Russia

Russia: discover the treasures of this vast land by following in the footsteps of Russian royalty.

Things to do and see
Stroll the imperial capital of St Petersburg, marvel at Tsarist treasures in the Hermitage, visit the Romanovs’ royal residences, explore former tsarist palaces and kremlins and along the way discover ancient capitals and enjoy Siberian hospitality and rural village life.

Come face to face with the enigmatic characters of Russia’s remarkable history – from Rasputin and the last Romano’s to Catherine the Great and Ivan the Terrible.

Enjoy the adventure of travelling the world’s most famous train journey, the Trans-Siberian Railway.

Best time to visit Russia?
July and August are the warmest months (and the main holiday season). Moscow and St Petersburg average around 24˚C in summer, but in winter temperatures plummet below 0˚C. Throughout Russia, summer temperatures vary from 20˚C to 30˚C and in winter from 10˚C to -50˚C.