| Many large and populous countries
have multiple 'capital-sized' cities – NYC/Washington/L.A.,
Beijing/Shanghai, Delhi/Mumbai. Russia has always done this, and although the
'official' capital has moved between Moscow and St
Petersburg at different periods, in reality the role of
Russian capital has always been shared between the two. Even in the grandest
days of Empire, the Tsars would come from
Petersburg to ancient Moscow to be crowned, married, or buried. You really have
to view Moscow and St Petersburg as a pair –
they're completely contrasted. Seeing only one of them is only half
the story.
HOW TO DESIGN YOUR OWN
MOSCOW/PETERSBURG INDEPENDENT TRIP.
The Hotel rates include a
three-night stay with breakfast (you'll see nothing at all if you try less!)
– additional night rates are available.
To spice up your stay we have
transfers, walking tours with our excellent buddy guides and train prices
between the two cities. These services are purchased separately so you can
arrange your trip to your own specifications. If you yearn to avoid the herd,
then this individual approach is for you.
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