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Back Roads of Russia: St Petersburg - Moscow
12 days, Saint-Petersburg to Moscow
Itinerary
Day 1Saint-Petersburg
Arrive at any time.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Day 2Saint-Petersburg
Get to know St Petersburg with a morning walking tour visiting some of the city's highlights.
Free Time
Explore the opulent streets of this city.
Saint Petersburg Walking Tour
Take a guided walking tour to get familiar with the city – each walking tour is different based on the route the local guide chooses to take. Discover the hidden back alleys and small parks St Petersburg is famous for, as the local guide lifts the veil on this hidden world. Learn about the city’s fascinating history, and hear retelling of stories about famous buildings and local residents. Typically, the tour will stay around Nevsky Prospekt and will often end at the Hermitage, with visits to the Kazan Cathedral, the Church on Spilled Blood, and St Isaac's Cathedral along the way.
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Midnight Canal Boat Tour
800RUB per personOpt for a midnight canal cruise in St Petersburg during the summer months when the sun barely sets. The experience is particularly fantastic in June during the White Nights' celebrations.
Peterhof Visit
1500RUB per personOne of St. Petersburg's most famous and popular visitor attractions, the palace and park at Peterhof (also known as Petrodvorets) are often referred to as "the Russian Versailles", although many visitors conclude that the comparison does a disservice to the grandeur and scope of this majestic estate.
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BreakfastDay 3Saint-Petersburg/Sortavala
Enjoy a free morning in the city. Opt to visit the Hermitage Museum or explore on your own. This afternoon, drive to Sortavala (Karelia).
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
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Hermitage Museum Visit
400RUB per personVisit the Hermitage Museum, one of the biggest museums in Europe, famous for its amazing art collection. Be inspired by its varied exhibitions, and wander among storied walls – the museum was previously home to the Tsars for almost 200 years.
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BreakfastDay 4Sortavala/Petrozavodsk
In the morning, transfer to Ruskeala to visit stunning marble quarries, the source of stone for St Petersburg palaces. Transfer to the traditional Karelian village of Kinerma and enjoy a walking tour of the village. Learn to cook a traditional Karelian pie, "Kalitki," and indulge in local cuisine for lunch. End the day in Petrozavodsk.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Ruskeala Quarry Walk
Visit the marble quarries of Ruskeala which were the source of stone for the St. Petersburg palaces.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Kinerma Walking Tour
Enjoy a walking tour of the traditional Karelian village, Kinerma.
Your Foodie Moment: Karelian Cooking Class
Learn to cook local traditional Karelian pies "Kalitki".
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 5Petrozavodsk
This morning, head out for a guided tour of Petrozavodsk, named after Peter the Great. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant, then spend the afternoon exploring old-growth Russian forests on a walk through the Kivach Waterfall and Nature Reserve. Transfer back to Petrozavodsk for the night.
Walk through the Kivach Nature Reserve, a 10-hectare park with hundreds of plant and animal species unique to this Russian region. Visit its namesake waterfall, the inspiration for a famous Russian poem that led Emperor Alexander II to build a road to Kivach.
Petrozavodsk Guided City Tour
Discover the capital of Karelia on a guided walk through Petrozavodsk, named after Peter the Great. Visit Lenin Square and a monument to one of Russia's most powerful tsars, before heading toward the shores of majestic Lake Onega and ending the tour at a local history museum.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Kivach Waterfall and Nature Reserve
Visit the Kivach Waterfall on a guided walk through the middle of the Nature Reserve. Powered by the Suna river (legend has it she broke away from her sister, the Shuya River), Kivach Waterfall inspired a famous Russian poem written in the 18th century. Learn about local flora and fauna at the nature museum, and find rare plants like the Karelian birch in the arboretum.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 6Petrozavodsk/Moscow
Take an early morning drive to the boat for a trip to Kizhi Island. Visit the wooden village and enjoy the scenery of the beautiful lake. This evening, board an overnight train to Moscow.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Kizhi Island Tour
Hop on a boat and tour the island, taking in the historical wooden houses and views of the lake.
Basic Overnight Train (beds)
Experience overnight travel like a local. Sit back and get some well-earned (and likely much-needed) rest en route to your next stop.
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BreakfastDay 7Moscow/Sergiyev Posad
Arrive into Moscow and transfer by private bus to Sergiev Posad. Explore the sacred Sergiev Posad Lavra and Monastery. Later, participate in a Master Matryoshka painting class.
Your Hands-On Moment: Matryoshka Painting Class
Learn to paint in a Master Matryoshka painting class.
Holy Trinity Lavra Entrance
Take a tour of the Monastery and experience The Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius.
Private Vehicle
Arrive at the train station in Moscow and transfer by private bus to Sergiev Posad.
Day 8Sergiyev Posad/Pereslavl-Zalessky
Transfer to Pereslavl-Zalessky and enjoy a guided city tour. Opt to visit one of the many historical museums in the city. Enjoy a barbecue dinner at a local guest house where we will spend the night.
Free Time
Take some time to appreciate the history of this city by exploring one of the many museums or walking to the lake.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Pereslavl-Zelessky Guided Tour
Take a guided tour to get familiar with the city and it's surroundings. Spot the various monuments and take in the sights of Lake Plescheevo.
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Museum of Flat Iron
Opt for a history lesson at the Flat Iron museum.
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Breakfast | DinnerDay 9Pereslavl-Zalessky/Moscow
After breakfast drive to Alexandrov. Enjoy a guided tour of Alexandrov Kremlin, the former residence of Ivan the Terrible. In the afternoon, drive to Moscow.
Excursion on Alexandrov Kremlin & interactive program
Referred to as the "ancient jewel of the city", the Alexandrov Kremlin is an impressive site. From it's white walls, to it's domes and towers, this complex of churches is the second biggest in Russia, after the Moscow Kremlin. Soak in the architecture while learning all about Ivan the Terrible and his influence in Russia and the Kremlin.
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BreakfastDay 10Moscow
Enjoy an orientation and walking tour of Moscow, visiting Metro, Old Moscow alleys and the Red Square. In the afternoon, enjoy free time exploring the city.
Red Square Visit
The Red Square is an excellent place to start exploring Moscow. Indulge in the many fantastic food and shopping options nearby; you also have easy access to St Basil's Cathedral, the Kremlin and Armoury Museum, Lenin's Mausoleum, and Alexandr Gardens. Most of Moscow's main streets lead from Red Square and the famous Moscow metro provides easy access in and out of it.
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Alexander Garden Visit
FreeWander the beautiful Alexander Gardens or visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Saint Basil's Cathedral
Check out the colourful onion-domed towers of stunning St Basil's Cathedral, located right in the middle of a sprawling open square. It is the most quintessential Russian sight, and definitely lives up to its hype.
Lenin's Mausoleum
FreeReady to meet one the most famous embalmed leaders in the world? Lenin's Mausoleum is a popular stop for travellers in Russia and is located conveniently in Red Square.
Day 11Moscow
In the morning, take a leap into the past with a guided tour of the historical Moscow Kremlin & Armoury. In the afternoon, enjoy free time in the city.
Kremlin and Armoury Ticket
Enjoy a visit to one of the most famous symbols of Russia. For centuries, it was a residence of the tsars, and today it is the official residence of the President of Russian Federation. The Armoury Chamber is a massive treasure trove that houses thousands of items gifted to the Russian tsars and emperors by royals and ambassadors from around the world. Get ready to be stunned by gold goblets, famous Faberge eggs, 18th century embroidery, and gilded royal carriages.
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Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts
300RUB per personThis is the largest museum of European Art in the city of Moscow, and boasts works by Rembrant, Degas, Van Gogh, and other famous artists.
Alexander Garden Visit
FreeWander the beautiful Alexander Gardens or visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Lenin's Mausoleum
FreeReady to meet one the most famous embalmed leaders in the world? Lenin's Mausoleum is a popular stop for travellers in Russia and is located conveniently in Red Square.
Day 12Moscow
Depart at any time.