Imperial Russia Unveiled – Moscow & St. Petersburg - 6 Days
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Package Overview
Few countries carry the sheer scale of history, artistry, and intrigue that Russia does. This 6-day journey through Moscow and St. Petersburg — the nation's political heart and its imperial soul — is designed for travelers who want more than a checklist of monuments; they want context, culture, and a story worth telling.
In Moscow, walk the bohemian lanes of Arbat Street, descend into metro stations so ornate they're nicknamed "underground palaces," and stand before the crenellated walls of the Kremlin and the onion domes of Red Square. Cruise the Moskv.....
Few countries carry the sheer scale of history, artistry, and intrigue that Russia does. This 6-day journey through Moscow and St. Petersburg — the nation's political heart and its imperial soul — is designed for travelers who want more than a checklist of monuments; they want context, culture, and a story worth telling.
In Moscow, walk the bohemian lanes of Arbat Street, descend into metro stations so ornate they're nicknamed "underground palaces," and stand before the crenellated walls of the Kremlin and the onion domes of Red Square. Cruise the Moskva River at golden hour, trace Cold War history at the former KGB headquarters, and step into the Soviet Union's most ambitious architectural showcase at VDNKh. From there, board the Sapsan — Russia's flagship high-speed train — for a comfortable 4-hour glide to St. Petersburg, the city Peter the Great built to rival Paris and Vienna.
In St. Petersburg, the pace shifts from powerful to poetic: the Hermitage's three million artworks, the jewel-toned domes of the Church on Spilled Blood, and unhurried evenings along Nevsky Prospekt. This is a destination best sold not on "sights ticked off," but on the emotional arc — Soviet grandeur to imperial elegance, in one seamless itinerary.
Ideal for: first-time Russia travellers, history and architecture enthusiasts, couples, and small groups seeking a curated, guided experience rather than independent travel.
Itinerary
Touch down in Moscow and settle in before an easy first taste of the city — the bohemian, cobbled charm of Arbat Street, alive with street artists and cafés since the 15th century.
- Airport pickup & private transfer
- Met on arrival, direct to hotel
- Hotel check-in
- Arbat Street
Moscow's oldest pedestrian street — souvenir stalls, street performers, and a bohemian, cafe-lined atmosphere.
Overnight in Moscow
The city's defining day — descending into metro stations built like palaces, standing inside the fortified heart of Russian power, and closing with the skyline from the water.
Moscow Metro tour
Ornate "palaces of the people" — mosaics, sculpture, and Soviet-era artistry underground
Nikolskaya Street & GUM Mall
- A historic pedestrian lane leading to Red Square, and the 19th-century glass-roofed department store beside it
KGB Building
- Exterior view, with Cold War-era context
Moscow Kremlin
- Cathedral Square and its historic cathedrals — Dormition, Archangel, and Annunciation
Alexandrovsky Garden
Panoramic city tour
- Moscow State University and the Sparrow Hills viewpoint
Radisson river cruise
- An evening glide along the Moskva River
- Overnight in Moscow
Overnight in Moscow
A day tracing Russia's 20th-Century ambition — from the sprawling exhibition grounds of VDNKh to the cosmos itself — before ending on the theatrical spectacle of a Russian circus.
VDNKh Park
- The world's largest exhibition and recreational complex, built to showcase Soviet achievement — visited by 33 million people a year
Pavilions of the former Soviet states
Museum of Cosmonautics
- One of the world's great space-history museums, opened in 1964
Christ the Saviour Cathedral
Russian Circus
- A classic evening of world-class artistry, staged at one of Moscow's storied circus venues
Overnight in Moscow
Trade the capital for the czars' city aboard Russia's premier high-speed train, arriving in Saint Petersburg in time for an evening first look at its grand avenue.
- Morning transfer to the train station
- Sapsan high-speed train to St. Petersburg
- Russia's fastest and most convenient link between the two capitals
Transfer to hotel
- Lakhta Tower
- Exterior view
- Nevsky Prospekt walking tour
Overnight in Saint Petersburg
A day given entirely to Saint Petersburg's imperial elegance — anchored by the world's largest art collection, and rounded off among the city's ornate squares and cathedrals.
The Hermitage Museum
- Founded in 1764 by Catherine the Great, home to the world's largest painting collection
City sightseeing tour
- Arts Square, Nevsky Prospekt, St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Church on Spilled Blood, Smolny Cathedral, and the Bronze Horseman
Shopping at an art gallery
Overnight in Saint Petersburg
A relaxed final morning before your private transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Breakfast at hotel
Check-out & private airport transfer
Inclusions
Accommodation
- 3N Moscow
- 2N St. Petersburg
- Daily breakfast (5 breakfasts total)
Visa
- Russia Tourist e-Visa processing & documentation support
Transfers
- Private airport pickup on arrival (Moscow)
- Private airport drop-off on departure (St. Petersburg)
- Inter-city transfer via Sapsan high-speed train (Moscow–SPB)
- All sightseeing transfers by private AC vehicle with English-speaking driver/guide
Sightseeing & Experiences
- Arbat Street heritage walk
- Moscow Metro architecture tour
- Nikolskaya Street & GUM Department Store
- KGB Building exterior & Cold War history briefing
- Moscow Kremlin & Cathedral Square entry
- Alexandrovsky Garden
- Panoramic city tour: Moscow State University & Sparrow Hills viewpoint
- Radisson river cruise on the Moskva
- VDNKh Exhibition Park + Pavilions of the Former Soviet Republics
- Museum of Cosmonautics
- Christ the Saviour Cathedral
- Russian Circus show (reserved seating)
- Lakhta Tower photo stop
- Nevsky Prospekt guided walking tour
- Hermitage Museum skip-the-line entry
- St. Petersburg heritage tour: Arts Square, St. Isaac's Cathedral, Church on Spilled Blood, Smolny Cathedral, Bronze Horseman
- Art gallery visit & curated shopping stop
Exclusions
Not Included in the Package
- Flights & Transport
- International and domestic airfare
- Airport departure taxes (if not included in airfare)
- Any transfers not mentioned in the itinerary (e.g., unscheduled/extra pickups)
- Meals (Lunches and dinners on all days)
- Beverages, mineral water, and any meals not specified as "included"
Visa & Documentation
- Visa rejection charges, if any
- Any additional visa/immigration fees beyond standard e-Visa processing
Sightseeing & Entries
- Monument, museum, or attraction entry fees not explicitly listed in inclusions
- Optional excursions, activities, or shows not mentioned in the itinerary
- Camera/video fees at monuments (where applicable)
Personal & Miscellaneous
- Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, minibar, and Wi-Fi (unless complimentary at hotel)
- Shopping and other discretionary spends
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Medical expenses / emergency evacuation costs
Other
- Any increase in cost due to hikes in fuel prices, government taxes, or airfare beyond the company's control
- Any services not specifically mentioned under "Inclusions"
- Cost of any item, service, or excursion undertaken independently by the traveler during free time
- Anything of a personal nature not covered above
Other Info
Documents Required For Passport
- Passport first & last page scan (JPG format)
- Passport stamp/issuing authority page copy
- Passport-size photo scan (JPG format)
- Confirmed hotel booking details (name, address, contact number, email)
- Proof of occupation (business/visiting card or employment letter)
Travel history of the last 3 years (countries visited)
Education details (last school/college name & address)
Spouse's details: full name, date of birth, place of birth, country
Mother's details: full name, date of birth, place of birth, country
Father's details: full name, date of birth, place of birth, country
Black-out dates: Package rates are not valid during black-out/peak travel periods (e.g., festive season, New Year) — please reconfirm rates at time of booking.
Meals: Only breakfast is included; lunch/dinner should be budgeted separately, especially during full-day tours (Teriberka, Sami Village).
Travel insurance is strongly recommended and is not included in the package cost.
Rates are subject to change based on hotel availability, exchange rate fluctuation, and seasonality.
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