DAY 1: Arrival in Moscow – Welcome to Russia

Arrive at Moscow International Airport (SVO/DME), Meet & greet by English-speaking representative, Transfer to hotel and check-in, Evening at leisure and overnight stay in Moscow.

Optional Suggestions: Moscow River Dinner Cruise or visit Arbat Street, Explore GUM Department Store and Red Square (night view)

DAY 2: Moscow City Tour – Red Square, Kremlin & Cathedrals

Breakfast at hotel, Full-day Guided City Tour including: Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral (outside view), Lenin’s Mausoleum, Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Moscow Metro Tour (exploring artistic underground stations), Sparrow Hills Viewpoint, Kremlin Territory & Cathedrals (inside visit) and overnight stay in Moscow.

Optional Suggestions: Attend Russian Ballet or Circus Show in evening.

DAY 3: Sergiev Posad Excursion – Spiritual Heritage

Breakfast at hotel, Full-day trip to Sergiev Posad, part of the Golden Ring of Russia, Visit Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Explore beautiful Russian countryside villages en route, Return to Moscow, Evening free for shopping or leisure and overnight stay in Moscow.

DAY 4: Moscow → St. Petersburg by Sapsan High-Speed Train

Breakfast and check-out, Transfer to station for Sapsan Train to St. Petersburg (approx. 4 hours), Arrival and transfer to hotel, Afternoon: Panoramic City Tour covering: Nevsky Prospect, Kazan Cathedral, Palace Square, St. Isaac’s Cathedral (outside), Church on Spilled Blood (outside), Evening: Free for leisure or optional Neva River Cruise (summer months) and overnight stay in St. Petersburg.

DAY 5: Hermitage Museum & City Highlights

Breakfast at hotel, Visit the Hermitage Museum, one of the world’s largest art collections, Explore Peter and Paul Fortress, the city’s founding site, Optional: Visit Yusupov Palace, where Rasputin was assassinated, Evening free for shopping or dining and overnight stay in St. Petersburg.

DAY 6: Peterhof Palace or Catherine Palace Excursion

Breakfast at hotel, Excursion to Peterhof Palace and Gardens (summer) or Catherine Palace in Pushkin (winter), Explore the Grand Cascade, Amber Room, and palace interiors, Return to city by hydrofoil boat (summer only) and overnight stay in St. Petersburg.

DAY 7: Departure from St. Petersburg

Breakfast at hotel and transfer to St. Petersburg Airport (LED) for your departure flight