Russian Rhapsody
No longer shrouded behind the Iron Curtain, Russia is yours to discover.
Visit the Kremlin, which once contained all of Moscow inside its 15th-century walls, and stand in the middle of iconic Red Square. Board a train for St. Petersburg, former capital of the Russian empire, and visit the Winter Palace (residence of Catherine the Great) and the St. Petersburg History Museum.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Russia
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Day 2: Moscow
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
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Day 3: Moscow
Take a guided tour of Moscow
With your expert local guide you will see:- Kremlin
- Square of Cathedrals
- Red Square
- St. Basil’s Cathedral
Visit the Armory Palace Museum
Attend a circus or folklore performance
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Day 4: Moscow
Enjoy a free day in Moscow
Add this in-depth excursion:
Sergiev Posad
Opt to join a full-day excursion to the town of Sergiev Posad and its magnificent Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius. This stunning monastery is the center of the Russian Orthodoxy and offers a wealth of important religious sites on its grounds. Explore them all, and a factory that builds nesting dolls, on an in-depth guided tour.
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Day 5: Moscow • St. Petersburg
Travel by Sapsan train to St. Petersburg
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Day 6: St. Petersburg
Take a guided tour of St. Petersburg
Visit the Winter Palace
Visit the Peter and Paul Fortress
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Day 7: St. Petersburg
Take a walking tour of St. Petersburg
With your tour director you will see:
- Nevsky Prospekt
- Alexander Pushkin Monument
Visit the St. Petersburg History Museum
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Day 8: St. Petersburg
Enjoy a free day in St. Petersburg
Add this in-depth excursion:
Peterhof
Venture to the southern shore of the Baltic Sea on this half-day excursion to Peter the Great’s Peterhof, sometimes called the Russian Versailles. Your guided tour will take you through the grand palace and the beautiful gardens of the former tsar residence. Don’t miss the famous fountains—several are designed to soak visitors! Closed Mondays and the last Tuesday of the month.
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 9: St. Petersburg • Tallinn
Travel to Tallinn
Take a guided tour of Tallinn
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Day 10: Tallinn • Helsinki
Travel by ferry to Helsinki
Take a walking tour of Helsinki
With your tour director you will see:- Government House
- Helsinki University
- Uspenski Cathedral
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Day 11: Helsinki
Take a guided tour of Helsinki
With your expert local guide you will see:- Parliament
Visit Temppeliaukio Church
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Russia
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Day 2: Moscow
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
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Day 3: Moscow
Take a guided tour of Moscow
With your expert local guide you will see:- Kremlin
- Square of Cathedrals
- Red Square
- St. Basil’s Cathedral
Visit the Armory Palace Museum
Attend a circus or folklore performance
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Day 4: Moscow
Enjoy a free day in Moscow
Add this in-depth excursion:
Sergiev Posad
Opt to join a full-day excursion to the town of Sergiev Posad and its magnificent Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius. This stunning monastery is the center of the Russian Orthodoxy and offers a wealth of important religious sites on its grounds. Explore them all, and a factory that builds nesting dolls, on an in-depth guided tour.
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Day 5: Moscow • St. Petersburg
Travel by Sapsan train to St. Petersburg
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Day 6: St. Petersburg
Take a guided tour of St. Petersburg
Visit the Winter Palace
Visit the Peter and Paul Fortress
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Day 7: St. Petersburg
Take a walking tour of St. Petersburg
With your tour director you will see:
- Nevsky Prospekt
- Alexander Pushkin Monument
Visit the St. Petersburg History Museum
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Day 8: St. Petersburg
Enjoy a free day in St. Petersburg
Add this in-depth excursion:
Peterhof
Venture to the southern shore of the Baltic Sea on this half-day excursion to Peter the Great’s Peterhof, sometimes called the Russian Versailles. Your guided tour will take you through the grand palace and the beautiful gardens of the former tsar residence. Don’t miss the famous fountains—several are designed to soak visitors! Closed Mondays and the last Tuesday of the month.
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 9: St. Petersburg • Tallinn
Travel to Tallinn
Take a guided tour of Tallinn
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Day 10: Tallinn • Helsinki
Travel by ferry to Helsinki
Take a walking tour of Helsinki
With your tour director you will see:- Government House
- Helsinki University
- Uspenski Cathedral
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Day 11: Helsinki
Take a guided tour of Helsinki
With your expert local guide you will see:- Parliament
Visit Temppeliaukio Church
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach; Train; Ferry with extension
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Hotels
7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (10 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
2 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (4 with extension); 1 walking tour (2 with extension)
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Entrances
Kremlin; Armory Palace Museum; Winter Palace; Peter and Paul Fortress; St. Petersburg History Museum; With extension: Temppeliauko Church
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
