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
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.
