Moscow and St Petersburg holidays available all year round! You can visit Russia any time of the year! When planning a travel to Russia, many first-time travelers tend to limit their options to the summer months, missing the opportunity to experience the unique charm of the other seasons! We offer you a unique opportunity to visit Russia's two largest cities, Moscow and St. Petersburg. This fascinating, week-long tour will take you to the historic Russian capitals that have always played the most important part in the country's history. You will enjoy such landmarks as the Kremlin and Red Square in Moscow, the Winter Palace and the Peter and Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg.
What is included in the tour
- Accommodation in 4 Star Hotels
- Flights
- Visa
- Insurance
- Charges of 2 guides (for the group of maximum 12 trekkers so 1 guide for 6 group members)
- All meals starting from dinner on the Day 1 till breakfast on Day 9. (8 Dinners, 8 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches) We have a system of providing 6 small meals along with tea/coffee in between.
- Forest entry charges, permits & camping fee (if any)
- Permits & camping fee (if any)
- First aid kit (our guides are certified in handling first aid situations)
- Service Tax
What is NOT included in the tour
- Any meals/services not mentioned in the inclusions
- Transport from and back to Leh as per the itinerary in Tempo Traveller / Toyota Innova / Mahindra Scorpio (extra charges)
- Porter/mule charges to carry your personal bag ( Rs. 1800)
- Any charges for video cameras, still cameras, etc.
- Alcohol, soft drinks, beverages, etc.
- Personal expenses like tips, telephone calls, laundry, etc.
- Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances like landslides, road blocks, bad weather, etc.
- Moscow
- St Petersburg
- Kazan Cathedral
- St Basil Cathedral
- Experience the charming Markha Village
Day 1: Islamabad/Karachi to St. Petersburg
Depart From Isalamabad or Karachi Airport, Arrival St petersburg Russia Welcome to Russia! Keep your eyes peeled at St. Petersburg airport for the Travel Talk sign for your transfer to the hotel. Freshen up and meet in the lobby around 6:00pm for an informal meeting with your guide and other tour members. Afterwards, join the group for a walk and have an optional group dinner to mingle. Your tour leader can also recommend some local bars to enjoy a drink with your new travel buddies. Accommodation Oktiabrskaya Hotel – 4 Star Included Activities
Day 2: St. Petersburg - City tour incl. the Hermitage
The amazing city of Saint Petersburg was founded by Tsar Peter the Great in 1703 and was the capital of Imperial Russia. The city is beautifully built around a series of bridge-connected canals and rivers. Even the underground walls are an artwork! Start off the day with a tour of the breathtaking city. Drive along the main street, Nevsky Prospect, receive a solid introduction on this charming city as you pull up at the Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood. Don't put away your cameras just yet! Next up, a guided visit to the world-famous treasure-filled Hermitage Museum. Accommodation Oktiabrskaya Hotel – 4 Star Included Activities Guided St. Petersburg Tour & Hermitage Museum Optional Activities Group Dinner Meals Breakfast
Day 3: St. Petersburg (opt. Tsars Route tour)
The route visits to Peterhof Garden and Catherine Palace during summer months (May to October) or Pavlosk Palace and Catherine Palace in winter months (October to May). Later this evening, board the overnight sleeper train bound for Moscow and rest up. Overnight train in a sleeping cabin accommodation. Accommodation Sleeper cabin train Optional Activities Tsar's Route Folklore Show Meals Breakfast
Day 4: Moscow City Tour, Red Square Time to embark on a city tour of Moscow.
Launch a guided walk tour through Moscow’s heart, meeting the amazing Red Square and Kremlin Palace. Ask your local guide all your questions on the history, challenges and the culture of Russia. The city offers amazing galleries and museums and plenty of cafes, shops and bars. After the city tour you, if you're still hungry for more, you have the option to join a tour of the World War II Museum. The rest of the afternoon and evening is yours. You can roam the main shopping streets, try out local dishes or explore the fancy nightlife. Accommodation Izmailovo Delta Hotel or Moscow Hotel – 4 Star Included Activities Sightseeing Kremlin Palace Optional Activities Tretjakov Gallery World War II Museum Meals Breakfast
Day 5: Moscow, Kremlin Palace, St. Basil's, Arbat Street
Start off the day with a guided walk throughout the grounds of Kremlin and soak in mighty government buildings, gold-domed cathedrals and the Tsar bell. Stroll down the road to reach the stunning St Basil’s cathedral and the Red Square. Capture a mental picture to last forever, the multi-coloured domes create a breath-taking sight for all travellers. Continue down Arbat street; one of the oldest surviving streets of the capital and home to many historical Russian figures. Accommodation Izmailovo Delta Hotel or Moscow Hotel – 4 Star Included Activities Sightseeing Red Square & St. Basil Cathedral, Moscow Metro Tour & Old Arbat's Walking Optional Activities Moscow By Night
Day 6 Moscow Sightseeing Continue
Explore the vast Kolomenskoe royal estate, or else head to the home of the greatest paintings, icons and sculptures, the Tretyakov Gallery. Get lost in the city-within-a-city - the Izmaylovo Kremlin and Flea Market. Have fun exploring this mecca for souvenirs and Russian crafts.. Finish the tour at your hotel
Day 7 Return Journey
Have your final breakfast on us and start bidding farewells to your travel mates before checking out of the hotel (11:00). and Return Journey to Pakistan
