St. Petersburg, Moscow | 10 Days / 9 Nights
Orthodox Pilgrimage to Russia
| City: | St. Petersburg, Moscow |
| Duration: | 10 Days / 9 Nights |
| Type: | Private |
| Price from: | 1436.99€ per person |
Day
01
Arrival to Moscow
Free time
Arrival to Moscow
Free time
Welcome to Moscow, the historic capital of Russia and its largest and most vibrant city. It’s your first day in Russia. When you arrive to Moscow, your driver meets you at the airport and transfers you to the hotel. You can have some rest after the flight and get ready for tomorrow’s excursions.
Plan for this day:
- Arrival flight to Moscow
- Your driver meets you at the arrival hall
- Transfer to the hotel
- Check in to the hotel
Day
02
Moscow City Tour. The Kremlin & Armoury Chamber
8 hours
Moscow City Tour. The Kremlin & Armoury Chamber
8 hours
Your unforgettable journey begins with visiting the heart of Russia – Moscow. First you’ll see the old Russian city fortification – the Kremlin, also a home to Russian tsars and communist leaders. Also there you’ll get acquainted with one of the most impressive parts of the big Kremlin palace – The Kremlin Armoury Museum.
Plan for this day:
- Meeting with guide at the Hotel lobby
- City tour with your private guide and driver
- Visit to the Kremlin & Armoury Chamber
- Lunch at the local restaurant
- Return to the hotel
Day
03
Novodevichy Convent and St. Daniel Monastery
6 hours
Novodevichy Convent and St. Daniel Monastery
6 hours
Today we will visit sober places of Novodevichy Convent and St. Daniel Monastery. You will feel the spirit of this place and your guide will take to trough the history of this places.`
Plan for this day:
- Meeting with guide at the Hotel lobby
- City tour with your private guide and driver
- Visit to Novodevichy Convent and St. Daniel Monastery
- Lunch at the local restaurant
- Return to the hotel
Day
04
Golden Ring. Sergiev Posad, Suzdal.
6 hours
Golden Ring. Sergiev Posad, Suzdal.
6 hours
Considered by some to be the Russian Vatican, Sergiev Posad is the temporary residence of the Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church. Our tour starts with the Trinity St. Sergius Monastery (Lavra), built in the first half of the 1340s by the son of Rostov Boyar, Sergius of Radonezh, who remains one the most venerated saints in Russia.
Plan for this day:
- Meeting with guide at the Hotel lobby
- Departure to Sergiev Posad.
- Visit to he Trinity St. Sergius Monastery (Lavra)
- Lunch at the local restaurnat
- Transfer to Suzdal.
- Return to the hotel
Day
05
Golden Ring. Suzdal, Vladimir. Transfer to St. Petersburg. (Overnight train)
6 hours
Golden Ring. Suzdal, Vladimir. Transfer to St. Petersburg. (Overnight train)
6 hours
You will visit the Kremlin with the Chamber of the Chrism, the Monastery of the Saviour and St. Euthimius, Intercession (Pokrovsky) Monastery, the concert of ringing of church bells (if possible), the Museum of Wooden Architecture. Guided tour of the village Kideksha. Visiting of the Church of Boris and Gleb (the interior), built by Yuri Dolgorukiy in 1152.
After tour you’ll have a transfer to St. Petersburg, the second city of your destination within this tour. You will spend this night in comfortable train Moscow - St. Peterburg.
Plan for this day:
- Meeting with guide at the Hotel lobby
- Sightseeing tour around Suzdal.
- Departure to Vladimir.
- Lunch.
- Sightseeing tour in Vladimir
- Transfer to Leningradsky Train Station
- Overnight train to St. Petersburg
Day
06
St. Petersburg City Tour
6 hours
St. Petersburg City Tour
6 hours
Good Morning and welcome to St. Peterburg!
You'll be enchanted by such breath-taking stunning places as St. Isaac's Cathedral, the largest Russian Orthodox cathedral, which main dome rises 101.5 metres over the square and is plated with pure gold and decorated with divine angels.
Plan for this day:
- Meeting with your guide at the Hotel lobby
- City tour with yor personal guide and driver
- Transfer to the hotel
Day
07
Museum of the History of Religion, Yusupov Palace
6 hours
Museum of the History of Religion, Yusupov Palace
6 hours
You’ll visit Museum of the History of Religion. Please, where you will see the history of Russian Orthodox. After we will go to Yusupov palace, another spectacular palace of Saint-Petersburg, belonging to the wealthy family of Yusupovs. It is notoriously known as a place where Grigori Rasputin, the closest person to the last Russian emperor Nikolai 2, was murdered by the Prince Felix Yusupov.
Plan for this day:
- Meeting with your guide at the Hotel Lobby
- Tour to Museum of the History of Religion and Yusupov palace with your personal guide and driver
- Return to the hotel
Day
08
Kazan Cathedral and Hermitage State Museum
6 hours
Kazan Cathedral and Hermitage State Museum
6 hours
You’ll visit Kazan Cathedral. The most beautufull cathedral in the city. After we will go to Hermitage – the pride of the empress Catherine 2, the museum, containing the greatest collection of invaluable pieces of art from all over the world. 6 linked buildings, over 3 million items, displayed in 360 rooms, and the art collection is still growing!
Plan for this day:
- Meeting with your guide at the Hotel lobby
- Tour to Kazan Cathedral and Hermitage with your personal guide and driver
- Return to the hotel
Day
09
Catherine Palace. Farewell dinner
6 hours
Catherine Palace. Farewell dinner
6 hours
Today you’ll be taken to the Catherine Palace, another residence of Russian tsars, originally the summer palace of Catherine I. Dazzling interiors inlaid with gold and spectacular exteriors of Rococo style architected by Bartolomeo Rastrelli will reveal the utmost luxury of life of Russian emperors of the 18th century.
After the tour in hotel will be waiting for you farewell diner!!
Plan for this day:
- Meeting with your guide at the Hotel Lobby
- Tour to Catherine Palace with your personal guide and driver
- Lunch at the local Restaurant
- Return to the hotel
- Dinner at the hotel
Day
10
Departure
Free time
Departure
Free time
This is your last day in Russia. You can say now, that you’ve touched the mysterious Russian soul and it was definitely worth it. Addicted to Russia now, you’ll surely want to come back.
So, good-bye for now, but not forever! The driver meets you at the hotel lobby and takes you to the airport.
Plan for this day:
- Check out from the hotel
- Transfer to Airport
Included in the tour
- Accommodation in most remarkable hotels in Moscow
- Airport transfers with a private driver
- Visa support service (invitation)
- Sightseeing tours with professional English-speaking guides according to the itinerary
- Entrance fees according to the itinerary and special no-line admission
- Breakfasts at the hotel
- Meal according to the itinerary
Not included in the tour
- Airfares
- Personal expenses
- Optional tours & services
Folk Show "Feel Yourself Russian" at Nikolaevsky Palace
Enjoy this unique opportunity of getting acquainted with the history and cultural traditions of Russia! Classical quartet is playing lovely melodies of the XVIII th century, two stunning ladies in crinolines and a handsome gentleman in a wig (ballet trio "Reverence") are welcoming guests at the Gala stairs of the Palace. How nice to be a guest of the Grand Duke!
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1. CHOOSE
Choose your travel dates, number of travelers and comfort level of hotel(s).
2. MAKE ORDER
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3. TALK TO OUR TOUR MASTER
After submitting your order our Tour Master will contact you to clarify all aspects regarding your trip such as meal preference, bed type in hotels and ect.
4. PAYMENT
You will receive your itinerary by e-mail with all notes, which was discussed with our Tour Master. Also you will find link to your PayPal invoice for payment.
5. GET FINAL CONFIRMATION
After payment our professionals from Logistic Department will start to organize your tour. On this stage you need only waiting for final conformation. As per our policy Final Confirmation will be send 30-25 days before your first day tour. When you receive final confirmation please read it carefully. You will find all necessary information about your tour inside such as time of meeting with your guide at the hotel, train tickets and ect.
6. ENJOY
Enjoy your travel to Russia!
Hotels available for this tour
Park Inn by Radisson Sadu
This Moscow hotel is situated near Red Square and the Kremlin and is just steps away from the Polyanka metro station for easy travel to key destinations.
Arbat Hotel
Arbat Hotel was opened in 1960 and in 2005 was affiliated to the «PRESIDENT-HOTEL» complex. The Hotel is located in the historical center of Moscow at one of the Stary Arbat’s lanes.
Hotel Savoy
The historic five-star Hotel "Savoy" is regarded as one of the best hotels in Moscow. This luxury hotel is situated in the heart of the Russian capital, in the cultural and fashion district of Moscow. Within walking distance - the Bolshoy and Maly Theatres, Red Square and the Kremlin museums, luxury shops, cafes and clubs. Embodying the Moscow lifestyle, respectable "Savoy" unites a century-old tradition of hospitality with high-tech modern hotel accommodation, amenities and services.
Asteria
Hotel is located in the very down town of Saint-Petersburg on the Fontanka embankment just in 10 minutes walk from the main sightseeing, historical places and monuments. It is also conveniently located near six underground stations, such as "Sennaya Ploshad'", "Sadovaya Ploshad'", "Spasskaya", "Gostinny Dvor" and "Pushkinskaya".
Talion
The Taleon Imperial Hotel is housed in the former Eliseev Palace, in the heart of historic St Petersburg. The hotel dominates the intersection of the Moika River and Nevsky Prospect (the city’s main throughfare), and is a 5-minute walk from the world-famous Hermitage Museum in Palace Square; and very close to many other must-see sights.