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Treat yourself to an unforgettable experience of an exciting and eventful journey through two great Russian cities – Moscow and St. Petersburg!

This tour will allow you to plunge into 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 Red Square, the Tretyakov Gallery and the Kuskovo Estate. In St. Petersburg you will find the Hermitage, St. Isaac's Cathedral, Peterhof and the endless beauty of the palace ensembles.

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Moscow

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Tour highlights

Kuskovo Manor

Admire one of the most beautiful palace and park ensembles in Russia! Kuskovo is the estate of the Counts Sheremetevs, which has remained almost unchanged since the second half of the XVIII century

A walk through Zamoskvorechye

You will visit the historical district of old Moscow, one of the few areas where the spirit of the old city has been preserved

Tretyakov Gallery

You will see the originals of paintings familiar from childhood and feel the greatness of Russian culture

The wealth of the Hermitage collection

Admire the works of art by great artists: Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Rembrandt

The brilliant Peterhof

You will visit one of the most famous suburbs of St. Petersburg, which has been the imperial country residence for two centuries

Architectural diversity

You will be delighted with the amazing architecture of the city on the Neva

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. Moscow. A tour of Zamoskvorechye. Visit to the Tretyakov Gallery
You arrive at the hotel on your own.
A transfer to the hotel is available for an additional fee and must be booked in advance: an individual transfer from the train station or airport (from 2200 rubles/car).
From 10:00 until departure for the program, a representative of the company with a sign will meet you in the lobby of the hotel.
He will answer all your questions, provide updated tour programs and offer additional excursions that you can purchase at will.
Guaranteed hotel accommodation after 14:00.
You can leave your belongings in the luggage room of the hotel.
Departure from the hotel for the program by bus:
11:00 from the Sushchevsky Safmar Hotel.
11:30 from the hotel Lesnaya Safmar.
Zamoskvorechye city tour.
Zamoskvorechye– the historical district of old Moscow, is a real open–air museum reserve, one of the few areas in Moscow where the spirit of the old city has been preserved.
You will learn how and why the Tretyakov Gallery appeared in Zamoskvorechye, as well as hear many other interesting facts from the history of Zamoskvorechye.
An excursion to the Tretyakov Gallery.
During the tour you will see the most famous works of Russian artists from the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.
Together with the guide, you will walk the path from the portrait of Maria Lopukhina by Vladimir Borovikovsky to the "Girl with Peaches" by Valentin Serov, see the portrait of Alexander Pushkin by Orest Kiprensky, and meet with the famous painting "Horsewoman" by Karl Bryullov.
End of the program: hotel.
Program duration: ~5 hours.

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Day 2 - Sightseeing tour of the city — "Moscow has many faces". Visiting the territory of the Moscow Kremlin
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure from the hotel for the program by bus:
10:00 from the Sushchevsky Safmar Hotel.
10:30 from the hotel Lesnaya Safmar.
Sightseeing city tour – "Moscow of many faces".
You will drive along the famous embankments and streets of the historical city: Boulevard and Garden Ring, see the Bolshoi Theater and the Manege, Stalin's skyscrapers, the golden domes of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Vorobyovy Gory, the Moscow State University building, Luzhniki Stadium, modern skyscrapers of Moscow City and much more.
Visit to the territory of the Moscow Kremlin (self-guided sightseeing).
The entrance ticket gives you the opportunity to see Cathedral Square, the architectural ensemble of the Middle Ages: churches, the bell tower of Ivan the Great and outstanding works of Russian foundry art — Tsar Cannon and Tsar Bell, as well as the unique interiors of the Assumption, Archangel, Annunciation cathedrals.
The place of the end of the program: the city center.
Program duration: ~ 5 hours.

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Day 3 - Excursion to the Kuskovo estate. Departure to St. Petersburg
Breakfast at the hotel.
Room release. You can leave your belongings free of charge in the luggage room of the hotel.
Departure for the excursion program from the hotel by bus:
10:00 from the hotel Lesnaya Safmar.
10:30 from the Sushchevsky Safmar Hotel.
Excursion to Kuskovo manor.
Kuskovo Manor is one of the most beautiful palace and park ensembles in Russia!
Kuskovo is the estate of the Sheremetev counts in the east of modern Moscow, which has remained virtually unchanged since the second half of the 18th century.
On the territory of the ensemble there are a palace, a church, a Dutch house, an Italian house, the Hermitage pavilion and the Grotto pavilion.
The unique architecture and exquisite decoration will not leave anyone indifferent!
Free time.
End of the program: hotel.
Program duration: ~5 hours.
Free time.
You can get to Leningradsky railway station on your own (the railway ticket is included in the price of the tour).
~ 23:30 Departure of the train to St. Petersburg.

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Day 4 - Bus tour "Masterpieces of the Northern capital". Excursion to St. Isaac's Cathedral
~08:30 the train arrives at the Moskovsky railway station of St. Petersburg.
You get to the hotel on your own.
A transfer to the hotel is available for an additional fee and must be booked in advance: an individual transfer from the train station/ airport (from 2000 rubles/car).
Guaranteed hotel accommodation after 14:00.
You can leave your belongings free of charge in the luggage room of the hotel.
From 9:00 a.m. until departure for the program, a representative of the company with a sign "About Petersburg" will meet you in the lobby of the hotel.
He will answer all your questions, provide updated tour programs and offer additional excursions that you can purchase at will.
Important information: tourists staying in the hotels "Moscow" and "Azimut Hotel St. Petersburg" go on excursions from the hotel of residence.
13:00 Departure from the Moscow hotel.
14:00 Departure from the Azimut Hotel Saint Petersburg.
Bus tour "Masterpieces of the Northern Capital".
The tour will present St. Petersburg as a city where, along with magnificent palaces, mansions, and public buildings, temples of various faiths were erected, deservedly recognized as genuine masterpieces of architecture and art.
Excursion to St. Isaac's Cathedral.
St. Isaac's Cathedral will appear before you as a unique work of Russian art from the middle of the 19th century.
You will see magnificent wall paintings and paintings on canvas made by famous Russian artists and admire mosaic icons, which were created using smalt in more than 12,000 colors and shades.
You will be amazed by the abundance of different types of stone (from granite to malachite and turquoise) that were used to decorate the temple.
And from the colonnade of St. Isaac's Cathedral, you will enjoy an amazing bird's-eye view of St. Petersburg (an entrance ticket can be purchased additionally at the cathedral's ticket offices).
The place of the end of the program: St. Isaac's Cathedral, the nearest metro station "Admiralteiskaya".
Program duration: ~2.5 hours (ending at ~16:00).

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Day 5 - Free day
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free day.
Day 6 - Bus sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg. Hermitage
Breakfast at the hotel.
12:00 Departure from the hotel for the program.
Bus sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg.
We invite you to take a bus sightseeing tour of the city. The tour will introduce you to the history of St. Petersburg from its foundation to the present day.
You will admire the magnificent architectural ensembles of the ceremonial city center – Nevsky Prospekt, Palace Square, Vasilyevsky Island Arrow.
You will see the Admiralty, the Kunstkamera, the Menshikov Palace, the Peter and Paul Fortress. All the most important and interesting, the most beautiful and famous things are waiting for you in St. Petersburg.
Excursion to the Hermitage.
This museum ranks alongside such major art museums in the world as the Louvre in Paris or the Prado in Madrid.
Today, the Hermitage's priceless exhibits include the famous mummy of an ancient Egyptian priest, a mechanical gold Peacock watch, two of the fourteen world-famous works by the great Leonardo da Vinci, a collection of unique paintings by Rembrandt, and much more. There are more than three and a half million unique exhibits in total.
Today you have to make up your own mind about them.
The place of the end of the program: the Hermitage, the nearest metro station is Admiralteiskaya.
Program duration: ~3.5 hours (ending at ~16:00).

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Day 7 - Bus tour to Peterhof. Completion of the tour
Breakfast at the hotel.
Room release.
You can leave your belongings free of charge in the hotel's luggage room or take them with you on the bus.
09:30 Departure from the hotel for the program.
Peter the Great Seaside Paradise bus tour to Peterhof.
It is impossible, having arrived in the city built by Peter the Great, not to visit his favorite brainchild – the brilliant Peterhof.
The tour will introduce you to one of the most famous suburbs of St. Petersburg, which has been an imperial country residence for two centuries.
Program until October 13, 2024 (Nizhny Park): Peterhof Fountain Park tour.
You will see the Peterhof palace and park ensemble, admire the most famous fountains and cascades of the park.
The jet of the most famous fountain "Samson" rises to the height of a seven-story building.
You will have the opportunity not only to walk along the alleys of the park, but also to admire the panorama of the Gulf of Finland.
Program after October 14, 2024 (Grand Palace): Excursion to the Grand Imperial Palace.
The Grand Peterhof Palace is a kind of semantic center of the palace and park ensemble.
It impresses with the radiance of gilding, the luxury of the decor and the richness of the palace halls.
The palace unites the Upper Garden and the Lower Park of Peterhof into a single whole and is a complete work of art.
Place of completion of the program: gost. Oktyabrskaya, Moskovsky railway station, metro station "Pl. Uprisings."
Program duration: ~6 hours (ending at ~16:00).
We recommend taking train tickets no earlier than 18:00, and plane tickets no earlier than 20:00.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

5 nights
Train

1 night

Comfort

Midscale
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.:

Hotel. Room category		Price validity period		Adult 1/2 DBL	Child under 14 1/2 DBL	The third in the room is a child under 14 years old	The third person in the room is an adult	Single room
Moscow Fri-Sun	Saint-Petersburg Mon-Fri	Price validity period		Adult 1/2 DBL	Child under 14 1/2 DBL	The third in the room is a child under 14 years old	The third person in the room is an adult	Single room
Sushchevsky Safmar**** standard	Moscow**** standard	10.01.2025	13.03.2025	39320	36620	35970	38520	53990
Sushchevsky Safmar**** standard	Moscow**** standard	14.03.2025	24.04.2025	43210	40570	37640	40290	55790
Forest Safari**** standard	Azimut Hotel Saint Petersburg**** smart	10.01.2025	20.03.2025	42850	40190	-	-	52990
Forest Safari**** standard	Azimut Hotel Saint Petersburg**** smart	21.03.2025	24.04.2025	45060	42420	-	-	57630

The surcharge for a foreign tourist will be 1300 rubles.

The Sushchevsky Safmar Hotel

The Sushchevsky Safmar Hotel is a modern and well–known accommodation facility in the capital, located in a 19-storey building, not far from the Maryinskaya Grove. This is a great place to stay for those who appreciate the excellent value for money and quality of services provided.

Each room is equipped with wooden furniture, comfortable beds with orthopedic mattresses, plasma TV, safe and tea or coffee making facilities. In addition, bathrooms are available in all categories and include hygiene products. Wi-Fi internet access is available for guests.

There is an on-site restaurant where you can order dishes of both national and European cuisine. In the morning, a delicious and hearty buffet breakfast is served here. A spacious banquet hall is equipped for special events.

There is a specially equipped conference room for business meetings, conferences, seminars and negotiations.

The hotel is 0.3 km from metro stations that will help you get to the right places. There are a variety of attractions within walking distance that you can visit during a walk. The nearest airport is 23.7 km away.

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Lesnaya Safmar Hotel

Lesnaya Safmar Hotel (formerly Holiday Inn Moscow Lesnaya) is located in Moscow. This hotel is centrally located in the Belaya Ploshchad district, 300 metres from Belorusskaya Metro Station. Nearby is Tverskaya-Yamskaya Street, leading to Red Square. Opposite the hotel, in the renovated Mius tram park on Lesnaya Street, there is a food mall "Depot.Moscow".

It offers Wi—Fi in the rooms and public areas of the hotel. All guests of the hotel can use the 24-hour gym located on the 2nd floor.

The hotel has a 24-hour room service. Guests staying in the rooms on the club floor enjoy a complimentary buffet breakfast at the Red & White restaurant. On the 1st floor of the hotel there is a restaurant and a lobby bar "Red & White". A buffet breakfast or an a la carte breakfast can be ordered at the restaurant every morning from 7:00 to 11:00.

For the convenience of guests, the hotel offers access to a business center. Guests can take advantage of the opportunity to book events in the hotel's conference rooms. There is a gift shop on the 1st floor of the hotel.

ATMs are located next to the business center. If there are free parking spaces, guests can use the paid parking of the hotel. Dry cleaning and laundry services are available. The hotel offers discounts for children for breakfast, and there is also a special children's menu.

The hotel offers 301 rooms. All rooms and suites at the hotel are equipped with beds, a work area, air conditioning, mini-bars, tea and coffee making facilities, laptop-size safes, irons and ironing boards, TV and Wi-Fi access. Guests can choose from different types of pillows. All bathrooms are equipped with hair dryers and cosmetic mirrors, as well as bath and toiletries. Rooms are cleaned daily.

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AZIMUT City Saint Petersburg Hotel

AZIMUT City Hotel St. Petersburg is located in the Admiralteysky district of the Northern capital of Russia, on one of the main streets of the city — Lermontovsky Prospekt. It has recently been renovated and visitors can enjoy modern comfort. The State Musical Theater "Karambol" and the "Museum of the History of State Papers of Russia" are just a two-minute walk away.

The spacious rooms are decorated in a modern style. The color scheme is dominated by neutral tones. Each room has a private bathroom with a set of toiletries. Safes are provided in the rooms for the safety of valuables. You can adjust the comfortable temperature using split systems. Some rooms offer beautiful city views. And blackout curtains will allow you to create darkness and get a good night's sleep even during the famous white nights.

Breakfast is served in the hotel's restaurant in the morning. They are mainly represented by slices for sandwiches, fresh fruits and vegetables, cereals and drinks. Visitors can have lunch and dinner here according to a comprehensive set or order delicious dishes from the menu. The atmosphere of the restaurant will allow you to arrange a business lunch or a romantic dinner here. A banquet hall is available for large events such as a family or corporate celebration.

The AZIMUT Hotel in St. Petersburg has several conference rooms of different sizes. They are equipped with ergonomic furniture, flip charts with markers and paper. Modern IT equipment will allow the event to be held at the highest level. Here you can hold large seminars or negotiations with partners in a small office. The hotel staff are real professionals in organizing such events. They will help you make a plan for a corporate event and choose the right room for your needs.

There is a convenient transport interchange near the hotel. It can be reached by buses, minibuses, tram or taxi. There is a parking lot for parking a private car. The Fontanka River embankment is also close. Here you can take a walk and admire the urban landscapes. Water walks are very popular in this city. There is a marina just next to the AZIMUT Hotel, from where pleasure boats depart along rivers and canals. It takes about 15 minutes by public transport from the Baltic railway station, and about an hour from the airport.

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Train Moscow – Saint Petersburg

Railway crossing Moscow – St. Petersburg (type of carriage – "compartment").

Tour conditions

Group

up to 50 tourists

Minimum age

4 years old

Duration

7 days 6 nights

Group meets at

Moscow

Included in price

accommodation at the selected hotel;
5 breakfasts;
tour service;
entrance tickets to museums;
bus according to the program (departure from the hotel);
railway transfer Moscow – St. Petersburg (type of carriage – "compartment").

Paid extra

travel to Moscow and back from St. Petersburg;
meeting (or seeing off) at the train station or airport;
personal expenses;
additional excursions;
meals not specified in the program;
surcharge for foreign tourists;
luggage storage services at the train station.

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.

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Reviews

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Varvara Malikova

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1 Mar, 2025

I had no idea what to expect from this tour. I came across a website online and decided to fill out the booking form, though I was quite nervous about whether it was trustworthy. I was contacted via Telegram by Yulia, who guided me through every step of the process. She provided all the details about the tour I had initially chosen, and when I realized it didn’t quite fit my budget, she asked about my interests in St. Petersburg and personally selected alternative tour options for me. She also helped me find suitable accommodation within my price range. The payment was made in two installments. I really appreciated how they sent all necessary documents promptly at each stage. Yulia was incredibly responsive, answering all my questions quickly—both via the Telegram bot and email. I’m so grateful to her for her support and incredible patience! After completing the payment, I received a contract, which I signed and returned. They also sent me a ticket with all the tour details, and one day before the trip, I received a voucher. A huge thank you to Yulia for her outstanding assistance! And many thanks as well to Big Country! Now, I won’t hesitate to book another tour.
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Eleanora

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27 Feb, 2025

The excursions were organized in an excellent way!
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Anna

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26 Feb, 2025

Everything was perfectly organized, punctual and tailored to the client's preferences!

Two capitals. Two cities – a million impressions! Moscow and St. Petersburg. Autumn-Spring