Moscow to St Petersburg holiday in Russia

As the former mediaeval citadel and capital of
Communism, Moscow is a beautiful city of gold
onion-domed churches that scrape the skyline
alongside Stalin's gothic Seven Sisters. With
the Kremlin, Lenin's Mausoleum and St Basil's
surrounding the historic Red Square, we enjoy
from the first day the fascinating history and
architecture this city has to offer. Even Moscow's
metro is a work of art, with bronze statues of
model citizens lit by ornate chandeliers and
there is plenty time to explore to wander
around the craft stalls on Arbat Street.
 

ITINERARY

 

Day 01:

Fly to Moscow.
 

Day 02:

Explore Moscow, visit Lenin's Tomb and Red Square;
free afternoon to visit St Basil's Cathedral and
Tretyakov Gallery.
 

Day 03:

Guided tour of Kremlin grounds, including the Armoury
Museum; free afternoon before overnight train to Novgorod.
 

Day 04:

Morning walking tour including visits to Novgorod Kremlin,
St Sofia's Cathedral and aroslav's Court; optional afternoon
to visit St George Monastery or relax at the public banya
(Russian sauna).
 

Day 05:

Transfer to Pushkin; visit Ekaterinsky Palace & Park including
the Amber Room.
 

Day 06:

Early transfer to St Petersburg; afternoon walking tour
of historic city centre.
 

Day 07:

Visit the Hermitage Museum inside the Winter Palace;
optional boat tour in the evening for another viewpoint of the city.
 

Day 08:

Fly to London.