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Our 20 Best Russian Tours of 2022

Take the Journey of a Lifetime with us. From St. Petersburg, the mysterious and romantic city of the Tsars to Moscow, Russia’s vibrant capital. From an exploration of Siberia and Lake Baikal to a visit to the medieval cities of Russia’s Golden Ring, Express to Russia has it all and most importantly, we make it fun! Every tour that we offer is fully customizable and can be designed to fit any budget. Below are our most popular Russian tours but if you think something is missing, we’ll make a tour just for you! Please click on the tour details to learn more or contact us for more information about our Russian tours using the form at the bottom of the page.

OUR RUSSIAN TOURS

Land-only tours to russia.

Express to Russia is a leading provider of customized and package tours to Russia for all budgets. Our Russian tours are offered as land only. We ask that you arrange your own airfare to Russia and we will meet you at the airport and handle everything else on the ground including accommodations, guides, tours and more. You can easily book the discount tickets yourself through our own discount internet ticket office .

Customized Tours for Independent Travelers

If you are an independent traveler and you have an idea of what you really want to see and how you want to travel, Express to Russia will be glad to help you create your own, perfect tour. You can either request adjustments to one of our standard package tours or you can create a totally different itinerary with the help of our Russian travel specialists, this goes for both summer and winter tours to Russia.

Shore Excursions

To those coming to Russia on a sea cruise we offer shore excursions in St. Petersburg. Ships stay in the city for up to 72 hours (this is the maximum time that you can stay without a Russian visa) and we have created itineraries for 1-day, 2-day and 3-day stays. We provide our customers with a so-called ‘tour ticket’ - the document which allows you to go ashore in St. Petersburg without a visa.

Group Tours to Russia

If you feel more comfortable traveling in group, take a look at our fantastic group tour section where you can find tours to Moscow, St. Petersburg and the Golden Ring. Besides these, we also offer Trans-Siberian group tours . The more the merrier!

Russian River Cruises

Taking a river cruise is probably the most relaxing way to see Russia. Whichever cruise you choose - be it a Volga River Cruise, Moscow to St. Petersburg cruise or a cruise to the Russian North - you will enjoy a great sightseeing program, wonderful on-board entertainment, excellent food, and most importantly, a warm, friendly and welcoming atmosphere aboard the ship.

Experienced Staff and Happy Customers

Travel to Russia is our specialty and our experienced staff will go the extra yard to make your Russian holidays spectacular. Russia travel can be extremely interesting, rewarding and exciting if you find the right places to visit. Please see what past travelers to Russia have to say about our services by visiting our testimonials page . Explore Russia with us! Please take the time to browse our 2022 Russian tours – just click on any picture above to get started with your Russian travel adventure.

If you have not found the tour that you are looking for and would like us to create something special for you, please contact us . Travel to Russia with Express to Russia!

Highlights of Two Capitals

This is a well-balanced tour of Moscow and St. Petersburg that includes all must-see sights, such as the Kremlin, Red Square, the Peter and Paul Fortress, Peterhof with its world-famous fountains and, of course, the Hermitage Museum.

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Classic St. Petersburg

This is our most popular tour of St. Petersburg. It includes all the most important highlights of the Northern Capital, and also provides enough free time for exploring the city on your own. We have a huge variety of St. Petersburg excursions that you can take for extra sightseeing.

Moscow - St. Petersburg 4-star cruise by Vodohod

With this 12-day cruise, you will visit Russia's largest cities - Moscow and St. Petersburg - and several charming small towns and villages, all rich in Russian culture and history: Uglich, Yaroslavl, Goritsy, Kizhi, and Mandrogui

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Classic Moscow

This is our most popular Moscow tour that includes all the most prominent sights. You will become acquainted with ancient Russia in the Kremlin, admire Russian art in the Tretyakov Gallery, listen to street musicians as you stroll along the Old Arbat street, and learn about Soviet times on the Moscow Metro tour.

Journey of a Lifetime

The tour is a great opportunity to visit three countries on one trip. You will be delighted with the capital of Russia, see the border of Europe and Asia in Yekaterinburg, admire beautiful nature in Krasnoyarsk, see the world's largest lake Baikal, steppes of Mongolia and China's cultural heritage.

Astrakhan - Moscow 4-star cruise by Vodohod

With this cruise, you will get a feeling for both the south-eastern Russia with its link to the Asia and the Orient and the European, imperial Russia. You will start your trip in Astrakhan and sail practically the whole length of the Volga River from the edge of the Caspian Sea to Moscow.

Trans-Sib through Russia - Mongolia - China

This exciting Trans-Siberian tour takes you to three countries - Russia, Mongolia and China. From Moscow you will proceed to the Siberian cities of Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk and Irkutsk, close to Lake Baikal. Then you will cross Mongolia with its endless steppes and the Goby Desert, and finally arrive in China with the Great Wall and more.

Moscow - St. Petersburg 5-star cruise by Vodohod

Enjoy an 8 day Russian river cruise on our luxury ship. Besides visiting Russia’s two capitals – Moscow and St. Petersburg, the cruise will also take you to the ancient towns of Uglich and Goritsy, Kizhi island with its outstanding wooden architecture, and Mandrogui village, famous for traditional handicrafts.

A Week in Moscow

This tour is a perfect choice for those who wish to get to know Moscow in depth. One of the highlights of this package is the KGB history tour which gives an interesting perspective on the Cold War. You will also have time for exploring the city on your own or doing extra sightseeing.

Group tour Taste Of Russia by Intourist

Taste the Russian culture, traditions and way of life by visiting 3 completely different cities: Europe�s largest megalopolis Moscow, provincial Novgorod with medieval Russia spirit, and gorgeous St. Petersburg with glittering baroque palaces and romantic canals.

Trans-Siberian 3 in 1

This is our shortest version of our Trans Siberian railroad tours but it covers some of the most interesting cities. The trip begins in Moscow, the capital of Russia, then continues on to Yekaterinburg, located in the Ural Mountains and at the edge of Siberia. The tour ends on the shores of Lake Baikal.

Moscow - Astrakhan 4-star cruise by Vodohod

This Volga cruise covers many cities. You will admire the vibrancy of Moscow, enjoy the quiet atmosphere of ancient Vladimir. You will visit Nizhny Novgorod, the old center of the Volga region as well as Kazan and Astrakhan which occupy the former territory of the Golden Horde.

Jewels of Two Capitals

It is our most complete and popular tour of Moscow and St. Petersburg. In addition to visiting all the emblematic places, you will also have free time for your own discoveries. On your free nights you can watch the shows at the Bolshoi and Mariinsky Theaters or a folkloric show.

Express St. Petersburg

This tour gives you a great overview of the city. You will visit Peter and Paul Fortress, the birthplace of the city and also the location where the Last Romanovs are buried. You will become acquainted with the rich collection of the Hermitage Museum and learn about Imperial life while visiting Peterhof.

Ancient Russia, the Beginning

The Central European part of Russia is known for its ancient towns. On this tour you will make stops in the most important towns of the Silver Ring - Velikiy Novgorod, Pskov, Izborsk and Pechory. Each of these towns are home to unique monuments of Russian history and culture.

St. Petersburg - Moscow 5-star cruise by Vodohod

This 8-day Russian river cruise by luxury ship will take you to the jewels of Russia - St. Petersburg and Moscow as well as the most significant towns between these 2 magnificent cities: Mandrogui village, Kizhi island with its amazing wooden architecture and Uglich and Goritsy with their tranquil, country atmosphere.

St. Petersburg - Moscow 3-star cruise by Vodohod

This is our most popular St. Petersburg to Moscow cruise. Besides in depth visits to St. Petersburg and Moscow, the cruise covers all the most important areas between the two capitals: Mandrogui - a colorful village famous for local handicrafts, amazing Kizhi Island with its beautiful nature and wooden architecture, as well as the ancient towns of Goritsy, Yaroslavl, and Uglich.

Group Tour Golden Ring, Moscow and St. Petersburg

This tour is a perfect combination of the 'Two Capitals' of Russia - Moscow and St. Petersburg, and the charming ancient towns of Suzdal and Vladimir located in the Golden Ring area of Russia. The tour is highly recommended to those interested in Russian history.

Moscow - St. Petersburg Luxury Cruise by Vodohod

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I would like to thank you and your team for organizing our trip to Moscow and St Petersburg which went of very well. Everything was perfect and to our full satisfaction. We have already recommended your group to some of our friends who plan to visits Russia shortly.

Express to Russia provided my daughter and I will all the online tools we needed to plan our train trip between irkutzk and St.petersburg. I was consistently impressed by the level of support provided via email. We could not have done this trip without this excellent website. Highly recommended! This site is reliable, offers quick turn-around, and provides excellent serve at reasonable costs. Cheers – we had a great time

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