Russia
Russia
Discover the charm of Russia through its magnificent architecture, rich cultural heritage, and vibrant city life. Explore grand palaces, historic landmarks, elegant streets, and iconic attractions while experiencing the country's unique traditions and timeless beauty. This carefully crafted journey offers the perfect balance of sightseeing, history, and unforgettable experiences for every traveler.
Day By Day Itinerary
Arrival and Evening in Moscow
• Your Journey Begins With Your Arrival in the Vibrant Capital City of Moscow. • After Clearing Immigration, You'll Meet Your Guide and Transfer to the Hotel for Check-in. • Take Some Time to Relax After Your Journey and Get Ready to Immerse Yourself in the Beauty of Russia. • In the Evening, You'll Embark on a City Orientation Tour, Including a Visit To the Grand Vdnh, a Sprawling Exhibition Center Showcasing Soviet Achievements. • Conclude Your First Day With Dinner at an Indian Restaurant Before Returning to the Hotel for a Restful • Overnight Stay.
VDNKh (Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy)
VDNKh (Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy), is a massive monumental public space and exhibition complex in Moscow. Opened on August 1, 1939, it was originally built to showcase the economic, industrial, and agricultural triumphs of the Soviet Union through grandiose Stalinist architecture, ornate pavilions, and grand fountains.
2nd Day Itinerary & Places To Visit
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐰 𝐊𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐥𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐞 • After a Delicious Breakfast, • Dive Into Moscow's Historical and Cultural Heart With a Guided Tour of the Iconic Kremlin and Its Beautiful Cathedrals. • Stroll Through the Famous Red Square, and Visit the Gum Store, an Architectural Masterpiece Offering an Elegant Shopping Experience. • Continue Your Exploration at Zaryadye Park and Enjoy a Photo Stop at the Stunning St. Basil's Cathedral. • Explore the Charming Arbat Street, Known for Its Lively Atmosphere and Artistic Vibe. • Wrap Up the Day With Dinner at an Indian Restaurant and an Overnight Stay at Your Hotel.
Saint Basil's Cathedral
Saint Basil's Cathedral, officially the Cathedral of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos on the Moat, is a iconic Russian Orthodox church in Moscow's Red Square. Built between 1555 and 1561 by order of Tsar Ivan the Terrible, it commemorates the capture of Kazan and Astrakhan. Today, it functions as a museum and a world-famous symbol of Russia.
The GUM Department Store
The GUM Department Store is a famous historic shopping mall located on Red Square in Moscow, Russia. Built in the late 19th century, its grand architecture features distinctive glass-roofed arcades and Russian revival design.
Zaryadye Park
Zaryadye Park is a landmark 35-acre urban landscape park in the heart of Moscow, Russia, located steps away from Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral, and the Kremlin. Opened in September 2017, it was the first large-scale public park built in central Moscow in over 50 years
Arbat Street
Arbat Street (Old Arbat) is a famous one-kilometer-long pedestrian street in the historical center of Moscow, Russia, located about 800 meters west of the Kremlin. Dating back to the 15th century, it is known for its bohemian atmosphere, street artists, historic architecture, and deep cultural roots.
3rd Day Itinerary & Places To Visit
𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐰'𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐞𝐦𝐬 Begin Your Day With Breakfast and Set Off for a Half-day City Orientation Tour, Where You'll Discover Moscow's Rich History and Landmarks. Highlights Include Moscow University, the Seven Sisters Skyscrapers, Peter's Statue, and the Iconic White House of the Russian Federation. Stroll Along Moscow's Beautiful Boulevards and Alexander Garden, Absorbing the City's Charm. Visit the Fascinating Cosmonautics Museum, Which Pays Tribute to Russia's Achievements in Space Exploration. After Lunch, Head to the Museum of the Special Purpose Garage to Explore Its Unique Collection of Vehicles Used by Russian Leaders. Conclude the Day With a Cable Car Ride at Sparrow Hills, Offering Breathtaking Views of the City Skyline. Dinner at an Indian Restaurant Completes the Day Before Returning to Your Hotel.
Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU)
Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU) is the largest and most famous public university in Russia. Founded in 1755 by Mikhail Lomonosov, its iconic main building on Sparrow Hills is a landmark Stalinist skyscraper and the tallest educational building in the world.
The Seven Sisters Skyscrapers
The Seven Sisters (Stalinskiye vysotki) are a famous group of seven monumental skyscrapers in Moscow, Russia, built between 1947 and 1957. Commissioned by Joseph Stalin to modernize the capital and rival Western skylines, these buildings blend Russian Baroque and Gothic styles into a grand "wedding-cake" architectural form. Moscow State University Main Building, Hotel Ukraina (Radisson Collection Hotel), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Leningradskaya Hotel (Hilton Moscow), Kotelnicheskaya Embankment Building, Kudrinskaya Square Building, Red Gates Administrative Building.
The Peter the Great Statue
The Peter the Great Statue is a massive 98-meter-tall (322 ft) monument located on an artificial island where the Moskva River and Vodootvodny Canal meet. Designed by Georgian artist Zurab Tsereteli and erected in 1997, it honors 300 years of the Russian Navy.
The White House of the Russian Federation
The White House of the Russian Federation is a 119-meter (390 ft) tall Soviet modernist government building located on the Krasnopresnenskaya Embankment. Built between 1965 and 1981, it serves as the official workplace and primary office of the Russian Prime Minister.
Alexander Garden
Alexander Garden is a historic 865-meter public park stretching along the western wall of the Moscow Kremlin. Built between 1819 and 1823 by architect Osip Bove, it was created to celebrate Russia's victory over Napoleon. It features three sections (Upper, Middle, Lower), the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and the Romanov Obelisk.
The Memorial Museum of Cosmonautics
The Memorial Museum of Cosmonautics is a world-class science museum located beneath the towering 350-foot titanium Monument to the Conquerors of Space. Opened in 1981 to mark the 20th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin's historic flight, it houses over 85,000 Soviet and Russian space artifacts
Unique Collection of Vehicles Used by Russian Leaders
The Museum of the Special Purpose Garage is a unique exhibition at VDNKh showcasing over 50 rare cars and motorcycles used by Russian stars, Soviet leaders, and modern presidents. Operated by the Federal Protective Service (FSO), it traces state vehicle evolution from the Russian Empire to today.
Cable Car Ride at Sparrow Hills
The Moscow Cable Car spans 720 meters across the Moskva River, connecting the Sparrow Hills observation deck with the Luzhniki Stadium. Opened in November 2018, the 5-to-8-minute ride gives riders great views of the river, the city skyline, and Moscow State University.
4th Day Itinerary & Places To Visit
𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭. 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐠 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 • Enjoy a Hearty Breakfast Before Checking Out of Your Hotel and Transferring to the Railway Station to Board the Sapsan High-speed Train to St. Petersburg. • As You Glide Through Picturesque Russian Landscapes, • Prepare for Your Next Adventure. • Upon Arrival, Savor Lunch at an Indian Restaurant Before Embarking on a City Tour of St. Petersburg. • Explore Iconic Landmarks Like Nevsky Avenue, the Bronze Horseman, the Blood of the Savior Cathedral, and the Majestic St. Isaac's Cathedral. • Visit the Revered Kazan Cathedral, Dedicated to Our Lady of Kazan, a Significant Icon in Russian Orthodoxy. • End the Day With Dinner at an Indian Restaurant and Check in to Your Hotel for an Overnight Stay.
The Sapsan is a Fast Electric Bullet Train
The Sapsan is a fast electric bullet train that runs between Moscow and St. Petersburg. It travels up to 250 km/h (155 mph) and takes about 3.5 to 4 hours. Trains leave 10 to 14 times every day from early morning to late evening.
Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg is Russia's second-largest city and its cultural capital. Founded by Tsar Peter the Great on May 27, 1703, on the Neva River, it served as the imperial capital of the Russian Empire for over two centuries before the capital moved back to Moscow in 1918.
Nevsky Avenue (Nevsky Prospekt)
Nevsky Avenue (Nevsky Prospekt) is the famous 4.5-kilometer main street of St. Petersburg, Russia. Planned by Peter the Great in 1710, it runs from the Admiralty to the Alexander Nevsky Monastery. It serves as the city's vibrant cultural, shopping, and historical heart.
The Bronze Horseman
The Bronze Horseman is a famous equestrian monument to Peter the Great in Senate Square, Saint Petersburg, Russia. Unveiled on August 18, 1782, it was commissioned by Empress Catherine the Great, designed by French sculptor Étienne Maurice Falconet, and stands atop the massive Thunder Stone pedestal.
The Savior Cathedral
The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood in St. Petersburg, Russia, was built between 1883 and 1907 to honor Emperor Alexander II. It marks the exact spot where he was fatally wounded in an 1881 assassination. The 81-meter-tall cathedral features medieval Russian architecture and over 7,000 square meters of detailed interior mosaics.
The Majestic St. Isaac's Cathedral
Saint Isaac's Cathedral is a grand 19th-century neoclassical landmark designed by French architect Auguste de Montferrand. Built between 1818 and 1858, its massive gilded dome dominates the city skyline, and its lavish interior functions primarily as a state museum today.
The Kazan Cathedral
The Kazan Cathedral on Nevsky Prospekt is a majestic Russian Orthodox masterpiece built between 1801 and 1811. Designed by architect Andrey Voronikhin with a sweeping semicircular colonnade inspired by St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, it honors the holy [Our Lady of Kazan](wikipedia.org_ Kazan) icon and celebrates military glory.
5th Day Itinerary & Places To Visit
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐭. 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐨𝐝𝐤𝐚 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐮𝐦 • Begin the Day With Breakfast at Your Hotel and Then Delve Into the Artistic Treasures of the Hermitage Museum, One of the World's Most Renowned Art Collections. • Afterward, Enjoy Lunch at an Indian Restaurant and Spend Time Exploring Palace Square and Shopping Along the Bustling Nevsky Prospect. • In the Evening, Visit the Vodka Museum for a Fascinating Journey Through the History of Russia's Iconic Spirit, Complete With a Tasting Experience. • Conclude Your Day With Dinner at an Indian Restaurant Before Heading Back to Your Hotel for a Restful Night.
State Hermitage Museum
State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia is one of the largest and oldest art museums in the world. Founded in 1764 by Empress Catherine the Great, it holds over three million items spanning human history, culture, and art across six historic buildings, centered around the majestic Winter Palace.
Palace Square
Palace Square is the grand heart of St. Petersburg, framed by the Winter Palace and the General Staff Building, and it connects directly to the bustling, famous shopping avenue of Nevsky Prospekt, offering a mix of imperial history and vibrant city life.
The Museum of Russian Vodka
The Museum of Russian Vodka located at Konnogvardeyskiy Bul'var 4 near St. Isaac's Square, is the world's first museum dedicated entirely to the history, culture, and production of vodka. Open daily from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM, it features antique distillation equipment, over 260 vodka varieties, and guided tasting sessions.
6th Day Itinerary & Places To Visit
𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬, 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐭. 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐠 • Enjoy Breakfast at the Hotel and Head to Pushkin to Explore the Grandeur of Catherine's Palace, Including the Stunning Amber Room, a True Masterpiece of Craftsmanship. • Following Lunch at an Indian Restaurant, • Visit the Historic Peter and Paul Fortress, the Birthplace of St. Petersburg. • End Your Day With a Serene River and Canal Cruise, Offering Picturesque Views of the City From the Water. • Dinner at an Indian Restaurant Marks the Perfect End to This Enriching Day Before Returning to the Hotel for the Night.
The Catherine Palace
The Catherine Palace in Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo), 30 km south of St. Petersburg, is a breathtaking Rococo masterpiece and the former summer residence of the Russian tsars. Commissioned in 1717 by Peter the Great for his wife Catherine I, it achieved legendary opulence under their daughter, Empress Elizabeth.
The Peter and Paul Fortress
The Peter and Paul Fortress is the original citadel of Saint Petersburg. Founded by Peter the Great on May 27, 1703, on Hare Island, its birthday marks the official founding date of the city. Although built as a star fortress to defend against Swedish attacks, it never saw combat, serving instead as a political prison and imperial burial site.
River and Canal Cruises
St. Petersburg River and Canal Cruises offer scenic 1-to-2-hour boat tours along the Neva River, Fontanka, and Griboyedov Canals. Often nicknamed the "Venice of the North", these trips provide unique views of imperial palaces, grand bridges, and historic cathedrals from the water.
Return to Moscow and Departure
• Begin Your Final Day With an Early Check-out and a Packed Breakfast to Take With You. • Board the Early Sapsan Train for a Scenic Journey Back to Moscow, • Arriving in Time for a Hearty Lunch at an Indian Restaurant. • Afterward, Transfer to the Airport With Your Hearts Full of Cherished Memories of This Incredible Journey Through Moscow and St. Petersburg. Bid Farewell to the Enchanting Landscapes and Cultural Treasures of Russia as You Board Your Flight Back to Kochi, Carrying Unforgettable Experiences That Will Last a Lifetime.
Carrying With You Sweet Memories of Your Unforgettable Tour
"As your journey comes to an end, we hope you’re carrying with you sweet memories of your unforgettable tour. May these moments of beauty, adventure, and relaxation stay with you and inspire your future travels. Safe travels home, and we hope to welcome you back soon!"
What's Included
Everything you need for a comfortable journey.
