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Tourism in Russia has seen rapid growth since the late Soviet times, first inner tourism and then international tourism as well. Rich cultural heritage and great natural variety place Russia among the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Not including Crimea, the country contains 23 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, while many more are on UNESCO’s tentative lists.
Arrival at MOSCOW Our English-speaking guide will meet you at arrival hall After meeting, you will proceed to hotel for check in Check In Free time to relax Overnight at hotel in Moscow
Breakfast at the hotel 10:00 Meeting with English-speaking guide at reception Proceed to Moscow City Tour. This is a half-day orientation tour that will take you around the city and cover Moscow’s landmarks (all monuments from outside): Red Square, the Cathedrals of St. Basil and Our Lady of Kazan, the biggest History Museum of Russia, the Trading Arcades of GUM, Lenin’s tomb, St. Sofia’s Embankment, The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, New Maiden Convent, Moscow State University campus a panorama platform on Vorobiovy (Sparrow) Hills, The White House of the Russian Federation etc. Metro Tour: Famous for being the most beautiful metro system in the world, each metro station has a story to tell. An entirely different design for each station, the Russian metro is a sight for sore eyes with the statues and chandeliers that line the ceilings! On the way, we will stop at various metro stations to learn about the history of each station and appreciate the marble floors, mosaic, and stain glass work that makes these metro stations so tasteful and elegant. While some stations look like palaces, others look like picture galleries. Transfer to hotel Overnight at hotel in Moscow
Breakfast at the hotel 10:00 Meeting with English-speaking guide at reception Proceed to the Moscow Kremlin and Cathedrals, usually referred to as simply The Kremlin, is a historic fortified complex that used to be the residence of Tzar family located at the heart of Moscow, overlooking the Moskva River (to the south), Saint Basil’s Cathedral and Red Square (to the east) and the Alexander Garden (to the west). It is the best known of Kremlins (Russian citadels) and includes four palaces, four cathedrals, and the enclosing Kremlin Wall with Kremlin towers. The complex serves as the official residence of the President of Russia. After you will have free time for shopping Transfer to hotel Overnight at hotel in Moscow
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out (till 12pm) Meeting with English-speaking guide at reception Departure to St. Petersburg by fast speed train SAPSAN (duration 4hrs) Arrival to St. Petersburg You will be greeted by our English-speaking guide right outside your train compartment, and will be escorted to hotel for Check-in Overnight at a hotel in St. Petersburg
Breakfast at the Hotel 10:00 Meeting with English-speaking guide at reception Proceed to the Panoramic City Tour. This is a 3-hour orientation tour that will take you around the city and to the famous stops and buildings of St. Petersburg. The city tour will cover the main monuments located in the heart of the city: Bronze Horseman, Peter and Paul’s fortress, Blood of the Savior Cathedral and the majestic Isaac Cathedral, Palace Bridge, Hermitage Museum, Kazan Cathedral etc. Depart for an excursion to the world’s famous art museum Hermitage- one of the most important museums in the world. It houses a fabulous collection of nearly three million works of applied art, archaeological finds, coins, graphic art and paintings. A famous collection of Western – European Art that includes paintings by Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Rembrandt, Caravaggio, Rubens, Van Dyke and French Impressionists. Winter Palace is a part of the Hermitage. Transfer to hotel Overnight at a hotel in St. Petersburg
Breakfast at the hotel 10:00 Meeting with English-speaking guide at reception Proceed to visit to Peterhoff and Grand Palace along with park and fountains (MAY-OCTOBER). It’s the fountain capital of the world and the oldest summer residence of the Russian tsars built on the shore of the Gulf of Finland. Excursion around the Low Park with survey of the fountain cascades. There are more than 100 fountains decorated with bronze and gilded or marble sculptures. Back to the city Enjoy 1-hour Neva river cruise During the fascinating Canal cruise through the rivers and canals, you will pass under numerous bridges with intricate wrought-iron railings, admire the exteriors of the many former noble mansions and palaces and feel the atmosphere of the old Petersburg. Transfer to hotel Overnight at a hotel in St. Petersburg
Breakfast at hotel Check out (till 12pm) Meeting with English-speaking guide at reception Transfer to an airport Departure to India
