5-Day Private Tour of Moscow and St Petersburg - Highlights of Russia

Day 1 - Moscow, transfer + 4-hour City Tour

After meeting in one of the Moscow airports, you will check in the hotel and have a delicious lunch. Later, the local guide will show you the highlights of the Moscow during a panoramic city tour which includes photo stops at such famous places as Red Square with Kremlin walls and St Basil's Cathedral, Christ the Savior Cathedral, Tverskaya street, Old Arbat street, Sparrow Hills and many others.

Day 2 - Moscow, 3-hour walking tour of Kremlin

The day will be busy with discovering the most important historical part of Moscow: the Moscow Kremlin and Kremlin Cathedrals, the ancient citadel of the city. On its territory, several ancient churches as the Assumption Cathedral, the Archangel’s Cathedral, and the Annunciation Cathedral are located. In the evening enjoy your leisure time discovering the city on your own.

Day 3 - From Moscow to St Petersburg, 5-hour City Tour

On the next day of your Russian trip, you will head to St Petersburg by a high-speed train ‘Sapsan’ (3,5-4 hours). Upon arrival, you will have a lunch and a city tour by car/minivan to see the most important sights and visit the world-famous Spilled Blood Church. Afterward, hop on board to take a sightseeing boat cruise and experience the Northern Venice.

Day 4 - St Petersburg, 7-hour tour to the Imperial Residences

On the second day in St Petersburg, head to Peterhof with excursions to the Lower Park, the capital of fountains. On the way to this spectacular estate, we will take a short subway tour to see the fascinating metro stations. In the next half of the tour, visit the Tsars' Village with spectacular Catherine's Palace and the Amber Room.

Day 5 – St Petersburg, 3-hour walking tour to the Hermitage 

Visit the Hermitage Museum and the Winter Palace with an expert guide. You will see the most famous masterpieces of such genius painters as Leonardo da Vinci, Titian, Rubens, Caravaggio, Rembrandt, and others. The driver will pick you up at the appointed hour to take you to the airport at the appropriate time before the departure flight.

The order of the sightseeing program will be adjusted to your flight schedule. The arrival and departure transfers will be arranged at any date convenient for you.