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Fantastic Three: Moscow, St Petersburg and Aurora

Tour Type: Small group Season: August - SeptemberDuration: 12 daysGroup tour dates: 17 Sep 2020 - 28 Sep 2020 23 Sep 2021 - 04 Oct 2021 Cities: Moscow St. Petersburg Kola Peninsula Murmansk Lovozero Grade: ModerateConsider some walking (about 2 hours per day).Rate from $2,568 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

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

Day 1, Arrive Moscow

Day 2, Sightseeing of Moscow

Day 3, Discover Moscow

Day 4, Arrive St. Petersburg

Day 5, Peterhof Palace

Day 6, Discover St Petersburg

Day 7, Catherine's Palace and Amber Room

Day 8, Arrive Murmansk, Russian Arctic

Day 9, Lovozero. Northern Lights hunt

Day 10, Fishing & Northern Light Hunt

Day 11, Saami Village Tour

Day 12, Farewell

Dates & rates

Dates & rates

RATE PER PERSON IN SINGLE ROOM: $0 USD
RATE PER PERSON IN DOUBLE ROOM: $0 USD
RATE PER PERSON IN TRIPLE ROOM: $0 USD
Rate from: $2,568 USD
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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
  • Full-day (8 hours) guided tour of Moscow: Highlights include the State Tretyakov Gallery, the Novodevichy Convent with the guided tour inside, Sparrow Hills, the VDNKh, the Museum of Cosmonautics, and Stalin's skyscrapers panoramic driving tour
  • Full-day (8 hours) guided tour of St. Petersburg; Highlights include the Royal Palace of Peterhof, the Peter and Paul Fortress and Cathedral, boat cruise
  • Full-day (8 hours) guided tour of St. Petersburg; Highlights include the Winter Palace and the Hermitage, St. Isaac Cathedral, Kazan Cathedral and the Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood
  • Pushkin/Tsarskoe Selo day (6 hours) guided tour: Catherine’s palace & Amber room
  • 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

  • Russian local sim card with data
  • 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
  • Group tours are fully escorted by a bilingual tour director
  • Maximum group size 22 people
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