DMC for Russia since 1990. Member of ETOA. Experienced tour designers.
St.Petersburg–the second largest and the most European city in Russia. Kazan–one of the Russia’s oldest cities, a city of two religions & two cultures. Moscow–a very modern European city with Russian style. All the three cities are beautiful and interesting from cultural, architectural and historical points of view, and yet they are so different, and therefore we consider them a very good combination to feel and experience the diversity of Russia.
Upon arrival in St.Petersburg, our driver will pick you up at the airport and transfer you the hotel for check-in (Please note! Regular check-in starts at 14:00 MSK). Afternoon – at leisure
Breakfast at the hotel City tour “St.Petersburg palaces” During your memorable city sightseeing tour guided by our professional guide you will see the most remarkable architectural ensembles of the Historic Centre of St.Petersburg included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Special accent will be made on the St.Petersburg palaces, including but not limited to the Winter Palace, Menshikov Palace, Mikhailovsky Palace, Summer Palace o Peter the First, Marble Palace, Mariinsky Palace, Stroganov Palace , etc. After a short break for lunch (self-catering) the sightseeing program of the day will continue at the Main Museum Complex of the State Hermitage. Founded in 1764 by the Russian empress Catherine the Great, the State Hermitage Museum is one of the oldest and largest art galleries in the world. It houses more than 2.7 million exhibits. During the tour you will visit 4 buildings of the Main Museum Complex: the Winter Palace, Small Hermitage, Old Hermitage and New Hermitage. You will see works by Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Roden, Rembrandt, Rubens, etc. Transfer back to hotel. Overnight. Read more
After breakfast – check-out and departure for the sightseeing program of the day. Today you will see magnificent architectural ensembles of the two royal summer residences: Peterhof and Tsarskoye Selo (Pushkin). Program will begin with a visit to Peterhof. Peterhof palace-ensemble is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is included in the state register of the most valuable cultural objects of the Russian Federation and proudly bears the title of one of the "Seven Wonders of Russia." As a former residence of the Russian monarchs, Peterhof brings together the finest achievements in national and international culture. The architecture and decor of Peterhof reflects all the artistic styles of the past and the personal tastes and preferences of every Russian monarch. During the tour you will visit the Farm Palace in Alexandria Gardens and see magnificent fountains in the Peterhof Lower Gardens. After a short break for lunch (self-catering) you will proceed to Tsarskoye Selo (Pushkin). Located 29 km south of St.Petersburg. Tsarskoye selo became the official summer royal residence in the middle of the 18th century. Catherine palace - a splendid example of the Russian Baroque style - is a stunning royal retreat well-known the world over. The splendor of the palace is magnified by the beautiful park surrounding it. During the tour of the palace you will see elegant state rooms as well as the famous Amber Room. Dinner at a local restaurant followed by the transfer to the Airport for your flight to Kazan. Read more
Early morning arrival in Kazan, meet-and-greet at the airport and transfer to the hotel for an early check-in. A few hours later, after breakfast – departure for the sightseeing program of the day: The program will begin with the city sightseeing and a guided walking tour of the KAZAN KREMLIN. Kremlin is a heart of the city, where ancient and modern cultural traditions, as well as legends and facts, blend together. The walls of the Kazan Kremlin - the object of UNESCO - united two religions – Moslem (Legendary Kuhl Sharif Mosque) and Orthodox (Annunciation Cathedral). During the tour you will see them both and touch the walls of SUYUMBIKE falling tower. After a lunch at a local restaurant (Tatar cuisine) – one-hour guided walking tour of the main pedestrian street of Kazan with lots of cafes, restaurants and shops. The rest of the day – free and you will be returning to the hotel on your own. Overnight. Read more
Breakfast at the hotel. Full day trip to Great Bolgar - a city where local population accepted Islam in the year of 922. A trip to the Great Bolgar will take you back to the time when the Volga Bolgarians explored that area. The region was called “Country of cities”, as there really were about 250 small cities in it. The biggest city was “Grand Bolgar”. Its exceptionally favorable geographical location at the crossroads of trade river and land routes gave the quickest transformation to the largest shopping centre. Bolgar was known far in the East and in Europe. Peter the Great and Catherine II saved the heritage of Bolgar. Now it is a place of pilgrimage in the "North Mecca", as the city of the Muslims of Russia has been long called. During the tour there will be a free time for lunch (self-catering). Return to Kazan. Overnight. Read more
Breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer to the airport. Departure to Moscow. Upon arrival – transfer to the hotel for check-in. Day at leisure. Overnight.
Breakfast at the hotel. Halfday city sightseeing tour including visit to the Novodevichy (New Maidens) Convent Enjoy an unforgettable city sightseeing tour with our professional guide. You will see the most well-known Moscow landmarks: the Red Square with Kremlin Wall and GUM Department Store, Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Sparrow Hills, Bolshoi Opera and Ballet House, Lomonosov University. There will be several photo breaks during the tour, so you will have plenty of time and opportunities for taking pictures. The tour includes a visit to the Novodevichy (New Maidens) Convent - UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built in the 16th and 17th centuries in the so called Moscow Baroque style, it is considered the most beautiful monastic ensemble in Moscow. The Necropolis of the Novodevivchy Convent was used as a burial place for the nobility, honourable citizens and the most outstanding Russian intellectuals as well as political and military figures. Transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day – at leisure. Overnight – Moscow. Read more
Breakfast at the hotel. Program of the day: 8-hour walking tour including Moscow metro, Old Arbat street, Moscow Kremlin and the Armoury. Opened in 1935, Moscow Metro was one of the most extravagant architectural projects, with stations constructed as luxurious “palaces for the people” with their reflective marble walls, high ceilings and grandiose chandeliers. Interior decoration includes bas-reliefs, friezes, marble and bronze statues, stained-glass windows and countless mosaics made with glass, marble and granite. As of 2016, the Moscow Metro excluding the Moscow Central Circle has 203 stations. Its route length is 339.1 km making it the fifth longest in the world. Moscow metro will take you to the Arbat Street - a pedestrian street about one kilometer long in the historical centre of Moscow. It is one of the oldest surviving streets of the Russian capital and a prominent part of the Russian history. Arbat is Moscow’s most charming and lively street. As the old bohemian quarter, it is crammed full with cafes and vibrant artistic stalls and independent shops selling traditional gifts, canvases and trinkets with street performers dotted along the busy street. There are all sorts of foods and snacks to try along the way in the many different restaurants. Next you will proceed to the Kremlin. Moscow is inconceivable without the Kremlin. Not only one of the largest and interesting museums in the world included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, but also the official residence of the President of the Russian Federation, the Kremlin bears the traces of generations of Russia’s rulers.With the help of our professional guide you will explore Kremlin grounds, visit one of the Kremlin cathedrals and the Armoury - the treasury of Russian Czars with unique collections of gold and silver items of the 12-19th centuries, Russian arms and armour of the 12-16th centuries, the state regalia, thrones, carriages and coronation dressers of the 16-19th centuries, as well as ambassadorial gifts of the 16-19th centuries Return to the hotel by metro. Overnight. Read more
Järjestelyt olivat erinomaiset ja kaikki toimi loistavasti. Opas oli aivan huipputapaus ja tiesi tolkuttoman paljon asioista ja historiasta. Olisimmepa vaan pystyneet ottamaan edes murto-osan siitä tiedosta, jota hänellä oli. Saimme hyvän yleiskuvan Pietarista, sen historiasta ja aarteista. Eli suuret kiitokset erinomaisesti organisoidusta matkasta ja oppaalle erityiskiitos! Read more
We are back home in Delhi and would take this opportunity to thank you so much for a warm reception and your gracious hospitality on our recent Russia tour. Without your advice and constant attention to detail, we would not have enjoyed and learned ourselves nearly so much about your beautiful country. You were so considerate by helping us make the best use of our limited time to see the country and learn more of the Russian culture. Thank you again for such an enjoyable time in your country. You can be sure the communities and families in our country will hear of your country and the wonderful hospitality. Read more
Jeg synes du skal vide, at vi har haft en fantastisk ferie i Sankt Petersborg. Hotellet lå et godt sted, havde gode store værelser og fin morgenmad. Vores guide Tanja var altid til tiden, godt forberedt og meget vidende og samtidig rigtig rar. Vores største positive overraskelse var dog almindelige russers hjælpsomhed og venlighed, som vi blev mødt af dagligt på gader og i metroen. Alt i alt en stor oplevelse i en skøn by, hvor vi slet ikke kunne nå alt det, vi havde sat os for. Det bliver forhåbentlig en anden gang. Tusind tak for en fantastisk ferie fra os alle 4. Read more
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