Russian Delight – Value Tour

Tour Highlights

• 02 nights at Saint Petersburg
• 03 nights at Moscow
• Suggestive sightseeings
• Meals as per itinerary
• Transfers
• Visa fees

Day 01 – Arrive in Saint Petersburg & Cruise in the Evening

The second-largest city in Russia, St. Petersburg is the cultural heart of the country. St. Petersburg is a Russian port city on the Baltic Sea. It was the imperial capital for 2 centuries, founded in 1703 by Peter the Great, subject of the city's iconic ‘Bronze Horseman’ statue. Upon your arrival in Saint Petersburg, a Tour Manager will greet you at the hotel. As you have booked without an air package, you need to manage transfers on your own. Tour Manager will assist with check-in. Then we proceed for Neva River Cruise in the evening. This sightseeing cruise lets you sail along the Neva River, pass the Peter and Paul Fortress; glide beneath some of the city’s beautiful bridges, and pass elegant landmarks such as the Summer Garden and Mariin sky Theatre as you marvel at their magnificence. Later enjoy an Indian dinner and have a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel

Day 02 - Tank Ride & Saint Petersburg City Tour

Post a scrumptious breakfast at the hotel, proceed for Tank ride and shooting range. Post the excursion proceed for a City Tour of the most beautiful city of Russia. This half-day orientation city tour will take you around the city and to some of the famous stops and buildings of St. Petersburg. Each stop will be approximately 10-25 minutes, allowing you enough time to marvel at the beauty of these places, click pictures or learn more about the monuments. Please note that entry tickets to places/monuments are not included in the city tour. The tour will take you to the main street located in the heart of the city - Nevskiy Avenue - along with a glimpse of the Bronze Horseman, a monument of Emperor Peter I, who opened the window to Europe for Russia. You will also witness the Peter and Paul’s fortress, Blood of the Savior Cathedral and the majestic Isaac Cathedral during this tour; while crossing the Palace Bridge, Mars Field a n d H e r m i t a g e M u s e u m a m o n g s t o t h e r s . After the city tour, you can head back to the hotel to spend the evening at leisure. End the day with a warm and comforting Indian dinner and stay overnight at the hotel. (Optional tours are not included in the itinerary and can be booked through your MMT representative at the time of booking the packages. Refer to the section on ‘Inclusions’ for the list of services/activities included in the package.)

Day 03 – Hermitage Museum (Optional Tour) Sapsan Train ride from St Petersburg to Moscow

After breakfast, spend half a day at leisure or continue with an optional tour of Hermitage Museum (at an additional cost). One of the most famous art museums in the world, the Hermitage Museum is housed in the Winter Palace and contains over 2.7 million exhibits i n c l u d i n g s o m e o f t h e w o r l d ' s g r e a t e s t w o r k s o f a r t . After the tour, You will be escorted to the railway station for your high-speed Sapsan train ride to Moscow. The train journey is approximately 4 hours. You will be greeted by a tour guide right outside your train compartment and will be escorted to the hotel for a prompt check-in. After dinner, overnight at the hotel.

Day 04 – Moscow City Tour & Metro Tour

After breakfast at the hotel, start your day with a Moscow City Tour. This city tour of Moscow by bus is an orientation tour that will take you around the city and cover Moscow’s landmarks. You will stop for approximately 10-20 minutes at each place and entry tickets are not included in the tour. The tour covers the famous 16th century New Maiden Convent, Sparrow Hills (for a beautiful view of the city!), Moscow State University and Christ the Saviour Cathedral - one of the most imposing and controversial buildings in Russia. You will also stop at the city center for a quick visit to Red Square, where the colorful St. Basil’s Cathedral is located. This cathedral has s h a p e d t h e i d e n t i t y o f R u s s i a f o r y e a r s ! After the city tour, we will go for Metro Tour which defines the history and art of Russian culture in a unique manner to see 4 of the most famous metro stations. Return to the hotel by day end after an Indian dinner and have a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.

(Optional tours are not included in the itinerary and can be booked through your MMT representative at the time of booking the packages. Refer to the section on ‘Inclusions’ for the list of services/activities included in the package.) BreakfastDinner

Day 05 – Day at Lesiure – Kremlin (Optional Tour)

After breakfast you can spend rest of the day at leisure and explore the city on your own. You could opt to attend the famous russian Circus (at an additional cost). Known for its excellent shows and great costumes, this small circus, with clowns, acrobats and jugglers, is a popular draw for children. Please note that tickets are subject to availability if not pre booked. And you can also opt for a tour of The Kremlin (at an additional cost) which is located in the city center and is home to the President as well as the famous armory chamber. Moscow's most famous historical and political landmark, the Kremlin is a walled-in complex of cathedrals, palaces and government offices, with several buildings open to the public, including the Armoury, Patriarch's Palace and the State Kremlin Palace. R e t u r n t o t h e h o t e l a f t e r t h e t o u r . Post amazing Indian dinner and have a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 06 - Depart

As your splendid holiday in Russia comes to an end, enjoy breakfast at the hotel and spend some time at leisure. Later head to the airport on sharing transfers basis , to return home with amazing memories of Russia. (Optional tours are not included in the itinerary and can be booked through your MMT representative at the time of booking the packages. Refer to the section on ‘Inclusions’ for the list of services/activities included in the package.) Breakfast

END OF TOUR

– 2 nights’ accommodation in Park Inn Pulkovskaya Hotel in St. Petersburg

– 3 nights’ accommodation in Holiday Inn Moscow Sokolniki

– Daily breakfast at the hotel

– Hermitage Museum

– Nikulin Moscow Circus

– Kremlin & 2 cathedrals in Moscow

– Service of MMT Tour Manager

– 5 Indian dinners

– One way high speed Sapsan train ticket

– Guided City Tour of St. Petersburg

– Guided City Tour of Moscow

– Visa Charges and Travel Insurance

– Transfer to the railway station for the Sapsan train on sharing basis

– Tank ride and shooting range (Valid till September  2020  travel)

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