The Snowball - 6 days

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CHRISTMAS OR NEW YEAR TOUR: No stuffing turkeys or entertaining aunts, head to mighty Russia this Christmas or New Year! With fun and good cheer discover the wonders of St Petersburg and the nation’s capital - Moscow on this 6 day tour of Russia, taking in palaces of the tsars and the Hermitage, Red Square, the Kremlin and more.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Take in the highlights of St Petersburg including a guided tour of the exquisite Church on Spilled Blood, Peter & Paul Fortress and Cathedral
    • Discover Moscow's UNESCO-listed Red Square, home to spectacular St Basil’s Cathedral, Lenin's Mausoleum and the historic GUM Department store
    • Take a guided tour of the remarkable Hermitage Museum at the Winter Palace
    • Explore the grounds of Moscow's mighty Kremlin, with its numerous governmentbuildings, gold-domed cathedrals and the giant tsar bell
    • Visit Catherine Palace at Tsarkoe Selo and marvel at the incredible Amber Room

What's this trip about?

    CHRISTMAS OR NEW YEAR TOUR: No stuffing turkeys or entertaining aunts, head to mighty Russia this Christmas or New Year! With fun and good cheer discover the wonders of St Petersburg and the nation’s capital - Moscow on this 6 day tour of Russia, taking in palaces of the tsars and the Hermitage, Red Square, the Kremlin and more.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CitySt Petersburg
End CityMoscow

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • Local Immersion & Homestays

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Russia

Attractions

  • Moscow

Trip includes

    • 5 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner (including a Welcome Dinner on day 1)
    • 1 overnight train from St Petersburg - Moscow in a 4-berth cabin including bed linen
    • 4 nights 4 star hotels
    • Escorted by an English speaking Russian tour guide
    • Specialist Russian guides at local sights
    • Guided sightseeing - St Petersburg and Moscow
    • Airport arrival transfer on day 1
    • Moscow Metro travel card - 6 journeys
    • All relevant transfers and transportation on tour

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Day : 1 St Petersburg

Welcome to Russia and the start of your winter holiday! Upon arrival you will be met at St Petersburg Pulkovo Airport and transferred to your hotel for check-in. This evening meet for an informative welcome meeting and dinner with the rest of your group at the hotel.

Day : 2 St Petersburg

St Petersburg is known as the city of the tsars and this morning we head out of city to explore beautiful Catherine Palace at Tsarskoe Selo. At Catherine Palace the exterior and the interior of this lavishly decorated building really catch the eye - particularly the s...

Day : 3 St Petersburg

St Petersburg - Moscow. This morning we get a wonderful overview of the city as we drive along the famed Nevsky Prospekt, past the museum and university districts and a few photo stops will be made along the way at places such as the magnificent St Isaac's Cathedral a...

Day : 4 Moscow

Arriving into Moscow very early this morning we transfer to our hotel. Then we hop on the Moscow Metro and make our way to legendary Red Square for a walking tour. As the historical, political and social heart of Moscow, this famous square is home to some of the city’...

Day : 5 Moscow

Today we head back to Red Square to visit the Kremlin - Russia’s bastion of political might, where we will enjoy a guided walk through the grounds, seeing numerous government buildings, gold-domed cathedrals and the tsar bell. The rest of the day is free for you to re...

Day : 6 Moscow

Our tour comes to an end after breakfast and hotel check out.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $615
Price per day$103
Last Updated: 2/16/2022

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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On The Go Tours Reviews & Ratings

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Marsha Wallace

Jan 2019

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The Snowball New Years tour was fantastic

It was a lot to see in just a few days however I felt satisfied leaving Russia that I saw and did everything I wanted there. I loved having some free time in both St...

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John Kendall

Jan 2017

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Nataliya was an outstanding tour guide

She is very knowledgeable on the aspects of the tour to include history and culture, and shared tons of interesting information. She was thoughtful to all members o...

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John Hearnden

Jan 2017

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I wrote on the feedback form that we were given in Moscow that the highlight of our trip was our tour guide and I would like to reiterate that statement

She was fun, professional, helpful, very informative and as far as I could see was never off duty. As for the tour itself with the benefit of hindsight there were a...

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Lisa Lamentino

Jan 2017

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Loved the trip, saw so much, and had a wonderful guide, Daria, who looked out for everything and everyone

I enjoyed the food, and Daria's recommended restaurants were excellent. The only thing I think could be better is the location for the Moscow hotel, being so far ou...

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Carol Page

Jan 2017

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Natasha was very enthusiastic and patient with questions

She stayed until the early morning with me to make sure I caught the taxi to the airport. The tour was interesting. I had been to Russia many years ago and saw most ...

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Escaping a cold London winter back in 1998, we followed the sun for a colourful adventure around the world. Discovering amazing history, interesting cultures and the jaw-dropping beauty of our planet, the friends we made along the way made our journey all the more special. Inspired to share our experiences, the seeds were sown and On The Go Tours was born.

Over the years we’ve grown into a small yet global company, with a purposeful local ethos. True to our own travels, authenticity is core to our holidays. We’d love you to experience a country the way it really is, with people who live there and know it inside out. We know this makes the difference between a great holiday and a truly memorable one. Our carefully sought out English-speaking local guides are passionate about sharing their country with you and we believe that they are amongst the best in the business.

We know too that adventure feels better with a chilled beer poolside or a soft pillow at the end of each day and we search out comfortable hotels and boutique properties for your stay. As we love to say - travel with us and adventure in style!

Unbeatable value: Combining authentic local experiences with an excellent range of 3-5 star hotels & boutique properties, our tours represent unbeatable value. Add in airport transfers, passionate tour guides and all transportation and you do get the best of adventure travel and creature comforts too.

Great group size: With an average of 15 and a maximum of 24, our group size really works well on tour, so you’re bound to meet like-minded travellers and make lasting friendships. Our festival tours do have larger group sizes due to their ‘one-off’ nature.

100% Guaranteed: Not only are all our group tour departures 100% guaranteed, we are also fully financially bonded, so you can book our tours with absolute confidence. We’re proud to say that we recently won 2 prestigious British Travel Awards and were runner up for another 3, testament to the quality of our holidays.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Tip for your tour guide. We recommend you allow USD$3 - 5 per day, per traveller. Tipping your guide is an entirely personal gesture.
    • International flights and visa
    • Entrance Fees: USD$40-50pp, paid in local currency

Accommodation

3-4 star,
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Age Requirements
No age restrictions
16 and over if accompanied by an adult
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