Best of Russia Vacation Tours

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For those who have done Europe and want a new travel challenge or anyone who enjoys getting off the beaten track, a tour of Russia and Scandinavia is a great remedy for the travel bug.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Visit Saint Petersburg and Veliky Novgorod
    • Discover Saint Basil's Cathedral
    • Visit one of the world’s top art collections at the Hermitage gallery
    • Explore the rich history and culture of Moscow and the Kremlin

What's this trip about?

    For those who have done Europe and want a new travel challenge or anyone who enjoys getting off the beaten track, a tour of Russia and Scandinavia is a great remedy for the travel bug.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range18 to 35 years
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CitySt. Petersburg
End CityMoscow

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Singles Travel

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History
  • Nature

Trip includes

    • 3 World Heritage Sites visited
    • Locally guided tour of historical St. Petersburg
    • Locally guided tour of the Hermitage, former home of the Russian Tsars & one of the world's largest Art & Culture Museums
    • Visit Peterhof Palace Gardens
    • See the Church on the Spilled Blood and the Admiralty
    • See the St. Peter and St. Paul Fortress
    • Locally guided tour of Novgorod's old town
    • See the Millennium Bell
    • See the famous composer Tchaikovsky's house in Klin
    • Visit Red Square, the Kremlin & see Lenin's Mausoleum & St. Basil's Cathedral
    • Discover the rich history & culture of Moscow & the Kremlin on our locally guided tour
    • Guided tour of the famous Moscow Metro

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Arrive St. Petersburg

Meals: Dinner

Welcome to Russia! If you’ve got time today then head out to explore before meeting your other travellers & Tour Manager tonight to let the good times start! Get ready for arrival at the imperial city of St. Petersburg, sitting right at the cr...

Day 2 - 3: St. Petersburg

Meals: Breakfast

Get a feel for the city’s UNESCO World Heritage centre and a look into Peter the Great’s imagination as our Local Guide uncovers many of St. Petersburg’s best-known sites. You’ll see the Admiralty and the stunning Church on the Spilled Blood, w...

Day 4: St. Petersburg to Novgorod

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

There’s a definite change of pace as we enter the peaceful, shady streets of Novgorod, an ancient fortress city. Filled with old churches and a Kremlin of its own, this lovely town once suffered terribly at both the hands of Ivan the...

Day 6: Novgorod to Moscow

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

En route to Moscow, we make a stop in Klin, at the former home of famous Russian composer, Tchaikovsky, and see where the creator of Swan Lake and the Nutcracker. Later today, we arrive in Moscow, Russia’s economic powerhouse, politi...

Day 6 - 7: Moscow

Meals: Breakfast

With two full days, there’s plenty of time to uncover Moscow. Chalk up a truly local experience with a ride on one of the planet’s busiest subway systems. The Metro is packed with art that was installed under Stalin, meaning that Moscow’s Metro...

Day 8: Moscow

Meals: Breakfast

The tour ends after breakfast and it’s time to say farewell to your new friends.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,475
Price per day$184
Last Updated: 7/16/2018

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*Single Room available (extra cost)

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Fantastic Company and trip, Highly recommend

I recently took a trip to Kenya and I cannot imagine any other tour operator doing a better job. Let's start at the beginning. My flight from the US landed first in...

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Dec 2022

Worst experience ever

The most unprofessional tour. The tour guide was nasty and made us walk miles because she didn't want to pay for transportation. It was not luxurious in the least bi...

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Aug 2019

Not A Good Tour

I signed up for a tour of Great Britain, over a year in advance. I put my down payment in June 2018 and the tour started July 2019. I still have the email receipt. I...

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International Flights
    • Passport and Visa Charges
    • Personal Expenses

Accommodation

  • 7 nights in hotel upgrade accommodation
  • Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging
  • Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges
Cancellation policy
  • 61+ Days Prior to Vacation Departure amount of refund is full refund minus $ 100 cancellation fee
  • 30 - 60 Days Prior to Vacation Departure amount of refund is $ 250 cancellation fee plus non-refundable tour operator costs. Confirmed airfare is non-refundable and ticket belongs to you.
  • 30 - 15 Days Prior to Vacation Departure amount of refund is $ 400 cancellation fee plus non-refundable tour operator costs. Confirmed airfare is non-refundable and ticket belongs to you.
  • Within 14 Days of Departure amount of refund is 100% cancellation fee
Travel Insurance
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Meals Included

7 Breakfasts and 3 Dinners

Age Requirements
18 to 35 years
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