Ten private days through Moscow, St. Petersburg and Karelia, with rail travel between the cities and two nights by Lake Onega.
An estimate from the published adult rates. Children and other group sizes need a personal quote. We confirm dates, rooms, services and the final total before booking.
This group needs a personal quote. We will confirm the price for your party and dates.
Based on the published programme. Hotel changes mean changes of overnight base; hotel choice and the final daily schedule are confirmed in your quote.
Tell us the children's ages and any mobility needs of older guests. We agree rest breaks, walking limits and alternatives before booking.
Two nights in Moscow, five in St. Petersburg and two in Petrozavodsk.
A coordinator connects the city visits, trains and Kizhi crossing.
The final transfer from Karelia is planned before onward flights are booked.
Starting city: Moscow. Your proposal confirms the meeting point and transfer time. Visit order depends on your dates and group’s pace.
Main stops in programme order · transport confirmed in your quote
Moscow
St. Petersburg
Petrozavodsk
Arrival in Moscow. Meet your driver and transfer to the hotel. If your flight allows, visit Izmailovo before the welcome dinner. Check-in and the first day's visits are arranged around arrival time.
Meals: Welcome dinner included. Other lunches and dinners are paid separately; we can help with restaurant choices.
The Kremlin and Moscow City. Visit Red Square, the Kremlin and the Armoury at the confirmed admission times. After lunch, see the city from the booked Moscow City observation deck. Return to the hotel; choose and pay for your own dinner.
Meals: Breakfast included. Other lunches and dinners are paid separately; we can help with restaurant choices.
Art and the train to St. Petersburg. Visit the Tretyakov Gallery and take a walk in Gorky Park if the train time allows. Travel to St. Petersburg by Sapsan in the class stated in your quote, then transfer to the hotel. Plan dinner around the train; it is separate today.
Meals: Breakfast included. Other lunches and dinners are paid separately; we can help with restaurant choices.
A slower day in St. Petersburg. Start later after the rail journey. Walk along Nevsky Prospekt, passing Kazan Cathedral and the Singer building, with time to stop or return to the hotel. The evening is free and dinner is separate.
Meals: Breakfast included. Other lunches and dinners are paid separately; we can help with restaurant choices.
The Hermitage and Fabergé. Explore selected Hermitage galleries at the booked time. After lunch and a break, visit the Fabergé Museum if its confirmed session fits the day. Return to the city; choose and pay for your own dinner.
Meals: Breakfast included. Other lunches and dinners are paid separately; we can help with restaurant choices.
Peterhof. Travel to Peterhof for the Grand Palace and Lower Park, with fountains in season. After lunch and a park walk, return by the confirmed water service or by road if the sailing is cancelled. Choose and pay for your own dinner.
Meals: Breakfast included. Lunch included; the venue or packed lunch is agreed before departure. Other lunches and dinners are paid separately; we can help with restaurant choices.
Tsarskoye Selo and Yusupov Palace. Visit Catherine Palace and the Amber Room, then return to the city. A Yusupov Palace visit and seasonal river cruise are arranged around available sessions; this is a full day, so timings must be confirmed together. Dinner is separate.
Meals: Breakfast included. Other lunches and dinners are paid separately; we can help with restaurant choices.
Train to Petrozavodsk. Take the confirmed train from St. Petersburg to Petrozavodsk, with class and departure time stated in your quote. Transfer to the hotel and, if time allows, walk along the Onega waterfront. Choose and pay for your own dinner.
Meals: Breakfast included. Other lunches and dinners are paid separately; we can help with restaurant choices.
Kizhi. Travel across Lake Onega to Kizhi on a confirmed seasonal sailing. Walk among the wooden churches and village buildings before returning to Petrozavodsk. If weather prevents the crossing, discuss a land programme; the boat cannot be guaranteed. Farewell dinner is included at a venue agreed in advance.
Meals: Breakfast included. Lunch included; the venue or packed lunch is agreed before departure. Farewell dinner included at a venue agreed in advance.
Return and departure. Leave Petrozavodsk for St. Petersburg by the agreed road or rail connection, then continue to the airport. This takes a substantial part of the day. An early international flight may require an additional night, confirmed separately before booking.
Meals: Breakfast included. Other lunches and dinners are paid separately; we can help with restaurant choices.
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Three or four alternatives at each stop: smaller hotels, family rooms or countryside cottages. We consider cost, location and comfort. These are options to discuss, not confirmed bookings. Availability, room category, meals and the final price are checked for your dates; the tour does not include all options at once.
Choose one option for this stop. We compare the cost for your dates, location and room arrangements for your family, then include your choice in the quote.
On Lubyansky Proyezd, opposite the Polytechnic Museum. A central walking base. The family category is for 2+1; a larger family may need two rooms.
Hotel website · new tab — SenatorA small branded hotel near Baumanskaya metro. A practical base with transport into the centre; plan a ride rather than a short walk to Red Square.
Hotel website · new tab — Mercure Moscow BaumanskayaA courtyard hotel on Sechenovsky Lane, near Ostozhenka and Prechistenka. Suits the museum part of the route and walks around this neighbourhood.
Hotel website · new tab — Bagration MoscowChoose one option for this stop. We compare the cost for your dates, location and room arrangements for your family, then include your choice in the quote.
A historic building on Vosstaniya Street, near Nevsky Prospekt and Moskovsky Station. A useful base for city walks and train arrivals.
Hotel website · new tab — AKYANSet in the Bertgold Centre creative courtyard. A two-room family category makes it worth considering when room layout matters more than a star rating.
Hotel website · new tab — GutenbergA small hotel on Sotsialisticheskaya Street in the Dostoevsky district. Suits city walks; the room combination for your family is checked separately.
Hotel website · new tab — Brothers KaramazovOn Sinopskaya Embankment by the Neva. Suits a riverside stay with transfers to Palace Square. The room view depends on the category booked.
Hotel website · new tab — Bagration St. PetersburgChoose one option for this stop. We compare the cost for your dates, location and room arrangements for your family, then include your choice in the quote.
On the Onega waterfront near the Kizhi pier, with connecting-room options. Useful for an early boat departure; lake views depend on the booked category.
Hotel website · new tab — FregatOn Gagarina Square by the railway station, with family accommodation options. Convenient after a train journey; allow a separate transfer to the Onega waterfront.
Hotel website · new tab — Piter InnA small hotel in a restored historic building on Anokhina Street, with a restaurant in the building. A central city option rather than a waterfront stay.
Hotel website · new tab — PETRALake conditions can change quickly, even in summer. Bring warm layers and rain protection. The captain decides whether a crossing can run; if it cannot, we agree a land alternative and any effect on the programme or price before making changes.
Your group travels with a guide and coordinator; local specialists lead the relevant visits and activities. We confirm the guiding language before booking. A female guide can be requested, subject to availability.
Included: 9 breakfasts; lunches on days 6, 9; welcome dinner on day 1 and farewell dinner on day 9. Choose and pay for other lunches and dinners yourself; we can recommend restaurants. We agree the farewell venue and menu before booking. On the listed days with included lunch, we confirm the venue or packed lunch in advance; a route change includes agreeing a replacement.
Private road transfers, with rail and boat tickets confirmed for the route. Train class and any private boat charter are stated in the quote; scheduled services may carry other passengers. Road and lake connections require a realistic time buffer.
Check Wi-Fi availability with the selected accommodation. Mobile coverage can be limited on roads and islands; save tickets and meeting details offline. Local SIM or eSIM options depend on current registration requirements and your device.
Price on request. We calculate your group for specific dates after confirming hotels, transport and services. Children and group sizes without a published rate need an individual quote.
Travel insurance: inclusion, cover and cost are confirmed in your final quote.
A private vehicle for this tour's group (2-8 guests). Vehicle class, luggage, child seats and winter transfer conditions are confirmed in your proposal.
We name the real trade-off instead of a star rating. Your exact hotels and vehicle class are confirmed in the proposal.
City hotels: location and family room arrangements chosen for your budget. The room category is specified in the proposal; central areas can be noisy.
We publish guest reviews only after the trip is complete — no incentives, no edits.
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Add to requestIndicative add-on costs depend on this tour's party (2-8 guests), dates and availability. Before booking, we confirm the operator, each guest's eligibility and replacement or refund terms.
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Inclusions depend on the tour and are listed in your proposal: accommodation, private transfers, hosts, tickets and meals as specified. In cities, we suggest 3–4★ hotels or alternatives for your budget; the property and menus are agreed before booking. International flights, visa fees and personal expenses are excluded unless explicitly stated. Check insurance arrangements in your proposal.
Yes, but the right route depends on children’s ages, the season and journey lengths. We discuss child seats, meals and time to rest. Some activities have age or height limits; we check these before booking. Children’s prices are listed in your proposal.
Yes. 30+ days before travel — free. 14–30 days — possible surcharge for hotels and tickets. Under 14 days — case by case. All tours are private, so flexibility is high.
Tell us your group size and preferred month. We aim to reply within 2 working hours, daily 09:00–21:00 Moscow time (UTC+3). Your proposal is prepared in 24–48 hours after we clarify your needs.
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Maria
Arabic-speaking host · art historian
Maria reads requests personally. Working hours: daily 09:00–21:00 Moscow time (UTC+3).
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Your host
Maria
Arabic-speaking host · art historian
Maria reads requests personally. Working hours: daily 09:00–21:00 Moscow time (UTC+3).
