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Back Roads of Russia: St Petersburg - Moscow
12 days, Saint-Petersburg to Moscow
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Russia is the world’s largest nation, which means there’s no shortage of things to see or do here. With us, you won’t just stick to the main sights in Moscow and St Petersburg. Head beyond these two cities to see Russia’s quieter side in the villages of Petrozavodska and Kizhi Island, or the cluster of ancient towns known as the Golden Ring. Discover standout landscapes like Ruskeala National Park’s marble canyon. Want a little bit of everything? You’ll find it in Russia.
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Travel Style: Classic
All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
Service Level: Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
Physical Rating: 3 - Average
Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 16, avg 12
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Saint-Petersburg to Moscow
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Trip Code: ARSM
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Itinerary
Day 1Saint-Petersburg
Arrive at any time.
Day 2Saint-Petersburg
Get to know St Petersburg with a morning walking tour visiting some of the city's highlights.
Meals included:
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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
Day 12Moscow
Depart at any time.
What's Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Foodie Moment: Karelian Cooking Class, Kinerma
- Your Hands-On Moment: Matryoshka Painting Class, Sergiyev Posad
- St Petersburg walking tour
- Kizhi Island boat tour
- Ruskeala Quarry walk
- Kinerma walking tour
- Karelian cooking class
- The Sergiev Posad Lavra and Monastery tour
- Matryoshka painting class
- Pereslavl-Zelesskiy guided tour
- Barbecue with local family
- Tour of Alexandrov Kremlin
- Red Square visit
- Kremlin and Armoury guided tour
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Hotels (9 nts), guest house (1 nt), sleeper train (1 nt).
Meals
7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
Allow USD420-550 for meals not included.
Transportation
Private vehicle, overnight train, boat.
Staff & experts
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Departures
There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.
Please Contact Us to inquire about dates for next season, or to discuss other tour options.