Two Capitals Tour
Moscow - Saint Petersburg
Russia is a destination like none other. For the first – time visitors the itinerary has to include the two main capitals: Moscow and St. Petersburg. Boris Pasternak, Alexander III, Wassily Kandinsky, Alexander Pushkin, Vladimir Nabokov – all of them were born in these two legendary cities. Uncover more than 870 years of history in Moscow and venture to the former Russian capital – Saint Petersburg, a city with a revolutionary spirit. Welcome on board! The romance of rail travel continues to captivate people around the world. Hop on board and explore as much of Russia as possible. Starting with dazzling St. Petersburg and ending with washed by the warmest waters of the Far East – Vladivostok, this trip will provide an insight into the country, its people and cultural diversity.
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5 day-tour
2 cities
From 1 person to a group
No special physical training required
Hundreds of fabulously beautiful photos
The price includes: train tickets, accommodation, professional guides in each city, admission fees to all the museums according to the program
Come to Russia with UTA! Join us on an unforgettable journey and create memories that will last forever!
Day 1, Moscow
Welcome to Moscow – a home to more than 150 museums, 200 theatres and world-famous cultural treasuries such as the Kremlin, Tretyakov Gallery, St. Basil Cathedral, Garage Museum of Contemporary Art and many more.
- Arrival in Moscow. Meeting with a guide
- City tour including visit to the Red Square and the Sparrow Hills
- Transfer to the hotel. Check-in
- Arrival in Moscow. Meeting with a guide
- City tour including visit to the Red Square and the Sparrow Hills
- Transfer to the hotel. Check-in
Day 2, Moscow
Discover «the city beneath the city» and the largest active fortress in Europe.
-Breakfast at the hotel
-Meeting with your guide in the lobby
-Moscow Metro tour. Learn to navigate the Moscow Metro like a local!
-Lunch at one of the local restaurants (Russian cuisine)
-Kremlin Territory with one of the cathedrals and a stroll through the Alexander Garden. Visit the home of the Russian government, a UNESCO World Natural and Cultural Heritage and perhaps get a chance to meet the ghost of Ivan the Terrible
-Non – private Moscow Radisson Royal river cruise. See Moscow from a new perspective! Enjoy the view from Radisson yacht for 2.5 hours through the center of Moscow
-Dinner at one of the local restaurants (Russian cuisine)
-Return to your hotel
-Breakfast at the hotel
-Meeting with your guide in the lobby
-Moscow Metro tour. Learn to navigate the Moscow Metro like a local!
-Lunch at one of the local restaurants (Russian cuisine)
-Kremlin Territory with one of the cathedrals and a stroll through the Alexander Garden. Visit the home of the Russian government, a UNESCO World Natural and Cultural Heritage and perhaps get a chance to meet the ghost of Ivan the Terrible
-Non – private Moscow Radisson Royal river cruise. See Moscow from a new perspective! Enjoy the view from Radisson yacht for 2.5 hours through the center of Moscow
-Dinner at one of the local restaurants (Russian cuisine)
-Return to your hotel
Day 3, Moscow- Saint Petersburg
Leave the magnificent Moscow behind and continue your journey towards the «Northern Venice», the artist-driven cultural city of Russia – Saint Petersburg.
-Breakfast at the hotel
-Meeting with your guide in the lobby. Transfer to the Leningradsky train station
-Sapsan High - Speed Train Moscow - St. Petersburg
-Arrival at Moskovsky train station in St. Petersburg. Meeting with your guide
-Lunch at one of the local restaurants (Russian cuisine)
-City tour with photo stops. Explore St Petersburg with a knowledgeable guide and get acquainted with the city center
-Dinner at one of the local restaurants (Russian cuisine) with folk show
-Transfer to the hotel. Check-in
-Breakfast at the hotel
-Meeting with your guide in the lobby. Transfer to the Leningradsky train station
-Sapsan High - Speed Train Moscow - St. Petersburg
-Arrival at Moskovsky train station in St. Petersburg. Meeting with your guide
-Lunch at one of the local restaurants (Russian cuisine)
-City tour with photo stops. Explore St Petersburg with a knowledgeable guide and get acquainted with the city center
-Dinner at one of the local restaurants (Russian cuisine) with folk show
-Transfer to the hotel. Check-in
Day 4, Saint Petersburg
Try to get a glimpse of the golden spire topped with a flying angel during the visit to the Peter and Paul Cathedral and see the works by Leonardo da Vinci at the Hermitage, which will leave you breathless.
-Breakfast at the hotel
-Meeting with your guide in the lobby
-The Peter and Paul Fortress - the birthplace of St Petersburg. Have a look at the most controversial statue of Peter the Great or throw a coin onto the top of the hare figurine
- Lunch at one of the local restaurants (Russian cuisine)
-The Hermitage Museum. Visit the largest art gallery in Russia, one of the most adored art museums in the world that is protected by its own private army of cats.
- Time at leisure/Evening optional program
-Breakfast at the hotel
-Meeting with your guide in the lobby
-The Peter and Paul Fortress - the birthplace of St Petersburg. Have a look at the most controversial statue of Peter the Great or throw a coin onto the top of the hare figurine
- Lunch at one of the local restaurants (Russian cuisine)
-The Hermitage Museum. Visit the largest art gallery in Russia, one of the most adored art museums in the world that is protected by its own private army of cats.
- Time at leisure/Evening optional program
Day 5, Saint Petersburg
Visit one more highlight before leaving for the airport: Tsarskoye selo (Pushkin) or Peterhof.
LOW SEASON
-Breakfast at the hotel
-Check – out. Meeting with your guide in the lobby. Transfer to Tsarskoye Selo
-Catherine's Palace & Park. See a perfect example of Russian baroque, Catherine the Great's favorite summer residence and the home to the world - famous Amber Room.
- Transfer to the airport
HIGH SEASON
-Breakfast at the hotel
-Check – out. Meeting with your guide in the lobby. Transfer to Peterhof
-The Fountain «Lower» park and one of the smaller palaces. Peterhof is an absolute must see! Take a tour of the Russian Versailles and do not forget about the trick fountains.
-Transfer to the airport
LOW SEASON
-Breakfast at the hotel
-Check – out. Meeting with your guide in the lobby. Transfer to Tsarskoye Selo
-Catherine's Palace & Park. See a perfect example of Russian baroque, Catherine the Great's favorite summer residence and the home to the world - famous Amber Room.
- Transfer to the airport
HIGH SEASON
-Breakfast at the hotel
-Check – out. Meeting with your guide in the lobby. Transfer to Peterhof
-The Fountain «Lower» park and one of the smaller palaces. Peterhof is an absolute must see! Take a tour of the Russian Versailles and do not forget about the trick fountains.
-Transfer to the airport
The program includes:
- Accommodation with breakfast;
- Registration fee at the hotels;
- Admission fees to all museums according to the program;
- English-speaking guide;
- Transportation with A/C;
- A permit for photo/video at the museums;
- All local taxes;
- Head sets;
- Visa support letter.
The program doesn't include:
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Porterage fee
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