Day 1: Kuala Lumpur / Bangkok / Moscow / St Petersburg
Assemble at the appointed check-in counter at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport where your tour manager will assist you through the flight check-in formalities. Depart on your pleasant flight to Moscow via Bangkok. Upon arrival at Moscow, board a connecting flight to St Petersburg. Meet and greet on arrival at Pulkovo International Airport and proceed to transfer to hotel for check-in.

Day 2: St Petersburg (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
St Petersburg was the former capital of the Russian Empire and the symbol of a new Russian history. It is a grandiose city rich in culture, heritage and great architectural works. It is the second largest city in Russia and has been dubbed as the ‘Venice of the North’ for its beautiful palace lines water ways. In the morning, visit the Palace Square or Winter Palace where you will see the Angel Crowning Alexander Column. After that, visit the State Hermitage Museum, which is one of the largest museums in the world with a collection of up to 3 million exhibits and the world’s largest collection of paintings. The Winter Palace, which is the residence of the Russian Tsars, is one of the five buildings that make up the architectural ensemble of the State Hermitage Museum. After lunch, visit St Isaac’s Cathedral, the greatest and finest cathedral in the Russian Empire. It was built in the 19th century and is a dominant figure in the St Petersburg skyline up till today. Proceed to visit St Isaac’s Square where you will see the Monument of Nicholas I. After that, visit the picturesque Decembrists Square with the famous Monument of Peter the Great (The Bronze Horseman) that radiates out onto the beautiful Neva River. Finally, take a walk through the famous and elegant shopping street of Nevsky Prospekt, the main street of St Petersburg. We will then stop to admire and capture photos of the colourful and marvelous Russian style Church on the Spilled Blood. Then, we will proceed to the main street where you will see the impressive stone colonnade of Kazan Catherdral and the unique and awesome architectures along the street.

Day 3: St Petersburg (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Join the morning excursion tour of the Great Palace of Peterhof (Petrodvorets), which was founded by, Peter the Great in the early 18th century and located in the suburbs of St Petersburg on the Southern shore of the Finnish Gulf. Upon arrival, visit the exuberantly decorated Grand Palace that symbolizes the grandeur of Russia. Many celebrated architects, sculptors, artists, as well as thousands of talented craftsmen contributed to the creation of this magnificent palace. The stately parks, which are open only during summer, feature innumerable fountains, beautiful cascades, gilt and marble statues of gods and heroes. After our return to the city, we drive to Vasilievsky Island and make a stop at the Rostral Column of the old seaport. Then, visit the famous historical and revolutionary monuments of Peter and Paul Fortress, founded in 1703 with its location selected by Peter the Great himself, who well understood the strategic advantages of placing such an outpost on the island in the Neva Delta. The fortress was erected as the nucleus of the future city of St Petersburg. Inside the fortress we will visit the impressive Peter and Paul Cathedral, the burial place of all the Russian Emperors and Empresses from Peter the Great to Alexander III. Finally we will make a stop at the Aurora Battle Cruise to capture beautiful photos of the Russian protected cruiser that is currently preserved as a museum ship.

Day 4: St Petersburg / Novgorod (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Begin your journey this morning by heading south 200km. This will take you over the Russian plains to one of the most ancient towns of Russia, Novgorod. It is the greatest international trade centre on the Baltic-Volga commercial route, which tied northern Europe with Asia as early as in the mid 8th century. On your arrival, visit the Old Kremlin Grounds, the Millenium Monument and the St Sophia Cathedral, which is the oldest surviving stone structure in Russia dating from 1045. It is renowned for the famous icon of the 12th century, the ‘Virgin of the Sign’, which was returned back to the cathedral in 1991 when divine services were resumed.

Day 5: Novgorod / Tver / Moscow (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Sit back, relax and enjoy a scenic drive to the region of Tver, a city that was once the capital of a powerful medieval state and model provincial town during the Imperial Russia. It is located at the confluence of the Volga and Tvertsa Rivers. On arrival, proceed for a brief city tour and enjoy lunch in this region. Then, continue on your journey to Moscow, the capital and the largest city in Europe with its metropolitan area ranking one of the largest urban areas in the world.

Day 6: Moscow (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
This morning, join the city tour of Moscow and visit the famous and oldest Red Square, which is situated in the very heart of Moscow. See the St Basil’s Cathedral, one of Moscow’s best-known landmarks famous for its mass of brightly painted onion domes and turrets. Next to it is the Spasskaya Bell Tower and Lenin’s Mausoleum, the resting place of the embalmed body of the founder of Soviet Communism. Also, visit the Gum Department Store, an elegant shopping mall combining Russian medieval ecclesiastical architecture which is filled with boutiques and designer stores. Next, enter the beautiful ancient fortified Kremlin to experience the fascinating history of the development of Moscow’s seat of political and spiritual power and the famous leaders who have resided and ruled from there. Visit the three beautiful Cathedrals of Assumption, Annunciation and the Deposition of the Robe. The tour of Kremlin includes admission the visit the State Armory Museum, the oldest museum in Russia and home to a staggering collection of priceless imperial artifacts and royal treasures dating as far back as the 14th century and encompassing everything from crown jewels to a magnificent collection of Imperial carriages. Later in the afternoon visit Arbat Street, the first pedestrian street in Moscow where you can find shops selling antiques, jewelry, souvenirs, art galleries, folk art and many interesting sights. This evening, enjoy the world famous Russian Circus Show (subject to availability).

Day 7: Moscow (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
In the morning, proceed for an excursion to Sergiev Posad. On arrival, visit the famous and beautiful Trinity St Sergius Monastery, founded by St Sergius in 1354 and was built over six centuries. In the monastery, visit the churches and one of the most important is the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity where the shrine of St Sergius’ relic is stored to commemorate his immense service to the state. Return to Moscow and experience the tour of Moscow’s Metro, also known as Underground Palaces, one of the most beautiful subway systems in the world. Ride on the train to visit a few main underground stations.

Day 8: Moscow / Bangkok (Breakfast / Lunch)
after breakfast, join the city sightseeing tour of Moscow which features Vorobyev Hills, Moscow University, War Memorial and Novodevichy Convent. After lunch, proceed to transfer to Domodedovo International Airport for your homeward bound flight via Bangkok.

Day 9: Bangkok / Kuala Lumpur
Arrive at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, bringing home sweet memories and enjoyable moments of your Russian tour.



NOTE: THE SEQUENCE OF THE ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.