Russia is sometimes described as a nation of two souls. Moscow represents old world tsarist Muscovy, with its Orthodox faith, onion domes, and thousand year history. St. Petersburg is an elegant city born from Enlightenment, aristocracy, and revolution. Discovering these two contrasting capitals is pure travel magic, and this exciting tour of Moscow and St. Petersburg will give you a taste of their compelling stories.
If you're traveling to Russia for the first time but don't want to follow a typical tourist itinerary, consider this two-week tour. We've combined stops at iconic Russian museums, palaces, and gardens with visits to local markets, urban spaces, historic sites, and food and beverage tastings to give you a taste of Russian culture and history. You'll visit trendy neighborhoods, famous fortresses, a Cold War museum in a secure bunker, and a beautifully-decorated Metro station.
This unforgettable two-week holiday takes you from the Baltics into Finland and Russia. The journey begins in Latvia's capital of Riga with a tour of its medieval Old Town. Continue up the coast to Estonia before taking a ferry to Helsinki and see its historic fortress. The adventure culminates in Russia with highlights of imperial St. Petersburg followed by Moscow and the Kremlin, Red Square, and much more.
Discover the vibrant capital cities of Russia, starting in Moscow with its famous Red Square, Kremlin, and sprawling Izmailovsky Market. You'll visit ancient settlements of the Golden Ring, including the towns of Vladimir and Suzdal, touring museums, churches, and monasteries. End your trip exploring St Petersburg's monuments and palaces, including Tsar's Village, Peterhof, and the Hermitage with the world's largest collection of paintings.
