Destinations Covered :

Moscow,Novodevichy Monastery,Sergiev Posad and Trinity Lavra with Lunch,St. Petersburg,Hermitage museum ,St. Petersburg


Duration : 6Night/7Days

The world's biggest nation offers everything, from memorable urban areas and unspoiled wide open to masterful wealth, epic train rides and vodka-fuelled nightlife. Moscow is approx 6hrs departure from India. Russia's huge geological separations and social contrasts mean you don't tick off its features in the manner you may those of a littler country. Rather see Russia as an assortment of particular domains, every one meriting separate consideration. Regardless of whether you're a culture vulture looking for motivation from incredible specialists and scholars or an experience someone who is addicted searching for new skylines to overcome, Russia adequately conveys. On the off chance that old walled posts, sparkling royal residences and swirly-spired chapels are the thing you're pursuing, center around European Russia. Here Moscow and St Petersburg are the must-see goals, twin vaults of eye-boggling national fortunes, political energies and contemporary inventiveness. What are you hanging tight for? Come and experience extravagance of Russia with our 'Extravagance in Russia' bundle.

 

Extravagance in Russia

Day 1:- Arrival in Moscow

After arriving at the airport in Moscow, you will be received by the representative who will escort you from the airport and will assist you on your way to your accommodation in Moscow. Check into a hotel in Moscow and relax after a tiring trip. Overnight accommodation at the hotel in Moscow.

Day 2:- Novodevichy Monastery tour with Lunch

The day begins with a tour to Novodevichy Monestary and Cemetery. A magical spot which has barely changed since the 17th Century, the cemetery, with its high walls, stupendous ringer tower, and delightful old chapels, is regularly portrayed as the 'Kremlin in miniature'. You will find out about the interesting history of the religious circle and the lives of a portion of the highborn and illustrious, ladies who picked, or were constrained, to take the cover and spend the remainder of their days here. The serene lush burial ground nearby is similarly interesting - it is the resting spot of numerous renowned Russian and Soviet authors, government officials, commanders, on-screen characters and different celebrated individuals.

After lunch in a traditional Russian restaurant we will take you on a walking tour around the old avenues in the shadow of the Kremlin walls. Known as Kitai Gorod, this is perhaps the most seasoned area of the city. We ensure that you will be enchanted by this interesting territory and the numerous accounts it needs to tell!

Overnight accommodation at the hotel in Moscow.

Day 3:- Sergiev Posad and Trinity Lavra with Lunch

Explore Russia's renowned Golden Ring course on this tour to Sergiev Posad and Trinity Lavra Monastery of St Sergius visit from Moscow. Visit the town of Sergiev Posad, home to medieval Russian design and a 14th century Orthodox cloister. Explore the UNESCO–recorded Trinity Lavra Monastery of St Sergius' ramparts and churches. Wonder about the Cathedral of the Assumption's lovely exterior, and learn of its place in Lavra's brilliant history. After the tour Enjoy your meal at Hard Rock Cafe. 

Overnight accommodation at the hotel in Moscow.

Day 4:- Moscow: Transfer to St. Petersburg

After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a train transfer to St. Petersburg. On arriving in Moscow, you will be transferred to the hotel and after check-in enjoy a restful sleep as you have the rest of the day at your own leisure. Explore the city to the fullest and later return to the hotel for a restful sleep.

Day 5:- St. Petersburg | City Sightseeing Tour with St. and Peter and Paul fortress tour

After breakfast, start the excursion of the city with stops at the most famous sights; Peter and Paul Fortress Tour is a great opportunity to visit the place where the history of St. Petersburg began. This is a unique monument of history, architecture and fortification art of the XVIII-XX centuries. Today the Peter and Paul Cathedral is part of the Museum of the History of St. Petersburg moreover, here you will see world famous architectural monuments: The Peter and Paul Fortress, the Peter and Paul Cathedral and the Grand Duke’s Tomb – the final resting place of Russian emperors. Having visited the prison of the Trubetskoy bastion you can feel the spirit of the time of the empire and imagine the sensations of its prisoners. Nevsky Prospekt (Nevsky Avenue) is the main artery of Saint-Petersburg, named after Alexander Nevsky, a prominent warlord and legendary figure in Russian history. The Avenue hosts a plethora of historic and cultural attractions, as well as shopping and entertainment venues. Follow this guide to the Nevsky most popular sights. The tour highlights includes Palace Square, Nevsky Prospekt and The Strelka. 

Overnight accommodation at the hotel in St. Petersburg.

Day 6:- Hermitage museum tour | Neva River Cruise

Breakfast at the Hotel then later at 10.00am depart for an excursion to the world's famous art museum "Hermitage". Founded by Catherine the Great; the museum occupies 5 buildings and has among the other a famous collection of Western-European Art that includes paintings by Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Rembrandt, Caravaggio, Rubens, Van Dyke, and French Impressionists. Winter Palace is a part of the Hermitage. 

The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood is a unique masterpiece combining the Old Russian style of architecture, talent of the best Russian artists and Italian stone carvers, and the art of Roman mosaic. Mosaics cover almost all the surface of the walls and ceilings. There are 7500 square meters of mosaics all in all.

Explore The Yusupov Palace tour with exposition where Rasputin was killed.
The Yusupov Palace is a unique architectural and cultural monument rightfully acclaimed as an “encyclopedia” of St. Petersburg aristocratic interiors. The palace went down in Russian history as the scene of the assassination of Grigory Rasputin, the Siberian peasant who became the spiritual mentor and friend of the family of Emperor Nicholas II at the beginning of the twentieth century.

Today in afternoon we'll sail in cruise by Neva River and Canal. Saint-Petersburg is aptly called “North Venice”: a boat tour on its rivers and canals is an absolute must-do there. Breathtaking views from the water and bridges over the city architecture are really worth seeing. During this tour you will see all the main points of interest of Saint- Petersburg from water and hear the stories about its most famous bridges such as Anichkov bridge and Bridge with Golden Gryphons. You will travel along the canals and see such jewels of the city which will make your visit memorable.

Overnight accommodation at the hotel in St. Petersburg.

Day 7:- St. Petersburg Departure 

After breakfast at the hotel, check-out and get transferred to Airport to catch your flight.

Transfer to the airport.