The 10 Best Scenic Railroads in Northwestern District, Russia

This 1-day Moscow side-trip for cruise passengers is your excellent opportunity to get a taste of the Russian Capital in one day! Book this all-inclusive private package tour (except meals) and see as much as you can!

Inclusions: Private professional tour guide in Moscow, Tour assistant to accompany you from St Petersburg to Moscow (for groups of 8+ people), Round-trip transfer by air-conditioned minivan, Round-trip in the economy class of the Sapsan high-speed train, All taxes, fees and handling charges, local taxes

Exclusions: Gratuities, Meals / snacks, RUSSIAN VISA (PASSENGERS MUST OBTAIN IT BY THEMSELVES IN ADVANCE)

One day trip to Moscow from St Petersburg 5:30 meeting at the sea port of St Petersburg or at the hotel. 5.30-6.00 transfer to St Petersburg railway terminal 06:00 – 10:00 travel by “Sapsan” high speed train to Moscow. 10:00-14:00 Moscow walking tour. Kremlin with 5 Kremlin Cathedrals Red Square, GUM, Alexander garden with changing of the guards, St.Basil Cathedral from outside- inside upon request, zero kilometers, history center of Moscow, Manezh square Lunch in GUM or any other place upon request 14:00- 18:00 City tour by car/van Bolshoi theater from outside, former KGB, Christ the Saviour Cathedral, Novodevichiy convent, Sparrow Hills, Moscow State University, Victory Park, White House, Stalin’s towers, Moscow City, Arbat street. 19:00 arrival at the railway terminal 19:00 – 23:00 travel back to St Petersburg by “Sapsan” 23:00 Arrival back to St Petersburg. Transfer to the ship or hotel

Inclusions: Certified Guide

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Make the benefit of your cruise to St. Petersburg with a visa-free, full-day, private excursion to Moscow. Enjoy the hassle-free tour to Moscow's top highlights with a professional guide to accompany your each step on the way. You will see Red Square with iconic St Basil's and amazing GUM shopping mall, visit the Kremlin grounds while learning about Russian history and culture along the way. This full-day St. Petersburg to Moscow trip includes transport by air or rail, round-trip transfers from the St. Petersburg port and comprehensive sightseeing in a comfy car/van. Cruise and ferry passengers travel visa-free.

Inclusions: Round trip by train/ plain, All taxes, fees and handling charges , Local professional licensed guide to accompany each step on your way, Port (or hotel) pickup/ drop-off, Taxi/ van for pick up, drop-off and sightseeing, Entry fees (as per program)

Exclusions: Meals, snacks and drinks are not included, Gratuities, Entry fee to the Armoury Chamber museum

This visa-free tour of Moscow includes round trip to Moscow, a city tour with a metro ride, a walking tour of Red Square and the Kremlin museums, time for lunch and shopping, transfers to the airport or train station and a guide for the day.

Inclusions: Round trip transport to Moscow by plane or train, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Local guide, Port pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Meals, Gratuities

This 1-day Moscow side-trip for cruise passengers is your excellent opportunity to get a taste of the Russian Capital in one day! Book this all-inclusive private package tour (except meals) and see as much as you can! Tour is suitable for all days of the week, bus is specially designed for Thursday when Kremlin is closed.

Inclusions: Professional tour guide in Moscow, Transport in Moscow for part of the tour (depending on the tour option chosen), Tour assistant to accompany you from St Petersburg to Moscow (for groups of 8+ people), Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Roundtrip Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle, Roundtrip by high speed train Sapsan (Economy cl)

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Russian Visa (PASSENGERS MUST OBTAIN IT BY THEMSELVES IN ADVANCE)

Feel the spirit of Russia in this 5-day private tour, which allows seeing the most interesting and fascinating places of two capitals. Stroll along the center of Moscow, the largest city in the country, full of important historical monuments, museums, and theatres. You will have a detailed city tour and an excursion to the Kremlin and the cathedrals during your stay there. Take a high-speed train to St Petersburg (3,5-4 hours) and discover the Northern Capital of Russia. You will have 3 interesting tours in the city and its vicinity, see the Hermitage Museum, Peterhof Park, and Catherine's Palace. This tour also includes arrival and departure transfers from/to the airport or train station on any convenient date for you.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, All admission fees as per program SKIP-THE-LINE, 1-way high-speed train tickets from Moscow to St Petersburg, Professional & friendly guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off every day, Round-trip transfer from/to the airport or train station, Transport by air-conditioned car/minivan on tours, Bottled water, Headsets to hear the guide clearly (for groups 6+)

Exclusions: Meals , Hotel accommodation

We offer boat tour to the Valaam island, which represents the combination of church architecture open-air museum and natural park. This tour is dedicated to the history of Karelia and Russian Orthodox church. The island is known worldwide as a unique and holy place. Program 06:15-10:20 "Lastochka" train from St. Petersburg to Sortavala (no guide) 10:20 Meeting with the local guide at the railway station, walking towards the pier in Sortavala 11.00-12.00 Transfer: Sortavala – island Valaam, Monastic Bay 12.00-14.00 Sightseeing tour with a guide: “Central Homestead”, lunch 14.00-14.30 Transfer Monastic Bay - Nikonov Bay 14.30-17.00 The walking tour with a visit to the Church of the Resurrection Skete, a tour of the Gethsemane Skete, the Assumption Church and the Ascension Chapel on Mount Eleon 17.00-18.00 Transfer back to Sortavala 18:00 Arrival in Sortavala, walking to the railway station 18:42-22.30 Train Sortavala-St. Petersburg (no guide) • Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance

Inclusions: Professional English-speaking guide assistance in Sortavala-Valaam. Other languages upon request, Tickets to the hydrofoil boat (round trip), Entrance fees, Dinner, Sightseeing tours according to the program, Train tickets St.Petersburg-Sortavala-St.Petersburg, Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance

Exclusions: Roundtrip transportation between St.Petersburg hotel and railway station (for additional charge), Personal expenses, Soft and alcoholic drinks, Gratuities to guide(optional)

Don't miss you chance to see two brilliant capitals of Russia: official Moscow and cultural St. Petersburg in time of one visit!  Enjoy this comprehensive 3-day all-highlights group tour at the lowest price possible, yet with a comfort of sharing a small mini-bus with several other passengers. This is a Visa-Free service which means you do not need to obtain a Russian Visa required. Group size is limited to 15 people.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Professional English-speaking local guide, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, A bottle of water daily, All taxes, fees and handling charges, local taxes

Exclusions: Gratuities, No child meal for children 4 - 6 y.o. is provided. The surcharge for child meal is $15 USD., Russian Visa (PASSENGERS MUST OBTAIN IT BY THEMSELVES IN ADVANCE)

Experience the beauty of a Russian winter, visit grand palaces, museums and churches, discover Russia’s warm hospitality and cherished holiday traditions, and explore three UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Nobody loves New Year’s Eve like the Russians do, so spend New Year’s making merry in the home of new Russian friends. It’s the most festive holiday of the year, replete with parties, presents and champagne toasts. As a highlight of the tour – attend the New Year’s Ball in the Palace of Grand Duke Vladimir in St.Petersburg - the solemn ball, based on centuries-old traditions. Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 4 nights in St. Petersburg (Hotel 1913 year 4-star or similar), 3 nights in Moscow (Hotel Budapest 4-star or similar), Daily Breakfast, 1 Gala dinner in Moscow, 1 Gala Dinner in St.Petersburg at New Year’s Eve, New Year's Ball in the Palace of Grand Duke Vladimir in St.Petersburg, Private Sightseeing Tours, English speaking tour guide, Transportation by private car, Airport pick up in St. Petersburg / Airport drop off in Moscow / Train station / Hotel transfers by private car as per the itinerary, Visa invitation, High-speed Sapsan train tickets from St. Petersburg to Moscow (2nd class), Entrance and admission fees as per the itinerary, Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance

Exclusions: Meals not specified as included in the itinerary., Single supplement charge, if requested or required, Items of a personal nature (phone calls, email, laundry, alcohol, excess baggage, etc), Gratuities to Guide / Driver, Visa/passport fees, airport departure fees, Expenses incurred as a result of delay, modification or extension of a tour due to causes beyond UVisitRussia’s control, Travel and trip cancellation insurance, Internal airfare

This is truly unick off-beaten track experience. Enjoy rustic Russia, visit the famous Seliger lake and beautiful Nilova pustyn monastery and experience historic steam train between Ostashkov and Bologoye. We will take late night sleeper train from St. Petersburg to Ostashkov. Upon arrival, we will drive 30 minutes to the stunning Nilova Pustyn monastery, located on the shores of the Seliger lake. After the monastery tour, we will be back to Ostashkov to take the historic 3 hrs steam-train to Bologoe before boardring express train back to St. Petersburg.

Inclusions: Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Steam-train experience

Exclusions: No food included