Itinerary

• Day 1, arrive Moscow, Saturday

  Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax. You may take part in an optional tour of the Moscow subway.

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• Day 2, in Moscow, Sunday

  Moscow, one to the largest cities in the world, is the symbolic heart and soul of the country. Sightseeing tour begins at the Red Square, dominated by St. Basil's Cathedral and the massive red walls of the Kremlin. Inside the Kremlin, admire the medieval towers, cathedrals and palaces. Visit the Armory Museum and see the Moscow University and the popular Arbat shopping district. Continue with a drive along the wide boulevards, then stroll through GUM, Russia's largest department store. The rest of the day is at leisure.

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• Day 3, to Novgorod, Monday

  After an early breakfast, depart for Tver, an ancient trading port nestled on the banks of the Volga River. The city offers fascinating treasures, including Putevoy Dvorets, built for Catherine II as a resting place on her journeys from Moscow to St. Petersburg. Enjoy a short sightseeing tour of this remarkable city. End the day in historic Novgorod, founded 1150 years ago. 520 km

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• Day 4, to St. Petersburg, Tuesday

  A morning sightseeing tour of Novgorod starts at the Kremlin with a visit to St. Sophia Cathedral in the Citadel. Then, cross the river via a pedestrian bridge to visit Yaroslav Court. In the afternoon, travel north to St. Petersburg, the former capital of the Romanov Czars. On the way, stop at Pushkin to visit the Summer Palace of Catherine the Great.

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• Day 5, in St. Petersburg, Wednesday

  There are not many cities in the world that can match the grace of St. Petersburg. When Peter the Great founded the city in 1703, he hired Europe’s best architects, craftsmen and artists to build and decorate it. Spread over 100 islands that are linked by over 600 bridges, it is often referred to as “Venice of the North”. In the morning, visit Peter and Paul Fortress, which houses the crypt of the Russian emperors. Next, visit St. Isaac’s Cathedral. After some free time, afternoon sightseeing will feature a highlight: the famous Hermitage, which houses many treasures from the Czarist era.

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• Day 6, in St. Petersburg, Thursday

  Free day for shopping or individual activities. An optional tour to visit Petrodvorets, Peter the Great's Summer Palace, will be available. Tonight, enjoy an evening folklore performance.

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• Day 7, depart St. Petersburg, Friday

  After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

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