Glances of Russia 8 Days

Tour Code: RU001

Day 01: Moscow

Meet upon arrival at Moscow airport or train station. Arrival transfer to your hotel. Check in Hotel 1400hrs. Rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight at Hotel

Day 02: Moscow

Breakfast at Hotel. Make your own way to starting point of City Sightseeing by 2 Day Ticket of Moscow Hop-On Hop-Off Tour. Discover the best of Moscow in your own way on a double-decker, hop-on hop-off City Sightseeing bus. View the city’s incredible landmarks from aboard the open-top bus as you listen to the informative audio commentary. Either stay aboard to enjoy panoramic views of top Moscow attractions such as Red Square and St Basil’s Cathedral, or hop on and off as you wish at any of the nine stops around the city, including at the Pushkin Fine Arts Museum and Alexander Garden. City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off tour of Moscow Create your personalized sightseeing itinerary and explore Moscow at leisure See attractions like Red Square, St Basil’s Cathedral and Alexandra Garden Hop on and off as many times as you wish at any of the nine stops around the city Enjoy informative audio commentary on board the bus. Overnight at Hotel

Day 03: Moscow

Breakfast at Hotel. Continue with your City Sightseeing Ticket of Moscow Hop-On Hop-Off Tour. Explore Moscow. Overnight at Hotel

Day 04: Moscow - St Petersburg

Breakfast at Hotel., Check out Hotel. Departure transfer to Moscow train station to connect you train to St Petersburg. (Standard Class Ticket Included). Meet and greet upon arrival at St Petersburg Train Station nd transfer to your hotel. Check in Hotel 1400hrs. Rest of the day free at leisure to explore St Petersburg on your own. Overnight at Hotel

Day 05: St Petersburg

Breakfast at Hotel. 2 Days Hop on Hop Off Tour of St.Petersburg with a boat cruise. First up on the agenda is the St Isaac's Cathedral at Bus Stop 1, a magnificent neo-classical style landmark. At Bus Stop 2 (Red Route) you'll come across the Admiralty Building, the headquarters of the Russian Navy. Hop off here and appreciate it's intricate detail and take a wander around the Alexander Gardens nearby. Palace Square at Bus Stop 3 is right in the heart of St Petersburg. Here you'll see the Alexander Column, a monument built in the early 19th century to remember the Russian military's victory during the war against Napoleon's France. Hop off at Bus Stop 4 to appreciate the stunning, 19th century Kazan Cathedral, a landmark dedicated to Our Lady of Kazan. If you want to stretch your legs then Bus Stop 6 is the place to do it! You've got the Anichkov Palace nearby and also the Anichkov Bridge where you can take a nice long stroll across and enjoy the peaceful views of the Fontanka River and watch as the boats pass underneath you. Last but not least are the Summer Gardens, commissioned by Peter the Great. This atmosphere here is truly idyllic as you'll pass some incredible statues and the remarkable water fountain right in the heart of the park. Plus, you can experience the sights from an alternative perspective on board the City Tour Canal Boat as you ride the ‘Golden Ring’ of St Petersburg. Cruise down the Neva River and enhance your City Sightseeing experience as you hop on and off at waterside stops in the city. We'll start the tour at the Admiralty Embankment where you'll get a panoramic view of the beautiful St Petersburg. Next up at stop number 2 is the Peter and Paul Fortress, founded by Peter the Great in the early 18th century. Look out for the Bronze Horseman as you cruise down the Neva River, it's a great big statue of Peter the Great riding a horse in the middle of Senate Square. Overnight at Hotel

Day 06: St. Petersburg

Breakfast at Hotel. Continue with your Day 2 of your Hop on Hop off Tour of St.Petersburg. Enjoy more sights today. Overnight at Hotel

Day 07: St. Petersburg - Moscow

Breakfast at Hotel. Check out Hotel. Departure transfer to St. Petersburg n Station to connect you train back to Moscow. (Standard Class Train Ticket Included). Meet and greet upon arrival at at Moscow Train Station and then transfer to your hotel. Check in Hotel 1400hrs. Rest of the day free at leisure to explore Moscow for last minute shopping or sightseeing. Overnight at Hotel

Day 08: Moscow

Breakfast at Hotel. Day free at leisure until departure transfer to Moscow airport.