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 (Consulate)
Required: Yes
Processing Time: 10-20 working days
Validity: 30-day single or double entry
Fee: Approx. USD 80 + service charge
Requirements:
- Tourist invitation/voucher from an accredited Russian tour operator
- Completed online visa application form
- Travel medical insurance
- Recommended for stays longer than 16 days or for repeat travel
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).
