MOSCOW & ST. PETERSBURG TOUR 7 DAYS/6 NIGHT
DAY 1:MOSCOW
We arrive this morning to Moscow, Russia"s bustling capital. Our host meets us at the airport and accompanies us to our hotel. The evening is at leisure for relaxation or an optional performance in one of Moscow"s renowned theaters.
DAY 2: MOSCOW
Our exploration of Moscow begins with a comprehensive city tour. We begin in inspiring Red Square, where we see St. Basil"s Cathedral, with its multicolored domes and Lenin"s Tomb. We drive through Moscow"s major streets and thoroughfares; stately Tverskaya Street, lively New Arbat Street and elegant Kutuzovsky Prospect. Along the way, we stop at Moscow"s principle attractions; Novodeyvichy Convent, The Bolshoi Theater, Gorky Park and at Moscow"s University, perched high on the Sparrow Hills, we enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the entire city. We also visit the grounds of the Moscow Kremlin, the heart of ancient Moscow. After our city tour, we enjoy lunch in a downtown restaurant.
DAY 3: MOSCOW
Today we delve below Moscow"s busy streets to tour the extensive Moscow Metro, built before and after World War II. Each station has a unique decorative motive utilizing semi-precious stones and sculptures. We enjoy a walking tour of Moscow"s bohemian Old Arbat Street, browsing through the souvenir market stalls. You might like to top the afternoon off with lunch jn one of arbat"s elegant cafes, or have your portrait drawn by one of the street artists.
DAY 4:MOSCOW-ST.PETERSBURG
This morning we board our comfortable train for St. Petersburg. Welcome to Imperial St. Petersburg! Upon arrival, we check into our hotel and have lunch. After lunch time free.
DAY 5: ST. PETERSBURG
After breakfast, we enjoy a comprehensive city tour of St. Petersburg, making stops at the winter Palace, the magnificently restored Church of Our Savoir on the spilt Blood. At the Spit of Basil Island, we get a spectacular view of the Hermitage Museum complex. We drive down elegant Nevsky Prospect, the city"s main thoroughfare.
DAY 6: ST.PETERSBURG
After breakfast will visit Pushkins (Catherin Palace). Afternoon having lunch. Free time for shopping.
DAY 7: ST.PETERSBURG
In the morning will have breakfast at hotel. Checkout from hotel and transfer to Airport for onward flight.