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Two Capitals Escape

Overnight rail between the cities.

Duration

7 nights

Group size

Private / small group

Activity

Moderate

Transport

Private car & scheduled flights

The journey

Overview

Overnight rail between the cities. This 7-night Russia journey is shaped by Rahal specialists, with private transfers and stays we use ourselves.
  • St Petersburg palaces
  • Moscow city icons
  • Overnight Red Arrow rail
  • Ballet or opera evenings

Day by day

Itinerary

Arrive in Russia — day 1

Moscow

Arrive in Russia. Overnight rail between the cities.

Moscow in depth — day 2

St Petersburg

Moscow in depth. Overnight rail between the cities.

St Petersburg & surrounds — day 3

Peterhof

St Petersburg & surrounds. Overnight rail between the cities.

A slower signature day — day 4

Golden Ring

A slower signature day. Overnight rail between the cities.

Depart Russia — day 5

Russia

Depart Russia. Overnight rail between the cities.

Moments

Gallery

A 7-night privately arranged journey in Russia. Daily plans stay flexible once you are on the ground.

Stay

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