Today you will depart from Trivandrum to Moscow, Russia. As the world's largest country, Russia occupies one-tenth of all the land on Earth. It spans 11 time zones across two continents (Europe and Asia) and has shores on three oceans (the Atlantic, Pacific and Arctic Ocean). The Russian landscape varies from sandy and frozen desserts to tall mountains to giant marshes.
On arrival at Moscow Airport, you will be transferred to a hotel. Later, proceed for a city tour of Moscow with stops at the most famous sights: Poklonnaya Hill, and New Maiden Convent. Drive by Tverskaya Street, Manezhnaya Square, Ohotny Riad, Bolshoy Theatre, Lubianka Square, the Kremlin and Kropotkinskaya embankments. Visit Sparrow Hills, Sparrow Hills is a hill on the right bank of the Moskva River and one of the highest points in Moscow, reaching a height of 80 m above the river level. The observation platform is on a steep bank 85 m above the river or 200 m above sea level. 

Overnight Stay at hotel. (Lunch & Dinner)

After breakfast proceed to visit Cosmonauts Museum, the Monument to the Conquerors of Space (Russian: Monument) was erected in Moscow in 1964 to celebrate the achievements of the Soviet people in space exploration. The museum contains a wide variety of Soviet and Russian space-related exhibits and models which explore the history of flight; astronomy; space exploration; space technology; and space in the arts.
VDNKh Park, the All-Russian Exhibition Centre, is the largest exhibition, museum, and recreational complex in the world. It was designed to display the success and potential of the Soviet agricultural industry and remains today a monument of Soviet architecture, culture and history.
The Moscow Metro is one of the largest and most grandly built metro systems in the world. The stations are all uniquely designed with decorative elements including mosaics, statues, marble floors, walls and staircases to name a few. On the Old Arbat, you will be told of the street’s interesting history and view the street’s artisan culture. You will also have the opportunity to view and purchase souvenirs from the streets many craftsmen.
The Russian Circus rose during the Soviet period, when acts from many Russian circuses united to tour the United States under the title, "The Moscow Circus." During this time, the circus became a point of pride.

Overnight Stay at hotel. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

After breakfast check out from the hotel and you will be transferred to the train station and board the Sapsan high-speed train to St. Petersburg. On arrival at St. Petersburg, you will be transferred to the hotel. Later proceed for a city tour of St. Petersburg with stops at the most famous sights: Nevsky Prospekt, Palace Square, the Palace Embankment (beautiful view of the Neva and the Peter and Paul Fortress), the Field of Mars, Mikhailovsky Castle, crosses the Neva on the Trinity Bridge, cruiser "Aurora", Strelka Vasilievsky Island, the Palace Bridge, St. Isaac's Square (all from outside). 

Overnight Stay at hotel. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

After breakfast,  proceed to visit Catherine Palace, The Catherine Palace is a Rococo palace in Tsarskoe Selo, located 30 kilometres south of St. Petersburg, Russia. It is most famous for its architecture and decor, which showcase a variety of styles spanning its 300-year history. Its embellished blue-and-white facades are an example of Elizabethan Baroque architecture. Many of the staterooms, collectively known as the Golden Enfilade, were designed in Rococo style.
The Winter Palace is a palace in Saint Petersburg that served as the official residence of the House of Romanov, previous emperors, from 1732 to 1917. The palace and its precincts now house the Hermitage Museum. To house these paintings Catherine ordered the construction of a new building next to the Winter Palace known as the Small Hermitage. The word Hermitage means 'dwelling of a hermit' and it was named so because Catherine regarded this place as a retreat from the court life.

Overnight Stay at hotel. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

After breakfast proceed to visit Peterhof Park and palace by hydrofoil one way. Peterhof is famous for its fountains, and the central water feature is the Grand Cascade. The ensemble comprises several layers of terraces, two grottos, and statues depicting Biblical characters, animals, and the Great Russian Rivers.
Vodka is an important component of Russian life, an element of national identity and everyday culture. We invite you to visit the Vodka Museum and feel the atmosphere of long-gone centuries. You will get to know the story of vodka (the real stuff!), when its manufacture began and the role it has played in the history of Russian civilization.
Later enjoy the river cruise and back to the hotel.

Overnight Stay at hotel. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

After breakfast checkout from the hotel and you will be transferred to the train station and board the Sapsan high-speed train to Moscow. On arrival at Moscow, you will be transferred to the hotel. Later visit Red Square, it is the city's most prominent landmark, with famous buildings such as Saint Basil's Cathedral, Lenin's Mausoleum and the GUM department store. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1990. Red Square has been the scene of executions, demonstrations, riots, parades, and speeches. The Moscow Kremlin is a fortified complex in the centre of Moscow. It is the best known of the kremlins (Russian citadels) and includes five palaces, four cathedrals, and the enclosing Kremlin Wall with Kremlin towers. Visit Hotel Ukraine (one of Stalin’s sister buildings) and a diorama of Moscow in 1970. Zaryadye Park is a new park in the center of Moscow, located on the former site of Hotel Rossiya. Dating back to 1365 and situated a stone’s throw from Moscow’s Red Square, Zaryadye is the oldest trading settlement outside the Kremlin walls. In 2013, the Government of Moscow commissioned an international competition to develop the area.

Overnight Stay at the hotel (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
 

It’s time now to say goodbye.

Today you will be transferred to the airport and board a flight to India.
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