DAY 01
Kuala Lumpur → Dubai → St Petersburg
- Fly with Emirates via Dubai to St Petersburg.
- Transfer to your hotel on arrival, with a welcome vodka drink.
01 / THE JOURNEY
Eight days, two city stories.
Begin with St Petersburg’s river and palaces, then take the train to Moscow on day four. This is the reference sequence; closing days and local operations may require adjustments.
DAY 02
St Petersburg · The city beside the Neva
- Shop on Nevsky Prospekt. Photo stops at the Admiralty, St Isaac’s Cathedral, Arts Square, Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood, Smolny Cathedral and the Bronze Horseman.
- Drive past Decembrist Square and the Monument to Nicholas I; visit Kazan Cathedral.
- Peter and Paul Fortress admission included; closed on Wednesdays.
- Seasonal note: the Neva cruise applies only to July–August departures, subject to weather, with no replacement if unavailable. It is not included on the April–June dates listed here.
DAY 03
St Petersburg · Palaces, art & a folklore evening
- Peterhof Grand Palace admission included; closed on Mondays. Fountain operation is seasonal and is not promised for April.
- Lunch at the Russian Folklore Village.
- Hermitage Museum admission included; closed on Mondays.
- Dinner and a folklore show at Grand Duke Vladimir Palace, with pancakes and red caviar, one glass of champagne and one vodka drink per person.
DAY 04
The Sapsan journey → Moscow
- Travel to Moscow by Sapsan high-speed train, with a second-class ticket included. Allow approximately 4–4.5 hours.
- Photo stops at Sparrow Hills (Lenin Hill), the war memorial at Poklonnaya Hill, Novodevichy Convent and cemetery, and Moscow University.
DAY 05
Moscow · Red Square & the Kremlin
- Walking orientation at Red Square and Lenin’s Mausoleum; interior access to the mausoleum is not promised.
- St Basil’s Cathedral admission included. Drive past Kazan Cathedral and visit GUM Department Store.
- Kremlin and cathedral admission included; closed on Thursdays.
DAY 06
Moscow · Underground art & Arbat Street
- Experience the Moscow Metro, with a ticket included, and discover the city’s underground architecture.
- Walk and shop along Arbat Street.
- Optional, at extra cost: a Moscow circus performance, subject to operation and availability. It is not included in the tour fare.
DAY 07
Moscow → Dubai → Kuala Lumpur
- After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the Emirates journey home via Dubai.
- Overnight in flight; no additional hotel night is counted.
DAY 08
Arrive in Kuala Lumpur
- Arrive in Kuala Lumpur, completing the 8-day, 6-night twin-city journey.
TWO CITIES, ONE RAIL JOURNEY
St Petersburg
↘ Moscow
From the Neva to the Moskva: a new city and another perspective on Russia. Travel in second class on the Sapsan, approximately 4–4.5 hours.
02 / FLIGHTS & STAYS
To Russia, via Dubai.
The four departures currently list the same reference flight numbers and local times. Dates vary by departure. Schedules may change; baggage allowance follows the final issued ticket.
| Tour day | Flight | Sector | Departure → arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Emirates EK345 | KUL → DXB | 10:20 → 13:10 |
| Day 1 | Emirates EK175 | DXB → LED | 16:00 → 21:10 |
| Day 7 | Emirates EK134 | DME → DXB | 16:50 → 23:10 |
| Day 8 | Emirates EK346 | DXB → KUL | 03:10 → 14:25 |
03
HOTEL NIGHTS
St Petersburg
4★ hotel or similar
03
HOTEL NIGHTS
Moscow
4★ hotel or similar
Hotel names are provided in the departure confirmation. Twin rooms generally have two single beds; a double may use joined twins. Triple rooms may have three singles, a double plus single, or an extra, rollaway or sofa bed. Bedding requests need separate confirmation.
03 / WHAT IS INCLUDED
Included
- Return group economy airfare with Emirates via Dubai, airport taxes and in-flight meals.
- Six nights in 4★ hotels or similar: three in St Petersburg and three in Moscow.
- Six breakfasts, five lunches and five dinners; in-flight meals are separate.
- Listed visits, admissions and touring ground transport.
- Second-class Sapsan ticket and a Moscow Metro ticket.
- Russian Folklore Village lunch; Vladimir Palace dinner and folklore show, with pancakes, red caviar and the listed drinks.
- Complimentary supplier travel insurance is subject to age eligibility, policy conditions, benefits and exclusions.
Budget separately
- Russian visa application, visa fees and related service charges.
- Optional activities, including the suggested Moscow circus show.
- Personal shopping, excess baggage, hotel incidentals, extra meals and services not listed.
- Guide/driver gratuities, where applicable; the amount must be checked separately at booking confirmation.
- Additional insurance for travellers outside the complimentary policy eligibility or seeking extra cover.
- The Neva cruise is not included on the April–June departures.
The April–June dates exclude the Neva cruise. The circus is optional at extra cost. Tour-leader arrangements require at least 15 participants, with language confirmed before travel. Payment does not guarantee departure.
04 / AT THE TABLE
Russia, around the table.
The palace dinner and folklore show add a memorable evening to the journey. Food images are representative; actual menus and presentation vary.
Pancakes & red caviar
The palace dinner programme includes pancakes with red caviar, a glass of champagne and a vodka drink.
A village lunch
Lunch at the Russian Folklore Village brings a different atmosphere. The image represents the dining mood; dishes follow the day’s menu.
Meals along the journey
The programme combines Chinese and Western meals: six breakfasts, five lunches and five dinners. This representative Russian meal image does not guarantee these dishes.
THE ROUTE
Two cities on one journey
- KUL ✈ DXB ✈
- St Petersburg
3 nights · Sapsan approx. 4–4.5h → - Moscow
3 nights · ✈ DXB ✈ KUL
05 / PLACES TO REMEMBER
A journey told through architecture.
Peter and Paul Fortress
The golden riverside spire connects the journey to St Petersburg’s early history. Fortress admission is included.
The Hermitage
Explore art and collections within the Winter Palace complex. Museum admission is included.
Red Square & St Basil’s
Walk across Red Square and look closer at St Basil’s Cathedral, with admission included.
The Moscow Metro
Stone columns and decorative lamps turn transport into an architectural experience. A ticket is included; station choices follow the programme.
06 / BEFORE YOU GO
A few things to prepare.
Layers, even in spring and early summer
April–June gradually warms, but riverside walks and mornings or evenings can still feel cold. Pack layers, a windproof jacket and walking shoes; check the forecast before travel. Images do not guarantee conditions on your date.
Time, currency and documents
Moscow and St Petersburg are five hours behind Malaysia and use Russian roubles. Bring a suitable adapter and check payment options with your bank; foreign-issued cards may face restrictions in Russia.
Visa fees are excluded. Check the official Russian visa requirements for your nationality; application timing and fees can change. Official visa information ↗
07 / DEPARTURE DATES
Choose when your story begins.
Deposit: RM2,000 per person. Review the actual travellers, ages, rooms and final total on the official booking page. Availability changes as bookings are made.
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| Departure → back in KUL | Adult sharing / pax | Single / pax | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
→ 2027-04-08 | RM10,388 | RM12,576 | Book now ↗ |
→ 2027-05-20 | RM11,388 | RM13,576 | Book now ↗ |
→ 2027-06-04 | RM11,388 | RM13,576 | Book now ↗ |
→ 2027-06-11 | RM11,688 | RM13,876 | Book now ↗ |
Children aged 2–11 currently pay the listed base fare for twin, extra-bed and no-bed categories. Not every family combination supports automatic payment; contact us for infants or special room needs.
No membership registration is required: choose a departure, enter travellers and rooms, review the quote, then choose deposit or full payment. Retrieve orders using the booking email verification code. Customer order lookup
Before you decide.
Does this tour visit Murmansk for the northern lights?
This is a classic cultural journey through St Petersburg and Moscow. It does not visit Murmansk or include a northern-lights programme.
How do we travel between the cities?
By Sapsan high-speed train, with a second-class ticket included. The reference journey time is approximately 4–4.5 hours.
Is a Neva cruise included in April–June?
No. The itinerary’s cruise applies only to July–August departures, subject to weather, with no replacement if unavailable.
How are single rooms, children and triple rooms priced?
The single supplement is RM2,188 per person. Children aged 2–11 currently pay the same base sharing fare as adults. Triple rooms may use an extra, rollaway or sofa bed. Enter actual travellers and ages on the booking page; infants and special combinations require manual confirmation.
What should I know about visas, insurance and extras?
Visa application and fees are excluded. Complimentary insurance is subject to age and policy eligibility. The circus is optional at extra cost. Check any guide/driver gratuity amount at booking confirmation; personal spending is extra.
Booking and cancellation terms
Beyond Travel collects a deposit of RM2,000 per person for this tour; full payment is also available. The balance is due no later than 21 days before departure, or earlier if required for airline ticketing and advised in writing. Payment does not guarantee departure: the applicable minimum group size and departure confirmation are required. The product page specifies at least 15 participants for tour-leader arrangements; the service language is subject to departure confirmation.
Cancellations must be submitted to Beyond Travel in writing. At least 45 days before departure: RM30 per person or 2% of the fare, whichever is higher. At 22–44 working days: full tour deposit forfeited; 15–21 working days: 35% of the fare; 8–14 working days: 50%; 3–7 working days: 75%; 2 working days or less and no-show: 100%. Non-refundable airline taxes and promotional-airfare cancellation restrictions may also apply. Working-day calculations and boundaries follow the formal terms.
Group bookings cannot be amended within 14 days of departure; a complete rebooking is treated as cancellation. Bedding and special requests are subject to availability; triple rooms may use an extra, rollaway or sofa bed. Operating days, weather, traffic and local events may affect the itinerary. Unused services are not refundable. Passports must remain valid for at least six months after return; travellers must secure the required visas and entry approvals. Visa approval is not guaranteed.
Read the formal booking conditions before payment: https://www.gd.my/web/footer/terms_and_condition . Complimentary insurance remains subject to eligibility, age limits, cover and exclusions; it does not cover every traveller or circumstance.
Landscape, transport and food images are AI-generated or approved illustrative scenes; they do not guarantee a particular hotel, seat or menu.
ST PETERSBURG × MOSCOW
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