Russian Escape (KRA)

7 Day Tour from St. Petersburg to Moscow

2020 Tour Details

See the splendor of Moscow and St. Petersburg with lower prices and fewer crowds on this off-season escorted tour of Russia. Spend three nights in St. Petersburg and three nights in Moscow. Enjoy sightseeing in both cities with an expert Tour Director who will help bring this country to life with firsthand, in-depth knowledge of the country's culture, history, and secrets.

You’ll arrive in St. Petersburg to begin a 7-day adventure, learning about the fascinating culture and visiting spectacular palaces and museums. You’ll be treated to a welcome dinner with traditional Russian delicacies like caviar, blinis, pickled cucumber, and vodka.

In St. Petersburg, visit magnificent St. Isaac's Cathedral; and Catherine Palace in Pushkin, where you’ll witness the luxury and opulence of this palace built in the Russian Baroque style

A tour highlight is St. Petersburg's Winter Palace complex, previously the residence of the czars, where you’ll visit the world-famous Hermitage Museum. With one of the world's finest art collections, you’ll see celebrated works by Rembrandt and Leonardo da Vinci. Since the Hermitage Museum is housed in the former residence of czars, you’ll also see the opulence of a once imperial palace. Also included in Moscow are visits to the largest Orthodox Christian Church in the world, the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, and the Novodevichy (New Maiden) Convent and Cemetery with the tombs of famous Russian authors, musicians, and politicians.

You'll travel from St. Petersburg and Moscow via the high-speed Sapsan train. In Moscow, your sightseeing includes Red Square, the center of the city; the Kremlin, the symbol of the city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site with its medieval towers, cathedrals, and palaces; and see the Bolshoi Theater. Visit the Armory Museum to admire its treasures, such as the throne of Ivan the Terrible. Enjoy a farewell dinner with Russian champagne and local specialties as a proper “dasvidaniya” to a wonderful Russia Escape!

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Meals

Meals & Itinerary

Full buffet breakfast daily; 2 three-course dinners

Notes:

Slight changes to the day-by-day itinerary cannot be excluded.
Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.

Itinerary

Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

Day 1 ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA

This evening, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a traditional dinner with caviar, blini, pickled cucumber, and vodka.

Dinner

Day 2 ST. PETERSBURG

Guided sightseeing starts with the Winter Palace complex, now home of the world-famous HERMITAGE MUSEUM, with celebrated works by Rembrandt and Leonardo da Vinci. Next visit magnificent ST. ISAAC’S CATHEDRAL, one of the most sumptuous and grandiose churches in St. Petersburg.

Breakfast

Day 3 ST. PETERSBURG

Travel to Pushkin and visit magnificent CATHERINE PALACE. The balance of the day is at leisure; optional activities are available to further explore this fascinating city.

Breakfast

Day 4 ST. PETERSBURG–MOSCOW

Board the high-speed SAPSAN TRAIN to Moscow. Tonight, ask your Tour Director for suggestions.

Breakfast

Day 5 MOSCOW

Guided sightseeing features visits to RED SQUARE and the KREMLIN, a city-within-a-city, where you can admire the medieval towers, cathedrals, and palaces. Also visit the ARMORY MUSEUM and see the Bolshoi Theater.

Breakfast

Day 6 MOSCOW

Another day full of highlights: visit the CATHEDRAL OF CHRIST THE SAVIOUR, the largest Orthodox Christian church in the world, as well as the NOVODEVICHY (New Maiden) CONVENT and its CEMETERY, with the tombs of famous Russian authors, musicians, and political leaders. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner with Russian champagne and local specialties as a proper dasvidaniya to Russia.

Breakfast

Dinner

Day 7 MOSCOW

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

Breakfast

Transportation:

Motorcoach; high-speed Sapsan train. Free wi-fi available in most hotel lobbies

Accommodations

Optional Excursions

No matter what you’re into: food, wine, history, art, music or anything else, we give you the freedom to personalize your vacation with optional excursions that speak to your interests.

When you book your excursions with us, you can be assured that every optional excursion that we offer coordinates with the free time that you'll have in your destination, so you'll never have conflicts between included and optional activities. Our team of travel experts carefully selects each optional excursion that we offer to ensure that you receive the highest quality at a great value. Our tried-and-true partners have a finger on the pulse of the city in which they operate so they deliver the very best experiences. We offer experiences you cannot create on your own and because you’re booking with us, we coordinate all your transportation and timing needs.

The following optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These may or may not be offered, and availability is subject to days of operation and seasonality. Please select a departure date to view optional excursions and pricing for a specific date (due to currency fluctuation, pricing shown is subject to change until purchased). Optional excursions are available for purchase on our MyGlobus site 90 days prior to the tour start date.

Price Ranges

$ ($50 USD and under)
$$ ($51 - $100 USD)
$$$ ($101 - $150 USD)
$$$$ (Over $150)

St. Petersburg

Moscow

St. Petersburg

Russian Dinner

Enjoy a delicious 4-course dinner with the most famous specialties at a typical Russian restaurant.

Price Range: $$

Russian Ballet

Enjoy a magnificent evening performance at a theater considered to be the birthplace of Russian ballet.

Price Range: $$$

St. Petersburg in Depth: Rise and Fall of the Russian Empire

The wonders of St. Petersburg await on this exciting excursion featuring the Peter & Paul Fortress, Battleship Aurora, iconic Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, and more!

Price Range: $$

Russian Folklore Show

Enjoy a captivating Russian folklore show featuring fiery dances, traditional songs, and authentic costumes at one of St. Petersburg's grand historic palaces.

Price Range: $$

Moscow

Moscow Underground & Red Square

Tour the lavish Moscow Underground with its brilliant mosaics, stained glass, bronze statues, and chandeliers, then explore Red Square, home of Lenin's tomb and iconic St. Basil's Cathedral!

Price Range: $

Traditional Dinner In Moscow

Enjoy an exceptional outing to a legendary Moscow restaurant that features Russian vodka, a delectable 3-course dinner, and an historic ambiance enjoyed by Russian and U.S. presidents!

Price Range: $$

Enemies At The Gates

Experience the imposing Poklonnaya Hill and see the Arch of Triumph and the Victory Memorial.

Price Range: $$

Know Before You Go

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