Russia Tour Packages

Program 1
Opulent Russia | 4 Nights / 5 Days | Moscow

Day 01 Arrive Moscow
Arrival in Moscow. Transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Moscow

Day 02 Moscow
Proceed to Moscow city tour: Red Square (Cathedral of St. Basil, Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan, History Museum building, Kremlin towers, Upper Trading Arcades (GUM), Lenin’s tomb and necropolis), The Cathedral of Christ the Savior, New Maiden Convent, The Moscow State University campus and panorama platform on the Vorobiovy (Sparrow) Hills, Moscow boulevards, The Theatre Square with the Bolshoi Theatre and the Metropol hotel.
Kremlin grounds tour: Cathedral Sq. – breathtaking architectural ensemble of the 15th-17th cc. including visit of one of cathedrals (the Annunciation Cathedral where Moscow and Russian grand princes and tsars were baptized, the Assumption Cathedral where they were crowned or the Archangel Michael Cathedral where they were buried),
Bell the Tsar and Cannon the Tsar – stunning examples of casting of the 16th c., Grand Kremlin Palace (residence of emperors and president’s gala reception quarters), the Senate, the Arsenal and the Palace of Congresses specially built in communist times for XXII Congress of CPSU (1961) fixed new CPSU programme (plan of building of communism by 1980).
Overnight in Moscow.

Day 03 Moscow-Sergiev Posad-Moscow (By Road) (72 km/ 1.5 hrs-One Way)
Proceed to Sergiev Posad a spiritual center of Russian Orthodoxy. St. Sergius Holy Trinity Monastery grounds and churches tour. Architectural ensemble of the Monastery reflects all steps of the Russian architecture development. The Trinity Cathedral has an unique iconostasis of Andrei Rublev. The Dormition Cathedral is a sepulcher of the Russian patriarchs. Later drive back to Moscow. On arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight in Moscow.

Day 04 Moscow
Moscow Metro tour. You can enjoy this spectacular system of underground public transport with its mosaics, statues, stained glass and chandeliers. Walking tour along the Arbat – a small street (850 m long) right in the center of Moscow.
You will see the house of general Khitrovo where great Russian poet Alexander Pushkin spent several happy months after his wedding with Natalia Goncharova, house where poet of Silver Age Andrei Bely lived, a lot of interest revenue houses in “modern” style, for example, Filatov’s House (“House with Knights”).
Return to the hotel by metro. Note: No transfers by vehicle on this day. All transfers are by metro only.
Overnight in Moscow.

Day 05 Depart Moscow
Departure transfer to onward destination.

TOUR ENDS

Includes
– Accommodation as per the program.
– Meal Plan – Half Board basis (i.e. breakfast & dinner).
– Entrance fees.
– Metro ticket for Moscow metro tour (02 Trip Maximum)
– Local English speaking guide.
– All transfers, sightseeing, excursions.
– All taxes.

Excludes
– Personal Expenses.
– Camera / Video Camera Fees.
– Medical Aid.
– Tips.
– Travel Insurance.
– Visa (If any).

Important information
– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.

Hotels

Program 2
Russian Bonanza | 6 Nights / 7 Days | Moscow

Day 01 Arrive Moscow
Arrival in Moscow. Transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Moscow

Day 02 Moscow
Proceed to Moscow city tour: Red Square (Cathedral of St. Basil, Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan, History Museum building, Kremlin towers, Upper Trading Arcades (GUM), Lenin’s tomb and necropolis), The Cathedral of Christ the Savior, New Maiden Convent, The Moscow State University campus and panorama platform on the Vorobiovy (Sparrow) Hills, Moscow boulevards, The Theatre Square with the Bolshoi Theatre and the Metropol hotel.
Kremlin grounds tour: Cathedral Sq. – breathtaking architectural ensemble of the 15th-17th cc. including visit of one of cathedrals (the Annunciation Cathedral where Moscow and Russian grand princes and tsars were baptized, the Assumption Cathedral where they were crowned or the Archangel Michael Cathedral where they were buried),
Bell the Tsar and Cannon the Tsar – stunning examples of casting of the 16th c., Grand Kremlin Palace (residence of emperors and president’s gala reception quarters), the Senate, the Arsenal and the Palace of Congresses specially built in communist times for XXII Congress of CPSU (1961) fixed new CPSU programme (plan of building of communism by 1980). Overnight in Moscow.

Day 03 Moscow – Sergiev Posad – Vladimir – Suzdal (292 kms / 4 hrs 30 mins)
Proceed guided Golden Ring tour by private vehicle. Transfer to Sergiev Posad a spiritual center of Russian Orthodoxy. St. Sergius Holy Trinity Monastery grounds and churches tour. Architectural ensemble of the Monastery reflects all steps of the Russian architecture development. The Trinity Cathedral has an unique iconostasis of Andrei Rublev. The Dormition Cathedral is a sepulcher of the Russian patriarchs. Transfer to Vladimir.
Vladimir city tour. You will see three great samples of Russian architecture: Cathedral of the Dormition (1157-1160) and Church of St. Demetrius (1194-1197) standing close to the Cathedral and Golden Gates (1158-1164) – white-stoned Arch of Triumph with Church over the Gates. Museum of Glasswork and Miniature Lacquered boxes tour (or visiting the Old Vladimir Museum at the building of old water tower acquainting with the life of the inhabitants of the Russian provincial town in the early 20th c.).
Overnight in Suzdal,

Day 04 Suzdal – Bogolyubovo – Suzdal (By Road) ( 40 km/45 min – One Way)
Proceed to Bogolyubovo .This small town was the first stone town of Northern Russia. If weather is good you have a chance to see the only fragment of Russian civil architecture of the XII c. – white stone the Intercession Church on the Nerl River. If weather is not favourable you will visit functioning convent built in the place of prince Andrei Bogolyubsky residence.
Unfortunately there is not enough time to visit the both places of interest. That’s why we don’t guarantee this.
Suzdal city tour. Suzdal is one of the oldest and the best-preserved Russian towns. You will see Suzdal Kremlin with the Cathedral of the Nativity of Our Lady, the Bishop’s Palace (former residence of local clerical sovereigns built in XVII-XVIII cc.), the Monastery of the Saviour and St. Euthimius, the Convent of Intercession, folk wooden architecture open-air museum (or Golden Treasury exposition) and many other places of interest.
Overnight in Suzdal.

Day 05 Bogolyubovo – Kostroma – Yaroslavl (By Road) (296 km/5 hrs 30 min)
Proceed to Kostroma. Kostroma city tour. Kostroma is one of the oldest and most beautiful Russian cities. Shopping Arcades was one of the largest marker centers of the late XVIII c. and early XIX c. that was preserved till nowadays.
Beautiful local churches add unforgettable flavor to the unique setting of old architecture and picturesque views of Kostroma. St. Hypatius Monastery tour. In 1600 tsar Boris Godunov exiled Fyodor Romanov (then the head of Romanov family) there. His son Mikhail was there when Zemsky Sobor in Moscow elected him tsar (1613). Overnight in Suzdal.

Day 06 Yaroslavl – Rostov – Moscow (By Road) ( 273 km/4 hrs / 11 min appx)
Yaroslavl city tour. Yaroslavl is city of trades and crafts, city of numerous churches striking your imagination with its original beauty: Transfiguration Monastery (XII c.), The Prophet Elijah Church. Transfer to Rostov (57 km).
Rostov city tour. The city is famous for its well-preserved ensemble of the Kremlin built in the XVII c. as the residence of the Rostov Metropolitans. You will have a chance to enjoy the ringing of the unique bells of the Dormition Cathedral belfry.
Overnight in Moscow.

Day 07  Depart Moscow
Departure transfer to onward destination.

TOUR ENDS

Includes
– Accommodation as per the program.
– Meal Plan – Half Board basis (i.e. breakfast & dinner).
– Entrance fees.
– Local English speaking guide.
– All transfers, sightseeing, excursions.
– All taxes.

Excludes
– Personal Expenses.
– Camera / Video Camera Fees.
– Medical Aid.- Tips.
– Travel Insurance.
– Visa (If any).

Important information
– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.

Hotels

Program 3
Best of Russia | 7 Nights / 8 Days | St. Petersburg, – Moscow

Day 01 Arrive Moscow
Arrival in Moscow. Transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Moscow

Day 02 Moscow
Proceed to Moscow city tour: Red Square (Cathedral of St. Basil, Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan, History Museum building, Kremlin towers, Upper Trading Arcades (GUM), Lenin’s tomb and necropolis), The Cathedral of Christ the Savior, New Maiden Convent, The Moscow State University campus and panorama platform on the Vorobiovy (Sparrow) Hills, Moscow boulevards, The Theatre Square with the Bolshoi Theatre and the Metropol hotel.
Kremlin grounds tour: Cathedral Sq. – breathtaking architectural ensemble of the 15th-17th cc. including visit of one of cathedrals (the Annunciation Cathedral where Moscow and Russian grand princes and tsars were baptized, the Assumption Cathedral where they were crowned or the Archangel Michael Cathedral where they were buried),
Bell the Tsar and Cannon the Tsar – stunning examples of casting of the 16th c., Grand Kremlin Palace (residence of emperors and president’s gala reception quarters), the Senate, the Arsenal and the Palace of Congresses specially built in communist times for XXII Congress of CPSU (1961) fixed new CPSU programme (plan of building of communism by 1980). Overnight in Moscow.

Day 03 Moscow – Sergiev Posad – Vladimir – Suzdal (272 km /4 hrs 30 mins)
Proceed guided Golden Ring tour by private vehicle. Transfer to Sergiev Posad a spiritual center of Russian Orthodoxy. St. Sergius Holy Trinity Monastery grounds and churches tour. Architectural ensemble of the Monastery reflects all steps of the Russian architecture development. The Trinity Cathedral has an unique iconostasis of Andrei Rublev. The Dormition Cathedral is a sepulcher of the Russian patriarchs. Transfer to Vladimir.
Vladimir city tour. You will see three great samples of Russian architecture: Cathedral of the Dormition (1157-1160) and Church of St. Demetrius (1194-1197) standing close to the Cathedral and Golden Gates (1158-1164) – white-stoned Arch of Triumph with Church over the Gates. Museum of Glasswork and Miniature Lacquered boxes tour (or visiting the Old Vladimir Museum at the building of old water tower acquainting with the life of the inhabitants of the Russian provincial town in the early 20th c.).
Overnight in Suzdal,

Day 04 Suzdal – Bogolyubovo – Kostroma (By Road) (189 km/ 2 hrs 30 min)
Proceed to Bogolyubovo. This small town was the first stone town of Northern Russia. If weather is good you have a chance to see the only fragment of Russian civil architecture of the XII c. – white stone the Intercession Church on the Nerl River.
If weather is not favourable you will visit functioning convent built in the place of prince Andrei Bogolyubsky residence. Unfortunately there is not enough time to visit the both places of interest. That’s why we don’t guarantee this. Transfer to Suzdal . Suzdal city tour. Suzdal is one of the oldest and the best-preserved Russian towns.
You will see Suzdal Kremlin with the Cathedral of the Nativity of Our Lady, the Bishop’s Palace (former residence of local clerical sovereigns built in XVII-XVIII cc.), the Monastery of the Saviour and St. Euthimius, the Convent of Intercession, folk wooden architecture open-air museum (or Golden Treasury exposition) and many other places of interest. Overnight in Kostroma.

Day 05 Kostroma -Yaroslavl (82 km/1.5 hrs) Yaroslavl- St. Pzetersburg (Train)
Proceed to Kostroma city tour. Kostroma is one of the oldest and most beautiful Russian cities. Shopping Arcades was one of the largest marker centers of the late XVIII c. and early XIX c. that was preserved till nowadays.
Beautiful local churches add unforgettable flavor to the unique setting of old architecture and picturesque views of Kostroma. St. Hypatius Monastery tour. In 1600 tsar Boris Godunov exiled Fyodor Romanov (then the head of Romanov family) there. His son Mikhail was there when Zemsky Sobor in Moscow elected him tsar (1613).
Transfer to Yaroslavl. Yaroslavl city tour. Yaroslavl is city of trades and crafts, city of numerous churches striking your imagination with its original beauty: Transfiguration Monastery (XII c.), The Prophet Elijah Church. Transfer to railway station for overnight train to St. Petersburg.
Overnight in train.

Day 06 St. Petersburg
Arrival in St. Petersburg. Meeting with local guide at rail platform. St. Petersburg city tour: Nevsky Prospect, Neva’s embankments, Rostral Columns, buildings of Hermitage museum, the Fortress of St. Peter and St. Paul (entrance), Senate Square, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, Nicolay I statue, Peter I statue (Alexander Pushkin’s “Bronze Horseman”), Summer Garden, the Field of Mars, Resurrection Cathedral on the Spilt Blood built on the place where emperor Alexander II was killed by terrorists on 01.03.1881, Square of Arts, Palace Square with Alexander Column.
Hermitage museum tour. Hermitage is one of the largest fine arts museums in the world. Somebody calculated that if a visitor stops only for one minute in front of each exhibit it will take him over 9 years to see all items exhibited.
Overnight in St. Petersburgscow.

Day 07 St. Petersburg
Proceed to Petershof tour: Lower Gardens, Grand Palace. Petershof was designed to the request of Peter the Great to rival the Sun King and his Versailles. 300-acres park on the shore of Gulf of Finland , spectacular fountains, the Grand Palace crowing the hill above fountains and about 20 smaller places and pavilions represent “Russian Versailles” now. Overnight in St. Petersburgscow.

Day 08  Depart St. Petersburgscow
Departure transfer to onward destination.

TOUR ENDS

Includes
– 06 Nights accommodation as per the program.
– 01 Overnight in Train (Yaroslavl – St. Petersburg.)
– Meals as per the program.
– Entrance fees.
– Train Tickets for Yaroslavl – St. Petersburg.
– Local English speaking guide.
– All transfers, sightseeing, excursions.
– All taxes.

Excludes
– Personal Expenses.
– Camera / Video Camera Fees.
– Medical Aid.
– Tips.
– Travel Insurance.
– Visa (If any).

Important information
– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.

Hotels

Program 4
Golden Ring Tour of Russia | 7 Nights / 8 Days | Moscow – St. Petersburg,

Day 01 Arrive St. Petersburg
Arrival in St. Petersburg. transfer to the hotel.
Afternoon panoramic city tour of St. Petersburg , also called as “Northern Venice”, to see the famous Nevsky Prospect, the main street of the City, the Kazan Cathedral, the Admiralty with its gilded top, the largest Church in St. Petersburg – the Blood Church and stop by the ensembles of Palace Sq. with Winter Palace, Hermitage and Alexander Column and Mariinsky Palace. Overnight in St. PetersburgDay 02 St. Petersburg
Morning visit at the Peter and Paul Fortress  – the oldest construction in Saint Petersburg and put up for fortification purposes but never been attacked. Founded by Peter the Great, who himself took part in the construction of the building, enjoy the beauty of one of the world’s great architectural masterpieces, the golden Peter and Paul Cathedral.Afternoon visit to the Hermitage , one of the largest and most important art museums in the world. Its art collections include more than 3,000,000 masterpieces and represent the development of world culture and art from the Stone Age to the 20th Century. Overnight in St. Petersburg.

Day 03 Petersburg -Peterhof-Tsarskoye Selo – st. Petersburg (107 km/ 2 hrs)
Morning, proceed to Peterhof, the former summer residence of Russian tsars near St. Petersburg . The “Russian Versailles” is known for its elegant gardens, magnificent Castles and numerous fountains and cascades.Excursion to Tsarskoye Selo (Pushkin) and visit the Catherine Palace with the legendary Amber Room. Tsarskoye Selo is Rastrelli’s masterpiece and one of the best examples of Russian baroque, which include Peterhof with the finest residences Tsar of Russia.
Overnight in St. Petersburg

Day 04 St. Petersburg
Morning, proceed to boat trip in Neva River and canals  Getting around St Petersburg by boat is one of the best ways to enjoy a romantic sightseeing in the city of rivers and canals. The combination of fascinating architecture and water in St. Petersburg, as well as in Venice, has a special charm.Afternoon visit of St. Isaac’s Cathedral : the largest Church in Russia and one of the finest architectural works and capable accommodate about 10,000 people.
Overnight in St. Petersburg.

Day 05 St. Petersburg – Moscow (By Train)
Morning, proceed to the train station. Departure by speed train “Sapsan” to Moscow.
Arrival and transfer to the hotel in Moscow.
Free afternoon in Moscow. Overnight in Moscow.

Day 06 Moscow
Morning, proceed to city tour of Moscow to see its main historic architectural and cultural monuments  During the tour you will visit Vorobyevi Hills where you will get an incredible view of the city, you will proceed to Moscow State University which is an example of architecture from the time of Stalin, the Diplomatic Village, Triumphal Arch and much more. The tour will be finished at the Red Square, the so-called heart of the capital.Visit of Kremlin and it’s cathedrals (2 h.) Moscow Kremlin – one of the largest and most beautiful architectural ensembles in the world, which includes visits of Archangel’s and Annunciation Cathedrals, the Armory, seeing an exhibition in the Assumption belfry and admire the Tsar Bell and the Tsar Cannon, famous masterpieces of the Russian casting. Overnight in Moscow .

Day 07 Moscow – Sergiev Posad – Moscow Metro & Arbat (155 kms / 4 hrs)
Morning, proceed to Sergiev Possad – the city founded around the sacred place of the Russian land and the World Cultural Heritage sight – the Trinity Sergius Lavra, which is Trinity Sergius Lavra monastery named respected Russian saint Sergius. Transfer back to Moscow.Afternoon continues with discovering other highlights of Moscow – its famous Metro and Arbat street. This tour introduces the history and architecture of the Metro subway system and includes travels by Metro to see the most famous stations that are uniquely designed with decorative elements including mosaics, statues and marble staircases. The tour proceed to Old Arbat street, one of Moscow’s oldest streets. The street has gone from being the headquarters of Ivan the Terrible’s secret police to the center of aristocratic life in Moscow in the 18th century to finally being the center of the Russian bohemian life.
Overnight in Moscow.

Day 08  Depart Moscow
Departure transfer to onward destination.

TOUR ENDS

Includes
– Accommodation as per the program.
– Meal Plan – Half Board basis (i.e. breakfast & dinner).
– Entrance fees.
– Cruise for St. Petersburg – St. Isaac’s Cathedral.
– Express train ticket St Petersburg- Moscow.
– Metro ticket for Moscow metro tour.
– Boat trip in St Petersburg.
– Local English speaking guide.
– All transfers, sightseeing, excursions.
– All taxes.

Excludes
– Personal Expenses.
– Camera / Video Camera Fees.
– Medical Aid.
– Tips.
– Travel Insurance.
– Visa (If any).

Important information
– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.