Private Tour (STP003) Russia Grand Moscow - Saint Petersburg 8 Days 7 Nights

Arrive in Moscow, where our coordinator will meet you at the airport / train station.

Enjoy a panoramic city tour of Moscow taking in all major sights, including Red Square, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Novodevichiy Convent, Poklonnaya Hill and Vorobievy Hills, Tverskaya Street, Bulvarnoye Koltso, and more.

Kremlin & Cathedral & Armory Tour

Visit the Kremlin along with the Assumption Cathedral, Archangel’s Cathedral, Annunciation Cathedral, and the Armory Chamber.

Overnight in Moscow.

Visit the Kremlin fortress, located in the historic heart of Moscow. Admire historical monuments such as the Great Kremlin Palace and the Arsenal building, see trophy weapons from the War of 1812, and admire the cathedrals on the Kremlin grounds, visiting the Assumption Cathedral, Archangel Cathedral, and Annunciation Cathedral.

Next, visit the Armory Museum, a world treasure trove of Russian rulers preserved over centuries.

Visit Red Square. Red Square is one of the country's most famous squares, offering views of St. Basil’s Cathedral, Lenin’s Mausoleum, and GUM, one of the oldest and most luxurious department stores.

Experience the Moscow Metro and Old Arbat Tour. Today, the Moscow Metro has around 200 stations and is considered one of the most beautiful subway systems in the world. Then, explore Old Arbat, a charming pedestrian street where you can enjoy shopping for souvenirs.

Overnight in Moscow.

Today is the day we travel to Veliky Novgorod. Check out from the hotel to head to the railway station. We will see you off at the station for your departure to Veliky Novgorod (night train).

Overnight on the train tonight.

Arrive in Veliky Novgorod and check in at the hotel, then begin exploring Veliky Novgorod.

Visit the Novgorod Kremlin, one of the oldest monuments of military defensive architecture. See St. Sophia Cathedral, the oldest cathedral in Russia (1045-1050), along with other monuments inside the Kremlin.

Visit the Vitoslavlitsy Museum of Wooden Architecture, a 12th-century monastery site and a remarkable place featuring over 30 authentic structures of Russian wooden architecture.

Overnight in Veliky Novgorod.

Travel to Saint Petersburg. In the morning, check out from the hotel and depart for Saint Petersburg by car. Upon arrival in Saint Petersburg, we will take you to your hotel to check in.

Explore Saint Petersburg with the remaining time.

hotel Overnight Saint Petersburg

Today, tour the city and visit its magnificent cathedrals and historic center, including the Peter and Paul Fortress. You will see the Peter and Paul Cathedral, the Imperial Marble Tomb, the Church of the Savior on the Spilled Blood (one of the most beautiful churches in the world), and Saint Isaac's Cathedral.

Visit the Peter and Paul Fortress, the Peter and Paul Cathedral, the Church of the Savior on the Spilled Blood, and Saint Isaac's Cathedral.

Explore the Peter and Paul Fortress, founded by Peter the Great in 1703. In addition to the ancient fortress, admire the Peter and Paul Cathedral, built in the early 18th century and now one of the oldest landmarks of Saint Petersburg and the burial place of almost all Russian emperors from Peter the Great to Nicholas II.

Visit the Hermitage Museum, one of the greatest museums in the world, housing over 3 million works of art from the Stone Age to the present. It is not only a museum, but one of the world's finest treasure troves.

Visit the Winter Palace, one of the grandest royal residences in the world, and the main buildings of the world-famous Hermitage Museum, including the Small Hermitage, Old Hermitage, Hermitage Theatre, and New Hermitage. We will guide you through masterpieces created by Italian, French, Spanish, Dutch, and other renowned artists and sculptors.

Optional recommended tour program if time permits: a tour of Saint Petersburg Metro stations or a boat cruise along the rivers and canals in Saint Petersburg.

hotel Overnight Saint Petersburg

Visit the Grand Palace and Lower Park. Peter the Great described Peterhof as a great location to build a pier for traveling to and from the Kronstadt fortress, and Peterhof became the most exquisite residence in Europe

and a monument celebrating victory in the struggle for the Baltic Sea. In 1723, it was officially opened. Peter proudly presented it to foreign tourists as a "paradise" he had built on a barren seashore. Following Peter the Great's death, Peterhof Palace remained an official royal residence for more than 200 years.

Peterhof is a priceless Russian artwork—parks, palaces, and fountains. The museum complex comprises the Grand Palace, smaller palaces, and breathtaking fountain gardens.

Peterhof Palace and gardens are among Russia's primary top attractions. Peterhof Park, with its unique fountains, is considered one of the most magnificent parks in the world, with approximately 300 fountains within the grounds of the Lower Park of Peterhof.

Optional tour recommendations if time permits: Yusupov Palace Tour and the Russian folk show "Feel Yourself Russian"

hotel Overnight Saint Petersburg

No touring today. A private transfer is arranged to take you to the airport for your return journey.