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Day 1: Moscow Arrival (-/-/D)
Board flight from your home city to Moscow
On arrival at Moscow Domodedovo airport, we will be met by our representative and transferred to the hotel to check in.
Dinner at Indian restaurant
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Moscow Metro Tour, Kremlin Territory Cathedrals and Red Square (B/L/D)
After breakfast proceed for the Metro Tour – See Moscow’s unique and beautiful metro stations on this tour of the Soviet palaces that were built for the people. See the marble pillars, stained glass, and ornate sculptures that make the Moscow metro unlike any other metro system in the world.
Lunch at a local restaurant. Later proceed to visit the Kremlin Territory & Cathedrals – a beautiful fortress in the heart of the city full of history and legends. It used to be a residence of Russian Tsars and communist leaders and now it’s the working place of the President of Russia. Behind medieval walls, you will discover the oldest square of Moscow and amazing cathedrals where Russian rulers used to get married, crowned and also buried.
Then we proceed to the Red Square which separates the Kremlin, the former royal citadel and now the official residence of the President of Russia, from a historic merchant quarter. Later we visit St. Basil’s Cathedral (Outside), Lenin’s Mausoleum
Our final stop is at Arbat Street – The most touristic street of Moscow is where we meet our shopping requirements, in addition to some great photo opportunities.
Dinner at Indian restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Museum of Cosmonautics, Sapsan Train and River Cruise (B/L/D)
After breakfast check out from Moscow hotel. Proceed to the Museum of Cosmonautics. The Museum of Cosmonautics opened its doors to the public on April 10th, 1981, 20th Anniversary of the first manned space flight. Museum exposition gives a retrospect on how Soviet space science evolved starting from first man-made satellites subsequently followed by the first manned space flight, first space walks, Moon exploration programs.
After lunch from local restaurant, we board the highspeed train to St. Petersburg (4 hours). On arrival at St.Petersburg meet our local guide and delight in a magical Cruise in Neva River.
Dinner at Indian restaurant.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 4: Hermitage – Museum, Catherine Palace, Vodka Tasting and Russian Folklore show (B/L/D)
After breakfast, proceed for the Hermitage – The Winter Palace is a fabulously large green, white, and gold building on the side of the Neva River houses the world-famous Hermitage Museum that epitomizes Russia’s love affair with art and culture. It is the home to the largest collection of paintings in the world. The total number of pieces kept by the museum tallies to somewhere around 3 million.
After lunch from local restaurant, visit the Catherine Palace, one of the world’s greatest royal residences. Step back to the days of Russia’s 18th-century Tsars on a 4-hour tour of the Catherine Palace in Pushkin, formerly called TsarskoyeSelo or DetskoyeSelo during Soviet times. Ogle the gold and marble interiors, including the Amber Room, spectacularly coated in amber and mirrors.
Later, we head for the Vodka tasting experience.
In the evening, proceed for the Russian Folklore show.
Dinner at Indian Restaurant.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5: St. Isaac’s cathedral, Battleship of Aurora, Church of Spilled blood and Peterhof Gardens (B/L/D)
After breakfast, visit St. Isaac’s Cathedral, which is arguably the most magnificent church in the city. The cathedral was adorned with 400 works including sculptures, paintings, and mosaics. Later we proceed to Battleship of Aurora (photo stop), a museum ship, the cruiser Aurora became one of the many tourist attractions of Leningrad (now St. Petersburg), and continued to be a symbol of the October Socialist Revolution and a prominent attribute of Russian history. Then to Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood (photo stop) which is one of the main sights of St. Petersburg, Russia.
After lunch from a local restaurant, proceed to the Peterhof Garden.
The Peterhof is a series of palaces and gardens located in Peterhof, St. Petersburg, Russia, laid out on the orders of Peter the Great. These palaces and gardens are sometimes referred to as the “Russian Versailles”. The palace-ensemble along with the city center is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Dinner at Indian Restaurant.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 6: City tour + Peter and Paul Fortress and SapsanTrain to Moscow (B/L/D)
After Breakfast checkout from the hotel, we proceed for the St. Petersburg city tour. Sheer grandeur and history of Russia’s imperial capital never fail to amaze visitors. Then visit Peter and Paul Fortress at Zayachy Island.
Lunch at Local Restaurant. After lunch, proceed to train station to board the train to Moscow
On arrival, transfer to Indian restaurant for dinner and and later to the airport to board your flight back to your home city
***TOUR ENDS***
TOUR COST
| Adult | Child with Bed | Child no Bed |
| Rs.1,27,000/- per person | Rs.1,12,000/- per child | Rs.1,02,000/- per child |
INCLUSIONS
- Economy class air ticket
- Visa Charges
- Arrival and departure transfers.
- Travel Insurance up to the age limit of 70 years. Above 70 years special rates apply.
- Deluxe AC Bus for sightseeing throughout the tour.
- High-Speed Train ticket in 2nd Class Seating from Moscow to St.Petersburg and St.Petersburg to Moscow.
- 5 Nights accommodation in 4* hotels with breakfast.
- Meals as per the itinerary.
- Service of a English speaking professional guide.
- Service of a Tour Leader from Kerala Travels Interserve (Malayalam/English speaking)
- Entrance fees – Kremlin Territory & Cathedrals, Metro Tour, Peter and Paul Fortress, Hermitage, Pushkin including Palace of Catherine the great, St. Isaac’s cathedral, River cruise, Museum of cosmonautics, Battleship of aurora (only photoshop), Folkshow, Vodka experience
- GST 5%.
EXCLUSIONS
- Security deposits at the hotels, if required. Will be refunded upon checkout from the hotel.
- City tax at the hotels if any.
- International SIM Cards.
- Expenses of personal nature like minibar usage, laundry, phone and room services at the hotel.
- Beverages during meal.
- Porterage
- Tips for driver and guide.
NOTES
- Passengers should carry the original passport with a minimum validity of 6 months.
- Schedules and airfares may be subject to modification without prior notification from the airlines.
- Rates are valid for Indian Citizens only.
- Early check-in /late checkout/interconnecting rooms at hotels are subject to availability.
- No refunds for any expenses passengers might incur due to circumstances beyond our control such as flight cancellation, delays, accidents of any nature, bad weather, natural calamities, medical evacuation, etc.
- Any increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in all land arrangements which may come into effect prior to departure.
- Granting of the visa is sole discretion of the Consulate.
- Day wise itinerary may be subject to change based on local traffic and local government regulations.
