Colors of Autumn: Grand Capitals & Aurora Borealis

Name: Colors of Autumn: Grand Capitals & Aurora Borealis
Location: Russia

Type:Private

Season:September - October

Duration:12 days

Grade:Moderate Consider some walking (about 2 hours per day).

Destinations:Moscow St. Petersburg Kola Peninsula Murmansk Lovozero

Rate:from $3,650 USD per person

Cultural treasures and wonders of nature are blended smoothly into one awe-inspiring tour to Russia. During the first week of the journey, you will enjoy the world-famous highlights of both capitals: explore ancient Moscow and discover the most magnificent St. Petersburg's sights. After the visiting cultural attractions, you will dive into the world of magical North nature and get unique opportunity to watch mesmerising Northern Lights. Book your spot now and get ready for the exclusive holiday in Russia!

Extraordinary experiences: a journey to the best location in Russia for watching Aurora Borealis, fantastic wonder of nature
- Unique objects: a visit to the world's first nuclear-powered icebreaker, now permanently based at Murmansk
- 7 days of sightseeing: 2 days in Moscow, 3,5 days in St. Petersburg, half-day in Murmansk, and 2 days in Lovozero. A bilingual guide accompanies every part of the tour
- Get any help on 24/7 English-speaking support line
- Stay connected with family and friends using local SIM card
- Group tours are fully escorted by a bilingual tour director
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Itinerary

Apart of visiting all the highlights of Russia in Moscow and St Petersburg, this unique trip will take you to the Russian North. The Kola Peninsula is the best place in Russia that gives you high chances to watch the Northern Lights in action.We customize tours on request. Apart of that, you will encounter the saami culture and visit real nulear ice breaker in Murmank!

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12

Day 1, Arrive Moscow

Day 2, Kremlin & The City

Day 3, Discover Moscow

Day 4, Arrive St. Petersburg

Day 5, Discover St Petersburg

Day 6, Peterhof palace and park

Day 7, The Hermitage museum

Day 8, Arrive Murmansk, Russian Arctic

Day 9, Lovozero Tundras

Day 10, Fishing & Northern Light Hunt

Day 11, Saami Village Tour

Day 12, Farewell

Dates & rates

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Inclusions

Accommodation

3-, 4- or 5-star hotels of your choice, hand-picked by our staff for their excellent amenities and central location. 5* hotels are available in St. Petersburg and Moscow only. For group tours 4* hotels in Lovozero are not available.
3 nights Moscow // 4 nights St. Petersburg // 1 night Murmansk // 2 nights Lovozero national park// 1 night Saami village hotel

Meals

Full breakfast at the hotels (exсept Day 1)
Breakfast in 4* Lovozero lodge // Full board in 3* Lovozero lodge

Transportation

4-hour standard class high-speed train fare from Moscow to St. Petersburg. Ask us about upgrading to a Business/First Class ticket or flight options
Flight St. Petersburg - Murmansk, economy fare
Meet & greet at the airports/train stations
Private return airport/train station transfers
Metro pass for Moscow & St. Petersburg
Private transportation on tours as per program in a comfortable a/c car/minivan/bus (except on walking tours)

Sightseeing

Full-day (8 hours) guided tour of Moscow; Highlights include Moscow Kremlin (visiting the Cathedrals and the Armory), the Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral (outside), Lenin’s Mausoleum (outside), GUM, the Bolshoi Theatre (outside), metro tour
Moscow full-day (8 hours) guided tour including panoramic driving city tour, Cathedral of Christ the Savior, pass by the Novodevichy Convent, Sparrow Hills, Stalin's skyscrapers, Moscow river Cable Car, guided tour to the State Tretyakov Gallery
St. Petersburg full-day (8 hours) guided city tour , guided tour to the Peter and Paul fortress and cathedral, private boat ride, tour to Faberge museum with audioguides
Half-day ( 4 hours) guided tour to the Hermitage and the Winter palace
Half-day (5 hours) Peterhof Grand palace and park tour
Murmansk day (6 hours) city tour: the Naval Museum or the Historical Museum, museum of icebreaker “Lenin” // Lovozero: walking, snowmobile ride, ice fishing in winter with vodka picnic // Saami culture centre and reeds ride

Entrance tickets & visas

Entrance tickets to all included sightseeing attractions (except optional)
Russian visa letter of invitation (required by the Ministry of Tourism to grant you a Russian visa) is provided free of charge

We value your comfort

24/7 support before and during your trip with us
Best places to stay, to eat, to go out and have fun - safe and secure with the tour operator that specializes in Russia. Tips already included
Group tours are fully escorted by a bilingual tour director
Maximum group size 16 people