Russia
The world’s largest nation Russia has European countries and Asian countries on its borders along with Pacific and Arctic oceans. Its Capital Moscow is famous for The Kremlin, Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral and Bolshoi Theatre Ballet. Port city on Baltic Sea, Saint Petersburg was the imperial capital for almost 2 centuries and is still the cultural centre of the country. Opera and Ballet in Mariinsky Theatre, State Russian Museum, world famous antiquities and paintings collection of The Hermitage Museum proves the same. Its Nevsky Prospekt strip is known for shopping and dining, little ahead at the Dumskaya intersections is the main nightlife district. To top it all this city also hosts “White Nights Festival” which is a massive citywide festival.
06 Nights and 07 Days
Cost
Rs 70000.00 - 100000.00
DAY 01 – Moscow
Arrival Moscow. Meet & Greet with the guests by our English-speaking guide. Transfer to the Hotel Radisson Slavyanskaya or similar. Evening take a walking tour of Metro station and free time at Albart street Metro station besides the practical purpose Moscow subway is a famous tourist attraction. It was built in Soviet era and the stations were designed by the best Soviet architects
Day 02 – Moscow
Breakfast at the hotel Meet with Guide at the hotel. Departure for excursion to Sergiev Posad. Upon arrival visit the Famous Cathedral Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius It is one of the most important monastaries of Russia called Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius was established in XIV century. It is situated in the old town Sergiev Posad located 50 km away from Moscow and includes more than 25 historical buildings Back to the City Moscow
Lunch at an Indian restaurant
DAY 03 - Moscow - St. Petersburg (Approx. 4 hrs )
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out the Hotel The Vehicle will transfer you to the train station to take the Sapsan train from Moscow to St Petersburg. Sapsan is a Russian gauge high speed electric express train. The trains started regular service on the Moscow – Saint Petersburg Railway in December 2009, the new High-Speed Line would allow for speeds of up to 350 km/h or 217 mph. Arrival St. Petersburg. Lunch at an Indian restaurant Transfer to the Hotel Holiday INN Moskovsky Vorota or Similar Check in Hotel. Visit Peter & Paul Fortress. Peter And Paul Fortress Visit the original fortress built by Peter the Great. The history of the city began with this Fortress, since St. Petersburg and the Fortress were founded in the same year: 1703. Now the complex is occupied by State Museum.
DAY 04 –St. Petersburg
Breakfast at the hotel. Meeting English speak Guide. Visit to Petergof - the former summer residence of Tsar Peter the 1st Visit Grand Palace and Low park. The Peterhof Palace is a series of palaces and gardens located in Petergof, Saint Petersburg, Russia, laid out on the orders of Peter the Great. These palaces and gardens are sometimes referred as the "Russian Versailles". The palace-ensemble along with the city center is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hydrofoil to St.Petersburg. Lunch at Indian Restaurant Visit to Hermitage museum, Hermitage Museum Explore the treasures of Russia’s most important museum situated in the heart of the city on a 3 hours excursion. Hermitage’s collection consists of more than 3 000 000 pieces of art.
DAY 05 –St. Petersburg
Breakfast at the hotel. City tour: - State Museum St. Isaacs Cathedral - Palace Square - Kazan Cathedral - Bronze Horseman, church of Saviour of Split Blood, Nevsky Prospect, with photostop at Battleship Aurora. Lunch at an Indian restaurant. Chartered Canal Cruise Enjoy the opportunity to relax after the long excursion day end enjoy the canals of St. Petersburg and the Neva River and see all the main places of interest from the river side.
Transfer to the "Ballet Performance”. The Ballet is one of the best Chamber Ballets in Russia. The members of the Corps de Ballet are all graduates from the world famous Vaganova School and they have performed all over USA, UK, Western and Eastern Europe.
DAY 06 – St. Petersburg – Moscow
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out the Hotel
The Vehicle will transfer you to the train station to take the Sapsan train from St Petersburg to Moscow. On arrival to Moscow Meet with Guide Transfer back to Moscow Transfer to the Hotel Radisson Slavyanskaya or similar. Check in Hotel. Lunch at Indian restaurant. Later Proceed to visit Moscow Kremlin territory with cathedrals - The Kremlin is an ancient fortress which is considered to be the heart of Russia. Nowadays the Kremlin is an official residence of the president of Russian Federation Kremlin Museums - Armoury Chamber Armory Chamber is a unique treasure-house in the heart of Moscow. Long ago it used to manufacture firearms, jewelery and so on. In XIX century Armory was turned to Museum Diamond Fund It is the World’s famous collection of jewelry and precious stones which include priceless treasures from XVIII and XIX century. The Fund is housed in the Armory Chamber. Enjoy the city tour: - Red Square - St.Basilius Cathedral - Lenin’s Mausoleum - Sparrow Hills - Moscow State University - Novodevichy Convent Transfer to Russian circus. The Moscow Circus started in Russia more than 80 years and now the Russian capital can boast of two fascinating circuses striking the spectators with wide technical possibilities and amazing performers. Various shows including acrobats, trapeze artists, clowns, balancers, horses, dogs, tigers, showgirls and loads more get the roar of applause from the audience thrown into ecstasy by the unbelievable skills of circus artists. Every year the performers of Moscow circuses take part in the most prestigious international festivals and contests winning highest awards.
DAY 07 –Moscow – India