Royalty, Revolution and Rebirth in Moscow and St. Petersburg

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Join us in St. Petersburg and Moscow to retrace Russia’s dramatic 20th-century history. Visit the sites where key events took place and meet the people whose lives they shaped.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • I like to spend much of the day exploring
    • Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
    • Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group

What's this trip about?

    Join us in St. Petersburg and Moscow to retrace Russia’s dramatic 20th-century history. Visit the sites where key events took place and meet the people whose lives they shaped.

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CitySt. Petersburg
End CityMoscow

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Culinary & Wine
  • Photography
  • National Parks
  • Yoga, Meditation & Wellness
  • Relaxing Retreats
  • Holy Land

Destinations

Activities

  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Yoga & Meditation

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 10

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

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Itinerary

Day 1 In Transit to Program In Flight

Day 2 Check-in, Orientation, Welcome Dinner. St. Petersburg

You will arrive at Pulkovo International Airport (LED) in St. Petersburg. Transfer to the hotel, check in. Orientation: The Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introductions. We will review the up-to-date program schedule, discuss roles and responsibilities, log...

Day 3 Peter & Paul Fortress; Church on Spilt Blood; Dacha Dinner. St. Petersburg

Getting on/off the bus; driving about 90 miles; approximately 2.5 hours in total. Walking about 2 miles total throughout the day; paved walks; periods of standing during field trips.

We will start our exploration of St. Petersburg with a visit of the place where...

Day 4 Lecture; Catherine's Palace; Faberge Museum. St. Petersburg

Getting on/off the bus; driving about 40 miles, approximately 1.5 hours in total. Walking about 3 miles total throughout the day; paved and gravel walks; periods of standing during field trips.

We will attend a private lecture on the Russian Revolutions of 1917,...

Day 5 The Siege of Leningrad; an Evening at the Theater. St. Petersburg

Getting on/off the bus; driving about 10 miles, approximately 1 hour in total. Walking about 2 miles total throughout the day; paved and gravel walks; periods of standing during field trips.

This morning, we will meet with a survivor of the 900-day siege of Leni...

Day 6 Lecture; the Hermitage. St. Petersburg

Getting on/off the bus; driving about 2 miles, approximately 30 minutes in total. Walking about 3 miles total throughout the day; paved walks; periods of standing during field trips.

Today’s private lecture will expand our knowledge of the Hermitage collection a...

Day 7 High Speed Train to Moscow; Red Square. Moscow

The high speed train from St. Petersburg to Moscow takes approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes. Getting on/off the bus; driving about 5 miles, approximately 60 minutes in total. Walking about 3 miles throughout the day; paved and gravel walks; periods of standing durin...

Day 8 Lecture; the Moscow Metro; the Kremlin and Armory Museums. Moscow

Walking about 6 miles throughout the day; transportation by underground metro; stairs with handrails; paved walks; periods of standing during field trips.

We will attend a private lecture on the topic of Perestroika and the turbulent nineties Then, we'll take a ...

Day 9 Lecture; Moscow State University; WWII History Museum Moscow

Getting on/off the bus; driving about 15 miles, approximately 2.5 hours in total. Walking about 2 miles total throughout the day; paved walks; periods of standing during field trips.

This morning, we’ll set out by private bus for the campus of Moscow State Unive...

Day 10 Bunker 42; Tretyakov Gallery of Russian Art; Jewish Museum. Moscow

Getting on/off the bus; driving about 15 miles, approximately 2 hours in total. Walking about 3 miles total throughout the day; paved walks; stairs with handrails; periods of standing during field trips.

We will set out this morning by private bus for a visit to...

Day 11 The Program Concludes. In Transit

Hotel check-out. See your program’s travel details regarding transfers.

If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed instructions are includ...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,849
Price per day$350
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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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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Meals Included
  • Number of Breakfast: 9
  • Number of Lunch: 7
  • Number of Dinner: 3
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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