Vodka Shot - 6 days

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Take in the highlights of St Petersburg and Moscow on this short and sweet 6 day tour of Russia. From exquisite palaces of the Tsars and the incredible Hermitage Museum, to whimsical St Basil’s Cathedral and the mighty Kremlin - this is the best of Russia in under a week.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Explore the beautiful city of St Petersburg, including the exquisite Church on Spilled Blood, Peter & Paul Fortress and Nevsky Prospekt
    • Marvel at the dazzling array of art and exhibits in the world-famous Hermitage Museum, at the Winter Palace in St Petersburg
    • Discover a lavish residence of the tsars on a day trip to Catherine Palace at Tsarkoe Selo (winter: mid-October to April) or Peterhof Palace and gardens (summer: May to mid-October)
    • Take in the highlights of the capital on a walking tour, visiting Moscow's famous Red Square, home to the historic GUM Department Store, Lenin’s Mausoleum and spectacular St Basil’s Cathedral
    • Take a guided tour of the Moscow Kremlin, Russia’s political power house. Stroll around the grounds of this fortified complex, visit the Kremlin's cathedrals and see the mighty Tsar Bell

What's this trip about?

    Take in the highlights of St Petersburg and Moscow on this short and sweet 6 day tour of Russia. From exquisite palaces of the Tsars and the incredible Hermitage Museum, to whimsical St Basil’s Cathedral and the mighty Kremlin - this is the best of Russia in under a week.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CitySt Petersburg
End CityMoscow

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • Local Immersion & Homestays

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Russia

Attractions

  • Moscow

Trip includes

    • 5 breakfasts, 2 lunches and a Welcome Dinner on day 1
    • High speed train from St Petersburg - Moscow
    • 5 nights 4 star hotels
    • Escorted by an English speaking Russian tour guide
    • Specialist Russian guides at local sights
    • Guided sightseeing - Moscow and St Petersburg
    • Airport arrival transfer on day 1
    • Moscow Metro travel card - 6 journeys
    • All relevant transfers and transportation on tour

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day : 1 St Petersburg

Tuesday. Welcome to Russia. Arrival transfer from St Petersburg Pulkovo Airport to your hotel and check in. This evening meet at 7pm for an informative welcome meeting and dinner at the hotel with the rest of your group.

Day : 2 St Petersburg

Today we take in the highlights of the beautiful city of St Petersburg. Travelling by bus we make our way along the famed Nevsky Prospekt, past the museum and university districts and a few stops will be made along the way to see the magnificent St Isaac's Cathedral a...

Day : 3 St Petersburg

St Petersburg - Moscow. St Petersburg is known as the City of Tsars and today we head out of the city to explore one of the tsars' lavish palaces. We visit Peterhof Palace and its beautiful gardens on the Gulf of Finland in the summer (May to mid October) and in the w...

Day : 4 Moscow

This morning we set out to explore Russia’s capital, taking the metro to legendary Red Square for the start of our walking tour. Here we will see Lenin’s Mausoleum, the ritzy and historic GUM department store and spectacular St Basil’s Cathedral. Then we visit mighty ...

Day : 5 Moscow

This morning those who have booked our optional Inside a Soviet Bunker add-on will head 65 metres underground for a guided tour of a Stalinist-era Soviet Bunker that up until recently was a top secret symbol of Soviet Power. The rest of the day is free to explore the capital. There are plenty of great galleries, museums, cafes, shops and bars all within walking distance in the city centre.

Day : 6 Moscow

Sunday. Our tour comes to an end after breakfast and hotel check out.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $675
Price per day$113
Last Updated: 2/16/2022

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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On The Go Tours Reviews & Ratings

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Lisa Marie Kramer

Jul 2019

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I must say that I really enjoyed the tour

The accommodation was top-notch, the meals were pleasant and the transportation well suited for our needs. Our guide was very nice and professional and ensured that ...

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Deborah Taylor

May 2019

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Wow what an amazing experience we had on the Vodka Shot tour

Olga, our guide was fantastic. From the moment we arrived she was there waiting for us and throughout our entire trip she was a pleasure to be with. So full of histo...

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Angela Ference

Sep 2018

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I’ve travelled a lot and was very impressed with the whole trip

It was well organized and our guide was excellent and very knowledgeable about the area. I would definitely do another tour with On the Go. I have already recommend...

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Cathy Bisset

Mar 2018

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I had a fantastic trip, Dasha is a wonderful tour guide, she is very intelligent and charming, she is very passionate and knowledgeable about both St Petersburg and Moscow

I always felt confident that she knew what she was doing with regards to the itinerary and any other activities. The time went in really quickly at the end I did fee...

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Sonia Warman

Mar 2018

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Dasha was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about her country

The history of St Petersburg came to light when she spoke about her home city. The Tour itself was good, if but a scratch on the surface of a fascinating country ov...

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Escaping a cold London winter back in 1998, we followed the sun for a colourful adventure around the world. Discovering amazing history, interesting cultures and the jaw-dropping beauty of our planet, the friends we made along the way made our journey all the more special. Inspired to share our experiences, the seeds were sown and On The Go Tours was born.

Over the years we’ve grown into a small yet global company, with a purposeful local ethos. True to our own travels, authenticity is core to our holidays. We’d love you to experience a country the way it really is, with people who live there and know it inside out. We know this makes the difference between a great holiday and a truly memorable one. Our carefully sought out English-speaking local guides are passionate about sharing their country with you and we believe that they are amongst the best in the business.

We know too that adventure feels better with a chilled beer poolside or a soft pillow at the end of each day and we search out comfortable hotels and boutique properties for your stay. As we love to say - travel with us and adventure in style!

Unbeatable value: Combining authentic local experiences with an excellent range of 3-5 star hotels & boutique properties, our tours represent unbeatable value. Add in airport transfers, passionate tour guides and all transportation and you do get the best of adventure travel and creature comforts too.

Great group size: With an average of 15 and a maximum of 24, our group size really works well on tour, so you’re bound to meet like-minded travellers and make lasting friendships. Our festival tours do have larger group sizes due to their ‘one-off’ nature.

100% Guaranteed: Not only are all our group tour departures 100% guaranteed, we are also fully financially bonded, so you can book our tours with absolute confidence. We’re proud to say that we recently won 2 prestigious British Travel Awards and were runner up for another 3, testament to the quality of our holidays.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Tip for your tour guide. We recommend you allow USD$3 - 5 per day, per traveller. Tipping your guide is an entirely personal gesture.
    • International flights and visa
    • Entrance Fees: USD$70-80pp, paid in local currency

Accommodation

3-4 star,
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Age Requirements
No age restrictions
16 and over if accompanied by an adult
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