This one's a classic for a reason — six nights split evenly between Russia's two most iconic cities, connected by a high-speed Sapsan train ride that's honestly part of the experience in itself. You'll spend your Moscow days inside the Kremlin walls and wandering Red Square, then head to St Petersburg for the Hermitage, Peterhof's fountains, and a canal-side boat ride if you're travelling between spring and autumn. It's a well-paced trip — most days run from mid-morning to around 9pm, with a private coach and English-speaking guide throughout, so you're never left figuring out logistics on your own.
Meals are Indian cuisine throughout the program, and accommodation is 4-star in both cities. If you're the sole traveller in a group, there's even a free single-room upgrade built in — a nice touch that's easy to miss when you're scanning through the fine print.
- The Kremlin & Red Square — walk through the seat of Russian power, plus St Basil's iconic domes just outside
- Sapsan high-speed train — Moscow to St Petersburg in around four hours, a journey worth enjoying rather than enduring
- The Hermitage Museum — one of the largest and oldest art museums on the planet
- Peterhof's Grand Palace & fountains — often called Russia's answer to Versailles, and it holds up
- Catherine's Palace & the Amber Room — a reconstruction so detailed it's hard to believe it was ever destroyed
- Rivers & canals boat tour — see St Petersburg from the water (seasonal, mid-April through October)
- Indian cuisine throughout — lunches and dinners handled so food is one less thing to plan around
Day 1Arrival in Moscow (Dinner)
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Arrival in Moscow (Dinner)
Land in Moscow, and you'll be met and transferred straight to your hotel. Check in, settle in, and that's really it for today — a gentle start before the trip properly kicks off tomorrow.
Day 2Moscow (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
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Moscow (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Buffet breakfast, then straight into the heart of Moscow — the Kremlin's grounds and cathedrals, Red Square, and St Basil's Cathedral from the outside (its domes are honestly more striking in person than in any photo). After lunch, the afternoon covers a metro tour — Moscow's stations are worth a look purely for the architecture — along with photo stops at the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour and Novodevichy Convent, plus some time at GUM, the grand shopping arcade right on Red Square. Coach & guide: 10:00–21:00
Day 3Moscow → St Petersburg (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
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Moscow → St Petersburg (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Breakfast, checkout, and a transfer to the railway station for the Sapsan train to St Petersburg (scheduled 09:30–13:30, though train times can shift slightly depending on availability). Once you've arrived and had lunch, the afternoon takes you through St Petersburg's highlights — inside St Isaac's Cathedral, a photo stop at the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, the Bronze Horseman, the Spit of Vasilievsky Island, Kazan Cathedral, and a walk down Nevsky Prospect. Coach & guide: for the railway transfer in Moscow, then 13:30–21:00 in St Petersburg
Day 4St Petersburg (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
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St Petersburg (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Buffet breakfast, then into the Hermitage — entrance included — along with a look at Palace Square right outside. After lunch, head out to Pushkin to visit Catherine's Palace, home to the famously reconstructed Amber Room. Coach & guide: 10:00–21:00
Day 5St Petersburg (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
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St Petersburg (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Today's centered on Peterhof — the Grand Palace and its sprawling fountain park, which genuinely earns the comparisons to Versailles. After lunch, visit the grounds of the Peter and Paul Fortress (territory only) and grab a photo with the Aurora cruiser. Between mid-April and October, the day also includes a boat ride along the city's rivers and canals — one of the better ways to see St Petersburg, honestly. Coach & guide: 10:00–21:00
Day 6St Petersburg → Moscow (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
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St Petersburg → Moscow (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Breakfast, checkout, and back to the station for the Sapsan train to Moscow (again, roughly 09:30–13:30, subject to schedule). Once you're back and have had lunch, spend the afternoon shopping at Izmailovo flea market, followed by a stop at Sparrow Hills and a photo op at Moscow State University. Coach & guide: for the railway transfer in St Petersburg, then 13:30–21:00 in Moscow
Day 7Moscow — Departure (Breakfast)
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Moscow — Departure (Breakfast)
Buffet breakfast, checkout before noon, and a transfer to the airport to close out the trip.
What is included in the tour
- 6 Nights hotel accommodation (3 Nights in Moscow & 3 Nights in St. Petersburg).
- Daily buffet breakfast at the hotel.
- Lunches and dinners as per the itinerary (Indian cuisine).
- Services of an English-speaking tour guide throughout the tour.
- Return economy-class Sapsan High-Speed Train tickets between Moscow and St. Petersburg.
- All airport, railway station transfers, and sightseeing tours in an air-conditioned vehicle.
- Air-conditioned Mercedes Sprinter for groups of 10+1 and a full-size coach for groups of 15+1 and above.
- Entrance fees to all attractions mentioned in the itinerary, including:
- Moscow Metro
- Kremlin Territory & Cathedrals
- St. Isaac's Cathedral
- Hermitage Museum
- Pushkin (Catherine Palace)
- Peterhof Grand Palace
- Scenic Boat Ride Tour
- One complimentary single-room upgrade (1 FOC Single Room).
- One bottle of mineral water per person per day.
- All applicable taxes and service charges (unless otherwise specified).
What is NOT included in the tour
- International airfare and airport taxes.
- Russia visa charges and visa processing fees.
- Travel insurance.
- Meals and beverages not specifically mentioned in the itinerary.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, shopping, minibar, room service, porterage, and tips.
- Camera/video fees at monuments and attractions (where applicable).
- Optional tours, activities, and excursions not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Early check-in and late check-out at hotels (subject to availability and additional charges).
- Expenses arising due to flight delays, cancellations, natural calamities, strikes, political disturbances, or any unforeseen circumstances beyond our control.
- GST, TCS, or any other applicable government taxes (if not included in the package cost).
- Any item or service not specifically mentioned under Inclusions.
