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Russian

Bespoke Russia Journeys: Tsarist Palaces, Imperial Art Collections, and Private Rail Access

Day-by-Day Itinerary

DAY 1: Arrival in Moscow

Welcome to Russia. Arrive at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport, where our VIP representative will meet you at the aircraft gate and escort you through fast-track customs. Transfer via private S-Class vehicle to your luxury hotel, The Carlton or Four Seasons Hotel Moscow. Spend the afternoon resting. In the evening, enjoy a private dinner overlooking Red Square.

Overnight: Moscow Palace Hotel

DAY 02: Red Square & Moscow Kremlin private tour

Following breakfast, meet your private guide for a tour of Red Square. Walk by St. Basil's Cathedral and the GUM department store. In the afternoon, tour the Kremlin grounds and the historic cathedrals of Cathedral Square. Visit the Armoury Chamber to view the collection of imperial treasures and carriages, enjoying fast-track access.

Overnight: Moscow Palace Hotel

DAY 03: Tretyakov Gallery & Metro private tour

Explore Moscow's cultural heritage. Visit the Tretyakov Gallery with an art historian, viewing the collection of Russian icons and paintings. In the afternoon, take a privately guided tour of Moscow's historic metro system, exploring the grand stations decorated with marble, mosaics, and chandeliers.

Overnight: Moscow Palace Hotel

DAY 04: Moscow to Saint Petersburg via Sapsan Train

Check out of your Moscow hotel. Your private chauffeur will transfer you to Leningradsky Station. Board the high-speed Sapsan train in First Class, traveling to Saint Petersburg in comfort. Upon arrival, meet your chauffeur and transfer to your hotel, the Four Seasons Lion Palace or Hotel Astoria.

Overnight: Saint Petersburg Palace Hotel

DAY 05: State Hermitage Museum private tour

Spend the morning exploring the State Hermitage Museum with an art historian. Enjoy fast-track admission to view the collections housed in the Winter Palace. In the afternoon, tour the General Staff Building to view the French Impressionist collection, followed by a private canal cruise.

Overnight: Saint Petersburg Palace Hotel

DAY 06: Peterhof Grand Palace private tour

Board a private hydrofoil for a day excursion to Peterhof, the summer palace of Peter the Great on the Gulf of Finland. Tour the Grand Palace, walk the Lower Gardens to see the fountains, and enjoy a private lunch near the water. Return to the city in the afternoon.

Overnight: Saint Petersburg Palace Hotel

DAY 07: Catherine Palace & Amber Room

Travel south with your private chauffeur to Tsarskoye Selo. Tour the Baroque Catherine Palace and its reconstructed Amber Room with a private guide. Spend the afternoon walking through the gardens. In the evening, attend a classical ballet performance at the Mariinsky Theatre.

Overnight: Saint Petersburg Palace Hotel

DAY 08: Saint Petersburg Departure

Enjoy breakfast. Your private chauffeur will transfer you to Pulkovo Airport for your departure flight. Our representative will assist you with baggage check-in and fast-track security.

Overnight: Departure flight

INCLUDES

  • 3 Nights hotel in Moscow (Palace Distinction) with Breakfast
  • 4 Nights hotel in Saint Petersburg (Palace Distinction) with Breakfast
  • First-Class Sapsan train tickets between Moscow and Saint Petersburg
  • All airport and station transfers in private Mercedes-Benz S-Class vehicles
  • Privately guided museum and palace tours with fast-track entry

Conditions:

  • ***Hotels are subject to availability
  • *** Rates are Subject to change without Prior Notice.

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