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Overview

Moscow, on the Moskva River in western Russia, is the nation’s cosmopolitan capital. In its historic core is the Kremlin, a fortified complex that’s home to the president and tsarist treasures in the Armoury. Outside its walls is Red Square, the country’s symbolic center and site of Lenin’s Mausoleum, State Historical Museum and St. Basil’s Cathedral, known for its colorful, patterned, onion-shaped domes

PACKAGE DETAIL

  • Explore the stunning side of Russia with TUI India’s Russian Fiesta holiday package, a perfect itinerary crafted to give you a perfect holiday! You will visit the age-old cathedrals and Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, discover the stunning artworks at the Moscow metro stations on a metro tour, visit the Museum of Crystal, Lacquer Miniatures and Embroidery in Vladimir, Trinity Cathedral in Kostroma, and the Catherine’s Palace and world-renowned Amber Room in St Petersburg. This Russia tour package will give you a glimpse of the hypnotising architecture Russia is famous for and take you on an unforgettable journey to discover your smile.
  • Accommodation for 3 nights in Moscow
  • Accommodation for 1 night in Suzdal
  • Accommodation for 1 night in Yaroslavl
  • Accommodation for 2 nights in St. Petersburg
  • Private car transfers and excursions
  • Services of an english-speaking guide for excursion program
  • Economy class train ticket from Moscow to St. Petersburg for an overnight train journey on the sixth day
Day-1
Cruise

Arrival in Moscow

  • Upon arrival in Moscow, your Russia holiday package will begin
  • From the airport, you will transfer to the hotel by a car/van and check-in
  • The rest of the day will be free to explore the beautiful city of Moscow on your own
  • Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel
     
Day-2
Cruise

Moscow City Tour

  • Start your day with a wholesome buffet breakfast at the hotel
  • From 10 AM to 2 PM, you will be taken for a City Tour of Moscow including a visit to the Kremlin
  • Depart for an excursion of Moscow with stops at the most famous sights - Poklonnaya Hill, New Maiden Convent, and Vorobyovy Hills
  • Then, drive by Tverskaya Street, Manezhnaya Square, Okhotny Ryad, Bolshoi Theatre, Lubyanka Square, Savior Cathedral, the Kremlin and Kropotkinskaya Embankments, etc.
  • Your tour will conclude with a visit to the Territory and Cathedrals of Kremlin. The Kremlin has always been the centre of political life in Russia. This fortified complex stands to overlook the Moskva River and serves as the official residence of the Russian Federation’s President
  • Spend the remaining day at your leisure
  • Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel
    
Day-3
Cruise

Moscow - Metro and Arbat Tour

  • After a fulfilling buffet breakfast at the hotel, you will proceed for a Moscow Metro Tour with Arbat. On this tour, you will board the Moscow Metro and ride past stunning mosaics, statues, and marble floors at the stations and then explore Arbat, one of the oldest streets and the abode of craftsmen since the 15th century
  • The evening will be free to spend as you like
  • Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel
    
Day-4
Cruise

Moscow - Sergiev Posad - Vladimir - Suzdal

  • Have a delicious buffet breakfast at the hotel
  • At 8:30 AM, you will meet with the guide at the reception and transfer to Sergiev Posad (from Zagorsk). At about 10 AM, you will stop by Troitse-Sergieva Lavra for an excursion of the Trinity-Sergius Monastery
  • Have a 4-Course Lunch in Sergiev Posad at 12 PM following which you will transfer to Vladimir (around 1 PM)
  • On arrival in Vladimir (4 PM), you will proceed for a City Tour which will include a visit to the Assumption Cathedral (interior), the exteriors of Dmitrovsky Cathedral and the Golden Gate Cathedral, and the Museum of Crystal, Lacquer Miniatures and Embroidery
  • After the tour, you will transfer to Suzdal and have a 3-Course Dinner (8 PM)
  • Check-in and spend a comfortable night at the hotel
    
Day-5

Suzdal - Kostroma - Yaroslavl

  • Following a buffet breakfast, you will proceed for a City Tour of Suzdal (9 AM)
  • You will visit the Kremlin (including the interiors of the Crossed Chamber), Museum of Wooden Architecture (in the season - May till September; from September till the end of April, since the museum is closed, an excursion to St Euphimiev Monastery is organised)
  • After the tour, you will transfer to Kostroma (at 11:30 AM)
  • Upon arrival in Kostroma, you will relish a 4-Course Lunch (2 PM)
  • In the afternoon, at around 3 PM, you will go for a City Tour of Kostroma including a visit to Ipatiev Monastery and Trinity Cathedral
  • After transferring to Yaroslavl, you will enjoy a 3-Course Dinner (7:30 PM)
  • Check-in and spend a comfortable night at the hotel
     
Day-6

Yaroslavl - Rostov - Moscow

  • After a sumptuous buffet breakfast, you will set out for an Excursion of Yaroslavl at around 9 AM. You will visit the Church of Ilya Prophet and depart for Rostov at 11 AM
  • After arriving in Rostov, stop by for a 4-Course Lunch (12:30 PM)
  • Then, at around 1:30 PM, you will head out for a City Tour of Rostov including a visit to the Kremlin and the Museum of Finift’ (Rostov Enamel). At 3:30 PM, you will transfer to Moscow
  • Upon arrival in Moscow (around 7:30 PM), you will have free time with the coach and the guide. Enjoy a Moscow by Night Tour
  • Afterwards, you will transfer to the railway station (10:30 PM) to board an overnight train to St Petersburg (11:30 PM; 2nd class train ticket included)
  • Spend the overnight on the train
     
Day-7

St. Petersburg City Tour

  • In the morning, around 8 AM, you will arrive in St Petersburg
  • Meet with the guide and proceed for an Excursion of St Petersburg with stops at the most famous attractions including Spit of the Basil Island, St Isaac's Cathedral, Palace Square, Сhurch of the Saviour on the Spilled Blood, and the Aurora among others. Also, you will drive by Nevsky Prospect and the Neva Embankments (entrance not included)
  • Next, you will visit the Peter and Paul Fortress and enjoy a tour of its interiors
  • Check-in and spend a comfortable night at the hotel
     
Day-8

St. Petersburg - Catherine’s Palace, Pushkin

  • Have a wholesome breakfast at the hotel
  • Later in the morning, you will depart for an Excursion to Pushkin to visit Catherine's Palace with the famous Amber Room. Founded in 1718 as the summer residence of Russian empresses, it features spectacular interiors boasting of baroque, classical and rococo styles. Visit the Amber Room exhibiting amber panels with mirror work and gold leaf. A major part of the palace was destroyed in World War II, including the Amber Room, which was later restored
  • Return to St. Petersburg and enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel
     
Day-9

Departure from St. Petersburg

  • Today will be the last day of your Russia tour package
  • After a sumptuous breakfast at the hotel, you will check-out and transfer to the airport to board your return flight
    
  • Accommodation for 3 nights in Moscow
  • Accommodation for 1 night in Suzdal
  • Accommodation for 1 night in Yaroslavl
  • Accommodation for 2 nights in St. Petersburg
  • Accommodation for 1 night in Nuwara Eliya
  • Daily breakfast
  • Private car for 2 passengers/private minibus for 3-10 passengers/air-conditioned bus for 15 and more passengers for transfers and excursions
  • Services of an english-speaking guide for excursion program (including on the Golden Ring itinerary)
  • Economy class train ticket from Moscow to St. Petersburg for an overnight train journey on the sixth day
  • Meals: 8 buffet breakfasts at the hotels, 3 lunches and 2 dinners at local restaurants in the Golden Ring itinerary
  • Entrance fees
  • Visa support letter
  • Any airfare
  • Pre-registration or late check-out at the hotels
  • Insurance and visa fees
  • Any items or services not specified in the itinerary including gratuities, personal items, porterage or similar fees, and optional tours and services
  • Lunches and dinners (except 3 lunches and 2 dinners in the Golden Ring itinerary)
  • Service tax extra as applicable
  • Rates are valid for Indian passport holder only
  • All transfers and tours are on seat in coach basis
  • Standard check-in time is 1500 hours and check-out time is 1200 hours
  • The pricing is computed at current ROE, in case of any increase in ROE the difference will have to be paid
  • The rights to vary, amend, alter or withdraw any particular itinerary, departure or excursion rests entirely with the company. Due to demand of a particular airline the in/ out points may change. Services however, will remain unchanged
  • Any damages caused to the hotel rooms/ coach during your stay, shall be borne by the concerned passengers
  • The company shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any damages, loss of baggage, loss, injury, accident, death, breakdown or irregularity, which may occur in carrying out tour arrangements due to weather conditions, strikes, war, quarantine or any other cause whatsoever and all such loss or expenses must be borne by the passengers
  • The management reserves the right to claim any additional expenses incurred due to delay or changes in schedules of train, airplane, bus, ship or any other services
  • There are no refunds for any services i.e. meals, sightseeing, etc. not utilized on your tour
  • On days when certain attractions, sights, monuments, museums, etc. are closed, the tour manager reserves the right to amend the itinerary/ cancel the visit
  • Service tax extra as applicable