Experience the timeless grandeur of Russia with this perfectly paced 6-night journey covering the country’s two most iconic cities — Moscow and Saint Petersburg.
From Moscow’s historic squares and grand avenues to Saint Petersburg’s imperial palaces, canals, and world-renowned museums, this itinerary offers an ideal introduction to Russia’s cultural and architectural legacy. Designed especially for first-time Indian travellers, the tour balances guided sightseeing with leisure time for relaxed exploration.
What is included in the tour
- Accommodation in well-located 4-star hotels for six nights with daily breakfast.
- Private airport arrival transfer on Day 1 and departure transfer on Day 7.
- High-speed train travel from Moscow to Saint Petersburg in economy class.
- High-speed train travel from Saint Petersburg to Moscow on the day of departure.
- Guided half-day Moscow city tour including Red Square and Kremlin area.
- Guided Moscow Metro tour showcasing architecturally significant stations.
- Guided Saint Petersburg city sightseeing tour.
- Entrance ticket to the Hermitage Museum.
- Visit to Peterhof Palace and Fountain Park.
- Services of professional English-speaking local guides during sightseeing.
- All sightseeing and transfers conducted on a shared basis.
- All applicable local taxes and service charges included.
What is NOT included in the tour
- Accommodation in well-located 4-star hotels for six nights with daily breakfast.
- Private airport arrival transfer on Day 1 and departure transfer on Day 7.
- High-speed train travel from Moscow to Saint Petersburg in economy class.
- High-speed train travel from Saint Petersburg to Moscow on the day of departure.
- Guided half-day Moscow city tour including Red Square and Kremlin area.
- Guided Moscow Metro tour showcasing architecturally significant stations.
- Guided Saint Petersburg city sightseeing tour.
- Entrance ticket to the Hermitage Museum.
- Visit to Peterhof Palace and Fountain Park.
- Services of professional English-speaking local guides during sightseeing.
- All sightseeing and transfers conducted on a shared basis.
- All applicable local taxes and service charges included.
- Explore Red Square and the historic heart of Moscow with views of the iconic Kremlin.
- Witness the colourful domes of St. Basil’s Cathedral from outside.
- Experience the Moscow Metro, often described as an underground museum.
- Travel comfortably between Russia’s major cities by high-speed train.
- Discover Saint Petersburg’s imperial heritage through guided city sightseeing.
- Visit the world-famous Hermitage Museum, home to priceless art collections.
- Explore Peterhof Palace, known as the Russian Versailles, with its spectacular fountains and gardens.
- Enjoy a relaxed yet comprehensive introduction to Russia’s cultural legacy.
Day 1Day 1: Arrival in Moscow – Hotel Check-In
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Day 1: Arrival in Moscow – Hotel Check-In
Stay: Moscow | Meals: None
Arrival at Moscow International Airport. Meet and greet by our local representative followed by a private transfer to your hotel. Check in and relax after your journey.
The evening is free for leisure. You may explore Arbat Street, a popular pedestrian zone known for cafés, souvenir shops, and local atmosphere.
Overnight stay in Moscow.
Day 2Day 2: Moscow City Tour
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Day 2: Moscow City Tour
Stay: Moscow | Meals: Breakfast
Activity: Guided City Tour
After breakfast, proceed for a guided half-day Moscow city tour. Visit Red Square, see St. Basil’s Cathedral from outside, and view the Kremlin complex from the exterior. Drive past major landmarks including the Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow State University, and Sparrow Hills viewpoint for panoramic city views.
Evening free for leisure or shopping.
Overnight stay in Moscow.
Day 3Day 3: Moscow Metro Tour – Leisure Evening
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Day 3: Moscow Metro Tour – Leisure Evening
Stay: Moscow | Meals: Breakfast
Activity: Moscow Metro Experience
After breakfast, enjoy a guided Moscow Metro tour, exploring some of the most beautifully designed stations known for chandeliers, mosaics, and Soviet-era artwork. The afternoon and evening are free at leisure for optional activities, shopping malls, or museum visits.
Overnight stay in Moscow.
Day 4Day 4: Moscow → Saint Petersburg by High-Speed Train
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Day 4: Moscow → Saint Petersburg by High-Speed Train
Stay: Saint Petersburg | Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to the railway station. Board the high-speed train to Saint Petersburg (approx. 4 hours).
On arrival, transfer to your hotel and check in.
The evening is free to explore Nevsky Prospect, the city’s main boulevard lined with shops, cafés, and historic buildings.
Overnight stay in Saint Petersburg.
Day 5Day 5: Saint Petersburg City Tour
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Day 5: Saint Petersburg City Tour
Stay: Saint Petersburg | Meals: Breakfast
Activity: Guided City Tour
After breakfast, proceed for a guided city sightseeing tour covering Peter & Paul Fortress, Palace Square, the Admiralty area, and views of the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood from outside.
Learn about the Romanov dynasty and the city’s imperial history.
Evening free for leisure.
Overnight stay in Saint Petersburg.
Day 6Day 6: Hermitage Museum & Peterhof Palace
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Day 6: Hermitage Museum & Peterhof Palace
Stay: Saint Petersburg | Meals: Breakfast
Activity: Hermitage Museum & Peterhof
After breakfast, visit the legendary Hermitage Museum, one of the largest and most prestigious museums in the world, housing masterpieces by renowned artists.
Later, proceed to Peterhof Palace and Fountain Park, famous for its grand fountains, gardens, and sea-facing views.
Return to hotel in the evening.
Overnight stay in Saint Petersburg.
Day 7Day 7: Saint Petersburg → Moscow by Train → International Departure
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Day 7: Saint Petersburg → Moscow by Train → International Departure
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, check out from your hotel and transfer to the railway station.
Board the high-speed train from Saint Petersburg to Moscow.
On arrival in Moscow, proceed directly to Moscow International Airport for your onward international flight back home.
Tour concludes with unforgettable memories of Russia’s imperial heritage.
