Best Of Two Cities

7 nights & 8 days


It is believed that in Russia there are two capitals: the heart and the economic center of the country is

Moscow, and northern cultural capital of Russia is St. Petersburg. Moscow welcomes guests with bright

colors, open spaces and has a Russian flavor. St. Petersburg surprises famous white nights and a relaxed,

European atmosphere. Each city is unique, visiting them you will be able to understand the diversity of

Russian culture.

 

Day 1: Arrival Moscow Airport   (D)

On arrival at Moscow airport, Mandoo tour and travels representative will meet you and then you will proceed to the Hotel for check in. After city tour in Moscow. Dinner and Overnight at Hotel.

 

Day 2:    (B/L/D)

After breakfast, visit the iconic Red Square. Visit to the Kremlin, inclusions: Armory Chamber, Cathedral Square, Tsar Cannon, Tsar Bell, Ivan the Great Bell Tower, St. Basil's Cathedral and State.Historical Museum.Lunch at sitting restaurants. After GUM shopping mall. Dinner and over night stay in Hotel.

 

Day 3:    (B/L/D

After breakfast travel to Sparrow’s Hill, for a breath taking view of the Moscow International business centre “Moscow City” and Moscow State University “MGU”. Visit to Tretyakov Gallery of Russian Fine Arts. Lunch at sitting restaurants. After visit to Museum of Cosmonaut. Souvenir shopping. Dinner and overnight stay in hotel.

 

Day 4   (B/D)

After breakfast, Check-out of hotel and transfer to the railway station to catch the high-speed Sapsan train to Saint-Petersburg. Arrival in Saint-Petersburg, transfer to the hotel for check in and later city tour .Dinner and overnight stay in Hotel.

 

Day 5  (B/L/D

After breakfast ,visit to the Hermitage Museum.Guided tour inside the museum, view some of the world’s most beautiful and rare art works. See masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci, Michael Angelo and other famous painters and sculptors.Lunch at Sitting Restaurants .Visit to the Church of the Savior on the Spilt Blood.Enjoy the Russian folk show “Feel Yourself Russian” in the evening. Dinner and over night stay in Hotel.

 

Day 6     (B/L/D

After breakfast pick up from hotel, departure to Catherine’s Palace at Pushkin.Visit the world famous Amber Room and other amazing rooms of the Imperial Palace.Lunch at sitting restaurants .Visit Peterhof, tour of the stunning fountains and beautiful gardens.Dinner and overnight stay in Hotel.

 

Day 7      (B/L/D

After breakfast visit Peter and Paul fortress, which is situated in the small island called “Hare Island”. Visit the Colonnade in St. Isaac’s Cathedral, to experience the bird’s eye view of the city.Visit Faberge Museum, famous for the collection of nine Imperial Easter eggs.Lunch at sitting restaurants. Visit Russian Vodka Museum. At midnight, boat ride to see the bridge opening. Dinner and over night stay in Hotel.

 

Day 8       (B)

After breakfast, Souvenir shopping. Check-out and transfer to airport.

 

* The itinerary can be changed on your request to see the places not included in our standard program.

Besides that, we can organize a visit to the Bolshoi theatre in Moscow and the Mariinsky theatre in St.

Petersburg, the museums and other remarkable places of two capitals of Russia. The cost shall be agreed on separately.

Full list of inclusions

Visa Support documents

Accommodation – Moscow and Saint-Petersburg

Breakfast, lunch and dinner ( All Meals)

All the transfers

High-speed Sapsan train tickets from Moscow to Saint-Petersburg

Guided sightseeing tours as per the itinerary

Transport and entry tickets to all sightseeing locations (as per itinerary)

Full list of exclusions

Air tickets

Visa fee

Any additional cost incurred due to early check-in and/or late check-out

Expenses of personal nature and tips

Price & Hotels

Moscow

Holiday Inn Moscow

Sokolniki  / Similar

St. Petersburg

Solo Sokos Hotel Vasilievsky /Similar

US$ 2 154

Moscow

Hotel National, a Luxury

Collection, Moscow /Similar

St. Petersburg

Solo Sokos Hotel Palace / Hotel Lotto / Similar

Bridge

US$ 2 500

Moscow

The Ritz-Carlton, Moscow /Similar

St. Petersburg

Belmond Grand Hotel

Europe /Similar

US$ 3 277

NOTE:

• The given price is for one person, on double/twin-sharing basis for a couple;

• Please, send your queries for groups, we have special prices.

Additional services

You can choose any of the places you are interested in and we will include it in your tour program.

The Bolshoi Theatre (ballet, opera) - from 79$

Traditional dinner in Russian Family - from 197$

Dinner in Legendary “Café Pushkin” (Russian traditional aristocratic cuisine) - from 88$

Flotilla Radisson Royal (river cruise) - from 29$

The Moscow Philharmonic Society, the Tchaikovsky Concert Hall - from 65$

The diamond Fund of the Moscow Kremlin - from 7$

The Cathedral Of Christ The Savior (the main temple of Russia) - from 16$

The Observation Deck of The Ostankino TV Tower - from 16$

Central Armed Forces Museum of Russian Federation - from 66$

Excursion of the roofs of St. Petersburg - from 19$

The Mariinsky Theatre (ballet, opera) - from 79$

The Alexandrinsky Theatre (drama theatre, ballet) - from 29$

Special the Hermitage Collections (Collections of the Treasure Gallery) - from 130$

Tour to The Imperial porcelain factory, visit branded stores of The Imperial porcelain factory - from 9$

Military-historical Museum of artillery, engineer and signal corps - from 6$

The Pushkin Country House museum in Pushkin town - from 27$

National Show-Museum “Grand model of Russia” - from 7$

Dinner in Restaurant de Luxe “Palkin” - from 88$

NOTE:

• Visit to these places is not included in the standard program and must be paid additionally;

• The price can be changed and depends on: time and day of visit, season and ticket category

(VIP or standard), the number of people in the group, currency exchange rate, etc;

• The price and availability of tickets you can find out on request.