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Go9-Day Russia Tour: Moscow, St. Petersburg & Murmansk
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9-Day Russia Tour: Moscow, St. Petersburg & Murmansk
Nine days in Russia — from the heart of Moscow and the imperial palaces of St. Petersburg to the wild Arctic coast of Murmansk and Teriberka. Three destinations, three different worlds, one unforgettable journey.
From 200 000 rubles ($2,000) per person
Price based on a group of 20 guests.
Final price depends on travel dates, hotel availability and group size.
All air tickets are purchased and paid for independently by the guests.
Arrival in Russia
China → Moscow
✈ International flight
International air tickets are purchased independently by the guests. Our representative meets the group at Moscow airport and arranges the transfer to the hotel.
MOSCOW
Russia's capital · Kremlin · Zaryadye Park · Moscow River
Moscow
Days 1–2 · 2 days
DAY 1
Arrival in Moscow + Evening Walking Tour
Welcome to Russia. Upon arrival at Moscow airport, our representative will meet the group and arrange the transfer to the hotel.
After check-in and dinner, you will begin your journey with a guided evening walking tour of Moscow.
The evening is a perfect first introduction to the Russian capital: illuminated streets, historic architecture and the atmosphere of one of Europe's largest cities.
- Airport meeting
- Transfer to the hotel
- Hotel accommodation
- Dinner
- Guided evening walking tour
- Tour leader / coordinator service
DAY 2
Moscow Sightseeing
After breakfast, you will continue exploring Moscow and discover the historic centre, the Kremlin area, Zaryadye Park and the Moscow River.
Summer
Moscow River Sightseeing Cruise
During the navigation season, the program includes a sightseeing cruise along the Moscow River.
From the water you will see some of Moscow's most famous landmarks, historic embankments, bridges and panoramic views of the city centre.
- Breakfast
- Zaryadye Park
- Moscow River sightseeing cruise
- Historic centre and panoramic views
- Dinner
- Tour leader / coordinator service
Winter
Panoramic Moscow Bus Tour
During the winter season, the river cruise is replaced by a panoramic sightseeing bus tour of Moscow.
The route introduces you to the main landmarks of the Russian capital, historic avenues, famous squares, the Kremlin area and panoramic viewpoints.
- Breakfast
- Zaryadye Park
- Panoramic sightseeing bus tour
- Main Moscow landmarks and viewpoints
- Dinner
- Tour leader / coordinator service
Journey
Moscow → St. Petersburg
🚄 Sapsan high-speed train · approximately 4 hours
Transfer to Leningradsky Railway Station and Sapsan high-speed train tickets are included in the tour program.
ST. PETERSBURG & IMPERIAL SUBURBS
St. Petersburg · Kronstadt · Peterhof · Hermitage
St. Petersburg
Days 3–5 · 3 days
DAY 3
Arrival in St. Petersburg + City Sightseeing
Upon arrival in St. Petersburg, you will be met at the railway station and transferred to the hotel.
After check-in and dinner, you will begin exploring Russia's imperial capital.
Summer
Rivers & Canals Sightseeing Cruise
During the navigation season, you will discover St. Petersburg from the water on a sightseeing cruise along the rivers and canals.
The route passes historic embankments, palaces, bridges and some of the city's most beautiful architectural ensembles.
Depending on the schedule, the evening program may also include the famous opening bridges of St. Petersburg.
- Railway station meeting
- Transfer to the hotel
- Dinner
- Rivers and canals sightseeing cruise
- Historic embankments and bridges
- Opening bridges experience according to the seasonal schedule
- Tour leader / coordinator service
Winter
Panoramic St. Petersburg Bus Tour
During the winter season, the boat tour is replaced by a panoramic sightseeing bus tour of St. Petersburg.
You will see the city's main landmarks, including Nevsky Prospekt, Palace Square, St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Neva embankments and the historic centre.
- Railway station meeting
- Transfer to the hotel
- Dinner
- Panoramic sightseeing bus tour
- Main landmarks of St. Petersburg
- Historic city centre
- Tour leader / coordinator service
DAY 4
Kronstadt: Naval Cathedral and Fortifications
You will travel to Kronstadt, the historic naval city located on Kotlin Island in the Gulf of Finland.
The highlight of the tour is the magnificent Naval Cathedral of St. Nicholas, one of the most impressive naval cathedrals in Russia.
You will also discover Kronstadt's maritime history, historic fortifications and the role the city played in protecting St. Petersburg for centuries.
- Breakfast
- Bus excursion to Kronstadt
- Naval Cathedral
- Historic fortifications
- Return to St. Petersburg
- Dinner
- Tour leader / coordinator service
DAY 5
Peterhof + Hermitage Museum
One of the most impressive days of the journey combines two symbols of imperial Russia: Peterhof and the State Hermitage Museum.
In the morning you will travel to Peterhof, the magnificent summer residence of the Russian emperors.
Often described as the "Russian Versailles", Peterhof is famous for its palaces, gardens and spectacular fountains.
The program continues in central St. Petersburg with a visit to the State Hermitage Museum, housed in the former imperial Winter Palace.
The Hermitage is one of the world's great museums, with magnificent imperial interiors and outstanding collections of European and Russian art.
- Breakfast
- Bus excursion to Peterhof
- Fountain Park
- Return to St. Petersburg
- Hermitage Museum excursion
- Entrance tickets according to the program
- Dinner
- Tour leader / coordinator service
Flight
St. Petersburg → Murmansk
✈ Domestic flight
Transfer to St. Petersburg Airport and meeting on arrival in Murmansk are included. The airline ticket is purchased separately by the guest.
RUSSIAN ARCTIC
Murmansk · Teriberka · Kola Peninsula · Barents Sea
Russian Arctic
Days 6–8 · 3 days
DAY 6
Arrival in Murmansk + Evening City Tour
Upon arrival in Murmansk, our local representative will meet the group and arrange the transfer to the hotel.
In the evening you will take a sightseeing tour of Murmansk and discover the unique character of Russia's Arctic north, its port, monuments and northern landscapes.
- Airport meeting in Murmansk
- Transfer to the hotel
- Hotel accommodation
- Dinner
- Evening sightseeing tour
- Tour leader / coordinator service
DAY 7
Teriberka and the Arctic Coast
You will travel to Teriberka, one of the most famous destinations in the Russian Arctic.
The journey from Murmansk passes through vast tundra landscapes before reaching the coast of the Barents Sea.
You will walk along the wild Arctic coastline, experience the dramatic northern scenery and discover one of the most unusual destinations of the entire journey.
After the metropolitan energy of Moscow and the imperial palaces of St. Petersburg, Teriberka reveals a completely different Russia — open landscapes, Arctic nature and the sea stretching towards the horizon.
- Breakfast
- Bus excursion Murmansk → Teriberka
- Arctic tundra landscapes
- Teriberka sightseeing
- Walk along the Arctic coast
- Return to Murmansk
- Dinner
- Tour leader / coordinator service
DAY 8
Icebreaker Lenin, Alyosha Memorial & Sami Experience
Is dedicated to the history, culture and unique character of the Russian Arctic.
You will visit the legendary Nuclear Icebreaker Lenin, one of Murmansk's most famous landmarks and an important symbol of Arctic exploration.
The program continues with the Alyosha Memorial, located high above Murmansk and offering panoramic views of the city and Kola Bay.
You will then discover the traditions and culture of the indigenous Sami people of the Kola Peninsula. Depending on the confirmed program, the experience may include reindeer, huskies, traditional food and stories about everyday life in the Far North.
- Breakfast
- Nuclear Icebreaker Lenin
- Alyosha Memorial
- Panoramic views of Murmansk and Kola Bay
- Sami cultural experience
- Reindeer and northern animals according to the program
- Dinner
- Tour leader / coordinator service
Optional Evening — Northern Lights Hunt
During the Northern Lights season, an optional evening trip outside Murmansk can be arranged when weather and aurora conditions are favorable.
Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and cannot be guaranteed.
Day 9 · Return journey
Murmansk → Moscow
✈ Domestic flight
Transfer from the hotel to Murmansk Airport is included. The Murmansk → Moscow airline ticket is purchased separately by the guest.
Final departure
Moscow → China
✈ International flight home
International air tickets are purchased independently by the guests. Departure arrangements are coordinated according to the confirmed flight schedule.
ACCOMMODATION
The tour includes accommodation in comfortable 4-star hotels. The hotels listed below are our preferred options for this program. Exact hotels are confirmed according to travel dates, season, group size and availability. If a listed hotel is unavailable, accommodation of a similar 4-star standard will be provided.
MOSCOW
Grada Boutique Hotel 4★ or similar
Grada Boutique Hotel is located in the very centre of Moscow on Kuznetsky Most, making it a convenient base for exploring the historic city centre. The hotel offers comfortable modern rooms with Wi-Fi, air conditioning and private bathrooms.
ST. PETERSBURG
Moscow Hotel 4★ or similar
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Moscow Hotel is located at the end of Nevsky Prospekt, opposite the Alexander Nevsky Lavra and close to the Neva River. The metro station is located directly in the hotel building, providing convenient access to the historic centre. The hotel offers a large room inventory, restaurants, bars and breakfast options suitable for group accommodation.
MURMANSK
AZIMUT City Hotel Murmansk 4★ or similar
AZIMUT City Hotel Murmansk is located on Five Corners Square in the centre of Murmansk, in one of the city's most recognisable buildings. Rooms offer panoramic views over Murmansk and Kola Bay, while the hotel also features restaurants, a café, lobby bar, fitness facilities and event spaces.
What's Not Included
- International flight to Russia
- International flight from Russia
- Passport and visa-related costs, if applicable
- Meals not specifically stated as included in the itinerary
- Personal hotel expenses, laundry, minibar and other personal expenses
- Expenses during free time
- Optional activities not explicitly stated as included in the tour
- Personal travel insurance unless otherwise agreed
Tour Price
From 200 000 rubles ($2,000) per person
Based on a group of 20 guests.
The tour price includes accommodation in 4-star hotels. Exact hotels depend on travel dates, season and availability and are confirmed at the time of booking. Final price depends on travel dates, hotel availability and group size.
All air tickets are paid separately by the guests.
Important Information
- All air tickets are purchased independently by the guests.
- The exact itinerary may change depending on museum schedules, weather and transport conditions.
- Moscow and St. Petersburg boat excursions operate during the navigation season and are replaced by sightseeing bus programs during the winter season.
- St. Petersburg bridge openings depend on the navigation schedule.
- Peterhof fountains operate seasonally.
- The Teriberka excursion depends on Arctic weather and road conditions.
- Northern Lights depend on weather and natural conditions and cannot be guaranteed.
- Hotels are confirmed according to availability at the time of booking.
- The final schedule is confirmed before arrival.
Moscow
- Group meeting at Moscow airport;
- Transfer and check-in at a 4★ hotel;
- Sightseeing tour of Moscow;
- Red Square;
- Moscow Kremlin with entrance ticket;
- Alexander Garden;
- St. Basil's Cathedral;
- Old Arbat;
- Main panoramic viewpoints of Moscow.
Transfer by high-speed train «Sapsan»: Moscow → St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg
- Group meeting at Moskovsky Railway Station, transfer to the hotel and check-in at a 4★ hotel;
- Sightseeing tour of Saint Petersburg;
- Nevsky Prospekt;
- Palace Square;
- The State Hermitage Museum with entrance ticket;
- St. Isaac's Square;
- Vasilyevsky Island Spit;
- Peter and Paul Fortress;
- Peterhof — the imperial country residence;
- Lower Park and the famous fountains of Peterhof;
- Boat trip along the rivers and canals of Saint Petersburg during the navigation season.
Domestic flight: Saint Petersburg → Murmansk
- Transfer from the hotel to Saint Petersburg airport;
- Air ticket Saint Petersburg → Murmansk is included in the tour price;
Murmansk
- Group meeting at Murmansk airport;
- Transfer and check-in at a 4★ hotel.
- Sightseeing tour of Murmansk;
- City center and Five Corners Square;
- Murmansk Sea Port;
- Nuclear icebreaker «Lenin» with entrance ticket;
- Memorial «Alyosha»;
- Panoramic views of Murmansk and the Kola Bay.
Teriberka · Barents Sea
- Full-day trip Murmansk → Teriberka → Murmansk;
- Arctic tundra of the Kola Peninsula;
- Teriberka;
- Barents Sea coast;
- Ship graveyard;
- Dragon's Eggs beach;
- Batareysky waterfall — subject to route accessibility and weather conditions;
- Main panoramic viewpoints of the Arctic coast.
Northern Lights
- One evening trip to search for the Northern Lights in season;
- Trip outside the city light pollution;
- Choosing a location based on weather, cloud cover, and activity forecast;
- The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and cannot be guaranteed.
Domestic flight: Murmansk → Moscow
- Transfer from hotel to Murmansk airport;
- Air ticket Murmansk → Moscow included in tour price;
- Arrival in Moscow;
- Arrangement of further transfer / connection for international departure;
- International air ticket from Russia is purchased separately.
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