Winter in Moscow & St Petersburg

Type:Private

Season:December - March

Duration:8 days

Grade:Easy This tour fits any age and fitness level

Destinations:St. Petersburg Moscow

Rate:from $3,230 USD per person

Are you ready to experience the thrill of a Russian winter? Join us for an unforgettable 8-day adventure through Moscow and St. Petersburg! Whether you're a snow lover or have never seen it before, this trip has something for everyone. Explore world-class museums, stay in cozy hotels in the heart of the cities, enjoy snow-filled activities, and experience authentic Russian hospitality.

Explore rich Russian history and culture, taste cuisine, see the best of Russia through years from Tsars to the Revolution, from USSR to present days
- 5,5 days of guided sightseeing tours: 3,5 days tours in St. Petersburg, 2 full day tours in Moscow with bilingual guide
- Travel to Russia during one of the favorite Russian holidays, Maslenitsa! What, or Who is Maslenitsa? Join today to find it out!
- Meet and greet services upon arrival in each city; return airport/train station transfers
- Discovery Russia 24/7 English-speaking support line
- Best places to stay, to eat, to go out and have fun - safe and secure with the tour operator, that specializes in Russia
- Russian visa letter of invitation (required by the Ministry of Tourism to grant you a Russian visa) is provided free of charge
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Itinerary

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8

Day 1, Arrive St. Petersburg

Day 2, Discover St. Petersburg

Day 3, Catherin's Palace & Troyka

Day 4, St. Petersburg: Day at Leisure

Day 5, Arrive Moscow

Day 6, Kremlin & City Tour

Day 7, Tretyakov, VDNH & More

Day 8, Farewell

Dates & rates

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Inclusions

Accommodation

3-, 4- or 5-star hotel of your choice, hand-picked by our staff for their excellent amenities and central location
3 nights in Moscow // 4 nights in St. Petersburg

Meals

Full breakfast at the hotels (exсept Day 1)

Transportation

High-speed train St. Petersburg to Moscow, standard class, 4 hours ride. Please inquire about business/1st class upgrade or flight options
Meet & greet at the airports/train stations
Metro pass in Moscow
Transfers as per program: airport-hotel Moscow, hotel-train station, train station St Petersburg - hotel, hotel-airport
Private transportation on tours as per program in a comfortable a/c car/minivan/bus (except on walking tours)

Sightseeing

Moscow full day (8 hours) guided tour: the Moscow Kremlin, the Kremlin Armory, the Red Square, Saint Basil's Cathedral (outsite), GUM, the Bolshoi Theatre (outside), Moscow metro tour, Novodevichy Convent, Sparrow hills
Second full-day (8 hours) guided tour of Moscow: Highlights include Tretyakov State Art Gallery, Kolomenskoye Estate & Wooden Palace, Metro tour, VDNKh
St. Petersburg full day (8 hours) guided tour: the Winter Palace and the Hermitage, Isaac Cathedral, Kazan Cathedral, the Church of the Savior on the Spilled Blood
Day (6 hours) guided tour of Pushkin/Tsarskoe Selo: Highlights include Catherine’s palace & Amber room, Troyka ride experience
Optional extensions and tours on request

Entrance tickets & visas

Entrance tickets to all included sightseeing attractions (except optional)
Russian Visa supporting documents, including an official visa invitation letter, and step-by-step guide on how to apply for your visa

We value your comfort

Dedicated local English-speaking guide in all places as per program
24/7 support before and during your trip with us
Best places to stay, to eat, to go out and have fun - safe and secure with the tour operator that specializes in Russia. Tips already included
Group tours are fully escorted by a bilingual tour director
Maximum group size 16 people

CHECK OUT WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT TRAVELLING WITH US

Andrew Steele, Australia, July 2024 Moscow and St Petersburg Trip

I am an Australian who recently travelled to Moscow and Saint Petersburg with Discovery Russia. This was during the period of sanctions which made travel less easy. I had an outstanding experience with Discovery Russia, I received consistent communication before after and during the trip, and was never left without support, even extending beyond the scope of the tour. I appreciate the ease with which this made my trip as I have wanted to visit Russia for a very long time. I highly recommend and would use this organisation again!

Lorena D'Souza: January Russia tour of St Petersburg and Moscow

I was a little apprehensive about travelling to Russia but really had nothing at all to worry about. Discovery Russia organised everything from pick ups to private tours, metro cards and provided a very useful guide to completing the visa processes..

We were NEVER left in a museum with an audio guide (which at times can be disengaging), but rather had a guide talk to us about the most popular and historically significant items/artworks. The tour guides were beyond knowledge, professional and always had our interests at heart. Furthermore, the company provides Russian SIM cards and our tour manager Tati was available literally available 24/7, always checking our transfer our tour guide had arrived. I can not recommend this company enough if you are thinking about travelling to Russia.