White Christmas 2025

Type:Small group

Season:December - March

Duration:8 days

Group dates: 27 Dec 2024 — 03 Jan 2025

Grade:Easy This tour fits any age and fitness level

Destinations:St Petersburg Moscow

Rate:from $2,410 USD per person

Feel the magic of Russia during the snow season, where two of the country’s most iconic cities—St. Petersburg and Moscow—come to life in their full winter glory. This winter journey through Russia will immerse you in the rich cultural heritage and majestic architecture of these cities, while also giving you the chance to experience Russian traditions, Christmas markets, and the spirit of New Year celebrations.

Celebrate New Year or Christmas - or both - in Russia!
- Four days of guided sightseeing tours with professional English-speaking guide and entrance tickets included: St Petersburg 2 days, Moscow 2 days
- Hermitage, Kremlin, Troyka ride & Christmas markets- the best Russia has to offer in winter
- Discovery Russia 24/7 English-speaking support line in Russia
- Group tours are escorted. 20 guests per group maximum .
- New Year gala dinner and party in Moscow
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Itinerary

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8

Day 1, Arrive St Petersburg

Day 2, The Hermitage & Iconic Cathedrals

Day 3, Catherine's Palace and Troyka

Day 4, At leisure

Day 5, From St. Petersburg to Moscow

Day 6, New 2025 Year in Moscow

Day 7, Discover Moscow

Day 8, Kremlin museum & Departure

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: $2,410 USD

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Inclusions

Accommodation

3-, 4- or 5-star hotel of your choice, hand-picked by our staff for their excellent amenities and central location
3 nights in Moscow // 4 nights in St. Petersburg

Meals

Full breakfast at the hotels (exсept Day 1)
Group tour: Gala Dinner, New Year Celebration for groups staying in Moscow on 31st December (set arrivals 26th Dec from St. Petersburg and 30th December from Moscow)

Activities

New Year Dinner and Party with entertainment program (for Festive Date departures)
Troyka ride
Exploring Russian Christmas markets

Transportation

High-speed train St. Petersburg to Moscow, standard class, 4 hours ride. Please inquire about business or 1st class upgrade and flight options
Meet & greet at the airports/train stations
Private return airport/train station transfers
Private transportation on tours as per program in a comfortable a/c car/minivan/bus (except on walking tours)
Metro pass in Moscow

Sightseeing

Full-day (8 hours) guided tour of St Petersburg: Highlights include Winter Palace and the Hermitage, Isaac Cathedral, Kazan Cathedral, Peter & Paul Fortress and Cathedral, and Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood
Day (6 hours) guided tour of Pushkin/Tsarskoe Selo: Highlights include Catherine’s palace & Amber room, Troyka ride experience
Full-day (8 hours) guided tour of Moscow: Highlights include the Moscow Kremlin, the Kremlin Armory, the Red Square, Saint Basil's Cathedral (outside), GUM, the Bolshoi Theatre (outside), Novodevichy Convent (outside), Sparrow hills, Christmas markets
Second full-day (8 hours) guided tour of Moscow: Highlights include Tretyakov State Art Gallery, Kolomenskoye Estate & Wooden Palace

Entrance tickets & visas

Entrance tickets to all included sightseeing attractions (except optional)
Russian Visa supporting documents, including an official visa invitation letter, and step-by-step guide on how to apply for your visa

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
Group tour 22 ppl maximum

CHECK OUT WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT TRAVELLING WITH US

Andrew Steele, Australia, July 2024 Moscow and St Petersburg Trip

I am an Australian who recently travelled to Moscow and Saint Petersburg with Discovery Russia. This was during the period of sanctions which made travel less easy. I had an outstanding experience with Discovery Russia, I received consistent communication before after and during the trip, and was never left without support, even extending beyond the scope of the tour. I appreciate the ease with which this made my trip as I have wanted to visit Russia for a very long time. I highly recommend and would use this organisation again!

Lorena D'Souza: January Russia tour of St Petersburg and Moscow

I was a little apprehensive about travelling to Russia but really had nothing at all to worry about. Discovery Russia organised everything from pick ups to private tours, metro cards and provided a very useful guide to completing the visa processes..

We were NEVER left in a museum with an audio guide (which at times can be disengaging), but rather had a guide talk to us about the most popular and historically significant items/artworks. The tour guides were beyond knowledge, professional and always had our interests at heart. Furthermore, the company provides Russian SIM cards and our tour manager Tati was available literally available 24/7, always checking our transfer our tour guide had arrived. I can not recommend this company enough if you are thinking about travelling to Russia.