Saint Petersburg is the naval capital of Russia. Bus tour from Moscow

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Immerse yourself in an exciting journey through the historical North of Russia! You will have an excursion to Shlisselburg, the key city to the Baltic Sea, with its legendary Oreshek fortress, which played an important role in the history of the country. Experience the spirit of heroic defense, stroll through the ancient streets and be transported back to the era of Peter the Great and the Swedish conquests.

Continue the tour with a visit to Kronstadt, the city of naval glory, where they will tell you about the Russian Navy and its heroes. See the unique models of the fortifications, immerse yourself in the 300-year history and feel the power of Russia's maritime heritage. This is an unforgettable adventure for lovers of history and the sea!

Location

Moscow

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Tour highlights

"To the sources of the Neva River" in Shlisselburg

Take a trip to the past of the Prince's lands and go to the Shlisselburg Bay of Lake Ladoga, where the Oreshek Fortress awaits you.

The city of naval glory – Kronstadt

Visit the main attraction of the city – the Naval Cathedral, where you will get acquainted with its unique interior decoration and marine relics.

Diving into maritime history

Take a walk around St. Petersburg, learn about the history of the development of the Russian and Soviet fleets, and about the life of the city that opened access to the Baltic Sea for Russia.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Departure from Moscow
19:00 Bus pick-up from Elektrostal, Lenin Avenue, 08B (stop near Elgrad).
19:15 Departure from Elektrostal.
19:30 Bus pick-up in Noginsk, Komsomolskaya str., 76 (near the bus stop).
19:45 Departure from Noginsk.
20:30 Departure of the bus to Balashikha.
22:00 Gathering of the group in Moscow: VDNKh metro station, parking lot to the right of the Kosmos Hotel.
22:30 Departure to St. Petersburg via the M11 highway (travel time about 10 hours, ~700 km).
Overnight transfer (2-3 sanitary stops along the way).
23:30 Boarding is possible in Solnechnogorsk (cafe Deliciously — I dot, Krasnaya str., 118) by prior arrangement.
24:00 It is possible to board in the city of Klina (cafe Deliciously — I dot, Pervomaiskaya str., 2) by prior arrangement.
01:00 Boarding is possible in Tver (Globus shopping center, Oktyabrsky ave., 101) by prior arrangement.

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Day 2 - Country trip "To the sources of the Neva River" to Shlisselburg – klyuch-gorod
Arrival in Saint Petersburg.
Breakfast in a cafe in the city.
Country trip "To the sources of the Neva River" in Shlisselburg – klyuch-gorod.
We will take a trip to the past of the Prince's lands and go to the Shlisselburg Bay of Lake Ladoga, where the Oreshek fortress awaits us on a small Orekhov Island. It is also Noteburg and Schlisselburg.
Sightseeing tour of Schlisselburg, during which you will see the famous Ladoga Canal, laid under Peter the Great "to avert the danger of navigation", a huge Admiralty anchor of the Peter the Great era, raised from the bottom of the Neva, a monument to Peter the Great, the locks of the Petrovsky Canal and the Annunciation Cathedral, reminiscent of the main temple in the Petrovsky fortress.
Transfer by boat to Orekhovy Island (10-15 minutes).
Sightseeing tour of the Oreshek Fortress, one of the oldest Russian fortresses in Northwestern Russia. You will learn about the most important historical events that unfolded on the small Orekhov Island in different eras.
Transfer by boat to Shlisselburg.
Return to St. Petersburg.
Lunch.
Accommodation at the Kosmos Pribaltiyskaya 4* hotel.
Free time.
Additionally:
Night tour "About the most ghostly and strange of all Russian cities" with bridges – 1000 rub./adult; 800 rub./school.
A night tour with a bridge is paid for on the spot and will definitely take place when the minimum required group is recruited.

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Day 3 - Bus tour to Kronstadt
Breakfast at the hotel is a buffet.
Country tour to Kronstadt "City of naval glory".
The area of Kotlin Island, on which Kronstadt stands, is only 15 square kilometers. But this city is called the city of Russian naval glory, the fire shield of Leningrad, the sentry of the Motherland, the eagle's nest of heroes. All these honorary titles rightfully belong to Kronstadt. The main attraction of the city is considered to be St. Nicholas Cathedral at Sea.
The bright pages of the Russian navy, navigation, shipbuilding and science are connected with Kronstadt.
Excursion to the Museum-model of the forts of Kronstadt.
The unique forts of the Kronstadt Fortress will come to life and tell you their 300-year history. Full immersion with historical accuracy. For us, the forts of Kronstadt were accurately recreated according to ancient drawings, the scale of the exhibits is 1:87. With the help of spotlighting of 3D mapping exhibits, all layouts will come to life.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Free time to explore the recently opened museum and historical park "Island of Forts", which is dedicated to the history and glory of the Russian Navy. Here you will find the Alley of Heroes, reminiscent of the road of time, a Lighthouse of memory, a recreation area for children and adults.
Transfer to St. Petersburg.
Additionally:
Boat tour of the rivers and canals of Northern Venice: 1000 rubles/adult, 800 rubles/ child.
The boat tour is paid for on the spot and will definitely take place when the minimum required group is recruited.

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Day 4 - St. Petersburg — the Naval Capital of Russia Bus Tour
Breakfast at the hotel is a buffet.
The bus tour "Petersburg — the naval capital of Russia" tells about the history of the development of the Russian and Soviet fleets, about the life of the city that opened access to the Baltic Sea to Russia: sailors have long been taught here, ships are built and the memory of those whose fate is inextricably linked with the sea is preserved. Even the word "fleet" itself was introduced into Russian speech in the Northern Capital.
Free time in the city center is about 2 hours.
14:00 Lunch at the cafe
15:00 Departure to Moscow via the M11 expressway.
23:30-24:00 Approximate time of arrival at the VDNKh metro station.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Upscale

The tour includes accommodation at the Kosmos Pribaltiyskaya 4* hotel in St. Petersburg.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the chosen hotel, RUB.:

*Kosmos Pribaltiyskaya 4 Hotel**
2-seater standard	25400
1-seat standard	29800
The third one is in a 2-bed room (for an extra place)	24400

Cosmos Saint-Petersburg Pribaltiyskaya Hotel is located in the Vasileostrovsky district of St. Petersburg, 6.7 km from the city center. When settling in here, guests will appreciate the beauty of the Gulf of Finland coast, calm atmosphere and good ecology. High standards of service are a distinctive feature of the hotel. Vacationers are provided with free parking, WI-FI access and 24-hour registration service.

The room fund contains 1184 rooms. Their equipment is suitable for the needs of tourists and businessmen — there is an air conditioning system, a TV with satellite and cable channels, comfortable beds and a table for working with a laptop. A safe is provided for the safety of valuables. The private bathroom comes with a shower, a hairdryer and a set of towels. Upon request, it is possible to book rooms for people with disabilities.

It's nice to start every morning with an individual cup of hot drink from the tea and coffee station. The hotel complex has restaurants and bars with a wide range of dishes and drinks. A buffet breakfast is served daily according to the opening hours of the establishment. You can also shop at the nearest grocery stores and store food in individual mini-bars.

The purpose of the trip can be different, both entertaining and working. There is a conference area with a capacity from 20 to 200 people for various kinds of meetings. In your free time, you can cheer up and work out at the local gym. There is a library on site for a more relaxing stay.

Due to the location of the hotel, vacationers can diversify their leisure time with walks and a cultural program. For example, among the attractions in the district, it is worth highlighting the Erarta Gallery of Modern Art and the picturesque Botanical Garden of St. Petersburg State University. Pulkovo-2 airport is 15.7 km away.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 10 to 40 tourists

Minimum age

6 years old

Duration

4 days 3 nights

Group meets at

Moscow

Included in price

accommodation at the Cosmos Baltic 4* hotel: double occupancy, two single beds in the rooms, bathroom;
meals (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches);
guided tours according to the program (including services of local guides and entrance tickets to museums);
services of an accompanying person along the route;
transportation service by tourist class bus (one-and-a-half-story bus with luggage compartment, comfortable armchairs, climate control system, video monitor).

Paid extra

air or railway tickets to Moscow and back;
additional excursions (optional);
meals outside the program;
personal expenses.

It's important to know

Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

Dates and Prices

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24 – 27 Jul 4 days 3 nights

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Reviews

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Anna

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13 Feb, 2025

My daughter and I took the St. Petersburg Collection tour for 7 days, and I highly recommend it for first-time visitors to the city like us. The tour is well-designed, allowing you to see the main attractions in a short period of time. A great advantage is that you can join on any day. Everything was well-organized—excellent guides, comfortable buses, and provided radio headsets for better communication. There were no delays or long waits. The schedule was planned in a way that left plenty of free time in the evenings for walks or additional sightseeing. The tour package includes hotel accommodation, with several options to choose from. I stayed at the Rossiya Hotel near Pobeda Park and was very satisfied. The rooms were clean, with daily housekeeping, fresh towels, and air conditioning—which was perfect given the pleasant temperatures of 24–30°C during our stay. A buffet breakfast was included—simple but sufficient to start the day. It was really convenient, as we would bring a small snack for the day and have dinner somewhere in central St. Petersburg. The hotel is within walking distance of the blue metro line, making it easy to reach the city center without transfers. There’s also a supermarket nearby, along with plenty of street food options. It’s also worth mentioning that additional excursions are available. We took a boat trip to the forts of Kronstadt and joined a nighttime tour to see the city's famous drawbridges—both were unforgettable experiences
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Elena

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12 Feb, 2025

First and foremost, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to our personal manager in Big Country, Ksenia, for carefully selecting a tour that matched our preferences and for swiftly handling the changes to our group size. We had six unforgettable days on the banks of the Neva River! A huge thank you for the well-organized excursions, led by true professionals—Irina and Olga. We would be delighted to recommend traveling with Big Country to our friends and family!
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Margarita

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12 Feb, 2025

Many thanks to Big Country for the tour—everything was top-notch! We’ll definitely be back. Thank you!