Classics of two capitals. Moscow and St. Petersburg in 7 days

Embark on an interesting and eventful journey through two great Russian cities – Moscow and St. Petersburg! Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the two capitals, see the most famous sights and enjoy the unique atmosphere of each of them.

In Moscow, you will visit the Alexander Garden, Red Square, Zaryadye Park, the Vorobyovy Gory observation deck, the Moscow City complex, and the Tretyakov Gallery. Peter and Paul Fortress is waiting for you in St. Petersburg., The Hermitage, Tsarskoye Selo, Peterhof Lower Park with fountains, the Grand Peterhof Palace.

Location

Saint-Petersburg
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Duration
7 Days
6 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 2 – 8 June
    • 9 – 15 June
    • 23 – 29 June
    • 30 June – 6 July
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    5 nights
  • Train
    1 night
Comfort
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 2 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Group meet at
Saint-Petersburg
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

A walk through Zaryadye Park
This is not just a recreation area, but a unique cultural center with an interactive museum of archaeology, a florarium and an outdoor amphitheater
Moscow City
You will see Krasnopresnenskaya Embankment, walk over the Bagration Bridge and get acquainted with the history of the construction of skyscrapers
Additional excursions
There will be an opportunity to go for a walk along the Gulf of Finland on the ship Meteor or visit the Night Petersburg bus tour
Architectural ensembles
Admire the amazing architecture of the city on the Neva
Imperial residences
Admire the beauty of Peterhof and Tsarskoye Selo, which embody the sophistication of the imperial court and the wealth of the state
Vorobyovy Gory
Visit the observation deck on Vorobyovy Gory, from where Moscow is visible in the palm of your hand

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival in St. Petersburg. Bus sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg

    Arrival in Saint Petersburg. Self-placement.

    10:10 and 12:30 Meeting at Ladoga railway Station at the information board (by prior request). 

    Group transfer.

    11:00 and 13:00 Meeting at the monument to Peter the Great at the Moscow Railway Station (by prior request). Group transfer. Independent placement.

    13:00-14:30 Free time for lunch and accommodation.

    Meeting with the guide in the lobby of the base hotel, the sign "Greets Petersburg".

    1 Bus:

    14:30 Departure from the Rossiya Hotel. (including for guests from the Elkus Hotel).

    15:00 Departure from the Teatralnaya Hotel and the Sadovaya Express (meeting in the Teatralnaya lobby). (including for guests from the Admiralteyskaya, Azimut, Ambassador, Domina, Court INN, Port Comfort Sennaya, Rimsky-Korsakov hotels).

    2 Bus:

    14:30 Departure from the Dostoevsky Hotel (including for guests from the hotels Yes on Marata, Sokroma This is Peter, Sokroma Library, Oktyabrskaya, Marata Station M19).

    14:45 Departure from the hotel "Rus" (including for guests from the hotels "Arbat Nord", "Indigo", "Oktyabrskaya", "Radisson Sonya", "St. Petersburg").

    Bus sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg.

    We will be able to see the monumental monument to Peter the Great – the Bronze Horseman, about which A.S. Pushkin wrote in his poem, St. Isaac's, Senate and Trinity Squares, drive along the arrow of Vasilyevsky Island, and also see the famous and majestic Cruiser Aurora.

    16:00 Excursion to St. Isaac's Cathedral, the largest Orthodox church in St. Petersburg and the second tallest building in the historical center of the city after Peter and Paul Cathedral. Continuation of the sightseeing tour.

    19:00 Transfer to the base hotels. 

    Free time.

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  • Day 2 - The Grand Petersburg tour. Hermitage
  • Day 3 - Tsarskoye Selo
  • Day 4 - Peterhof
  • Day 5 - Arrival in Moscow. Excursion-a walk through the Alexander Garden. Red Square, Zaryadye
  • Day 6 - Bus and pedestrian sightseeing tour of Moscow
  • Day 7 - Zamoskvorechye walking tour. Visit to the Tretyakov Gallery. Completion of the program
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    5 nights
  • Train
    1 night
Comfort
  • Upscale

The tour includes hotel accommodation in Moscow and St. Petersburg.

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

Basic hotels in Saint Petersburg (hotels where the group gathers):

Russia 3*. Breakfast buffet. Address: Chernyshevsky Square, 11. The nearest metro station is Victory Park. The hotel is located in a respectable Moskovsky district, within 20 minutes you can get to Pulkovo airport, railway stations and the historical city center. The windows offer a beautiful view of Chernyshevsky Square and Moscow's Victory Park. Near us: The Historical Park "Russia – My History", the EXPOFORUM Exhibition Center, the Grand Layout Russia Museum. Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, guaranteed early check-in 00:00-14:00 +100% of the fare: Russia 3* (Saint Petersburg), Buffet breakfast" + Maxima Zarya 3* (Moscow), Buffet breakfast:

Check-in datesDouble + DoubleSingle + Single
 Standard + Standard
02.06.25 -07.07.253480048650
14.07.25-18.08.253330045500

Rus 4*, breakfast buffet. Address: 1, Artillery Street. The nearest metro station is Chernyshevskaya. In the very center of the city – a 10-minute walk from the Summer Garden and Mikhailovsky Castle, a 20-minute walk from Moskovsky train station (one metro stop). Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, early check-in in high season + 100%, in low season + 50% of the fare: Rus 4* (Saint Petersburg), Buffet breakfast + Borodino 4* (Moscow), Buffet breakfast:

Check-in datesDouble + DoubleSingle + Single
 Classic + Standard
02.06.25-07.07.254235054250
14.07.25-18.08.253890050950

Dostoevsky 4*.  Breakfast buffet. Address: Vladimirsky Ave., 19. The hotel is centrally located opposite Vladimirskaya Square and next to the Dostoevskaya / Vladimirskaya metro station. The facade of the hotel building faces the Cathedral of the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God (Vladimirsky Cathedral). Check-out time: 15:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, guaranteed early check-in 00:00-11:00 + 100% rate, 11:00-15:00 + 50% rate (without breakfast): Dostoevsky 4* (Saint Petersburg), Buffet breakfast + Borodino 4* (Moscow), Buffet breakfast:

Check-in datesDouble + DoubleSingle + Single
 Standard + Standard
02.06.25-28.07.254385061000
04.08.25-18.08.254160056800

Hotels in St. Petersburg, from which guests independently approach the starting point of excursions:

Elkus 3*, Breakfast "Swedish line". Address: Blagodatnaya str., 10 building 3 p.1. Nearest metro station: Electrosila. The Elkus Hotel also has an internal atrium, some rooms overlook it. The atrium has tables, chairs, and even a grand piano to play on. There is also a children's room, although there are no tutors. A 16-minute walk to the meeting place - the Rossiya Hotel. Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, Early Check-in. 00:00-01:59 – 100%, 02:00 - 13:59 – 50% without breakfast: Elkus 3* (Saint Petersburg), Breakfast "Swedish line" + Maxima Zarya 3* (Moscow), Buffet breakfast:

Check-in datesDouble + DoubleSingle + Single
 Comfort + Standard
02.06.25-23.06.253495048200
30.06.253375045700
07.07.25-28.07.253315044450
04.08.25-18.08.253270043700

Admiralteiskaya 3*. Breakfast buffet. Address: Alexander Blok St., 8. The nearest metro stations are Sennaya Ploshchad, Sadovaya, and Spasskaya. The Mariinsky Theatre and Conservatory, Yusupov Palace and New Holland Island are close to the hotel, and the Teatralnaya Hotel is a 20-minute walk away. Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out: Admiralteyskaya 3* (Saint Petersburg), Buffet breakfast + Maxima Zarya 3* (Moscow), Buffet breakfast

Check-in dates  
 Standard + Standard
02.06.25-09.06.253420045650
23.06.25-18.08.253540047900

Discount for students under 14 years old (Russian Federation): 2100 rubles

Discount for students aged 14-16 (Russian Federation): 600 rubles

Discount for students (full-time Russian State Universities): 250 rubles

Discount for pensioners (Russian Federation): 250 rubles

Additional payment for foreign tickets (excluding the Republic of Belarus): 2250 rubles (all tours are in Russian).

Please specify the prices when booking.

Maxim Zarya Hotel or Borodino 4* 2 nights
Maxim Zarya Hotel

Maxima Zarya Hotel is located in a quiet area of Moscow next to the Botanical Garden, which offers a picturesque view. The hotel offers a wide range of services, thanks to which your stay will be as comfortable as possible. These services include: secure parking, Internet Wi-Fi, laundry and ironing facilities, safe deposit boxes, ATM, as well as visa support and 24-hour room service. You can also visit the wellness center at the hotel. 

The hotel offers comfortable rooms of various categories, ranging from "standard" to "suite". Each of them is equipped with a comfortable bed, telephone, satellite TV, wardrobe, as well as a bathroom with a shower, toiletries, a set of towels and a hairdryer.

The Europa Restaurant is decorated in a classic style with Art Nouveau elements and serves European and Russian cuisine. Here, guests can hold a business meeting with their Partners, have a romantic dinner, have a family holiday, or just sit with friends.

For business negotiations, presentations, seminars and trainings, the hotel has modern and multifunctional conference rooms, as well as meeting rooms. They are equipped with the necessary equipment and the Internet, which can be used for free. For convenience, the hotel can offer the organization of coffee breaks, lunches, drinks and snacks for all participants, which will help to hold the event at a high level.

The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary is located less than 1 km from Maxim Zarya. The Yardem Mosque, Sheremetyevo Palace and the famous Ostankino Tower are located 1.6 - 5 km from the hotel. Getting to the airport or train station is not difficult, even during rush hour due to its convenient location.

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Another option
Borodino 4*

Guests like the Borodino Business Hotel in Moscow for the design of the rooms and the high level of service.

The modern business hotel Borodino is a wonderful combination of interior and Renaissance design. Here, guests will be greeted by a luxurious and elegant interior.

Each room has everything you need for a comfortable stay: comfortable beds with orthopedic mattresses, high-quality appliances and private bathrooms with a shower cabin. Wi-Fi access is available on site.

Meals are served in the restaurant, which offers a varied selection of dishes, desserts and drinks.

A conference hall has been prepared for business meetings, seminars and conferences of various levels, including special office equipment.

Near the hotel there are cultural and business centers of the capital, historically significant architectural treasures, entertainment complexes and much more, which will make your stay memorable.

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Dostoevsky Hotel or Russia 3* or 3 nights
The Elkus Hotel or St. Petersburg – Moscow train 1 night

Tour conditions

Group
From 2 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
7 days 6 nights
Group meets at
Saint-Petersburg

Included in price

  • hotel accommodation in Moscow for 2 nights;
  • hotel accommodation in St. Petersburg for 3 nights;
  • breakfast after the first night;
  • excursion and daily transportation services according to the program in St. Petersburg and Moscow;
  • tickets to museums according to the program;
  • the guide accompanies the program.

Paid extra

  • travel to St. Petersburg and back from Moscow;
  • Saint Petersburg-Moscow railway ticket;
  • travel by public transport;
  • the resort fee of 100 rubles/day will be paid by the guests directly at the hotel, and cannot be included in the tourist package (from 04/01/2024 in St. Petersburg);
  • private transfer on request;
  • personal expenses;
  • additional excursions;
  • meals not specified in the program;
  • luggage storage services at the train station.

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

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Dates and Prices

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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!