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Two Capitals: History and Heritage
This seven day itinerary takes you from Russia's unique capital - vibrant and impressive Moscow - to St Petersburg, also known as 'The Venice of the North' and one of the most captivating cities in Europe. Moscow and St Petersburg are dynamic, gorgeous cities, and definitely essential stops in any visit to Russia. To begin, enjoy the spectacular sights as well as hidden gems of Moscow and explore the thriving art scene. A high speed train will then take you to St Petersburg, the former capital of the Russian Empire. Get a true feeling of the grandeur of this historic imperial city by wandering the streets and along the canals, ducking into galleries and museums, and interacting with the locals. All the greatest museums, monuments and many other tourist attractions are located within these two historic capitals.
- Visa information for Russia
- Arrival transfer from Moscow airport to your hotel
- Visit the historic Kremlin complex
- Walking city tour of Moscow with hidden gems
- St. Basil's Cathedral
- Lenin's Mausoleum
- The GUM Department Store
- 'Back to the USSR' tour - by private car
- Visit Garage Museum of Art
- Transfer from your hotel in Moscow to the railway station
- Fast train from Moscow to St Petersburg.
- Transfer from the railway station to your hotel in St. Petersburg
- Walking St Petersburg tour
- Excursion to the Hermitage
- Evening on the riverbank
- Visit Peterhof Palace
- Transfer from St. Petersburg to the airport
The most popular and best time to go to Russia is during the summer months of June, July and August, where the days are balmy and long. That being said, it can easily be argued that there isn't a bad time to go to Russia, as all the seasons are equally wonderful in their own ways. The snow begins to melt in April and the cool, sunny spring days (right through til early June) are ideal for exploring the cities of St Petersburg and Moscow. Easter is hugely important to Russians making this a very interesting time to visit too. The summer months are popular for the Trans-Siberian Railway, but again this runs year round (even through the frozen months) and you will perhaps find the quieter periods more enjoyable. Autumn (September - October) is a beautiful golden time to visit, and many say that seeing Russia sparkling under blankets of snow over the winter (November - February) is well-worth the plummeting temperatures. Christmas in Russia is on the 7th January, so the sparkling markets are still open early in the year and this is a lovely, quiet time to explore the cities.
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