From the Kremlin to the Hermitage

The Kremlin and Red Square in Moscow, and the Hermitage and canals of St Petersburg.

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Moscow → Saint Petersburg · 6–7 days

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RussiaMoscow
Days
3
When
May–Sep
Per person/day
Average 6,800 RUBMid-range · per person/day
Cost scope
Per person per day: accommodation, meals, urban transport, visits and a small allowance for extras. Flights excluded; larger purchases vary. Editorial estimate, not a quote.
RussiaSaint Petersburg
Days
3–4
When
May–Jul · Sep
Per person/day
Average 3,500–7,000 ₽Mid-range · per person/day
Cost scope
Per person per day: accommodation, meals, urban transport, visits and a small allowance for extras. Flights excluded; larger purchases vary. Editorial estimate, not a quote.

Who it is for

For anyone who wants Russia's two historic capitals, with big museums and a metro that is a sight in itself.

Not for anyone who does not want to deal with visas, and the entry rules are in each city guide.

The strategy

Moscow and Saint Petersburg are four hours apart by high-speed train. The trip starts at the Kremlin and ends at the Hermitage, which takes a full day.

What you will see

Red Square, Moscow. Red Square brings together the domes of St.
Ermitage, Saint Petersburg. Rastrelli's baroque palace (1754–1762) and one of the largest museums in the world, with about 3 million pieces in five connected buildings.