Overview
PRICE DETAILS
| Category | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Adult in Twin / Triple | 4,225 |
| Child with Bed* | 3,250 |
| Child without Bed** | 2,965 |
SIGHTSEEING
MOSCOW
- Guided city tour of Moscow
- Metro Tour
- Sparrow hill Cable car ride
- Russian Circus
- Sapsan Train from Moscow to St. Petersburg
ST. PETERSBURG
- Guided city tour of St. Petersburg
- Hermitage Museum
- Peterhof gardens
- Neva cruise
- Grand Maket – Russia in Miniature
| Month | Departure Dates |
|---|---|
| April | 29 |
| May | 20 |
| June | 17 |
| July | 15 |
| August | 12 |
| September | 16 |
HOTELS
- 2 nights at hotel Edge Seligerskaya / Hotel Aerostar or similar in Moscow
- 3 nights at Hotel Cosmos Pribaltiskaya or similar in St. Petersburg
- 1 night at hotel Edge Seligerskaya / Hotel Aerostar or similar in Moscow
Itinerary
Day 1 :
Welcome to Moscow!
On arrival proceed to your hotel and check-in on your own.
* Overnight in Moscow. (D)
* Note: The standard check-in time is 1500 hrs. We may have to
proceed directly for dinner or packed dinner will be provided in case
of late arrivals of flight or long queue at the immigration.
Day 2 :
Guided city tour of Moscow – Sparrow hill Cable car - Metro Tour – Russian Circus
Today, we proceed for a guided city tour of Moscow: Visit the Red Square, see the St. Basil’s Cathedral, the White House and Christ the Saviour Cathedral. What’s more! Enjoy unique views of the iconic buildings in Moscow from the cable car which connects
the two banks of the Moskva-river and has shortly become a new hallmark of the city. Next, we visit the Metro station of Moscow often called ‘The People’s Palaces’, for their elegant designs, lavish and profuse use of marble, mosaics, sculptures and chandeliers.
Later this evening be captivated by the performances at the traditional Russian circus.
* Overnight in Moscow. (B, D)
Day 3 :
Onto St. Petersburg – Guided Tour of St. Petersburg
Today, we check out and proceed to the railway station to board the High speed SAPSAN train onto St. Petersburg- A major historical and cultural centre, as well as Russia’s second largest city. On arrival, we proceed on a guided tour of St. Petersburg: Visit Kazan cathedral, see the Peter and Paul fortress, the famous dome of St. Isaac’s Cathedral and drive past the Palace square with its dominant Alexander Column, the Bronze Horseman – dedicated to the founder of St. Petersburg, Peter the Great.
* Overnight in St. Petersburg. (B, D)
Day 4 :
Visit Peterhof Gardens - Visit Hermitage museum
Today, proceed to Peterhof to visit the gardens. Peterhof is like an encyclopedia of park design through the age of empire. Marvel at the intricate Fountains and stunning landscapes. These gardens are sometimes referred as the “Russian Versailles Gardens”. Next, we visit the famous Hermitage Museum which has the gigantic collection of nearly three million objects and ranked as one of the world’s major museums.
* Overnight in St. Petersburg. (B, D)
Day 5 :
Visit Grand Maket – Neva cruise
Today, proceed to Visit Grand Maket where you will see Russia in miniature. It is the second largest model in the world, and the permanent exhibition covers an area of 800 square metres. Next, embark on a scenic canal cruise, gliding along the city’s waterways and admiring it’s elegant bridges, historic landmraks and picturesque architecture.
* Overnight in St. Petersburg. (B, D)
Day 6 :
Onto Moscow
Today, we check out and proceed to the railway station to board the High speed SAPSAN train to Moscow.
* Overnight in Moscow. (B, D)
Day 7 :
Return back home with pleasant memories!
Today, we proceed to airport on your own for your flight back home. Do spare a few minutes to share your feedback with your Tour Manager. Your valued suggestions will be most appreciated. Arrive home with pleasant memories of your European Tour, which we are sure you will treasure for a lifetime. (B)
* Note: There are parking restrictions for coaches, and it is not possible to stop at all the places during the city tour. Your Tour Manager will try his/her best to stop coach wherever possible for a photo stop.
Includes/Excludes
The Cost Includes
- Accommodation, Meals, Sightseeing and Excursions as per above mentioned itinerary.
- Services of a professional, friendly and multilingual Tour Manager or a local Representative. (Subject to minimum 15 customers).
The Cost Excludes
- Passport, Visa charges, Airport & Port taxes.
- Cost of your Air tickets required to participate in this tour.
- Insurance, laundry, telephone charges, transfers all items of personal nature and also food and drinks not forming part of the group menus.
- Private airport transfers, Cost of Suggested / Optional Excursions.
- Any increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in all land arrangement which may come in to effect prior to departure.
- Tipping is expected from anyone providing your service e.g. Coach Driver, Local Guides, Hotel & Restaurant staff etc. It is mandatory to tip a nominal amount of EURO 3 per person/per day. For the entire duration of this tour which is 7 Days, the total Tips amount is EURO 21 per person to be paid to the Tour Manager on Day 01 of the tour.
- Anything not specifically mentioned in ‘What your Tour Price includes’ box.
FAQs
What should travelers know about hotel accommodations?
- All hotels will be either around the airport area or on the outskirts.
- Most hotels in Europe have only Twin beds. The double bed will be Queen size and not King size.
- As a 3rd person in a triple room, most hotels use rollaway beds and room size may be the same as the double room.
- Most hotel rooms in Europe may not be air conditioned / air cooled nor will fans be provided. Air conditioning / cooling in hotels are set as per European weather conditions.
- Functioning of Air cooling / Air conditioning in hotels is subject to official declaration of summer by the local authority.
- The average room size of the hotels in Europe are between 16 – 20 sq.mts
- Most hotels in Europe do not provide tea kettles in the rooms.
- Any damage caused to the hotel rooms during your stay shall be payable by the passengers.
- We also reserve the right to substitute a hotel of similar class if it is deemed advisable or necessary.
What are the important guidelines for traveling by coach?
- Most of your journey in Europe is by coach and hence you are requested to keep the coach clean.
- Due to hygienic reasons, it is not permitted to use toilets on the coach. However, the tour manager will make comfort stops during long drives.
- Eating & drinking is not permitted on the coach.
- One check-in bag and one handbag per person only, due to limited boot space on the coach.
- Coaches are non-wheelchair compliant. There are steps to board / alight from the coach.
What should travelers know about meal arrangements during the trip?
- Meals are pre–set and a–la carte is not possible.
- On certain days, a packed lunch will be provided.
What should travelers keep in mind about sightseeing arrangements during the trip?
- On certain departures, we may sometimes amend / reverse the itinerary. However, all the services / inclusions will remain the same.
- Generally, you will have to walk to sightseeing places, amusement parks and at the airports sometimes for a long distance; however, the same will be timely instructed by the Tour Manager. It is advisable to carry a good pair of comfortable sports shoes. The tour manager and the driver will do their best to get you as close to the monuments as possible.
- In the case of missing a paid entrance due to sudden closure or non-availability the same will be replaced by another visit of similar value and / or type or a refund will be provided.
What are the key terms and conditions travelers should be aware of before joining the tour?
- A local representative or a driver may only be there to assist you during your initial part of the tour.
- Security alerts and random closures might affect the itinerary.
- Please take extra care of your personal belongings while on the tour, every country you travel to is prone to thefts and bag snatching. SOTC will not be liable for any loss of belongings / baggage.
- SOTC shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any damages, loss, baggage loss, theft, injury, accident, death, breakdown or irregularity, which may occur in carrying out the tour arrangement, weather conditions, strikes, war, quarantine
and any other cause whatsoever and all such loss or expense must be borne by the passengers. Insurance policies must be carried while on tour. - The management reserves the right to claim any additional expenses incurred due to delays or changes in schedules of train, airplane, bus, ship or other services.
- The Tour Manager and the company reserves the right to amend the itinerary, alter, vary or withdraw any particular departure, excursion advertised. For the convenience of our passengers, we will sometimes amend the itinerary. However, all the services will remain the same.
- There are no refunds for any services i.e., meals, sightseeing etc. not utilized on your tour.
- All optional activities will have to be booked and paid to the Tour Manager on Day 01 of the tour. Payments to be made by cash in the currency as mentioned in your tour price only. (Credit or Debit cards not accepted).
- Optional tours are booked & paid on 100% non-refundable & non cancellation policy.
- In case you decide to change the date of your return reservation once confirmed the exact amount payable to the airline will be advised once the same is confirmed.