Special Tours Women's Tour (Moscow ~ St. Petersburg)
Itinerary
6 nights / 7 days
Package includes:
- Accommodation at the hotel with breakfasts
- Private car/coach as per program
- Guide as per program
- Entrance tickets as per program
- One-way ticket to speed Sapsan train (MOW-SPB); economy class
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Day 1
Arrival in Moscow
Guided transfer to the Hotel
14:00 Guaranteed check-in
The end of the program at the Hotel
Overnight at the Hotel
Guide & transport for transfer
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Day 2
Breakfast at the Hotel
Meet with the guide, departure to the program
City tour with photo stops. Discover the main sights and hidden corners of Moscow. You will take a walk along the avenues, gardens, and squares, including, the Bolshoi Theater and Tverskaya Street, and learn the history of the city, explore the Kitay Gorod quarter, see the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, St. Basil’s Cathedral, Sparrow Hills and the Novodevichy Convent.
Walking at Red Square + Ice-cream tasting
Visit luxury GUM store. Gum is one of the most prestigious and extensive shopping centers in all of Russia. Situated on Moscow’s famous Red Square, this beautiful shopping destination attracts visitors from near and far.
Free time for lunch
Visit to Izmailovo Kremlin (open-air museum of wooden architecture)
During your stay in Moscow a visit to the Izmailovo Kremlin is a great opportunity to dive into the spirit of ancient Russia. This unique complex was inspired by the architecture of old Moscow and by drawings of Russian fairy tales. It can easily be called the Disneyland of Russian history and handcraft.
Matryoshka doll painting master-class. During this masterclass you will learn the traditional art of Matryoshka painting, its classic patterns, styles and history. You will make your own customized Matryoshka applying the techniques you will have learned.
Flea market Vernisage. Walk along the flea market and find a unique Russian souvenir while your guide helps you bargain for the best price. Choose between woolen shawls, handmade matryoshkas, paintings, original soviet posters, vintage clothes, antiques and much more.
The end of the program at the Hotel
Overnight at the Hotel
Guide & transport for 11 hours
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Day 3
Breakfast at the Hotel
Meet with the guide, departure to the program
Full day shopping tour
Moscow is a shoppers’ paradise, with a huge range of places to shop from high street stores to sleek mega-malls & outlets. Enjoy your shopping tour with our guide who help you to choose the right shop according to your preferences.
The end of the program at the Hotel
Overnight at the Hotel
Guide & transport for 10 hours
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Day 4
Breakfast at the Hotel, check-out
Transfer to railway station
Speed “Sapsan” train MOW-SPB; economy class train ticket
Arrival in St Petersburg
Guided transfer to the Hotel
14:00 Guaranteed check-in
Overnight at the Hotel
Guide & transport for transfers
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Day 5
Breakfast at the Hotel
Meet with the guide, departure to the program
City tour with photo stops
You will travel around the city in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, making photo stops by major attractions, including the Peter and Paul Fortress, Palace Square, St. Isaac’s Cathedral and the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood. Enjoy the sweeping views that open from the Spit of Vasilievsky Island, and see the Winter Palace, Nevsky Prospect, and other world-renowned sights, as your guide recounts the bewildering events that shaped Russia’s history and culture.
Free time for lunch
Rivers & canals boat ride tour (end of April – beginning of November)
Boat trip on numerous canals and rivers flowing through the city is the most relaxed way to see St.Petersburg. Enjoy the quiet romantic smaller rivers, like Moyka and Fontanka, and the wideness of the Neva River, away from the traffic and the crowds. Count the bridges, throw a coin and make a wish, this will make your St. Petersburg vacation truly complete.
Cooking master-class
We always taste new food while travelling. But isn’t it exciting to learn how to cook it? Many popular Russian dishes are not so hard to master. During the cooking master class you’ll learn about Russian culinary traditions, practice cooking and enjoy a typical Russian meal (cooked by yourself) together with friendly locals.
The end of the program at the Hotel
Overnight at the Hotel
Guide & transport for 9 hours
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Day 6
Breakfast at the Hotel
Meet with the guide, departure to the program
Shopping tour at Galeria mall. The Galeria shopping and entertainment center, designed in the Empire style and being an architectural landmark in itself, is located in the very heart of St. Petersburg. The Galeria’s concept presents visitors with endless fashion shopping opportunities. More than 300 stores of famous world brands are located across the five floors of the shopping center.
Shopping at Gostiny Dvor. Not only a place for shopaholics but also for fans of history and architecture, St. Petersburg’s largest department store, Gostiny Dvor, is one of Nevsky Prospekt’s most famous landmarks, and has been at the center of trade in the city for 250 years. The first floor has caviar, souvenirs, shoes, music and cosmetics. The second floor has clothes, designer boutiques, toys, furs and hats.
Visit to Russian banya (a Russian type of sauna, a kind of steam bath) is one of the oldest Russian traditions. 3 hours banya session with Russian traditional features: bath brooms & essential oils.
The end of the program at the Hotel
Overnight at the Hotel
Guide & transport for 10 hours
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Day 7
Breakfast at the Hotel, check-out
Guided Transfer to the airport
Flight back
Guide & transport for transfer
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