Eastern Europe
Moscow & St. Petersburg
Russia
Overview
Russia rewards the curious traveller with two cities that feel like different countries — Moscow's red-brick Kremlin and onion-domed cathedrals on one end, and St. Petersburg's golden Hermitage halls, Tsarist palaces and white-night canals on the other. A scenic Sapsan high-speed train links them in 4 hours.
Best Time
May – early October is the sweet spot. June's 'White Nights' in St. Petersburg are unforgettable; winter (December – February) is magical but very cold (-10°C).
Currency
RUB
Language
Russian
Region
Eastern Europe
Visa Requirements
🇮🇳 For Indian Passport Holders
Tourist Visa
Required: Yes
Processing Time: Contact the embassy / VFS for current processing time
Validity: Contact the embassy for current validity
Requirements:
- Completed visa application form
- Travel medical insurance
- Passport valid for minimum 6 months
- Photograph
- Proof of accommodation
- Travel itinerary
- Invitation from a Russian entity (if required)
Note: Visa requirements are specific to Indian passport holders. Please verify current regulations with the embassy before travel.
Tour Packages in Eastern Europe
Moscow & St. Petersburg Imperial Journey
A 7-day immersive into Russia's twin capitals — the bold, Soviet-meets-modern energy of Moscow and the European elegance of St. Petersburg. Travel between the two on the scenic Sapsan high-speed train (4 hours), enjoy a Bolshoi ballet evening, and walk the halls of the Hermitage — one of the world's great museums.
Istanbul & Cappadocia Anatolian Discovery
A 7-day journey through Turkey's two essential halves — the imperial Istanbul of mosques, palaces and bazaars on the Bosphorus, and the surreal Cappadocian landscape of fairy chimneys, cave hotels, and a hot-air balloon dawn that you will never forget. Travel between the two cities is by short domestic flight (bookable independently or arranged on request).
Azerbaijan Caspian Capital Escape
A 4-day curated escape into Azerbaijan's electric capital, Baku — where futuristic Flame Towers tower over a UNESCO-listed medieval Old City. Mud volcanoes, ancient petroglyphs, the eternally-burning Yanardag fire mountain, and a 5-star hotel on the Caspian seafront. Fast Indian e-Visa, INR pricing, and a perfect long-weekend or stopover destination.
Curated activities · by request
Curated Viator activities are not currently available for Moscow & St. Petersburg. Contact us and we'll hand-pick experiences directly with our local partners on the ground.