Russia is one of the most incredibly diverse countries in the world, with almost unmatched treasures of culture, history and landscapes. From the onion-domed fairy-tale spires of Moscow and St. Peters burg to the serene Ural Mountains towards the west and the warm and glittering beaches of Sochi in the south-west, Russia is full of surprises. The nation boasts 28 World Heritage Sites of which seventeen properties are cultural, and eleven are natural. While one trip to Russia isn’t enough to cover all highlights, still some of the best attractions can be covered on our Glorious Russia tour.
Duration : |
8N/9D |
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Location : |
Cosmos Museum - Red Square - The Kremlin - Lenin's Mausoleum - World War Museum - Moscow Metro Tour - Russian Folk Show - Peterholf - Hermitage Museum - Neva River Cruise |
Rate : |
1,25,000* |
Day 01:
Kannur/Kochi/Delhi
Meal Plan-: No Meals
Assemble at Kannur/Kochi International Airport for board your flight departing to Delhi. Arrives Delhi by late evening. Then transfer you to International terminal to board your next flight departs to Moscow. Overnight journey in the flight.
Day 02:
Delhi/Moscow
Meal Plan-: Breakfast (On Board) + Lunch + Dinner
Welcome to Moscow, Russia. Moscow is the capital and most populous city of the Russian Federation with 12.2 million residents. According to Forbes 2013, Moscow has been ranked as the ninth most expensive city in the world. Upon arrival you will meet your airport assistant and transfer to hotel. After lunch we proceed for sightseeing which includes,
• VDNH Cultural Exhibition Center
• Cosmos Museum/ Yuri Gagarin Museum
• Worker and Kolkhoz Women Statue
Overnight stay in the hotel at Moscow.
NB-: Hotel check in time is 15:00 Hrs. early check in is strictly subjected to the availability.
Day 03:
Moscow City Tour
Meal Plan-: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
After breakfast, Proceed to Red Square to visit Lenin's Tomb also known as Lenin's Mausoleum, situated in Red Square in the center of Moscow, is a Mausoleum that currently serves as the resting place of Vladimir Lenin. This is the prime attraction of Russian Tour (Subject to the availability). His embalmed body has been on public display there since shortly after his death in 1924. Later you will see the world famous St.Basil’s Cathedral, the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour. The Moscow Kremlin is a fortified complex at the heart of Moscow, overlooking the Moskva River to the south, Saint Basil's Cathedral and Red Square to the east, and the Alexander Garden to the west. It is the best known of the Kremlins and includes five palaces, four cathedrals, and the enclosing Kremlin Wall with Kremlin Towers. After lunch you will transfer to World War Museum contains the Victory Park with many tanks and other vehicles used in the Second World War on display. The museum features 14,143 square meters of exhibit space for permanent collections. Overnight stay in the hotel at Moscow.
Day 04:
Moscow City Tour/ St Petersberg
Meal Plan-: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
After breakfast, proceed for Moscow Metro Tour. The Moscow Metro, the fourth-largest in the world and largest outside of Asia in terms of passenger numbers, and the busiest in Europe. It is recognized as one of the city's landmarks due to the rich architecture of its 200 stations. It was the first underground railway system in the Soviet Union. The Moscow Metro is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful attractions in Russia Tour. After lunch visits Christ the Saviour Cathedral, Tretykov gallery and Arbat Street. Later in the evening transfer you to railway station, to board your train departs to St. Petersberg. Overnight journey in the train.
Day 05:
St Petersberg Tour
Meal Plan-: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Early morning arrives at St. Petersberg railway station and transfers you to hotel. After fresh up and breakfast, visit Peter & Paul Fortress- The Peter and Paul Fortress is the original citadel of St. Petersburg, Russia, founded by Peter the Great in 1703 and built to Domenico Trezzini's designs from 1706 to 1740 as a star fortress. In the early 1920s, it was still used as a prison and execution ground by the Bolshevik government. After lunch visit, St Issac's Cathedral - Saint Isaac's Cathedral is the largest Russian Orthodox cathedral in the city. It is the largest orthodox basilica and the fourth largest cathedral in the world. Later we do Russian Folk Show at Nikolaevsky Palace- This show combines music, song and dance of different regions of Russia and allow discovering the true spirit of the country in the most incredible way. Overnight stay in the hotel at St Petersberg.
Day 06:
St Petersberg Tour
Meal Plan-: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
After breakfast, proceed to half day tour to Peterhof - The Peterhof Palace is a series of palaces and gardens located in Peterhof, Saint Petersburg, Russia, commissioned by Peter the Great as a direct response to the Palace of Versailles by Louis XIV of France. Entrance to Palace of Peter the Great in Strelna After lunch visit Hermitage Museum- the State Hermitage Museum is a museum of art and culture in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The second-largest art museum in the world, it was founded in 1764 when Empress Catherine the Great acquired an impressive collection of paintings from the Berlin merchant Johann Ernst Gotzkowsky. The museum celebrates the anniversary of its founding each year on 7 December, Saint Catherine's Day. It has been open to the public since 1852. Overnight stay in the hotel at St Petersberg.
Day 07:
St Petersberg
Meal Plan-: Breakfast + Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast proceed to Pushkin Garden - The Pushkin Garden honors the Russian poet through its relaxed and calm spaces. It has seats and games for children. Youngsters gather here constantly to practice their skate skills. On weekends you can find cultural activities for all the family members. Then move to visit the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood is one of the main sights of Saint Petersburg, Russia. Other names include the Church on Spilled Blood, the Temple of the Savior on Spilled Blood and the Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ. Erected on the site where political nihilists fatally wounded Emperor Alexander II in March 1881, the church was constructed between 1883 and 1907, funded by the imperial family. Then visit the Piskaryovskoye Memorial Cemetery - on the Avenue of the Unvanquished, dedicated mostly to the victims of the Siege of Leningrad. The memorial complex designed by Alexander Vasiliev and Yevgeniy Levinson was opened on May 9, 1960.
About 420,000 civilians and 50,000 soldiers of the Leningrad Front were buried in 186 mass graves. Overnight stay in the hotel at St Petersberg.
Day 08:
St Petersberg/Moscow/Delhi
Meal Plan-: Breakfast + Lunch & Dinner (On board)
After breakfast, check out the hotel and transfer to St. Petersberg International Airport for board your flight departing to Delhi via Moscow.
Day 09:
Delhi/Kochi/Kannur
Meal Plan-: No Meals
Arrives Delhi international airport and transfer to next flight departs to Kochi/Kannur with cherishable memories.
? Flight Ticket -: Kochi/Kannur to Delhi Return + Delhi to Moscow + St Petersberg to Delhi
? Luggage -: 07 KG Cabin bag + 15 KG Check in Luggage
? VISA -: Russian Tourist Visa
? Accommodation -: Premium 3 star hotels on double / family sharing basis (2N in Moscow + 3N in St Petersberg)
? Transportation -: All transports and transfer in AC luxury tour coach.
? Meal Plan -: 06 X Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
? Services of a “Swapnatheeram” tour manager.
? Services of an English speaking guide.
? All entry tickets as per itinerary
? 500 ML mineral water per day
? All expenses from your hometown to Kochi/Kannur airport and back.
? Tipping for tour guide and driver
? Passport charges.
? Expenses of additional/optional tours.
? Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry expenses, wines, mineral water, Porter charges, food and drink not in the regular menu, mini bar, telephone calls etc.
? Bed Coffee, evening tea snacks, meals in the domestic flight and all other meals which are not mentioned in the itinerary.
? Cost of overseas Medical Insurance
? Food and drink not forming the part of group Menus
? Cost of Airport transfers of the guests and additional airport transfers if any
? Any Increase in the fuel surcharge or any kind of taxes levied by the respective government or statutory bodies.
? Extra stay pre/post tour.
? Any extra expenses incurred for changing the route due to any unforeseen circumstances, forced majeure instances, natural calamities, political disturbances, flight delays, strikes etc.
? Extra cost incurred due to illness, accident, hospitalization or any Individual unforeseen cost incurring incidence.
? Any private transfers taken to move from one place to another instead of coach.
? Any add-on sightseeing/ sightseeing done twice /activities along with transfers if done other than mentioned in the tour program.
? Anything not specifically mentioned in 'Your Tour Cost Includes Column
VISA Requirements:
? Passport with validity of minimum 6 months with old passports
? 3 Photographs 3x4 cm, White Background.
? Letters addressed to the Russian Embassy consulate preferably in your company letter head.
? Signed & fully filled application form.
COST PER HEAD : INR 1,25,000
COST PER CHILD WITH BED (5 to 12) : INR 1,05,000
COST PER CHILD WITHOUT BED (2 to 5) : INR 85,000
INFANT (BELOW 2) : INR 25,000
ADVANCE : INR 60,000