Help me Choose a City-break in Russia & Ukraine
Here you will find detailed information on itinerary focus of each tour.
Please note that our standard city-break packages cover Russia and Ukraine only and we hope this quick guide will help you choose the most appropriate itinerary for you. If you are still unsure please contact Go Russia and our experienced travel consultants will be happy to answer all your questions about our city-breaks or alternatively prepare personalised itineraries based on your own preferences.
We have also designed a tour package for independent travellers where we provide accommodation, transfers, train travel and visas, leaving you free to build your own programme in Moscow and St. Petersburg. Please see below for more details.
We believe you should start by making some decisions - why you are going to Russia, what drives you to travel to your chosen destinations and what you’d like to get out of your trip. Are you looking for a general overview or do you have a particular interest in mind – perhaps recent history, culture, UNESCO treasures, World War II or space exploration?
Do you want to concentrate on Moscow and St. Petersburg or do you want to explore further? Our tours could take you to the beautiful old churches of the Golden Ring near Moscow or to the far north to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights. We also have special events tours; you could see in the New Year with our celebration package or visit the MAKS air show on our package for aviation lovers. If you want to be treated like a tsar, and also see some hidden treasures we have a luxury holiday too. We have also designed packages for those who want to explore the highlights of Southern Russia and Sochi Olympic venues.
Below you’ll see a table setting out our itineraries according to their main focus. Please also note that we can create a bespoke programme for you. All you have to do is complete an enquiry form and we will be able to build a holiday around your interests, timeframe and budget.
ITINERARY FOCUS
Regardless of the tour emphasis, all our standard packages do include must-see cultural treasures. In Moscow, this includes the Kremlin, Red Square, the Armoury and the fabulous Moscow Underground, while in St Petersburg we can’t leave out the Hermitage and Peterhof Palace with its stunning park and fountain complex. Around those highlights we can build an individualised tour to make your visit just what you’re looking for.We have also designed a tour package for independent travellers where we provide accommodation, transfers, train travel and visas, leaving you free to build your own programme in Moscow and St. Petersburg. Please see below for more details.
We believe you should start by making some decisions - why you are going to Russia, what drives you to travel to your chosen destinations and what you’d like to get out of your trip. Are you looking for a general overview or do you have a particular interest in mind – perhaps recent history, culture, UNESCO treasures, World War II or space exploration?
Do you want to concentrate on Moscow and St. Petersburg or do you want to explore further? Our tours could take you to the beautiful old churches of the Golden Ring near Moscow or to the far north to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights. We also have special events tours; you could see in the New Year with our celebration package or visit the MAKS air show on our package for aviation lovers. If you want to be treated like a tsar, and also see some hidden treasures we have a luxury holiday too. We have also designed packages for those who want to explore the highlights of Southern Russia and Sochi Olympic venues.
Below you’ll see a table setting out our itineraries according to their main focus. Please also note that we can create a bespoke programme for you. All you have to do is complete an enquiry form and we will be able to build a holiday around your interests, timeframe and budget.
| Best of Moscow & St. Petersburg Guided Tour (CB-17) | Moscow - 4 days St. Petersburg - 4 days |
focus on main cultural treasures Russia has to offer, this tour includes a bit of everything: culture, history, orthodox religion, and is most suitable for generalists without any particular focus. |
| Luxury Tour to Moscow & St Petersburg - Travel in the Style of the Tzars (CB-15) | Moscow - 4 days St. Petersburg - 4 days |
focus on luxury travel, extended general interest sightseeing programme. The tour includes 5* accommodation, train compartment with private facilities and extensive sightseeing programme in both cities. |
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Moscow - 3 days
St. Petersburg - 5 days |
focus on art and culture, more days spent in St. Petersburg, a package designed primarily for art lovers, those who have passion for paintings and want to experience the Russian art.
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| Three Capitals: Kiev - Moscow - St. Petersburg (CB-18) | Kiev - 3 days Moscow - 3 days St. Petersburg - 4 days |
focus on main cultural and historical treasures of Ukraine and Russia. This amazing package will introduce you to the past and present capitals of Russia and the Ukraine, the beautiful cities of Moscow, St. Petersburg and Kiev. |
| Mighty Russia: Moscow, Novgorod & St. Petersburg (CB-23) | Moscow - 3 days Novgorod - 2 days St. Petersburg - 3 days |
focus on culture and medieval history of Russia, a package designed for travellers who want to explore beyond capitals. |
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Moscow - 4 days
St. Petersburg - 4 days |
focus on Russian history of XX century, Bolshevik revolution, Great Patriotic war, dramatic Cold War period and modern history of Russia.
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| Hero Cities of Russia - Volgograd, Moscow and St. Petersburg - Timeless Monuments to Heroic Russian People (CB-27) | Volgograd - 3 days Moscow - 3 days St. Petersburg - 4 days |
focus on WWII and Russian history of XX century, The epithet “Hero City” was an honorary title conferred in Soviet times for outstanding heroism during World War Two. You will also learn about socialist revolution and Cold War period. |
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Moscow - 3 days
Suzdal - 1 day Vladimir - 1 day Novgorod - 2 days St. Petersburg - 3 days |
focus on cultural and historical discovery beyond Moscow and St. Petersburg. A package designed for customers who want to explore the Russian provinces and enjoy architectural masterpieces set in the charming landscapes and learn the country’s medieval history, orthodox religion, and unique traditional culture.
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| UNESCO Heritage in Russia: Moscow – Novgorod – Kizhi - St. Petersburg (CB-30) | Moscow - 3 days Novgorod - 2 days St. Petersburg - 3 days Kizhi, Karelia - 2 days |
focus on cultural UNESCO listed treasures of Russia, including an overnight trip to the Russian North. Explore treasures of Moscow, St. Petersburg and medieval Novgorod, visit open-air wooden architecture museum of Kizhi and enjoy traditional way of life in a Karelian village. This is a 10-days discovery journey. |
| Discovery of the Russian North: St. Petersburg, Kizhi, Solovetsky Island, Gulag Camp (KL-07) | St. Petersburg - 5 days Kizhi, Karelia - 2 days Solovetsky Islands - 2 days |
focus on cultural UNESCO listed treasures of the Russian North. Apart from St. Petersburg & Kizhi, visit the legendary Solovetsky Islands – the land full of legends - and learn about Gulag history. |
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St. Petersburg - 6 days
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focus on St. Petersburg treasures only, its majestic palaces, extravagant mansions and richly decorated cathedrals. Discover the cultural capital of Russia.
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| Best of Moscow Guided Tour (CB-31) | Moscow - 5 days | focus on Moscow treasures only, visiting the major landmarks of the Russian capital. |
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Moscow - 4 days
St. Petersburg - 4 days |
no set programme; Go Russia provides accommodation, transfers, train tickets, and visas and you are free to explore Moscow and St. Petersburg on your own. A package designed for those with independent mindset.
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Moscow - 8 days
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focus on former USSR top secret objects, space and aviation exploration, artefacts from World War II, dramatic Cold War period, Stalin’s Underground Command Centre, Star City, Monino open-air aviation museum.
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| Great Discovery of Southern Russia: Sochi – Gelendzhik – Krasnodar (CB-33) | Sochi - 3 days Gelendzhik - 3 days Novorossiysk - 1 day Krasnodar - 3 days |
focus on Southern Russia, Sochi Olympic venues. The itinerary provides the perfect introduction to the customs, traditions and beautiful landscapes of Southern Russia. |
| Highlights of Southern Russia: Sochi – Krasnodar (CB-32) | Sochi - 2 days Gelendzhik - 2 days Novorossiysk - 1 day Krasnodar - 2 days |
focus on highlights of Southern Russia, this package is designed for those who have a short amount of time but wish to explore the highlights of the Sochi area. |
| Winter Romance and New Year Fun in the Russian Capitals (CB-10) | Moscow - 4 days St. Petersburg - 4 days |
focus on New Year celebrations and cultural landmarks of Moscow and St. Petersburg. Combining elegant, romantic St Petersburg with modern, vibrant Moscow, you’ll enjoy the festive spirit in two of the country’s most enthralling cities. |
| Kiev City Break (CB-34) | Kiev - 8 days | focus on main cultural treasures of the Ukranian capital. This 8 day tour allows plenty of time to visit Kiev’s major sights. |
| Kiev & Lviv Tour (CB-35) | Kiev - 4 days Lviv - 3 days |
focus on Kiev & Lviv treasures. This 6 day tour combines two very different Ukrainian cities: the capital Kiev and elegant Lviv. |
| Kiev & Odessa Tour (CB-36) | Kiev - 4 days Odessa - 4 days |
focus on Kiev & Odessa treasures. Combine two of Ukraine’s most fascinating cities, explore the Black Sea coast. |