An excellent tour for a snapshot of the key cities of Russia. This tour takes in the historic sites of St. Petersburg and Moscow including the iconic Church of Our Saviour on Spilled Blood, St Basils, The Hermitage, The Summer Palace, Red Square that surrounds the Kremlin and the living museums that are the Nation's Metro system.
The beauty of Russian tourism is that they don't give a jack shit about the English language and in reality this probably messes with the head of the tourist, but the traveler takes it in their stride and sees it part of the experience.
Hints and Ideas
Take a photo of the name of the Metro station you're starting from - this will help with your return journey. Make sure you take in the sites of the Metro Stations - touch the bronze dog statute for good luck.
If the opportunity arises, go to a Cossack show or an Ice hockey game and soak in the atmosphere.
Get use to being offered Vodka everywhere you go, whether it's shopping, or on the train. After slamming down a shot try chewing on a gherkin, you will be surprised by how they complement each other.
Go on a cruise on the canals of St Petersburg. Don't worry if the tour is in Russian as the sites are amazing especially around dusk. Make sure you rug up if you are doing the tour around October. Blankets are provided though.
Take the opportunity to sample the local cuisine - Borscht is delicious and if you're sick of the Vodka shots get stuck into the local brew at a Retro 1950's Stalin Bar and listen to stories about the Stalin era.
If catching the overnight train from St Petersburg to Moscow with a tour group stay in the public sleeping sector rather than fork out extra money for a cabin as you still have share with members of the public anyway.
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