Cultural holidays

Moscow & St Petersburg

Red Square and the Kremlin in Moscow, the Sapsan train north, then the Hermitage, canals and Peterhof in St Petersburg.

Trip at a glance

Duration8 days / 7 nights
Starts inMoscow
RouteMoscow · St Petersburg
Places2 destinations
CountryRussia
Ideal forCultural holidays
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-FZVQ8U

Best time to visit: May to September

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Red Square and St Basil's Cathedral – Moscow

The Kremlin – Moscow

Trip overview

Red Square and the Kremlin in Moscow, the Sapsan train north, then the Hermitage, canals and Peterhof in St Petersburg.

The route spends 3 nights in Moscow and 4 nights in St Petersburg, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits cultural holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

Red Square and St Basil's CathedralThe KremlinMoscow MetroState Hermitage MuseumPeterhof PalaceCatherine Palace

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Moscow

Arrive via Moscow Sheremetyevo (SVO) and Domodedovo (DME) airports and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: The Kremlin: Fortress, cathedrals and the Armoury

Day 2Moscow: Moscow Metro and Tretyakov Gallery

Moscow Metro: Stations decorated like palaces
Tretyakov Gallery: Russian art from icons to the 20th century

Day 3Moscow: Bolshoi Theatre and Zaryadye Park

Bolshoi Theatre: Home of the Bolshoi ballet
Zaryadye Park: Park with a floating bridge over the river

Day 4Moscow to St Petersburg

Fly from Moscow to St Petersburg (flight timings confirmed in your quote)
Check in at your St Petersburg hotel
State Hermitage Museum: One of the world's largest art museums

Day 5St Petersburg: Peterhof Palace and Catherine Palace

Peterhof Palace: Gardens and gilded fountains
Catherine Palace: Baroque palace with the Amber Room

Day 6St Petersburg: Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood and Peter and Paul Fortress

Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood: Mosaic-covered onion domes
Peter and Paul Fortress: Founding fortress of the city

Day 7St Petersburg: Nevsky Prospekt and White Nights in June

Nevsky Prospekt: The city's grand main avenue
White Nights in June

Day 8Depart from St Petersburg

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Pulkovo Airport (LED) for your journey home

How this version is planned

Licensed local guides at the major heritage sites
Timed tickets booked for sites that need them
Craft, music or cooking experiences added where they fit
Time built in to explore old quarters on foot

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Moscow: Book the Kremlin and Armoury for your first morning; tickets are timed and sell out.
St Petersburg: Book an early Hermitage slot with a guide; the museum is enormous.

At a glance

Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Route: Moscow, St Petersburg
Ideal for: Cultural holidays
Best time: May to September
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-FZVQ8U

Plan this trip

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Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 7 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Airport transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary (private or shared, stated in your quote)
Entry tickets for the sightseeing listed in your quote
Visa documentation guidance before you travel
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

International flights unless added to your quote
Visa fees and travel insurance
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Optional activities and personal expenses
City or tourism taxes payable at hotels where applicable
GST and TCS as applicable under Indian tax rules

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Moscow: May to September. St Petersburg: May to September.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Moscow (Moscow Sheremetyevo (SVO) and Domodedovo (DME) airports, with direct flights from Delhi). We can add return flights from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.

What documents do I need?

A passport valid for at least six months beyond your return date is commonly required. Visa and entry rules for Indian citizens vary by country and change, so we confirm the current requirements from official sources when you book.