Fam Trip in Russia 2022
Strelka Tours details sights, sounds and attractions in once in a lifetime offer to visit Russia.
Don’t miss out on your opportunity to explore in depth both Russian capitals over the course of a 7-day April 2022 rendezvous.
Discover your bucket list destination with Strelka Tours CEO Alina Friedman and one of our most passionate guide. Together they will be sharing their knowledge and inputs on how to turn you into an expert on Russia.
- Take advantage of a luxurious 5-Star accommodation
- Dine in style every day in carefully selected restaurants
- Visit Kremlin and Hermitage and explore Russian art and history
- Become an expert in Russian cuisine and local wines
- Enjoy the regal reception at the palace with a private concert like the Tzars did
- Taste caviar with pancakes and Russian vodka
| Accommodations 5-star hotels |
Lotte Moscow Lotte St. Petersburg |
| Included |
Museum Entrance Fees Highly-educated expert guides 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 Gala dinners Exclusive experiences High-speed train from Moscow to St. Petersburg (business class with meals) All on-tour transportation on modern air-conditioned motor coach including arrival and departure transfers Whisper technology enhanced touring Luggage handling in/out Visa support, registration fees |
| Not included |
Air tickets Visa processing Gratuities Evening performances |
Day 1 (Apr 22, 2022 - FRI): Arrival in Moscow
You will be met, greeted and escorted to your luxurious 5* hotel.
This evening you can relax, have a welcome drink with your fellow travelers and the Russian team.
Accommodation: Lotte Moscow
Day 2 (Apr 23, 2022 - SAT): Moscow from Ancient to Contemporary
Today we offer you some insights into the rich history of Moscow.
Enter the Kremlin walls to discover the country’s past and present. See the Kremlin’s compositional center and look into the three main cathedrals – the Assumption, the Annunciation and the Archangel’s Michael cathedral.
Step into Red Square to admire the colorful domes of St. Basil’s cathedral.
You will view famous landmarks including the Savior Tower, the Kremlin walls, GUM department store, the State Historical Museum and Lenin’s mausoleum.
After, admire the Art Nouveau design of historical Metropol Hotel and enjoy the tour and lunch there.
Then we will drive around the city and view Bolshoi Theatre, the Christ the Savior Cathedral and the famous Stalin’s Skyscrapers.
In the evening, enjoy high-end cuisine, and soak up the unique atmosphere of Moscow.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lotte Moscow
Day 3 (Apr 24, 2022 - SUN): Insider Experience
This morning, take a Metro ride with your guide and stop to explore the grandeur of its most impressive stations. Then visit the Old Tretyakov Gallery – the main museum housing a collection of Russian art from the XII to the XX century, including the world famous Andrey Rublev’s “Holy Trinity.”
After lunch at a trendy restaurant, learn about the architecture of the city throughout the ages.
In the evening we will take you on a gastronomical journey led by a professional sommelier. As you are served an elegant lunch, discover and taste local wines – Riesling, Chardonnay, Merlot. Challenge yourself to learn the Russian alphabet, so you can read local traffic and street signs.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lotte Moscow
Day 4 (Apr 25, 2022 - MON): Rail to St. Petersburg
After breakfast and check out, explore the fashionable food mall and market Depot.
Then you will be transferred to Leningradsky railway station to board the rapid train Sapsan to St. Petersburg (business class seats with meals).
Upon arrival check in to your 5* hotel and relax at luxurious Mandara Spa.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Lotte St. Petersburg
Day 5 (Apr 26, 2022 - TUE): City of Tsars and Revolutions
Today, enjoy the tour of the northern capital of Russia. First of all, view the Palace square and take in the spectacular panorama of the General Staff building, Alexander column, and the Hermitage. Then the city tour will feature the impressive St. Isaac’s Cathedral, Bronze Horseman statue of Peter the Great and splendid view of the city from the Spit of Vasilievsky Island. View the Peter and Paul Fortress where the town of Peter started in 1703. Continue past the Field of Mars and the Summer Gardens and enter the most famous church in the city the Church of Our Savior on the Spilled Blood.
Enjoy lunch and visit Yusoupov Palace on the Moika River, the residence of the incredibly wealthy Yusupov family, infamous as the scene of the assassination of Grigory Rasputin.
Later, proceed to the New Holland Island and have surprise dinner at the CoCoCouture restaurant. As NY Times put it, the restaurant offers updated, farm-to-table takes on traditional Russian cuisine. The dishes are served with a theatric flair and will convert the staunchest nonbelievers.
Spend some time on the New Holland Island – a modern recreational space with cozy shops and cafes and a cultural heritage from the times of Peter the Great.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lotte St. Petersburg
Day 6 (Apr 27, 2022 - WED): Fine Arts and Exclusive Experiences
After breakfast, go to the Palace square. Take in the spectacular panorama of the General Staff building, Alexander Column and Winter Palace. A highlight of your stay is a guided visit to the famous Hermitage Museum with its masterpieces by hundreds of artists. Explore the halls of the Winter Palace including Peter’s Thone room.
Visit Moika Kempinski and enjoy lunch and Russian tea ceremony.
St. Petersburg is surrounded by water like Venice or Amsterdam. The canal cruise is an essential part of the sightseeing for those who want to explore the city, experience the curves of its rivers and canals, take a look at the city’s beautiful architecture from a totally different angle. Enjoy the boat ride and get carried away by the sweet sound of the Neva river waves!
In the evening enjoy a Farewell dinner at Grand Belmond and a private concert. Virtuosi of the Mariinsky and Mikhailovsky Theatre will perform compositions by various Russian composers for your pleasure and delight, including pieces by Rachmaninov and Tchaikovsky.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lotte St. Petersburg
Day 7 (Apr 28, 2022 - THU): Depart St. Petersburg
Departure transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Meals: Breakfast
7-Day Fam Trip April 22-28, 2022
Price: $1250 per person in Single or Double room
Payment Conditions:
Deposit: 10% of the price 60 days prior to departure
Final Payment: 30 days prior to departure
Cancellation Fees:
60-15 days prior to departure or more: 10% of the price
14-8 days prior to departure: 50% of the price
7 days prior to departure or less: 100% of the price
Important notes:
Strelka Tours reserves the right to alter the sequence of activities or replace an activity that becomes unavailable for a comparable one.
Lotte Moscow
The luxurious Lotte Moscow Hotel, located on Novinskiy Boulevard, in the very heart of Moscow. The hotel boasts some of the most spacious rooms among the city’s 5* hotels. It offers various facilities including Mandara Spa center, fitness club with sauna and swimming pool. First-class dining options bearing internationally renowned brand names are featured at the hotel. International flavours at Lotte Hotel promise an extraordinary experience. Lotte Moscow Hotel is a part of The Leading Hotels of the World, the largest luxury hotel, resort & spa collection.
Click here to view Lotte Hotels COVID-19 global care & cleanliness Commitment.
Lotte St. Petersburg
Lotte St. Petersburg Hotel, located in the downtown St. Petersburg on St. Isaac’s Square, features elegant rooms, equipped with smart technology and state-of-the-art facilities. It offers the guests four exquisite gastronomic concepts and the award-winning world-known Mandara Spa with four native Balinese therapists, dedicated to providing the most luxury experience. As one of the winners of the annual Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Awards, the hotel has been recognized for the second consecutive year for it’s outstanding service and exceptional accommodations.
Click here to view the Lotte St. Petersburg Hotel safety policy (anti-COVID-19 measures).
