Russia Tour Package (7 Nights, 8 Days)
From PP/(On Twin Sharing)
About This Tour
This well-curated 8-day Russia itinerary offers a deep dive into Russia’s rich cultural and architectural legacy, spanning Moscow’s historic monuments, Kazan’s unique Tatar and Russian heritage, and St. Petersburg’s artistic and imperial splendor. The package includes efficient domestic flights, guided sightseeing, and leisure time, providing a seamless and comfortable travel experience ideal for first-time visitors or cultural enthusiasts.
Trip Highlights
- Visit three iconic cities:
Moscow, Kazan & St. Petersburg
- Explore UNESCO World Heritage
Kremlin complexes
- See Red Square, St. Basil’s
Cathedral & Moscow Metro
- Discover Kazan’s Qol Sharif
Mosque & Bauman Street
- Tour Hermitage Museum, Peter
& Paul Fortress & Nevsky Prospect
- Excursion to Catherine Palace
& Amber Room in Pushkin
- Scenic evening canal cruise in St. Petersburg
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Moscow Airport (Sheremetyevo or Domodedovo), you will be greeted by a local representative and transferred to your hotel in the heart of Moscow city center. After check-in, enjoy leisure time to relax or take a light walk nearby at your own pace. Overnight stay will be in Moscow.
After breakfast, embark on a full-day sightseeing tour of Moscow. Visit the iconic Red Square and the magnificent St. Basil’s Cathedral, followed by an exploration of the Kremlin Complex, including the Armory Chamber, Assumption Cathedral, and Archangel Cathedral. Continue to Lenin’s Mausoleum and enjoy a walk in the Alexander Garden. Experience the opulence of the Moscow Metro via a guided tour of some of its most ornate stations. An optional evening performance at the Bolshoi Theatre can be pre-booked. Overnight stay in Moscow.
Following breakfast, take a morning domestic flight from Moscow to Kazan (approximately 1.5 hours). Check in at your hotel in Kazan city center. Visit the Kazan Kremlin – a UNESCO World Heritage Site, including the Qol Sharif Mosque, Annunciation Cathedral, and Governor’s Palace. Explore the Kazan city center at leisure. Overnight stay in Kazan.
After breakfast, visit the Kul Sharif Mosque and Bauman Street, the main shopping and pedestrian area of Kazan. Explore local landmarks such as the Millennium Bridge and Kazanka River embankment. In the afternoon, fly from Kazan to St. Petersburg (approximately 1.5 hours). Upon arrival, check in at your hotel in St. Petersburg city centre and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight stay in St. Petersburg.
Post-breakfast, begin your cultural and historical tour of St. Petersburg by visiting the Hermitage Museum (Winter Palace), followed by the Peter and Paul Fortress & Cathedral, and the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, celebrated for its beautiful mosaics. Overnight stay in St. Petersburg.
After breakfast, take a walk along Nevsky Prospect and visit the impressive Kazan Cathedral. In the evening, enjoy a scenic canal cruise, admiring the architectural charm of St. Petersburg from the water. An optional Mariinsky Theatre performance may be pre-booked for those interested. Overnight stay in St. Petersburg.
Following breakfast, proceed for a full-day excursion to Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo). Explore the grand Catherine Palace (including the Amber Room) and its beautiful gardens. Optionally, visit Pavlovsk Palace and Gardens. Return to St. Petersburg in the evening, Overnight stay in St. Petersburg.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Moscow Airport for your onward flight.
Inclusion
-
7 nights accommodation in 4-star hotels in Moscow, Kazan, and St. Petersburg
-
Daily breakfast at the hotel
-
Private airport transfers in each city
-
Flights: Moscow → Kazan → St. Petersburg
-
Private air-conditioned vehicle for sightseeing as per itinerary
-
Sightseeing entrance fees for:
-
Red Square & St. Basil’s Cathedral (Moscow)
-
Kremlin Complex (Armory Chamber, Assumption Cathedral, Archangel Cathedral)
-
Lenin’s Mausoleum and Alexander Garden
-
Moscow Metro Tour
-
Kazan Kremlin (Qol Sharif Mosque, Annunciation Cathedral, Governor’s Palace)
-
Kul Sharif Mosque, Bauman Street, Millennium Bridge, Kazanka River embankment
-
Hermitage Museum (Winter Palace)
-
Peter and Paul Fortress & Cathedral
-
Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood
-
Nevsky Prospect and Kazan Cathedral (St. Petersburg)
-
Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo) – Catherine Palace (Amber Room) and Gardens
-
Optional Pavlovsk Palace & Gardens
-
Evening Canal Cruise in St. Petersburg
-
Exclusions
-
International airfare (flights to/from Russia)
-
Russian tourist visa fees
-
Personal expenses (shopping, tips, phone bills, laundry, etc.)
-
Optional performances at Bolshoi Theatre (Moscow) and Mariinsky Theatre (St. Petersburg)
-
Travel insurance (mandatory but not included)
-
Any meals other than included breakfasts
Package Highlights
Explore three iconic Russian cities: Moscow, Kazan, and St. Petersburg.
Discover UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Kremlin complexes, and Russian Orthodox cathedrals.
Visit the Hermitage Museum, Peter & Paul Fortress, Qol Sharif Mosque, and Catherine Palace.
Experience a scenic canal cruise in St. Petersburg.
Domestic flights for faster, comfortable travel between cities.
Guided sightseeing with local English-speaking experts.
Meals included: Breakfast, plus lunch and dinner at local Indian restaurants
