8 Days 7 Nights: Moscow, Veliky Novgorod, Saint Petersburg. No visa required—just book your flight and go! Ultimate convenience covering 3 top cities without rushing. Enjoy 1 night of rest before touring, customize with optional activities, and all prices are fully inclusive.
Day by day
Day 1 Moscow
Day 2 City Tour of Moscow, Kremlin & Cathedrals & Armory Tour
Day 3 Moscow Metro & Old Arbat Tour, Departure from Moscow, Train to Veliky Novgorod
Day 4 Veliky Novgorod
Day 5 Saint Petersburg
Day 6 City Tour of Saint Petersburg & Peter and Paul Fortress, Hermitage Museum Tour
Day 7 Tour to Peterhof: Palace & Park
Day 8 Saint Petersburg
Moscow, the capital of Russia and its political and economic center, is filled with unique architecture ranging from the Kremlin and Red Square to grand Stalinist skyscrapers, modern office towers built during recent economic booms, and a remarkably stunning metro system. A city that never sleeps, Moscow constantly amazes visitors with its splendor, energetic pace, and rich cultural heritage. If you haven't visited Moscow, you haven't truly seen Russia.
Saint Petersburg is the cultural heart of Russia, offering a unique and charming atmosphere.
Veliky Novgorod is one of Russia's oldest cities, founded in the mid-10th century. No other Russian city can rival Veliky Novgorod in the diversity and antiquity of its medieval monuments. Veliky Novgorod has long served as one of Russia's greatest cultural centers.
1 Moscow
Arrive in Moscow. Our coordinator welcomes you at the airport / train station.
Transfer to hotel.
Check in at hotel.
No tours scheduled today—rest and relax before exploring.
Optional recommended tour: Night City Tour of Moscow (additional cost if desired).
2 City Tour of Moscow, Kremlin & Cathedrals & Armory Tour
Moscow City Tour
Enjoy a panoramic city tour of Moscow taking in all key landmarks, including Red Square, Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Novodevichy Convent, Poklonnaya Hill and Sparrow Hills (Vorobyovy Gory), Tverskaya Street, Boulevard Ring (Bulvarnoye Koltso), and other attractions.
Kremlin & Cathedral & Armory Tour
Visit the Kremlin, Assumption Cathedral, Archangel's Cathedral, Annunciation Cathedral, and the Armory Chamber.
Explore the Kremlin fortress located in Moscow's historic center. Admire historic monuments such as the Grand Kremlin Palace and the Arsenal building, view captured weaponry from the War of 1812, and take in the magnificent cathedrals within Kremlin grounds: Assumption Cathedral, Archangel's Cathedral, and Annunciation Cathedral.
Next, visit the Armory Museum, a world treasury of Russian rulers preserved over centuries.
Visit Red Square. Red Square is one of the nation's most celebrated landmarks, offering views of St. Basil's Cathedral, Lenin's Mausoleum, and GUM, one of the oldest and most luxurious department stores.
Dinner and return to hotel.
Optional recommended tours: • Kremlin & Cathedrals & Armory & Diamond Fund Tour • Boat Tour of Moscow • Russian Folk Show "Kostroma" Tour.
3 Moscow Metro & Old Arbat Tour, Departure from Moscow, Train to Veliky Novgorod
Moscow Metro and Old Arbat Tour
Tour Moscow's famous metro stations. Today, the Moscow Metro features around 200 stations and is widely considered among the most beautiful underground rail networks in the world. Afterwards, stroll down Old Arbat, a picturesque pedestrian street perfect for souvenir shopping.
Optional recommended tour: • Bunker-42 Tour.
Today we travel to Veliky Novgorod. Check out from your hotel and transfer to the train station. We drop you off at the railway station to board your overnight night train to Veliky Novgorod. Overnight on board the train.
4 Veliky Novgorod
Arrive in Veliky Novgorod. Our local coordinator welcomes you at the train station. Check in at hotel, followed by a city tour of Veliky Novgorod.
Visit Novgorod Kremlin
Explore the Novgorod Kremlin, one of the oldest monuments of military defensive architecture. View Russia's oldest cathedral, St. Sophia Cathedral (1045-1050), along with other historic monuments inside the Kremlin grounds.
Visit "Vitoslavlitsy" Museum of Wooden Architecture
Tour the "Vitoslavlitsy" Museum of Wooden Architecture. Situated around a 12th-century monastery, this fascinating open-air museum showcases over 30 traditional Russian wooden structures.
Dinner and return to hotel.
5 Depart Veliky Novgorod for Saint Petersburg
Today we travel to Saint Petersburg. Check out from your hotel in the morning and depart for Saint Petersburg by private car / minivan / minibus / coach.
Upon arrival in Saint Petersburg, our coordinator welcomes you at your hotel. Check in at hotel.
Optional recommended tours: • Russian Ballet Evening Show • Saint Petersburg Night City Tour.
6 City Tour of Saint Petersburg & Peter and Paul Fortress, Hermitage Museum Tour
Saint Petersburg City Tour & Peter and Paul Fortress
Enjoy a city sightseeing tour visiting magnificent cathedrals and the historic city center, including the Peter and Paul Fortress. Admire the Peter and Paul Cathedral, the Imperial Marble Tomb, the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood—one of the world's most beautiful churches—and Saint Isaac's Cathedral.
Visit Peter and Paul Fortress, Peter and Paul Cathedral, the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, and Saint Isaac's Cathedral
Explore the Peter and Paul Fortress, founded by Peter the Great in 1703. Besides the historic fortress walls, visit the Peter and Paul Cathedral built in the early 18th century, one of Saint Petersburg's oldest symbols and the final resting place of nearly all Russian emperors from Peter the Great to Nicholas II.
Hermitage Museum Tour
Visit Hermitage Museum
The Hermitage Museum ranks among the greatest museums in the world, housing over 3 million works of art spanning from the Stone Age to modern times. More than just a museum, it is one of the world's greatest treasure vaults.
Admire the Winter Palace, once one of the grandest royal residences in the world, alongside the world-famous main buildings of the Hermitage complex: Small Hermitage, Old Hermitage, Hermitage Theatre, and New Hermitage. Marvel at masterpieces created by renowned Italian, French, Spanish, Dutch, and other international artists and sculptors.
Return to hotel.
Optional recommended tours: • Saint Petersburg Metro Tour • Saint Petersburg Rivers & Canals Boat Cruise.
7 Tour to Peterhof: Palace & Park
Peterhof: Palace & Park Tour
Visit Grand Palace and Lower Park
Peter the Great envisioned Peterhof as an ideal landing pier for traveling to and from the naval fortress of Kronstadt. In time, Peterhof evolved into one of Europe's most magnificent royal residences
and a triumphant monument commemorating victory on the Baltic Sea. Officially inaugurated in 1723, Peter proudly presented it to foreign guests as the "paradise" he built upon barren shores. Following the death of Peter the Great, Peterhof Palace remained an official imperial residence for over 200 years.
Peterhof is an invaluable jewel of Russian art, featuring majestic parks, palaces, and fountains. The complex comprises the Grand Palace, smaller imperial pavilions, and breathtaking fountain gardens.
Peterhof Palace and gardens stand among Russia's foremost travel highlights. Renowned for its unique fountain engineering, Peterhof's grounds rank among the world's most scenic parks, featuring roughly 300 fountains across the Lower Park of Peterhof.
Dinner and return to hotel.
Optional recommended tours: • Yusupov Palace Tour • "Feel Yourself Russian" Folk Show.
8 Depart from Saint Petersburg
No tours scheduled today • Breakfast at hotel • Check out from hotel • Transfer to airport for your flight home.
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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