When
first built, the Trans-Sib ran from the Russian
capital eastwards – which meant from St
Petersburg at the time. Although it now kicks-off
from Moscow, railway purists can still add St
Pete’s separately ahead of their T-Sib trip...
and so can anyone else who wants to see Russia’s
second city, a complete contrast with Moscow.
All of the options below follow
the same itinerary pattern – click
here for fuller hotel descriptions and locations.
Day 1 - chosen hotel
Arrival in St Petersburg
(from your own air, rail or sea arrangements).
Car transfer to choice of hotel accommodation
(see below). Balance of day free.
Day 2 - chosen hotel
Over breakfast you’ll
meet your Petersburg Russian Buddy, with whom
you have a half-day of assisted exploration of
the city. No agenda – you decide what you’d
like to do... or ask us for a choice of ideas?
Rest of day free, maybe check with your Buddy
what evening entertainment options are available?
(please note our 2* options do not include a buddy
assistance for half day).
Day 3 - chosen hotel
Full day available to explore
St Petersburg independently. (If you would like
more assistance today, maybe in getting to the
countryside palaces etc, you can pay locally for
this – just tell us on Day 1). Late evening
(23:00+) departure to Moscow by overnight sleeper
train (no restaurant car or breakfast on this
short overnight route). |
