From Imperial Palaces to New Year’s Celebrations
A short and vibrant Russian holiday blending majestic architecture, cultural treasures, and festive charm.
Explore the two iconic cities of Russia—St. Petersburg and Moscow—in a compact 6-day tour. Witness imperial cathedrals, palaces, and cityscapes, indulge in festive New Year’s celebrations, and experience Russia’s cultural marvels from metro stations to magnificent squares. With historical sightseeing and entertaining events, this tour offers the best of old-world grandeur and modern festivity.
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Destination
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Day 1:Arrival in Moscow – Transfer to St. Petersburg
- Arrival at Moscow Airport
- Transfer to railway station
- High-speed Sapsan train to St. Petersburg
- Arrival and hotel check-in
- Transport: Only transfers
- Overnight in St. Petersburg
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Day 2: St. Petersburg – Cathedrals & Fortress
- Visit Kazan Cathedral — inspired by St. Peter's Basilica in Rome
- Visit Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood — built on the site of Alexander II's assassination
- Visit Peter and Paul Fortress — the foundation of the city in 1701
- Optional: Hermitage Museum (USD 25 per person) — One of the largest and most prestigious museums in the world, housing over 3 million works of art
- Transport & Guide Duration: 4 Hours
- Overnight in St. Petersburg
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Day 3:St. Petersburg – City Tour & New Year Celebration
- City tour of St. Petersburg’s major sites with New Year decorations
- The Admiralty, Winter Palace, Vasilevskiy Island, Rostral Columns
- Evening walk through Palace Square to enjoy festive markets and lights
- 23:00: New Year’s Eve Celebration at "St. Petersburg" Restaurant
- Cultural performances: Empress Catherine the Great, Imperial ballet, Irish dance, illusionist
- Games, giveaways, Santa Claus, champagne, disco and dinner
- Transport & Guide Duration: 5 Hours + Event Transfer
- Overnight in St. Petersburg
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Day 4: St. Petersburg to Moscow
- Transfer to railway station
- Speed train to Moscow
- Arrival and hotel check-in
- Optional: Great Moscow Circus
- Renowned Soviet-era circus featuring clowns, jugglers, contortionists, and bear acts
- Transport: Only transfers
- Overnight in Moscow
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Day 5:Moscow – City & Metro Tour
- Moscow city tour including Red Square, GUM Mall, Alexandrovsky Garden, Sparrow Hills, and Park Zaryadye with Sky Bridge
- Metro Tour — Explore Moscow's lavish underground metro system, considered a cultural and architectural treasure
- Transport & Guide Duration: 4 Hours
- Overnight in Moscow
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Day 6: Departure from Moscow
- Transfer to airport for onward flight to Delhi
- Transport: Only transfer
