Moscow & St. Petersburg Summer Experience 2026 | 11 Days in Russia
Information about the holiday
Quotation Includes:
- 5-night accommodation in Moscow, BB buffet.
- 5-night accommodation in St Petersburg, BB buffet.
- 1-way Sapsan train tickets Moscow-St Petersburg, economy class, NO meals included.
- All transfers and sightseeing as per program.
- All visits as listed in the above program.
- Domestic flight St. Petersburg – Moscow
Quotation Excludes:
- International flight Cairo – Moscow – Cairo “cost change upon availability at time of actual confirmation”
- Visa cost
- Portage at airports / hotels.
- Any services not mentioned on above inclusions.
- Any gratuities.
Payment / Cancellation Policy:
- Down payment to be advised upon request.
- Cancellation charges, based on the actual cancellation policy of the service providers at the time of actual cancellation.
Terms & Conditions:
- You can always request to amend any details / dates of the package based on your convenient travel time & budget.
- The above prices are subject to change depending on the actual prevailing exchange rates at time of confirmation and actual payment.
- The above rates are subject to change based on the availability of hotels & flights at the time of actual booking
- Hotels, and all the services mentioned above are strictly subject to change, based on availability at the time of actual booking.
Holiday Itinerary:
Welcome to Moscow!
Upon arrival at Moscow Airport, meet your private transfer and proceed to your hotel for check-in.
Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.
- After breakfast, enjoy a city tour featuring stops at Moscow’s most iconic landmarks, including Poklonnaya Hill, New Maiden Convent, and Vorobyev Hills. Drive past Tverskaya Street, Manezhnaya Square, Okhotny Ryad, Bolshoy Theatre, Lubyanka Square, the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, the Kremlin, Kropotkinskaya Embankment, and more, with no entrances included.
- Free time for lunch on your own
- In the afternoon continue excursion to the Kremlin territory and Cathedrals: the heart of Moscow. Visit cathedrals. The Kremlin has always been the center of political life. The tsars’ coronation ceremony took place in one of the cathedrals. All tsars before Peter the Great are buried there.
- Walk on Red Square, where you can see St. Basil’s Cathedral (outside), Lenin’s Tomb, GUM state department store.
- Stroll through Alexander Garden, take a metro tour, and enjoy a walking tour of Stary Arbat.
- Return & Overnight at the hotel
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
Spend the day exploring Moscow at your own pace.
Optional activities: Shopping at GUM Mall – Café hopping –
Local museums – Evening dining cruise
After breakfast, enjoy a full day exploring modern Moscow attractions.
Later, relax on a scenic cruise along the Moskva River. Cosmonauts Museum – A fascinating museum dedicated to Russia’s pioneering achievements in space exploration. VDNH Park – A massive exhibition and cultural park known for its impressive Soviet-era architecture and fountains. Zaryadye Park – A modern urban park blending futuristic design with stunning views of the Kremlin and Moscow River. Sparrow Hills Cable Car – A scenic cable car ride offering breathtaking panoramic views across Moscow. Moskva River Cruise – A relaxing cruise showcasing Moscow’s illuminated skyline and famous landmarks from the water.
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Enjoy another free day to discover Moscow independently.
Suggested experiences:
- Luxury shopping
- Local markets
- Russian cuisine tasting
- Optional theatre performance
- After breakfast, transfer to the train station and board the famous SAPSAN high-speed train to St. Petersburg.
- Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Indigo Hotel 5★ OR similar
- After breakfast, begin your guided city tour to visit the Palace Square – the grand central square of St. Petersburg surrounded by imperial architecture. Isaac’s Cathedral – one of the city’s largest cathedrals featuring magnificent golden domes and stunning interiors. Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood – A masterpiece of Russian architecture built on the site where Emperor Alexander II was assassinated. Kazan Cathedral – An elegant Orthodox cathedral inspired by St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Nevsky Prospect – The city’s most famous avenue lined with historic buildings, luxury shops, and cafés. The Aurora – The legendary Russian cruiser associated with the 1917 Revolution. Hermitage Museum – One of the world’s greatest museums housing priceless masterpieces from around the globe. And the Winter Palace – The former royal residence of Russian emperors and part of the Hermitage complex.
- Free time for lunch on your own
- In the afternoon continue program with excursion to Peter & Paul Fortress – The birthplace of St. Petersburg and burial site of the Russian imperial family. The site of groundbreaking scientific experiments, and a forbidding jail that held some of Russia’s most prominent political prisoners.
- Return & Overnight at the hotel
Breakfast at the hotel.
Enjoy a leisure day OR
Join an optional excursion to Peterhof Palace – often called the “Russian Versailles,” this magnificent palace is famous for its lavish interiors and royal history. Explore the spectacular Lower Park Fountains and gardens – a spectacular collection of golden fountains and landscaped gardens overlooking the Gulf of Finland before heading to shopping at the outlet village – A modern shopping destination offering international luxury brands and designer outlets.
Peterhof Optional tour, Rate: euro 225 per person
After breakfast, depart for Pushkin. Visit the magnificent Catherine Palace – A breathtaking royal palace renowned for its blue-and-gold baroque architecture and the world-famous Amber Room – One of the world’s most famous decorative masterpieces, covered entirely with amber panels and gold accents.
Return to the city and enjoy a scenic cruise along St. Petersburg’s canals and the Neva River, passing by its elegant bridges and picturesque waterways.
Breakfast at hotel.
- Optional:00 – 16.00 Nevsky prospect walk tour – the cultural and commercial heart of St. Petersburg filled with shops, restaurants, and historical landmarks. St. Isaaq cathedral – famous for its richly decorated interior and panoramic observation deck. Faberge museum visit – Home to the world’s finest collection of Faberge eggs and priceless imperial treasures.
- Then enjoy free time for Shopping.
Optional tour rate: euro 148 per person
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Moscow, then connect to your return home flight to Cairo.
