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Bestselling tour to Russia's Two Capitals
8 days / 7 nights
Bucket list holiday to Moscow and St Petersburg (TC7G)
Visit Russia's two greatest assets, Moscow and St Petersburg. Discover the vibrant and lively capital Moscow with its intriguing history and spectacular architecture, and its younger sibling, the graceful St Petersburg with its sparkling waterways and unrivalled elegance. To allow you to experience their sheer opulence, incredible history and endless examples of world class art, architecture and fashion, IntoRussia has combined these two accessible cities in our most popular tour to Russia, packed with exciting excursions.
Bonus: visa support is included in every package!
Moscow Kremlin
Discover the treasures that lie in wait for you behind the walls of Moscow’s most famous landmark: the almighty Kremlin! Home to a myriad of the city’s most exquisite cathedrals and monuments, as well as the official residence of President Putin himself, the Kremlin remains a political landmark in Russia and is visited by thousands of tourists every year.
Armoury Chamber
A world-wide known treasure house displaying an exquisite collection of more than 4000 unique Russian artefacts including the world famous Faberge egg collection and royal carriages which once transported the great tsars and their families.
St Basil's Cathedral
St Basil’s Cathedral is one of the most recognisable buildings in the world and is an iconic symbol of Moscow. A true architectural wonder, the cathedral was commissioned by Ivan the Terrible in the 1500’s and is lavishly decorated with vivid bold colours, striking patterns and shapes. The building is made up of nine churches connected by a web of narrow corridors; each church is lavishly decorated with intricate frescoes; however the exterior of the building is equally as impressive with its famous colourful onion domes! A common myth is that once the building was complete, Ivan had the architects blinded to be sure that they never build anything as beautiful again.
The Bolshoi Theatre
Moscow has one of the best theatre production companies in the world – the famous Bolshoi Theatre. It is a symbol of Russia for all time. It was awarded this honour due to the major contribution it made to the history of the Russian performing arts. This history is on-going and today Bolshoi Theatre artists continue to contribute to it many bright pages. Get in touch with our Destination Experts to order tickets for one of its illustrious ballet and opera performances.
St Petersburg
St Petersburg is a former Russian capital and a stunning city, crowded with splendid palaces, impressive historical monuments, wide boulevards, beautiful bridges and is renowned as the Ballet Capital of the World.
Hermitage
Lose yourself amongst the treasures of one of Russia’s best known sights and arguably the largest collection of fine art in the world. Masterpieces from artists such as Da Vinci, Rembrandt and Kandinsky make the Hermitage an unforgettable visit.
TWO CAPITALS TOUR
DAY 1, FLY TO MOSCOW
On arrival in Russia’s capital you will be met by our driver and transferred to your hotel in the city centre. Relax or begin your adventure with independent exploration. (no meals)
DAY 2, MOSCOW
After breakfast at the hotel, your guide will meet you at reception for out –of-city excursion to Gorki Leninskie (lunch is included). In Lenin’s later years, he and his family spent time at the 1830s Murozov manor house, set on lovely wooded grounds, 32km southeast of the capital. Designed by Fyodor Shekhtel, it now houses a Lenin museum, where you can see a re-creation of Lenin’s Kremlin office, as well as his vintage Rolls-Royce – one of only 15 such automobiles in the world. In the afternoon enjoy your three-hour city sightseeing tour with photo stops (no entrances), viewing the famous landmarks and places to which you may return at your leisure. The tour sights include Red Square, the Kremlin, Sparrow Hills, Bolshoi Theatre, Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Victory Park, Novodevichy Convent, and the famous Moscow streets. (B, L)
DAY 3, MOSCOW
Today you tour the mighty Moscow Kremlin grounds, a true political landmark. Included is a visit to the Armoury where you can find the largest collection of Fabergé eggs in the world and 9 halls of unique treasures and thousands of exhibits.
In the afternoon visit the colourful Arbat district where you can enjoy performers, market stalls and various eateries. And proceed to Moscow’s famous Metro System, where stations were built to display the beauty of Russia and to evoke pride in native Muscovites. (B)
DAY 4, MOSCOW - ST PETERSBURG
After breakfast at the hotel, check-out and be ready with your luggage. Your guide will take you to the world-famous Tretyakov Art Gallery - the magnificent collection of paintings of Russian and foreign artists.
In the afternoon we will transfer you to the railway station, where you will appreciate the convenience of the Sapsan high-speed train to St Petersburg. In less than 5 hours and you will find yourself in the heart of the Northern Venice, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel by our guide. (B)
DAY 5, ST PETERSBURG
Get your bearings on a morning city tour and explore the best of Russia’s former capital. Explore onward to the Peter and Paul Fortress and uncover its intriguing history. *Between October and April the order of excursion may change to The Hermitage visit on Day 5 and Peter and Paul Fortress on Day 6. (B)
DAY 6, ST PETERSBURG
Today is the day of great experiences: you will visit the Treasury of the world culture - the Hermitage. Stand back and surround yourself with one of the world’s largest art collections and view masterpieces from all time greats including Da Vinci, Monet and Michelangelo. (B)
DAY 7, ST PETERSBURG
Let’s leave St Petersburg for a while and take an out of town excursion to the picturesque village of Pushkin* to admire the golden domes and the Amber Room of Catherine’s Palace. The order of excursions may change according to seasons: from May to September, the excursion may be changed to the Peterhof Palace. (B)
DAY 8, ST PETERSBURG
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before transferring to the airport for your flight home as you wave goodbye to Russia, until next time! (B)
B - Breakfast / L - lunch
If you would like to extend your tour or add more excursions, contact us and we will amend the itinerary according to your requests.
More fascinating excursions in Moscow and St Petersburg
*The order of excursions may be subject to change.
*The visit to Catherine's Palace is subject to availability. If the Pushkin visit cannot be organized, an alternative tour will be provided (to Pavlovsk palace or Peterhof).
Holiday Inn Lesnya 
4 crown
Address
15, Lesnayay Str., Moscow, 125047, Russia
Location
Ideally located for both business and leisure travelers, the hotel is a short distance from Red Square, the Kremlin, Lenin Mausoleum, St. Basil Cathedral, Bolshoi Theatreю Sheremetyevo International Airport - 25 km
Accommodation
301 guest rooms:
226 Single-Bedded Rooms
75 Double-Bedded Rooms
17 Suites
156 Non-Smoking Rooms
Executive Floor
In-room
Cable / satellite TV, high-speed Internet access, direct-dial phone, voice mail, World Link power and phone/Internet connector, individually controlled air-conditioning, mini bar, coffee & tea maker.
Leisure
Red & White Restaurant with international cuisine, Bar/ Lounge: 24hrs, Kids Eat Free.
Business facilities
10 Meeting Rooms: largest room capacity 450 pax Theatre Style, smallest room capacity: 8 pax U-Shape Style.
Other services
Health & Fitness Center 24-hour a day: mini gym, access by guest’s room key, cardiovascular and strength equipment. 24-hour Room Service, currency exchange, gift shop, safe deposit box at Front Desk, car rental.
Radisson Sonya Hotel
4 crown
Address
Liteyny Prospekt 5/19, Tsentralny district, 191187 Saint Petersburg, Russia
Location
The only hotel designed to reflect Feodor Dostoevsky's masterpiece “Crime and Punishment”. All the interiors are connected to the book and the author, even signs on the doors have quotes on them so that while walking along any corridor one can read a piece from the book. The hotel is named after Sonya Marmeladova (one of the book's characters).
Accommodation
“Radisson Sonya” offers 173 rooms of four categories that have special names that correspond the hotel philosophy: Standard — “Conscience”, Reval — “Gгасе”, Executive — “Rebirth” и Suite — “Еgо”. All rooms have: Wi-Fi Internet, individual climate-control, telephone, safe, tea/coffee set, mini-bar, desk, make-up mirror, satellite TV.
Leisure
The Metamorfos restaurant The restaurant is gorgeously decorated in the common conception of the hotel. The menu (that looks like a book) includes a great variety of dishes from Russian (incl. traditional and historical recipes) and European cuisines. There is also a Fitness Center and Turkish baths on the territory.
Business facilities
Radisson Hotel Sonya has all the necessary facilities for hosting seminars, meetings and conferences. There are four conference halls that can sit from 8 to 65 people and a court-yard for official dinners and banquets. All halls are fully equipped. Hall Prologue — Meeting room (11,6 sq.m.). Sits up to 8 people. Hall Chapter I — conference hall (20,9 sq.m.). Sits from 10 to 15 people. Hall Chapter II — conference hall (25,8 sq.m.). Sits from 15 to 20 people. Charpte I and Chapter II Can be transformed into one hall (46,8 sq.m.) to sit up to 40 delegates. Epilogue — conference hall (83,6 sq.m.). Sits up to 60 delegates.
Other services
24/7 room service, Early breakfast from 4.30 a.m., ATM, Taxi service, Wake-up calls, Dry cleaning.
Saint-Petersburg Hotel
4 crown
Address
Pirogovskaya Naberezhnaya 5/2, Vyborgsky district, 194044 Saint Petersburg, Russia
Location
The hotel is located on shoreline of Neva River and offers one of the best city view in St Petersburg. The incredible Hermitage is just 3 km away.
In-room
• Shower • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Cable Channels • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • View • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • River view • Towels • Bedding • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Clothes rack • Free WiFi!
Leisure
The rooftop La Vue restaurant with a panoramic view of the Neva river features 5 dining halls and wine tasting.
Please note that we reserve the right to change the hotels to similar hotels of the same standard and change the order of the excursions.
Two Capitals Group Tour
Travel dates, 2020 Tour package price, excluding flights (per person) Single supplement (per person) January 11/01/2020-18/01/2020 25/01/2020 - 01/02/2020 February 08/02/2020 - 15/02/2020 22/02/2020 - 29/02/2020 March 07/03/2020 - 14/03/2020 21/03/2020 - 28/03/2020 28/03/2020 - 04/04/2020 April 04/04/2020 - 11/04/2020 11/04/2020 - 18/04/2020 May 02/05/2020 - 09/05/2020 09/05/2020 - 16/05/2020* June 30/05/2020 - 06/06/2020* 27/06/2020 - 04/07/2020* July 04/07/2020 - 11/07/2020 25/07/2020 - 01/08/2020 August 01/08/2020 - 08/08/2020 08/08/2020 - 15/08/2020 September 29/08/2020 - 05/09/2020 26/09/2020 - 03/10/2020 October 03/10/2020 - 10/10/2020 24/10/2020 - 31/10/2020 November 31/10/2020 - 07/11/2020 05/12/2020 - 12/12/2020 *Hotel in St Petersburg changed from Radisson Sonya to St.Petersburg **Hotel in St Petersburg changed from Radisson Sonya to Gutenberg hotel Please note that a deposit is paid on this tour - please enquire at the booking stage Departures 2020
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Flight details:
Please speak with us to get the best prices on flights added to your tour
Please note:The tour operates in case there are minimum 2 passangers booked per departureTwo Capitals Tour is available with departures from any city in the UK and worldwideWe use live currency update, price may slightly fluctuate dailyIntoRussia Ltd reserves the right to change hotels to similar ones of the same standard and change the order of excursions
Extras:If you are a group and want to add extra days or excursions, or you are looking for more independence, contact our Destination Experts for a tailor-made package
Included in price:
• Arrival and departure transfers
• Accommodation at the Holiday Inn Lesnya (Moscow) & Radisson Sonya Hotel (St Petersburg) and St Petersburg hotel on selected departures between May and July, Gutenberg Hotel for 18 July departure, or similar on bed and breakfast basis
• High speed train tickets in 2-class compartments from Moscow to St Petersburg
• Sightseeing with English-speaking guides as specified
• Entrance fees on excursions (as per tour itinerary)
• Meals as specified in the itinerary
• Full Russian visa support
Not Included:
• Flights (please speak with us to get the best prices on flights added to your tour)
• Any additional tickets to Moscow Metro
• Russian visa fees paid directly to the Consulate
• Travel insurance
• Regional add-ons
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