| Day | Program | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrival in Moscow. Guided transfer from the airport to the hotel. Dinner at the hotel. Evening is at leisure. | |
| 2 | City tour. Metro ride. Breakfast at the hotel. City tour. The city tour of Moscow will take you to the Sparrow Hills to enjoy the impressive panorama of the downtown area; you will pass by the Victory park with its World War II Memorial, the New Maiden Convent, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, the White House and ride along Kutuzovsky Avenue. You will stop at the St. Sofia Embankment of the Moskva-River to take pictures of the breathtaking panorama of the Moscow Kremlin. The culmination of the tour will be the visit to the Red Square . Lunch at a local restaurant. Metro ride. The unforgettable experience of riding in Moscow subway and visiting several underground stations (undoubtedly the most beautiful in the world). Dinner at the hotel. Evening is at leisure. | |
| 3 | The Kremlin: territory +1 cathedral. Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will enjoy a visit to the ancient heart of the Russian capital, see a unique architectural ensemble of the Cathedral Square; walk by the enormous Tsar Bell and the Tsar Cannon. Optionally you can visit the Armoury Chamber or the Diamond Fund. Lunch at the hotel Dinner at the hotel. In the evening is the transfer to the railway station. Overnight in com¬ fortable train cabins. | |
| 4 | Early arrival in St. Petersburg. City tour. Peter & Paul Fortress. Breakfast at the restaurant. City tour. During the city tour you will see the major attractions of this magnificent city: drive along Nevsky Prospect, have glimpses of the Winter Palace and the Admiralty, wander around the Smolny Convent and St. Isaac's Cathedral. The visit to the Peter & Paul Fortress will crown this day of sightseeing. Lunch at the hotel. You have afternoon at your disposal for walking around and relaxation, or you can buy one of the optional excursions offered by us. Dinner at the hotel. | |
| 5 | Visit to Pushkin, with its Catherine's Palace and the Amber Room. Breakfast at the hotel. Today you visit the countryside palace of Empress Elizabeth. The tour will take you through the stunning interiors, including the world-famous Amber Room . After visiting the palace you will be given a chance to walk around in the nice garden surrounding it. Lunch at the hotel. After visiting the palace you will be given a chance to walk around in the nice garden surrounding it. We have some optional tours to offer you this evening. Dinner at the hotel. | |
| 6 | The Hermitage and the St. Isaac's Cathedral. Breakfast at the hotel. This morning is wholly dedicated to the visit to the Hermitage, one of the Europe's most prominent museums, housing the overwhelming col¬lection of the Western Art. Today you will visit the 19th century St. Isaac's Cathedral, one of Europe 's largest and most gorgeous churches. Lunch at the hotel. You will be offered an afternoon optional tour this day. Dinner at the hotel. | |
| 7 | Visit to Peterhof. Breakfast at the hotel. A countryside visit to the town of Peterhof (Petrodvorets) with its beautiful park of fountains; the Grand Cascade is the most beautiful of them. You will enjoy the stately sight of the Grand Palace (from the outside). Peterhof is available from mid May till mid September. Lunch at the hotel. Dinner at the hotel. | |
| 8 | Check out from the hotel. Transfer to the airport. After leaving the hotel, the guide will accompany you to the airport and help you to get around there to find your departure gate. |