DAY 1: Arrival in Moscow – Welcome to Russia

Arrive at Moscow International Airport (SVO/DME), Meet and greet by English-speaking representative, Transfer to hotel and check-in, Evening: Free to explore Arbat Street, Red Square (night view), or GUM Department Store and overnight stay in Moscow.

DAY 2: Moscow City Tour – History & Highlights

Breakfast at hotel, Full-day Guided City Tour covering: Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral (outside), Lenin’s Mausoleum, Kremlin Territory & Cathedrals (inside visit), Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Moscow Metro Tour (famous for its art and design), Sparrow Hills Viewpoint overlooking the city, Evening at leisure or optional Russian Ballet Show and overnight stay in Moscow.

DAY 3: Excursion to Sergiev Posad (Golden Ring)

Breakfast at hotel, Drive to Sergiev Posad (70 km from Moscow) – a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Visit the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, the spiritual center of the Russian Orthodox Church, Explore beautiful monasteries, frescoes, and markets nearby, Return to Moscow by evening and overnight stay in Moscow.

DAY 4: Moscow → St. Petersburg by Sapsan High-Speed Train

Breakfast and check-out, Transfer to station for Sapsan Bullet Train to St. Petersburg (approx. 4 hours), Arrival and transfer to hotel, Afternoon: Panoramic City Tour, Nevsky Prospect, Palace Square, Kazan Cathedral, St. Isaac’s Cathedral (outside), Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood (outside) and overnight stay in St. Petersburg.

DAY 5: Hermitage Museum & Fortress Visit

Breakfast at hotel, Visit the world-famous Hermitage Museum, housing masterpieces by Da Vinci, Rembrandt, and Michelangelo, Explore Peter and Paul Fortress, the birthplace of St. Petersburg, Free time to enjoy cafés, shopping, or local boutiques along Nevsky Prospect and overnight stay in the St. Petersburg.

DAY 6: Peterhof Palace & Gardens (Summer) / Catherine Palace (Winter)

Breakfast at hotel, Full-day excursion: Visit Peterhof Palace, known as the “Russian Versailles,” famous for its golden fountains and sea-facing gardens, In winter, visit Catherine Palace in Pushkin, featuring the legendary Amber Room, Return to city and evening at leisure and overnight stay in the St. Petersbug.

DAY 7: Free Day for Leisure / Optional Tours

Breakfast at hotel, Day free for independent exploration
Optional activities: Fabergé Museum visit, Yusupov Palace (site of Rasputin’s murder), Shopping on Nevsky Avenue, Additional Neva River Cruise or St. Petersburg Canal Tour and overnights stay in St. Petersburg.

🗓️ DAY 8: Departure from St. Petersburg

After breakfast checkout from the hotel and transfer to St. Petersburg Airport (LED) for departure flight.