Arrival in Moscow - the capital of Russia, one of the biggest cities in Europe with more that 850-years history. The Moscow attractions are remarkable for their variety of styles and epoch, being embodiment of the Russian character and history.
Transfer from the airport to the hotel. Accommodation.
*Festive dinner at the hotel.

Breakfast.
Sightseeing coach tour round the most beautiful places of Moscow - main streets, squares and places of interest: the Tverskaya street the most animated and saucy, the former headquarters of the KGB, Russian White House, the Red Square, the Cathedral of St. Basil the Blessed, Victory Park with its fountains and churches, Moscow State University,Vorobyevi Hills - traditional place for just-married, and etc.
*Lunch at the local restaurant.
Excursion to the Moscow Kremlin and Kremlin Cathedrals - the historical center of Moscow. The Kremlin has always been perceived as a symbol of power and might of the Russian land. Each era of the Russian history left its architectural mark on the Kremlin. Within the Kremlin walls there are many architectural monuments, churches, cathedrals, museums, etc.
Return to the hotel.
Free time.

Breakfast.
Check out.
Tour to Sergiev Posad (Zagorsk) - the Trinity Monastery of St. Sergius - the center of Russian Orthodoxy, with its Theological Academy and Seminary. You will have a chance to look at Russian church service, listen to the singing. Visit to the museum of Russian icon-painting and Doll museum (Matreshka-doll originates from Sergiev Posad).
Lunch at the local restaurant.
Return to Moscow.
Free time.
*Evening performance.
Transfer to the railway station.
Departure to St. Petersburg - the overnight sleeper train to St. Petersburg (1-st class tickets).

Arrival in St. Petersburg - a truly beautiful city and most definitely the undiscovered gem of Europe. It is located on numerous islands in the delta of the beautiful Neva river.The city center is stunning - street after street of former palaces of the wealthy families and royalty who once lived here.
Sightseeing coach tour round the city - major city sights including visit to Holy Savior on the Spilt Blood and St. Isaac's Cathedral - the 4th highest cathedral in the world. The interior of the Cathedral is notable for hundreds of paintings, sculptures and mosaics of the 19th centuary masters. The upper observation platform below the dome provides a splendid panoramic view of the whole city.
Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.
Free time. *Festive dinner.

Breakfast.
Excursion to the Hermitage Museum - one of the major museums in the world. Its collection consists of nearly three million art treasures. Exhibits are displayed in the world famous Winter palace as well as the Small, Old and New Hermitages.
Free time. * Lunch at the local restaurant. * In summer: Boat trip along rivers and canals - a wonderful tour to enjoy the riversides of St. Petersburg. * Cultural performance - Folkshow with fourchette at Nikolaevsky Palace.

Breakfast.
Tour to Petrodvorets (Petergoph) - one of the major palace-and-park complexes in the suburbs of St. Petersburg. This magnificent architectural ensemble overlooking the Gulf of Finland is known for its stately parks with marble statues, numerous palaces and pavilions, beautiful fountains, marvelous man-made lakes and gorgeous interiors of the Great Palace.
Lunch at the local restaurant in Orangerea.
Return to the hotel.
Free time.

Breakfast.
Airport transfer. Departure from St. Petersburg.